Get AI Briefings, Transcripts & Alerts on Local & National Government Meetings — Forever.
Planning commission approves Villages of University Park final plan for initial apartment phase
Summary
The Kokomo City Planning Commission on Dec. 20 approved the final site plan for the initial phase of the Villages of University Park, allowing three of five planned buildings to proceed while preserving flood-plain woodland.
The Kokomo City Planning Commission on Dec. 20 approved the final site plan for the initial phase of the Villages of University Park development, clearing the way for construction of three of five planned buildings, including two apartment buildings and one building containing a clubhouse and leasing/amenity space.
The applicant’s representative described the project as a multi-phase residential development with approximately three buildings in the initial phase and two to follow. He said the site plan keeps a portion of the property as wooded open space because it lies within a flood plain, and that the initial phase includes parks and walking trails. Staff told the commission that the technical comments from prior meetings had been addressed and recommended approval of the final plan.
Commissioners asked about unit mix and parking; the record indicates a range of unit types (one- and two-bedroom units and some three-bedroom units) and that the applicant plans to stripe and assign on-site parking rather than add new paved stalls. After discussion the commission called a voice vote and approved the final plan for the initial phase.
Next steps: With final-plan approval the developer may submit building permits for the initial phase; future phases will require separate site-plan approvals and will be subject to timing and expiration conditions noted in the approval.
