Planning commission approves 60‑foot easement for BCE Resources minor subdivision

The Ballard Planning Commission on March 3 unanimously approved a minor subdivision request that will allow the owner to split two acres from a 20‑acre parcel, and amended the required easement to 60 feet.

Board Member Mark Redmond summarized prior discussions with property owner Jason Phelps and said the division is intended to avoid tying up all 20 acres and to provide flexibility for future use. Phelps said the lot is currently unbuildable and that he has no immediate development plans.

Board Member Steve Collins moved to approve the minor subdivision with the 60‑foot easement amendment; Board Member Robin Moran seconded. The roll call recorded all present members voting in favor; Chairman Joe Allred was excused.

According to the amendment, the 60‑foot easement will provide approximately 34 feet of easement on each side. Redmond said the wider easement is meant to minimize issues that could arise if future highway or road projects affect the parcel.

The commission did not record additional conditions or a timeline for development; any future building would require separate approvals and resubmittal to the planning commission.