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Spring Hill seeks approval for wastewater dewatering upgrade to boost plant reliability
Summary
City staff asked the commission to review plans for a new dewatering building (centrifuge system) at the Spring Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant intended to replace an aging belt press and improve long‑term operations; commissioners expressed support and suggested minor design flexibility for a non‑visible building.
City staff presented plans for a 15,000‑square‑foot, two‑story dewatering building at the Spring Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant that would replace the plant’s older belt‑press solids handling system with a centrifuge system.
Burke explained the upgrade would not increase the plant’s permitted treatment volume but is important for operational efficiency, automation and long‑term reliability as the city plans for system expansions once sewer moratorium constraints are addressed. The proposed building (about 46 feet tall) would be gated with no public access; staff asked for clarified elevations, finished floor elevations, height delineations and confirmation that setbacks comply with IC zoning.
Commissioners signaled general support, noting the building is not visible from the right‑of‑way and that similar non‑visible, non‑conforming design adjustments have been allowed previously. Commissioners asked for clear site boundary callouts and an applicant response letter showing how staff comments are addressed on resubmittal.
