Subject
The City of Hermiston has received an application for a replat of property located at 945 E Newport Ave.
Summary and Background
Primm Land Surveying has submitted a replat on behalf of Donald Bratton. The proposal is a partition on an existing single family lot located at 945 E Newport Ave.
The property is approximately 3.08 acres and contains an existing single-family dwelling. The proposal will create three lots, one lot containing the existing home and two vacant lots. The property is owned by Donald and Rochelle Bratton. The property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1) and described as 4N 28 11DA Tax Lot 2700. The city council may take action to approve the final plat as proposed.
Public notice was provided for the proposed replat. Notice of the land use action was mailed by direct mail to property owners within 100 feet on December 26, 2018. A sign informing the public of the proposal was placed on the property on December 26, 2018.
The criteria that are applicable to the decision to accept the proposed replat are contained in §154.15 through §154.46, §154.60 through §154.66, and §157.025 of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances.
The proposal creates one vacant lot of 8,000 square feet, one vacant lot of 8,245 square feet and one lot of 117,819 square feet containing the existing single family dwelling.
The findings of fact are attached to this report as Exhibit A. The conditions of approval are attached as Exhibit B. The map showing the property boundary and adjacent streets and parcels is attached as Exhibit C. The preliminary plat as prepared by the surveyor is attached as Exhibit D. An aerial photo for the city council's reference is attached as Exhibit E.
Tie-In to Council Goals:
Approval of plats is a matter of administration by city ordinances.
Fiscal Information
There is no financial impact to the city as a result of this partition. Subsequent development of the vacant parcels will generate additional property tax revenue.
Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives
The city council may choose to approve or deny the final plat.
Recommendation
Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and found that it is prepared in accordance with all requirements of 154.35(B) and 154.46. Staff recommends the city council approve the plat subject to the conditions of approval.
Requested Action/Motion
Motion to approve the final plat subject to the conditions.
Submitted By: Clinton Spencer