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Magnolia Farms preliminary plat approved; no trail connection to South Haven planned

Springfield Municipal Regional Planning Commission · April 9, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved the Magnolia Farms preliminary plat April 2; staff said the layout meets subdivision regulations and noted there is currently no plan to connect the proposed trail into South Haven.

The Springfield planning commission approved the Magnolia Farms preliminary plat, the first time the layout was presented to the commission. The preliminary design proposes a mix of single-family detached homes and attached townhouse-style units and staff found it consistent with city subdivision regulations.

During questions, a commissioner asked whether a working trail would connect Magnolia Farms to South Haven; staff replied there is no current plan to connect into South Haven. The commission moved and approved the preliminary plat.

The approval advances the project to subsequent design and permitting steps; final platting, construction plans and infrastructure acceptance will follow the city's standard review process.