Board approves reverse subdivision to allow single-family home on Circle Drive

The Springs Prairie Township Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a reverse subdivision that combines two adjacent lots on Circle Drive to allow construction of a single-family home.

The approval covers subdivision SD2025-0002, which the applicant intends to create by joining lots 114 and 116. Consultant Patty Fisher of James R. Holly & Associates told the board the plan meets the zoning ordinance and that the applicant is requesting two waivers: “The first waiver is a waiver of the preliminary plan … Because of the simplicity of the plan, we wanted to go right to the final stage,” and a second waiver for a nonstandard plan scale to improve clarity. Fisher said the submission includes an existing-conditions sheet, a stormwater-management plan, an erosion-control plan and detail sheets.

The board discussed technical items including tapping fees and confirmed that signatures will be handled during the planning commission and building-permit phases. John of Veil Engineering said many plans were submitted at year-end and that this plan is under review. The motion to approve SD2025-0002 subject to the two waivers was made and seconded, and the board voted in favor.

Consultant Fisher said the applicant will sign the plans early next week and that the signed plans will be taken to the planning commission the following Thursday for final signatures. Board member/commentator John noted, “Just so you know, it took only 61 years,” referring to the lot’s long vacancy — the subdivision dates to 1965 and the lots are now being developed.

What’s next: the applicant is expected to complete owner signatures and pursue the planning commission signoff and building-permit process before any construction begins.