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Planning commission approves Creekstone Bluff 104‑lot subdivision with conditions
Summary
The commission approved Rockford Homes' detailed development plan for Creekstone Bluff (104 lots on ~37.99 acres) subject to conditions: pave or use decorative hard surface for emergency access, dedicate additional right‑of‑way on Fishburne Road for a 6‑ft sidewalk, extend Fishburne improvements to the west property line, and limit future entry sign height to 6 feet. Vote 4–0.
The Huber Heights Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a detailed development plan for Creekstone Bluff, a 104‑lot subdivision proposed by Rockford Homes on about 37.99 acres at 4460 Bridgeport Road (DDP2527).
Planning staff explained the detailed plan generally matches the previously approved basic development plan and that the applicant has satisfied four prior basic‑plan conditions. Staff recommended approval of the detailed plan subject to several conditions: extending Fishburne improvements to the west property line, dedicating an additional four feet of right‑of‑way along Fishburne Road so the sidewalk is entirely within right‑of‑way, ensuring sanitary lines are placed in public easement as required, and that a future entry sign shall not exceed an average height of 6 feet.
Staff and the fire department asked that the emergency access drive be built with a decorative hard surface rather than a grassed or indistinct treatment so emergency responders would recognize it as an access lane. Staff said the applicant agreed to provide the required improvements and additional right‑of‑way and that the gross density conforms to the residential plan district (staff cited an effective density of about 4.3 dwelling units per acre when open space is excluded and that the district allows up to 5 units per acre).
Jim Lipnos, representing Rockford Homes, said the company agreed to the three conditions submitted by staff and committed to submit a full sign/entry package to staff if the commission preferred further review; Lipnos provided a company address of 999 Polaris Parkway, Columbus.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the detailed development plan consistent with the staff memorandum dated 12/03/2025; the motion was seconded by Mister Schaefer. The roll call was recorded as: Miss Fargo (yes), Mister Schaefer (yes), Miss Thomas (yes), and Mister Wald/Walton (yes). The motion passed 4–0.
Staff said the applicant must submit revised record plans and updated engineering drawings for final administrative approval before construction permits will be issued.
The commission discussed—but did not alter—the required building material standards and noted the homeowner association will maintain any decorative paving or frontage features.
