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Franklin County approves Hickory Ridge final plat after debate over access and pond boundary
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the final plat for Hickory Ridge, a four‑lot division on the southern 40 acres of an 80‑acre tract near 1803 Vermont, after discussion about vehicle access, sight distances and a pond boundary. The planning commission had recommended approval; the board vote was 4–1.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the final plat for Hickory Ridge, a four‑lot division on the southern 40 acres of an 80‑acre tract commonly known as 1803 Vermont, roughly two miles south of Rantoul.
The planning staff described the proposal as a final plat for four parcels on a 40‑acre portion of the original 80‑acre parcel at the northeast corner of Vermont and Hamilton Terrace. The applicant had originally proposed additional splits during rezoning but revised the plan to use only the southern 40 acres; the planning commission recommended approval.
Commissioners and staff focused…
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