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St. Joseph County APC approves variances and minor subdivision for property near Potato Creek State Park

St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission · February 17, 2026
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The St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission on Feb. 17 approved two variances, a subdivision waiver and primary approval for minor subdivision APC 3075-25 at 24770 State Road 4 Highway, allowing a 15-acre lot with 31 feet of frontage and requiring a septic pretreatment unit as a condition.

The St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission voted Feb. 17 to approve two variances, a subdivision waiver and primary approval of a minor subdivision (APC 3075-25) for property at 24770 State Road 4 Highway, subject to staff conditions including installation of a septic pretreatment (“sledgehammer”) unit.

Adia Smith, area plan commission staff, told the commission the proposal would split the parcel into a 15-acre Lot 1 and a 23.19-acre outlot. Smith said the proposal requires two variances: allowing a 15-acre lot where 20 acres are required and allowing 31 feet of frontage where the code requires 200 feet. Staff recommended approval, saying the split would separate the existing dwelling and accessory structures from…

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