Item Coversheet
 STAFF REPORT
For Meeting of August 23, 2021
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item # 5.A.

TITLE:  Major Partition 4N2804D Tax Lot 1100 Nobles 1180 NW Sjoren Lane 
Subject

The City of Hermiston has received an application for a major partition of property located at 1180 NW Sjoren Lane. 

Summary and Background

Ron McKinnis has submitted a major partition on behalf of Kelly Nobles.  The proposal is for partitioning the 1.68 acre parcel into two lots. 

 

The property is approximately 1.68 acres in size and currently contains a manufactured home and a duplex apartment. The proposal will partition the existing lot into two new lots.  Proposed Parcel 1 is 1.26 acres and will retain the duplex and the manufactured home.  Proposed Parcel 2 is .42 acres and is vacant. The partition is proposed to create a separate lot for additional residential development. 

 

The property is owned by KC Nobles Enterprises, LLC and is described as 4N2804D Tax Lot 1100. The lot has a comprehensive plan map designation of Medium Density Residential/Mobile Home (MH).  

 

Public notice was provided for the proposed partition.  Notice of the land use action was mailed by direct mail to property owners within 100 feet on July 21, 2021.  A sign informing the public of the proposal was placed on the property on July 21, 2021. 

 

The planning commission approved the plat with the draft conditions at it's meeting on August 4, 2021.

 

The criteria that are applicable to the decision to accept the proposed partition are contained in 154.15 through 154.66, and 157.028 of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances.  

 

The proposal creates a vacant lot .42 acres in size and a 1.26 acre lot with a duplex and manufactured home.

 

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 plat as prepared by the surveyor is attached as Exhibit D. An aerial photo for the planning commission'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 as a result of this replat. 

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 draft conditions. 

Submitted By:  Clinton Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Exhibit A Findings of FactExhibit
Exhibit B Conditions of ApprovalExhibit
Exhibit C Property MapExhibit
Exhibit D Partition PlatExhibit
Exhibit E Aerial PhotoExhibit