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Commission approves Kevin Burke preliminary plat despite neighbor objections over nonbuildable lakeside tracts
Summary
The planning commission approved a preliminary plat for the Kevin Burke property on the east side of Saundersville Ferry Road that creates several nonbuildable lots adjacent to a man-made pond; the motion carried 6–3 after residents and commissioners raised concerns about access and ownership of the small, steep lakeside tracts.
The Wilson County Planning Commission voted 6–3 July 18 to approve a preliminary plat for the Kevin Burke property on the east side of Saundersville Ferry Road that includes several nonbuildable tracts along a man-made pond.
Planning staff told the commission the plat meets requirements but noted the property is unique: a farm predating the road created residual slivers of land east of the road that are nonbuildable. Staff said the developer reduced the original submission to ensure compliance with phasing and lot standards and…
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