10- October 28 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

MEMORANDUM TO: Cass County Planning Commission FROM: Grace Puppe, Cass County Planner DATE: October 21, 2021 SUBJECT: Matthews Property Update Robert and Vickie Matthews property is located at 11983 University Dr S in Section 36 of Stanley Township. They currently own a total of 40 acres. Mr. Matthews originally came in last fall looking to see what is required split a property for development. At that time, I notified Mr. Matthews that there were a couple of options that he had. If he was looking to create one buildable lot, then he could split his parcel in to two, creating one buildable lot and deed restricting the remainder. Mr. Matthews stated that he would like to create four buildable lots each being 10 acres. I explained that he would need an additional 120 acres to be deed restricted for four development rights. Otherwise, he could build the development up to city standards similar to what is required for major subdivisions. Mr. Matthews left saying he would like to plat the one lot and would get his subdivision application in to do so. In February 2021, I was notified of four Auditor’s Lots that had been recorded for this property, each being approximately 10 acres. The Cass County Planning Department had sent out a notice to Mr. and Mrs. Matthews saying that they were in violation of the Cass County Subdivision ordinance and that an application must be filled out and to proceed with the subdivision process. Since then, they have recorded four more Auditor’s Lots and have been trying to sell these as developable lots. There is currently one house located on Auditor’s Lot 2. In August 2021, another house was moved onto the property onto what appears to be Auditor’s Lot 7. The attached map shows the updated parcel information along with the layout of the auditor’s lots. Suggested motion to take action of injunction.