Commissioners amend and approve Big Horn Estates phasing plan; Phase 1 extended to July 31, 2028

Planning staff presented a request from the developer (Evson Engineering representative) to phase the 12-lot Big Horn Estates subdivision into two phases and extend the approval timeline. Planner Kristen explained the change was intended to reduce infrastructure costs and allow market absorption and recommended modifying the conditions of approval to reflect the phasing plan and added conditions.

A nearby property owner, Doug Eklland, asked for extra time to avoid returning to the commission if his road builder delayed work; after discussion the board amended the motion so Phase 1 would expire July 31, 2028 (Phase 2 remains July 31, 2029). The motion, as amended, passed. "I would like to try to extend and I don't care about phase two, but if I can extend phase one to maybe the end of '27 just to be cautious," Eklland said; a commissioner moved to set the Phase 1 expiration to July 31, 2028 and the board seconded and approved the amendment.

Planner Kristen noted the amended approval is subject to the updated 26 conditions and that the conditions are intended to let final-plat reviewers confirm compliance by phase.