Planning commission denies vested-rights extensions for McDowell Pointe phases 3 and 4

The Shelbyville Planning Commission voted to deny requests to extend vested rights for Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the McDowell Pointe subdivision, actions the staff said are necessary because earlier phases have expired and key connectivity and open-space standards are not met.

Staff told the commission the developer sought extensions under the municipal subdivision regulations (Article 2, Section 2-13) for Phase 3 (24 single-family lots on about 5.95 acres) and Phase 4 (12 single-family lots on about 7.23 acres). Staff said Phase 1 of the subdivision has already expired and that the expiration affects subsequent phases because Phase 1 provided critical infrastructure. Staff recommended denial of the Phase 3 extension because the phase lacks the internal vehicular connection the…