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APC approves three small residential rezones; one petition draws local objections over flooding and wells
Summary
The Area Plan Commission approved three petitions to rezone small parcels from A-1 to A-2 for single-family homes. Most petitions received little discussion; one petitioner faced emailed objections from adjacent landowners citing flooding and well concerns.
The Decatur County Area Plan Commission voted to approve three petitions to rezone small parcels from A-1 to A-2 to allow single‑family detached dwellings.
The petitions approved were: a request by Charles Robbins to rezone roughly 2.99 acres out of 5.88 acres north of 607 Deer Run (APC petition 2025‑10); a request by Alexander Fernandez to subdivide 5 acres from a 35‑acre parcel and rezone approximately 2.99 acres for a single family home (APC petition 2025‑11); and a petition by Lester Early to rezone two 2.99‑acre portions from A-1 to A-2 for single‑family homes (APC petition 2025‑13).
Charles Robbins addressed the commission and said he plans to build a single family home as a seasonal ‘‘snowbird’’ residence. Commissioners confirmed utility access (Westport sewer) and that drive access and adjacent neighbors had been considered; the commission approved the petition after a motion and second.
The Fernandez petition was described briefly as a five‑acre subdivision at South County Road 60 Southwest; the county highway department had approved the proposed driveway, the presenter said, and the commission approved the rezoning.
The Early petition drew the most public concern. The commission read two emailed objections from adjacent property owners. Samuel Smith wrote that he opposed the petition and asked the commission to register his protest because he was out of town. Adam and Tracy Smith submitted a second email saying they opposed the petition, citing concerns that a driveway close to the creek could cause flooding and washouts, and that additional wells might affect local water supply. Commissioners and staff noted that county highway approvals for driveways were on record; the commission approved the rezoning despite the objections.
All three petitions were taken up under Decatur County ordinance provisions referenced in the agenda. Each passed on voice vote; petitioners were told to follow post‑approval steps with county staff (surveys, driveway permitting and any required site work).
