Commission forwards Talmadge subdivision to council with condition to clear shed and ensure 6‑foot setbacks

Property owner Talmadge presented a request to subdivide his parcel so a neighbor (Steven) can hold separate property and sheds. Commission members reviewed parcel lines on Google Earth and confirmed the town code’s minimum internal setback of six feet and roadside setback of 12 feet (where a door exists).

Commissioners identified that an existing shed sits across the proposed boundary and would either need to be removed or the lines redrawn so every new parcel meets the 0.5‑acre minimum. Staff and commissioners discussed several layout options — redrawing the line to follow an existing fence, moving a fence, or removing the offending shed — and emphasized the need for AutoCAD or an equivalent plotted map to verify dimensions.

"You have to kind of look at that with 6 feet and then that one has to be 6 feet from those other sheds," a commission member said while walking through setbacks; Talmadge acknowledged he would remove or relocate the shed if required. The commission moved to send the subdivision to the town council on the condition that the applicant provide revised drawings showing the required 6‑foot easements/setbacks from all buildings and that the specific shed identified be removed so both lots meet the half‑acre requirement.

The motion was seconded and passed on a voice/roll‑call vote. The applicant was advised to prepare the redrawn plat for final review by the commission (and then the town council) and to confirm fee payment and plotted measurements so the council packet can include accurate documentation.

Next steps: applicant to supply redrawn boundary/AutoCAD plot showing 6‑foot clearances and proof each lot meets the half‑acre minimum; the commission will forward the item to town council for final approval once those conditions are met.