Supervisors approve two minor subdivisions with septic, access conditions

Planning staff described two minor subdivision approvals that the board adopted with standard conditions requiring septic permitting and restricting new access points.

Jared, a county planning staff member, summarized the first item as a one‑lot minor subdivision on Prairie Grove Road northeast of Middletown, splitting a 46‑acre parcel so two brothers can each build a house. "Basically, you got a 46 acre property that's owned by, jointly by 2 brothers, and, the plan is for each of them to build a house," Jared said. The city waived a full review because the parcel sits just within two miles of Middletown; staff recommended approval with the usual condition that septic permits be obtained and installed before occupancy.

On Resolution 2025‑49, Jared described the first edition of Crowell Farm subdivision, which splits about 1.5 acres from a larger farm lot fronting 80 Fifth Avenue for a family member to build a home. Jared said an access easement will remain for farm equipment and that any additional private entrances would require prior approval from secondary roads. "...there is an access easement on there for the current parcel that it's being carved out of... any additional entrances would require prior approval from secondary roads," Jared said.

Votes and conditions: the transcript records motions to approve both resolutions, and successive "Yes" votes by board members were recorded in the meeting minutes segment. Both resolutions included a standard condition: prospective homebuilders must obtain a septic permit from the health department before construction and installation of systems prior to occupancy. The Crowell Farm approval included the additional condition to maintain the existing shared access and obtain county secondary roads approval for any new driveways. A fence waiver for adjacent agricultural property was also noted and signed.

Discussion versus action: the item combined staff presentation and board action; staff presented details and conditions, and the board approved both resolutions during the meeting.

Details and context: the Hawkeye Bridal subdivision divides a 46‑acre parcel into two equal halves for residential use and required a fence waiver on agricultural property to the west. The Crowell Farm lot splits roughly 1.5 acres from a larger parcel and preserves a farm access easement.

Ending: both approvals are subject to conditions already in standard county practice; the planning office will monitor permit compliance.