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Madison County tables redistricting request from Create M Squares after staff flags soils and bridge concerns
Summary
The board voted to table Create M Squares LLC’s request to redistrict ~141 acres from agricultural to residential, allowing the applicant and planning staff to address concerns about soil suitability, septic limits and access across a weight‑limited bridge.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to table a request from Create M Squares LLC to redistrict approximately 141.36 acres from agricultural to residential, after staff and the zoning commission raised concerns about soils, septic suitability and access.
Ryan, the county planning staffer, told the board the zoning commission recommended denial (4–1) and that staff’s analysis identified limited soil suitability for septic systems (web soil survey ratings), approximately 12 acres in the southwest corner within FEMA’s 1% floodplain, and a constrained access route involving a timber bridge on 155th Street with weight limits and recurring closures during high water.
Applicant Brian Morrow asked the board to remand the request back to the planning and zoning commission so the applicant could respond to staff comments and present revisions. Morrow said he and his team were willing to move access points and work with staff on the concept plan.
Supervisors discussed the engineering, bridge-age and flood-route issues highlighted by the county engineer and zoning staff; several supervisors said tabling would give the parties a chance to resolve outstanding concerns. A motion to table the redistricting resolution passed with voice votes recorded and a mix of ayes and nays.
Staff recommended denial pending resolution of the access and soil issues; tabling preserves the application while the applicant and staff pursue revisions or further review.
