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Planning commission accepts final plat for Ashbury Fields, contingent on drainage board sign-off
Summary
The commission accepted the final plat for Ashbury Fields (formerly Sam Hall Estates) with conditions: drainage board sign-off and signatures by the subdivision association; development will use TIF financing and proceed in multiple phases with about 14 houses per year, with construction expected to begin next spring.
The Henry County Planning Commission voted to accept the final plat for Ashbury Fields, previously known as Sam Hall Estates, provided the developer obtains final drainage-board sign-off and completes required signatures. Planning staff described the change of name and said there were no substantive changes to the plat since the preliminary filing.
Tom, a planning staff member, explained that the developer needs an “official sign off from the drainage board” before signatures are completed. He said the plat includes a maintenance agreement form covering roads, trenches, pipes and manhole structures for a three-year maintenance period and a subdivision improvement agreement to be signed by the planning commission and county commissioners.
Representatives from BCT discussed project timing and phasing. A BCT representative said the civil infrastructure would be installed in three phases and housing in four phases, consistent with the TIF arrangement; that phasing equates to roughly 14 houses a year, and “we anticipate that the first houses will start next spring.” The commission agreed to accept the final plat conditionally and to sign documents after final reviews are complete.
Commissioners also discussed allowing time for staff and newer members to view the larger plat sheets and surveyor notes; the commission moved, seconded and approved the conditional acceptance by voice vote. Planning staff said the signed plat, maintenance agreement, and subdivision improvement agreement will be forwarded to the county commissioners for final action.
