Morton County Planning and Zoning Commission - 2026-01-28

Approved revised plat with utility easement modifications along shared property boundary between lots 1 and 2. The revision consolidates utility easements that were previously alongside a vacated right-of-way. Applicant agreed to changes requested by utility companies.

Approved final plat for 13 residential lots on 25.73 acres with zone change from agricultural to residential. Located in West half of Section 12, Township 140 North, Range 82 West. Applicant is W.W. Ranch LLC. Missouri West Water confirmed capacity for 13 lots. Commission expressed concerns about cumulative stormwater impacts and requested broader stormwater analysis for future phases.

Approved short form subdivision for 1.57 acres with zone change from agricultural to estate. Located in Northeast quarter of Section 11, Township 137 North, Range 84 West. Applicant is Lee Ingalls. Part of land swap with adjacent property owner Darren Stark to align ownership with County Road 137.

Approved short form subdivision for 2 lots with zone change from agricultural to estate. Located in South half of Section 2, Township 137 North, Range 84 West. Applicant is Darren Stark. Property crossed by WAPA power line with 75-foot easement on either side, precluding construction. Part of land swap with Lee Ingalls.

Approved short form subdivision for 14.47 acres with zone change from agricultural to estate. Located in Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 137 North, Range 85 West, approximately six miles southeast of Allemont. Applicant is Kelly Bethke. Property to be used for neighbor's sheep ranching with no construction planned. Access and utility easement added.

Approved final plat for 24 residential lots on 41.26 acres with zone change from agricultural to residential. Located in Southwest quarter of Section 14, Township 137 North, Range 85 West on State Highway 6 near Mandan Airport. Applicant is Boulder Homes LLC. Missouri West Water confirmed capacity. Stormwater retention pond from first phase tested successfully during spring storms. Engineer Abe Balmer confirmed stormwater analysis accounts for paved roads and larger building footprints.

Approved Resolution 30-2026-01 to officially lift the moratorium on direct air capture facilities. Use standards were adopted last fall but the formal resolution to lift the moratorium had not been processed. Original moratorium was Resolution 30-2024-02.

Approved amendments to Section 3-010 Flood Plain Overlay District to comply with SB 2027 effective August 1. Changes include updating datum references from mean sea level to NAVD 88 or NGVD 29, adding floodplain administrator approval authority, adding recreational vehicle regulations, and defining no-rise standard as 0.00 feet. Will return in February for second reading.