Council approves preliminary and final plats for Rural Steel subdivision on Bass Lane

The Middleton City Council voted unanimously Sept. 16 to approve preliminary and final plats for the Rural Steel subdivision at 11333 Bass Lane, a 15.69-acre parcel zoned M-1 that staff said will be divided into three buildable industrial lots.

Planning staff told the council the property already has city sewer and water extended and includes two large existing buildings. "The preliminary plat consists of three buildable lots on 15.69 acres," planning staff (Miss Stewart) said, and recommended approval subject to conditions including engineering sign-off, recording of a roadway-easement vacation, and compliance with fire-department comments dated May 27, 2026.

During the public hearing staff described the site's zoning, adjacent land uses and how the proposed lotting would support local economic goals in the comprehensive plan. Applicant representative David Sterling explained prior work with the city to extend sewer and water and said proposed improvements are primarily grading, pavement and storm drainage. Mr. Sterling said the developer will widen and improve the south half of Bass Lane to meet city standards.

Council members asked about traffic analysis and easements. The council noted that the city's code generally requires traffic studies only for larger subdivisions and that the city had reserved sewer and water capacity for future industrial activity. With conditions that require the owner's and city's signatures on the easement vacation and final engineer acceptance before recording, the council approved both the preliminary and final plat motions.

The decision carries standard follow-up steps: the owner must record the easement vacation with the Canyon County Recorder, satisfy final engineering and permitting comments, and complete the roadway improvements before final engineering signoff. No members of the public signed up to speak on the item during the hearing.