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Area Planning Commission approves Pine Creek Church subdivision, grants variance for drive access
Summary
The commission approved a minor subdivision to separate a church parsonage from the main Pine Creek Church parcel (APC 3052‑24), granted a lot‑area variance and an access waiver for Stanton Road after staff found the split produced a more logical parcel configuration.
The Saint Joseph County Area Planning Commission granted primary approval for a minor subdivision requested by Pine Creek Church (APC 3052‑24) to separate a parsonage from the church property. The parcel to be created south of Stanton Road will be roughly 0.64 acres; the area is zoned A (agriculture) and required a lot‑area variance because the agricultural district has a 20‑acre minimum.
Staff reviewed the request and recommended approval, noting that the small lot already contains a dwelling dating to the 1960s and that nearby lots of similar size exist. The county surveyor, county health department and county engineer reviewed the proposal and recommended approval; the county health report noted the need for a sand mound if a future septic replacement is required.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the lot‑area variance, to grant a waiver allowing an existing driveway opening across a non‑access easement onto Stanton Road, and to grant primary approval for the minor subdivision.
Next steps: The petitioner will record the subdivision and pursue final platting per county subdivision control procedures; any septic work will follow health department requirements.
Provenance: Staff report and hearing record (APC 3052‑24).
