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\"We've been talking about some ordinances on battery energy storage systems,\" Planning staff member Nicholas said, summarizing the morning session. He told the commission the presentation from Wabash Valley and local rural electric cooperatives highlighted differences in scale and public impacts between smaller cooperative projects and large commercial deployments.

Commission members discussed creating separate categories for battery systems — for example, distinguishing small, utility-adjacent systems from large, multi-acre commercial storage projects — and emphasized the need for clear standards. Commissioners and staff repeatedly raised fire response and training as a priority. \"Even on the smaller scale systems our fire departments need the correct training,\" one commissioner said during the discussion.

Presenters and staff described technical containment and siting practices used by cooperative-scale projects. Nicholas said the units are contained at tray, rack and container levels and are commonly installed on concrete pads; he summarized that those measures reduce the chance of a release reaching adjacent properties. County members also discussed community concerns about visual impacts and the difference between a compact, county-scale installation and a 10-acre commercial site.

Other topics raised included transmission capacity and the potential influence of large power users such as data centers on local demand; commissioners noted that some large users bring their own power sources. Commissioners asked for follow-up materials — including an example Fort Wayne installation mentioned by the presenters — and directed staff to continue drafting ordinance language that accounts for system scale, public safety measures and required coordination with utilities and emergency responders.

The commission did not take a formal vote on any ordinance language at the May 22 meeting. Staff and commissioners said they would continue work and return draft regulations for review at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plan Commission Meeting 2025-05-22","oneSentenceSummary","Following a morning presentation by Wabash Valley Power, the Marshall County Planning Commission discussed drafting an ordinance for battery energy storage systems, focusing on differing scales of projects, public safety training, and transmission needs; the commission gave direction to continue work, but took no formal vote.","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},6228976,"Planning commission approves Sandy Beach minor subdivision at Lake of the Woods",1261,78000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3465370-e382a58d67f4f1fa837cb8f94329d378&start=78&end=1339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3465370-e382a58d67f4f1fa837cb8f94329d378/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6228976/Marshall-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-approves-Sandy-Beach-minor-subdivision-at-Lake-of-the-Woods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228976-c42ca04bad3661e9df1d5e51d27803fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091378&Signature=S-~ra05KkmpTKBkCcrvgCZg7yn2fROm7PoaH34VFbKQCSfAiWd6XAnCg7iZsEqQ2mMiffvJsqpFmK3OsYRCBwNyebzfT02m~5S4Iivrckoetc~YPl0AhJk2ChK1XUD5eE11vvaER9q9nUhvROR3BF372-~HgMqWmQ5Gy~IoDE35pC5sAOuPsSM4aD7mH~4RloqS5ko8o6m1i-0YyFu5nk9IUpGda7zSi7gQ~riL-mjtd4tWivNThil7Zyo8jI5VuJq9HDOhiig0m7Ps4olCCWMBzEDMxb4I1duSSx3ahmiHtn1SgsUoYwhjxnaFFwRENeJU~G0L5~qLl-5lP47DD4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission on May 22 approved minor subdivision 25PC-09, a request by property owner Anthony Munoz to create four lots at 3405 Lakeshore Drive in the Lake of the Woods subdivision in Bremen, Sherman Township.

The commission’s staff presentation and the technical review committee recommended approval, saying the proposed plat meets the county’s subdivision regulations and does not create new public streets. \"Based upon the information provided, the staff in TRC would recommend approval of the application,\" Planning staff member Nicholas said during the hearing.

The developer is creating Lot 7A, Lot 8A, Lot 36A and Lot 37A through a minor subdivision. Robert Aloy, representing the applicant and appearing for Jones Petri Ryvinsky, introduced the application and answered questions about existing buildings on the site.

Neighbor Michelle Mosier, who said she owns property immediately south of the subject parcel, told the commission she was worried about how future access to her garage would be affected. \"I do have access off Atlantic, but where my garage is right here, there's a telephone pole in between that lift station and that telephone pole... I can't get into the north side of my garage except with a golf cart,\" Mosier said. Mosier asked specifically whether the subdivision would create a new entrance behind her garage.

Planning staff and the applicant told the commission the subdivision itself does not change the parcel’s outer boundary or remove the existing access. Staff said there is currently no submitted plan to build on the new lots. \"There will be 4 lots. We have received no intent to build or do anything with them now,\" Nicholas said, adding that future building activity could require variances for narrow lots at the time a building application is submitted.

Staff noted that a long, narrow parcel in the area had been vacated in 1990 and purchased by the applicant; that historical vacation left the property with the current parcel lines and existing access patterns. The staff presentation listed the findings used for the recommendation: conformance with subdivision regulations, protection of natural features, pollution considerations, subdivision layout protecting public health and safety, and street design (no new streets are proposed).

After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved to approve the subdivision. The motion passed on roll call; commissioners present voted in favor and the commission approved the plat. County staff asked the applicant to remain after the meeting to sign required paperwork.

The action approves the minor subdivision plat only; staff and the commission said any future construction, access improvements or variances would be considered through separate permitting or variance requests.","The Marshall County Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision at 3405 Lakeshore Drive that splits an existing parcel into four lots; a neighboring resident raised concerns about rear access and a lift station but staff said legal access is preserved.","actionData","errors"]

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