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Board grants family‑hardship subdivision on Lake Lindsay Road
Summary
The board approved a class‑C family‑hardship subdivision that will split an 11.3‑acre parcel into two lots (approximately 5.15 and 6.0 acres); staff said a minimum 15‑foot access easement will be dedicated to provide legal access to the rear parcel.
Hernando County commissioners on May 6 approved a family‑hardship subdivision application that will divide an 11.3‑acre parcel on Lake Lindsay Road into two lots (approx. 5.15 acres and 6.0 acres).
Staff explained the subdivision is a class C request and that smaller neighboring parcels provided precedent. County regulations require a dedicated access easement; staff said the applicant will dedicate a minimum 15‑foot easement to serve the rear parcel.
Petitioner Richard Bennett told the board the split is intended to allow his family to build a home closer to his elderly mother and to keep the land in the family; he said the existing driveway will be used as the access route. Commissioner Lockup made the motion to approve the hardship request; Commissioner Champion seconded. The board voted 5–0 to authorize the chair to sign the resolution.
Commissioners noted that building in the back without an improved road may affect emergency response and reminded the petitioner that administrative requirements for easements and later construction standards must be met before any new building permit is issued.
