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Planning Commission approves Bridle Oaks South preliminary plat for 121 lots
Summary
The commission approved the preliminary plat for Bridle Oaks South (PC-24-049), a 62-acre addition to the Bridle Oaks PUD that will add 121 single-family lots and preserve 15% open space.
The Whitestown Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for Bridle Oaks South (Docket PC-24-049), a roughly 62-acre addition to the Bridle Oaks planned-unit development that will create 121 single-family home lots and retain 15% open space.
Attorney Matt Price, representing the petitioner, told the commission the plat meets the Bridle Oaks PUD development standards, including minimum lot sizes and widths, and that access will come from Albert S. White on the east and a future connection to the north. Staff’s review agreed the submittal satisfies subdivision-control criteria and recommended approval.
Price said the plat’s layout aligns with the approved PUD and noted curvilinear streets and internal connectivity. Staff and the petitioner confirmed the cap of 121 dwelling units is set by the zoning; the petition does not seek variances.
During the public hearing there were no speakers. Commissioners asked a series of technical questions about connectivity, right-of-way dedication for a future east-west connector shown in the town’s thoroughfare plan, homeowners association governance and the possibility of roundabouts at planned intersections. The petitioner said the developer will dedicate right-of-way consistent with the town’s alignment and that this section will be governed by a section-level homeowners association subject to the Bridal Oaks PUD architectural standards.
Commissioners also discussed school assignments. One commissioner noted that, depending on final attendance-area adjustments, future students from the subdivision could be assigned to different elementary schools and urged the developer to be aware of district planning timelines. The petitioner said they monitor school-district assignments but had focused their submittal on subdivision-control compliance.
After discussion a commissioner moved to approve the preliminary plat “as presented and described based on the staff report, staff recommendations, and the submitted findings of fact.” The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The approved primary elements are: 121 lots, 15% open space, two access points (east to Albert S. White and a planned future north connection), and required right-of-way dedication for the east-west connector in the comprehensive/thoroughfare plan. Staff will continue technical review during engineering and permitting.
