Board recommends Bluebird Subdivision final plat to council; one member recused

The Cody Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on July 2 recommended the final plat for the Bluebird Subdivision to the City Council, following a staff presentation and an announced recusal.

Jenny Kramer, the staff reference for the item, told the board that the preliminary plat had been reviewed and approval recommended to council with conditions, that no subdivision variances were required, and that the developer had addressed the preliminary-plat conditions.

Before discussion, a board member announced a conflict of interest and stated he would recuse himself from consideration of the Bluebird Subdivision; the chair acknowledged the recusal and the member left the decision for the remaining board members.

A motion to recommend approval to council with the conditions listed in the staff report was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition; the board recorded the result as "ayes have it." The board's action is a recommendation; the City Council holds final approval authority.

Clarifying details: staff noted the final-plat standards had been met and that no variances were necessary. The recused member was identified in the transcript as 'Ian.'

Next steps: Staff will transmit the recommendation and associated materials to City Council for consideration at the council's next meeting.