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Whitestown plan commission approves Hawthorne Grove preliminary plat amid resident concerns about connectivity and housing mix

Whitestown Plan Commission · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved the Hawthorne Grove primary plat (PC26-020), a roughly 90-acre subdivision proposing 219 lots including townhomes and single-family products. A nearby Trailside resident objected to the proposed connection to Trailside and said the new products are not "like-kind" to existing homes; petitioners and staff said connectivity was requested by planning staff to improve emergency access, walkability and future connectivity and that ditch and culvert work will address drainage concerns.

The Whitestown Plan Commission approved the Hawthorne Grove primary plat (PC26-020) after a presentation by petitioner representatives and a public hearing in which a nearby Trailside resident objected to the proposed connection between the developments.

Josh Scribe of American Structure Point described Hawthorne Grove as a roughly 90-acre development with 219 total lots including townhomes, Arbor Homes, Silverthorn product and Arrival lots; the site plan includes multiple entrances, ponds for stormwater management, trails, playgrounds…

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