Plan commission approves Shepherd's Edition final plat after applicant agrees to lot‑line and maintenance covenants

The Town of Saint John Plan Commission on Dec. 17 approved the final plat for Shepherd's Edition after the applicant described changes required between primary approval and final plat.

Ken Gamboa of Alvin Marsh Consultants told the commission the applicant removed a nonconforming metal building that had been listed as a secondary structure and agreed with the zoning administrator's recommendation to move a lot line to the rear/easterly subdivision boundary. He said the parties involved — one owner living out of state and a family member on site — had discussed the removal and agreed to record separate covenants to govern shared driveway maintenance, snow removal and future transfers of lots.

Commission members had no substantive objections in the discussion. Mr. Gill moved to approve the final plat and Mr. Vogel seconded; the commission voted 'aye' and approved the final plat.

The applicant said he intends to file a site plan later this year with the building department for a primary structure on the lot.