c. Final plat approval-Dooley Acres

Final Plat Report Title: Dooley Acres Owner(s): Theresa Dooley Applicant: Gregory J. Rich Type of Request: Minor Subdivision (1-4 lots) Status: Final Hearing at the February 27, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Proposal: An application for a Minor Subdivision (plat) has been received by the Cass County Planning Office for approval of a tract of land situated in part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23 and part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26 in Gill Township to expand the boundaries of the current parcel and plat one lot with a 66 foot wide street dedication to the public. The said tract contains 13.48 acres of land, more or less. Staff Analysis: The proposal meets and takes into consideration the goals, objectives, and policies of the Cass County Comprehensive Plan, the general design standards of the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance, and the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. In addition, the proposed subdivision will not change any existing utilities or add any further development. Agency comments have been received from the County Sanitarian stating soil testing would need to be completed prior to any development that would occur. Recommendation: To approve the Final Plat as presented and recommend approval to the County Commission of the proposed subdivision plat, Dooley Acres, as the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and all other applicable requirements. Page 1 of 1