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Commissioners grant petition to vacate old right‑of‑way in Thornburg subdivision
Summary
Following a 9‑0 favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission, Kosciusko County Commissioners approved vacating an old 50‑foot strip of right‑of‑way in the Thornburg subdivision near Bishop Road, a move petitioners said will legitimize existing buildings and prevent landlocked parcels.
The Kosciusko County Commissioners approved a petition to vacate a 50‑foot strip of right‑of‑way in the Thornburg subdivision (Turkey Creek area), a petition the Area Plan Commission had recommended favorably by a 9‑0 vote.
Planning staff explained the strip was part of an older subdivision layout that did not develop as originally platted. Buildings have been constructed in portions of the right‑of‑way over decades, and the petitioner, identified as Mr. Bogart, owns two and a half lots at the west end adjacent to Bishop Road. The Drake family owns adjoining lots; staff said the southern lots owned by the Drakes will be combined with the northern lots so no landlocked parcels result.
A planning staff member said vacating the right‑of‑way will “legitimize” buildings that have been in place for decades and resolve zoning questions. No members of the public spoke in opposition at the hearing. A commissioner moved to accept the unanimous recommendation from the Area Plan Commission; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.
The meeting record did not specify any compensation to adjacent owners, easement reservations, or subsequent recording requirements; staff indicated the petitioners will combine affected lots to preserve frontage on 1290 North.
