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Committee member Deb said the group met recently and \"got made a lot of progress,\" noting the committee delayed setting a next meeting date until the new plan director could participate. She described battery energy storage as the committee's current focus and said portions of the battery rules can be adapted to solar regulation because the topics overlap in several places.

Commissioners discussed uncertainty stemming from recent state-level action. One commissioner summarized reporting from \"downstate\" that a bill referenced by participants (referred to in the meeting with the numbers \"425\" in the transcript) may preserve some local zoning authority for solar and batteries but could limit it in other ways. The commission said the precise effect will depend on final legislative language and further analysis.

Committee members identified drainage, stormwater, and site-specific review as areas that need clearer local standards in the draft ordinances. The committee plans to consult county staff for technical input on drainage and water-runoff language and to reconvene once the new plan director is on board.

Members emphasized the legislature may revisit limits on local zoning in future sessions; the committee intends to proceed on a parallel track of preparing local language while monitoring state developments. No formal action or ordinance vote occurred at the April 20 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plan Commission Regular Meeting 2025-04-24","oneSentenceSummary","An ordinance committee updated the Marshall County Planning Commission on drafting local rules for battery energy storage and solar, reported progress in recent meetings, and flagged uncertainty about an unnamed state bill that may affect local zoning authority.","taxTitle","Marshall County, Indiana","taxId",70741,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260523,"Marshall County hires Nicholas Whitworth as new plan director; start date set for April 28",87,933000,1020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130651-33956151ab9a1e9e39120ae6869a6b9d&start=933&end=1020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130651-33956151ab9a1e9e39120ae6869a6b9d/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6260523/Marshall-County/Indiana/Marshall-County-hires-Nicholas-Whitworth-as-new-plan-director-start-date-set-for-April-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260523-6297982f2f97fd412afab740188f175d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770736658&Signature=D1lPDsrOyPJahJi3Z7fcAQeB4buPna1HAQzx4L1438YfzUQ~TGVtFjFwoDE5fs7jvqp8JmV-qPbI2dAbhyVdIHIVQPhILzPlrJsjy9zI0VoKVFCkQQDqWSmPPKCpUag9W2g6tCx4yrPUayx3ok9ToPIKpwix7Y~bJLrFicoIFfSfE2tQgdTHzFrYfKxVoAMvzNVrE5iHrQpJzwgj1ZgcsGPNSz1K52whYrje4zgxS4LV4JH8K2A2J~gUhE21aMtLhTeXYUD7QeeA3fg4n4lTxQ2uGvBk2~lVz0U0SlQYMU~rG0HorCmiNr7IV2~gvULLv-gJMlEY1klGQQ0Q9Y3w6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission approved hiring Nicholas Whitworth as Marshall County Plan Director at its April 20 meeting, with a start date of Monday, April 28.

Commissioners made and seconded a motion to employ Whitworth and set the start date; the chair said the county would provide an offer sheet and complete onboarding tasks such as tax forms. The commission discussed coordinating his schedule and recommended he ride along with existing inspectors to learn field procedures.

On roll call the motion passed with votes recorded in favor by members present. The transcript records the following voting responses when the clerk called the roll: Cavanaugh (yes), Gilligan (yes), Johnson (yes), Nunemaker (yes), Flats (yes). The chair and several commissioners welcomed Whitworth and encouraged him to consult department staff for orientation.

Whitworth acknowledged the appointment and expressed appreciation to the commission. Details of salary, employment contract text, and onboarding paperwork were handled privately by staff and the new director; the commission did not discuss salary figures or contract language on the public record.","The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to hire Nicholas Whitworth as the county's new plan director, with a start date of Monday, April 28. The motion passed unanimously among voting members present.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260529,"Planning commission approves 3.62-acre subdivision at 4900 French Street",569,192000,761000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130651-33956151ab9a1e9e39120ae6869a6b9d&start=192&end=761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130651-33956151ab9a1e9e39120ae6869a6b9d/thumbnail_192000.jpg","/articles/6260529/Marshall-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-approves-362-acre-subdivision-at-4900-French-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260529-145f449850cf651415e00964036f317b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770736658&Signature=efW-i0ZUEKKwDyIdpY4OGjeOr75yYbbvjoQFVH44A3frkEQ69MUDN9Bbo-DdBhR9sbvz2k5tziImhcIA0IkrNLKihCj~Nh9m0jqOShGwJygoQKkpreaLj~SeciAhf6uHD2bX11Y~pCm901t1Ibpl-XvLzZ8sKOaiLL92-zzQA3TwEvYcFOMAAdb8kdfZXrQxFQoHEA4vtwYlzwZjxPXTxZdX-J7TsQQTOqrLuCcL0FUolPrXoEdJeENkGquLuDN5eWDoSl-Py3xjlPgaac7R2tWZ8ecbEGpW9Rtkmcp0SouDYdFuMupNORbAsKARuxIlkPGE~azBbFord6vEjuESmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to approve PC-25-PC-07, an application by James and Rita Schmidt to subdivide approximately 3.62 acres from a 23.73-acre parcel at 4900 French Street in Plymouth, at its April 20 meeting.

Staff recommended approval after finding the proposed lot meets T1 residential setbacks, has existing well and septic service, provides access to French Street, and conforms to the county's subdivision regulations and comprehensive plan.

Commission staff presented findings stating the subdivision met standards for conformance with subdivision regulations, consideration of natural features, pollution prevention, subdivision layout and street design, and that no new streets would be created.

During the public hearing, resident Jerry Ross, whose property is directly east of the parcel, asked whether the Schmidts intended to sell the lot to a sibling and raised concerns about other family members and trustees not being informed. Ross said his neighbor \"didn't know what they were doing\" and noted there are multiple siblings involved in the family trust. Applicant James Schmidt told the commission the split was intended to sell the lot to his sister.

The commission responded that disputes or trust matters between family members are civil issues outside the commission's purview. The commission chair noted the board's review was limited to the subdivision application and the findings on the record.

After discussion, a motion to approve PC-25-PC-07 passed on roll call with five votes in favor and one abstention. The record shows:

- Yes: Campbell, Caldwell, Culpein, Nunemaker, Fox (5)
- Abstain: Johnson (1)

Commission staff arranged to have the recordable documents signed after the meeting.

The applicants at the hearing were Rita Schmidt Lammert and James Schmidt; James McLaughlin of Whiteman Associates assisted with the presentation. The commission's decision was based on the findings presented by staff and the record created at the public hearing; no zoning variances or new streets are part of the approval.","The Marshall County Planning Commission approved an application to split a 23.73-acre parcel and create a 3.62-acre lot containing an existing residence at 4900 French Street. A neighbor raised family-trust concerns during the public hearing; the commission said those issues are outside its authority.","actionData","errors"]

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Ordinance committee reports progress on battery and solar zoning; members note unclear state legislation

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