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Six‑lot minor plat approved for family compound on State Road 42; lots range from 5 to 17 acres
Summary
The Plan Commission approved a six‑lot minor plat on the east side of State Road 42 in Ashland Township to create a family compound with lots ranging from about 5 to nearly 17 acres; wells, septic and existing utilities will serve the parcels.
The Morgan County Plan Commission on July 14 approved MIP‑25‑10, a six‑lot minor plat dividing a roughly 61‑acre parcel on the east side of State Road 42 between Aaron and Nelson Roads in Ashland Township into large family lots.
John Larson of Holloway Engineering presented the petition on behalf of Claudia Pruitt, Ted Smiles and Trina Smiles, describing the land as a longtime family property and noting several family members intend to occupy the lots. Larson said lot sizes meet the county’s minimum size in that area, ranging from about 5 acres up to nearly 17 acres, and that the lots will be served by wells, on‑site septic systems and existing utilities that already serve a nearby Stagner house.
Larson said one lot (Lot 1) already has activity underway, with the petitioner Mr. Smiles reportedly planning to start a house shortly and possibly purchase an adjacent lot later. No members of the public signed up in opposition and no substantive objections were raised during the hearing.
A commissioner moved to approve MIP‑25‑10 and the motion carried by voice vote. The transcript records no additional conditions or follow‑up assignments during the meeting.
The petitioners and the engineer emphasized the family compound intent and said the division complies with the minor plat rules; utilities are already in place to serve the parcels, and wells and septic systems will be used for water and wastewater.
