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Shepherd primary plat: The commission approved the primary plat for a two-lot subdivision at 8877 Patterson Street (Shepherd property). The petitioner stated the property was removed from FEMA floodplain via a LOMA in December 2024, will use existing driveway access, will not add additional road cuts, and utilities are already available on Patterson Street. The commission approved the plat with findings of fact by voice vote, recorded as 7-0.

Boyer / 9301 Corner rezone (90 Third & Wicker): Developer Bruce Boyer presented a planned unit development (PUD) zoning request for the southeast corner of 90 Third and Wicker Avenue to allow a two-lot subdivision and a new two-story masonry bank with drive-up lanes. The commission found the PUD packet complete and recommended the rezone to the town council (motion to send a favorable recommendation passed). The associated primary plat was deferred to the August meeting and the public hearing on that primary plat was left open.

Rose Garden Addition Phase 3 final plat: Doug Redig and developer Mike Grama requested final plat approval for two lots in Rose Garden Addition Phase 3, Block 3; the commission recommended the town council accept a surety bond (listed as $14,625) to cover an outstanding streetlight that is on back order and other minor items. The commission's motion recommended council acceptance of the surety and approved the final plat.

Preserve West Phase 2 final plat: Jack Slater of Shilling Development requested final plat approval for Preserve West Unit 2 (57 lots). Town engineering reported the plat is satisfactory but a final letter of acceptance is tied to calculating surety for outstanding items; the commission approved the final plat contingent on holding signatures on the mylars until construction and a letter of credit are ready.

Lambos request to publish: The commission approved placing the Lambos one-lot subdivision (9291 Cardell Drive) on the August public hearing agenda.

Votes on these items were recorded by voice as approved where noted; several items were approved with contingency language requiring town-council action (acceptance of surety) or final engineering sign-off before mylars are released.

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The commission's vote to approve the primary plat and waive Saint John Municipal Code 21A-44(a) on curb-and-gutter requirements was unanimous, 7-0. Commissioner Ramshaw moved for approval; Commissioner Bamick seconded.

The waiver was requested because the parcel fronts on 109th Avenue, which remains under Lake County Highway Department jurisdiction. Town staff and the petitioner said the county requested an alternative to curb and gutter; the developer proposes one foot of asphalt pavement beyond the edge line and a two-foot aggregate shoulder in lieu of curb and gutter. Town staff told the commission the proposed construction will follow county direction for roadwork and that the town's current ordinance allows a payment-in-lieu-of-installation option for curbs and gutters if the town later installs them.

Residents told the commission the creek behind their homes is a natural watercourse experiencing measurable erosion and that additional runoff routed there by the church's detention pond will worsen property damage. Patrick Griffin of 10671 Moraine Drive said the detention design will \"collect and dump 100% of that water into the creek regardless of the discharge rate,\" and asked the commission to reconsider until the creek problems are addressed. Justin Teach of 10703 Marine Drive said aerial photos that were reviewed do not capture erosion that develops over many years and said he had not received timely responses from town management: \"It's been well over a year and a half. The town manager still has yet to return a single call.\"

Other neighbors described structural and safety impacts they attribute to long-term changes in the creek and local wetlands. Danielle Velasquez said her house was built on land she now understands was a wetland and told the commission her property has \"sinking\" and safety concerns for her child. Carla Moreno urged the commission to \"pause and reconsider the current plan\" and to engage affected residents in developing alternative solutions.

Town staff and the petitioner said the planned detention basin and slow-release outlet are designed to meet the town's stormwater requirements and that no variance had been requested for stormwater design. The petitioner stated the project will adhere to the town's engineering standards and the county's roadway direction; staff noted the application complies with submittal requirements for a primary plat review.

Commissioners discussed whether approving the waiver would set a precedent for future developments fronting county roads that are later annexed into the town. Staff said the commission can place conditions on waivers and noted the ordinance provides for a payment-in-lieu mechanism that can fund future curb-and-gutter installation if the town later decides to build them.

The commission's action was limited to the primary plat and the curb-and-gutter waiver as presented. Residents were explicitly identified and allowed to speak during the public comment period; no formal binding change to the drainage plan or to maintenance responsibilities for the creek was made during the meeting.

The commission approved the primary plat with the waiver by voice vote, recorded as 7-0 in favor. The petitioner may proceed with the next steps required by the town's subdivision and building permit process.

For residents seeking recourse, the commission noted the technical stormwater reviews are based on submitted engineering materials and county requirements for the roadway; residents may submit further documentation or engineering studies to staff for review under the town's established processes.

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Developer representative Doug Redig said the property contains multiple pipelines and extensive wetlands that constrain lot geometry. The commission considered a formal waiver from an ordinance change that had required an additional 50-foot setback beyond pipeline easement lines. Redig said the developer had provided building lines and easement adjustments that put most buildings 40 to 50 feet from the pipelines; pipeline owners had not objected to the plan.

Commissioners expressed concern about setting a precedent and sought a compromise. Commissioner Abernathy moved to approve the primary plat while limiting the waiver so required building lines would ensure at least 50 feet from the actual pipeline centerline rather than from the edge of the recorded easement; Commissioner Bamick seconded. The motion passed on a recorded voice vote recorded as approved.

Town staff confirmed the development will follow pipeline-owner requirements for utility crossings, cover, and construction near pipelines, and that road and utility crossings will be coordinated with pipeline owners. Redig said he will adjust the primary-plat building lines and those adjustments will be reviewed again at final plat.

No physical construction was authorized by the plan commission vote beyond the approval of the primary plat; final plat and construction permits remain subject to final reviews, pipeline-owner approvals, and town engineering clearance.

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