Council hears first‑read on CSM to combine 1106 and 1108 Nishishin Trail NE; variance sought over 50 ft vs. 60 ft ROW

The council took up a first read of Resolution 26929 to approve a certified survey map to combine residential parcels at 1106 and 1108 Nishishin Trail NE. The owner intends to add onto the existing house at 1108; the structure at 1106 has already been demolished, and the proposed CSM would remove the middle lot line that would otherwise prevent construction.

City planning staff explained the plan meets single‑family lot standards but runs into a right‑of‑way requirement: "The city ordinance requires 60 ft, 60, and the existing condition here at Nishishin is 50, 50," staff said, describing the city's 60‑ft standard and the applicant's request to dedicate only 5 ft from either side to approach that standard. Staff and councilors described the land‑division variance route as unusual; Director Plowman noted the ordinance allows council review but said the item would also go to public works and the planning commission before a likely second read on Sept. 21. Council did not vote on the matter that evening.