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Drainage board conditionally approves easement and outlet for Ranch subdivision; recording required
Summary
The St. Joseph County Drainage Board approved an encroachment and a 20-foot easement to allow an overflow outlet from the Ranch subdivision into the gas ditch, contingent on a recorded easement and final plat approval. The consultant said post-development flows would be limited to about 4.1 cfs.
The St. Joseph County Drainage Board voted to approve an encroachment into the gas ditch drainage easement and a 20-foot private easement across a neighboring property to carry a stormwater outlet from the Ranch subdivision, provided the easement is recorded after the subdivision—s primary plat is finalized.
Steve Ruby, a consultant with Abbot Marsh Consulting representing petitioner Dustin Brown of Legacy Homes, told the board the request included two parts: a 20-foot easement across Mr. Costello—s property to reach the gas ditch and an outlet allowing overflow from the subdivision—s detention basin to outfall into the regulated drain under overflow conditions. Ruby…
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