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Kosciusko plan commission approves two preliminary subdivision plats; one approval contingent on moving propane tanks
Summary
The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved two preliminary subdivision petitions: a two‑lot split for Dominic Politano (approval contingent on relocating propane tanks to meet setbacks) and a 1.69‑acre split for Lucas Burton after highway and health‑department concerns were addressed.
The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved preliminary plats for two subdivision petitions during its meeting, granting conditional and unanimous approval after staff and petitioners answered technical committee concerns.
Dominic Politano sought approval to split an 8.87‑acre parcel in Jackson Township to allow a second residence in a loft over a shop. Staff said the plat otherwise met AG‑2 subdivision criteria but flagged propane tanks shown on the plat that sit on or over a lot line. Politano told the commission he had not yet moved the tanks but intended to do so. The commission approved the preliminary plat with the condition that the propane tanks be relocated to meet the required setback.
The commission also approved a one‑lot subdivision (1.69 acres) for Lucas Burton in Harrison Township. Staff said the technical review flagged two principal concerns: the highway department recommended a single shared driveway to limit new access points, and the health department wanted confirmation of the existing septic location. Burton described plans to fill and grade part of the site and said he would work with staff and the highway department on driveway placement. Neighbor Geralyn Britain spoke in support of allowing Burton a separate driveway on his property. After commissioners concluded the applicant and neighbors had answered the technical questions, they moved and approved the petition.
Both approvals were for preliminary plats; final approval and any building permits remain subject to meeting permit requirements and any conditions imposed by staff (for Politano the propane‑tank setback). The commission took the votes by voice; individual roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
The commission's packet and the plats will be available through the plan commission office for those seeking specific survey details or comments on the conditions attached to the approvals.
