Commission conditionally approves Millbrook subdivision preliminary plat; 238 single-family lots and 48 townhomes proposed

The Tippecanoe County Area Planning Commission on July 16 conditionally recommended primary approval for the Millbrook Subdivision, Section 1 preliminary plat, a 115.5-acre development that would create 238 single-family lots and 48 townhouse lots.

Why it matters: The subdivision is a large residential addition in the County’s growth area and would be served by American Suburban Sewer and Indiana American Water, with petitioners requesting permission to use bonding for required improvements.

Kathy, APC staff, summarized the site and zoning designations across the tract and noted the R1T (townhouse), R1B (single-family high density), and an R3-with-commitment area that prohibits multifamily and duplexes. Kathy listed 16 standard conditions of approval and recommended conditional primary approval. She told commissioners the petitioner requested permission to bond.

Malachi (representing the petitioner with Kimberly Horn) said the team agreed with staff recommendations and supported conditional approval. “We agree with what's been said and happy to answer any questions,” Malachi told the commission.

Commissioners recorded a white ballot and later a count of 14 ballots in favor; the minutes show the petitioner asked to bond. The APC’s conditional primary approval means the petitioner may proceed to satisfy conditions (including bonding, engineering and utility commitments) before recording final plats.

Discussion vs. action: Staff presented technical zoning and infrastructure information; petitioner accepted conditions. The APC’s action was conditional primary approval; final plat recording is contingent on meeting the enumerated conditions.

What’s next: Petitioner will address the 16 conditions, finalize construction documents, and, if bonding is used, post required guarantees before filed final plats can be recorded.