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Planning commission approves two access‑easement variances for family parcels
Summary
The commission approved variances allowing two family parcels to use existing or temporary easements: a James Monroe Lindler family request (Melanie Webb) to use a 20-foot common easement for two 1‑acre parcels, and a Miriam White Raines request to carve a half‑acre residence from a 5.32‑acre tract using a temporary easement; both motions included conditions and unanimous votes.
Lexington County planning commissioners approved two access‑policy variances for family subdivisions.
The first request, on behalf of property owner James Monroe Lindler, sought to create two 1‑acre parcels on Highway 378 that would use an existing 20‑foot driveway easement currently serving 208 Highway 378. Lindlers daughter Melanie Webb explained the proposal and said the family preferred to use the common drive instead of creating additional curb cuts on Highway 378. Commissioners raised concerns about piecemeal subdivision over time and potential DOT driveway sizing requirements as dwellings increased off the drive; the motion to approve was amended to require that any further subdividing of the property return to the planning commission and passed unanimously.
The second request involved Miriam White Raines, who seeks to create a half‑acre parcel from a 5.32‑acre tract and extend a temporary easement from Windy Wood Road (a parcel owned by Platte Springs Holdings LLC) across her property to serve that half‑acre lot. Surveyor George Bradley and the family presented the sketch and stated Platte Springs Holdings provided consent for the temporary easement. Commissioners discussed the propertys intent to retain 5 acres for agricultural tax status and noted nearby Calico Farms subdivision activity. After questions, the commission voted to approve the variance as requested.
Both items were presented as access‑policy variances under the countys land‑development standards and were approved by voice vote with no recorded no votes.
What happens next: Staff will record the approved variances and flag the Lindler parcel so that any future subdivision returns to planning commission review as required by the approved amendment.
