Board approves one-lot private way (Birdie Lane) for Longboard Construction

The board approved case 2026.29 to create a one-lot private way (Birdie Lane) to allow construction of a second lot at 380 Guinea Road, Map 81 Lot 7. Planner described the proposal as a straightforward private-way application: Lot 1 already has a building permit and curb cut, and Lot 2 will use the private way for access; staff recommended approval with five conditions including an engineer-signed certification that the private way is built to city standards.

An audience member asked why the item came before the board instead of being handled administratively; planner explained staffing and quorum issues led to treating the application as a public hearing to accelerate processing. A motion to approve with the conditions read into the record was moved, seconded and carried unanimously.