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Angola planning commission approves partial plat vacation, recommends rezoning for Trine University expansion
Summary
The Angola City Planning Commission voted to vacate portions of platted Lots 36 and 37 and gave a favorable recommendation to rezone three parcels to a university district so Trine University can expand its campus operations; the rezoning goes to the City Council for first reading May 19.
The Angola City Planning Commission on May 12 approved a partial vacation of platted Lots 36 and 37 and recommended that the City Council rezone three parcels on West Prospect Street to a university zoning district to allow Trine University to expand its campus operations.
Planner and commission secretary Grace Essman told the commission that the request covers three parcels totaling about 1.272 acres at 715, 717 and 721 W. Prospect St., and that the plat being amended — College Second Addition — was originally recorded in July 1904. Essman said the application asks to vacate lot lines, setbacks and unused easements for Lots 36 and 37 while maintaining any active utility easements and setback restrictions. “Staff recommends approval of the requested vacation to allow Trine University to continue its expansions,” Essman said.
The request before the commission included two related items: project case 2025PC05001, a plat…
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