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Drainage board approves several single-lot subdivisions after brief inspections and tile repairs
Summary
The board approved Whispering Oaks, Sycamore Meadows, Barrel House Compound and two other one-lot subdivisions after staff inspections; Whispering Oaks required a tile replacement that owners completed before approval and Sycamore Meadows will tie its perimeter drain to an existing regulated drain.
The County Drainage Board approved a batch of one-lot subdivisions presented during the meeting, including Whispering Oaks, Sycamore Meadows, Barrel House Compound, Journeys In and Good Journeys In. Presenters said each parcel met the board's drainage requirements following on-site inspections.
Elaine Cox of Fortieth Parallel Surveying described Whispering Oaks as a one-lot subdivision of 1.864 acres with a perimeter drain that outlets to an existing six-inch tile on site. Board staff reported that the tile "was about half full of mud" at an earlier meeting but that the owners had replaced a section of the drain and "it's much better," after a reinspection. A motion to approve Whispering Oaks was made by a board member and carried.
Sycamore Meadows was presented as a one-lot subdivision encompassing 26.42 acres; the applicant requested permission to connect a permanent perimeter drain to a regulated drain (the Jacob Ares regulated drain) at the south property line. Staff confirmed the regulated drain exists at the southeast side of the site and that the applicant's perimeter drain and septic tie would connect to it. Board members clarified that the current filing is for a single lot and that developing the remainder would require resubdivision. The board voted to accept Sycamore Meadows as presented.
Barrel House Compound (9.59 acres) and the Journeys In/Good Journeys In parcels (2.24 acres and 2.24 acres respectively) were also inspected; staff found existing six-inch tiles free-flowing or noted off-site easements into larger ravines. Each of these items was moved, seconded and approved by the board during the public hearing; no sustained public opposition was recorded.
Board members emphasized inspection findings: staff reported free-flowing six-inch tiles where applicable and confirmed easement ties for off-site outlets. No additional conditions beyond standard permit and drainage compliance were recorded on these approvals.
