The city council shall, at its next regularly scheduled public meeting following receipt of the recommendations of the planning commission, set the date for the public meeting at which it may adopt or reject the recommendations of the planning commission. The city council shall thereupon consider the matter at a public meeting and approve, approve with conditions, disapprove, continue consideration of the preliminary plat or refer the matter back to the planning commission for reconsideration; provided, that if substantial revisions or additional evidence or testimony is required, the revised preliminary plat must first be subject to another public hearing either before the planning commission or the city council.

The city council’s decision shall clearly state any conditions of approval imposed, including dedications and the construction of protective improvements. If the preliminary plat is approved, the decision shall include a written finding of fact that the proposed subdivision is in conformity with the applicable provisions of this title. Dedication of land to the city, provision of public improvements to serve the subdivision, and/or impact fees imposed pursuant to state law and city ordinances may be required as a condition of approval.

Approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat will be given by letter from the city clerk/treasurer containing the results of the action of the city council to approve, approve with conditions or disapprove of the plat application.

The decision of the city council to approve or disapprove the preliminary plat shall be considered the final decision, unless a motion for reconsideration is timely filed pursuant to AMC 14.04.080. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1016-08 § 2).