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Planning commission backs rezoning at 1981 Indiana Road to allow family lot splits
Summary
The Franklin County Planning Commission on March 19 recommended approval of a rezoning that would divide a 93-acre property at 1981 Indiana Road into four tracts to allow family lot splits; staff said rural water and suitable septic options are available, while nearby residents opposed increased density.
The Franklin County Planning Commission unanimously voted March 19 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve a rezoning application for property commonly known as 1981 Indiana Road that would reconfigure approximately 93 acres into four tracts and create two residential estate lots.
Planning Director Nathan Boyd told the commission the applicant seeks to rezone roughly 23 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to A-2 (Transitional Agriculture) and about 27 acres from A-1 to R-E (Residential Estate), leaving one roughly 40-acre tract in A-1. Boyd said Rural Water District No. 4 has indicated water is available for the newly created lots, and that soils on each proposed parcel are sufficient for an in-ground septic system or lagoon depending on soil profiles. Staff recommended approval, saying the proposal fits Franklin County’s Comprehensive Plan goals for rural housing and matches nearby zoning patterns.
During public comment, Darrell and Barbara Rew said they oppose the rezoning because they moved to the country to avoid increased residential density and worry three new homes and added traffic would change their neighborhood. The commission discussed local development patterns along Old U.S. 50; Commissioner S. Hornbuckle said he dislikes development generally but thought the site was appropriate, and Commissioner B. Rodina noted similar subdivisions already exist along the corridor.
On a motion by Hornbuckle, seconded by Rodina, the commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Rezoning Application #2602-0071 to the Board of County Commissioners.
The next step is for the Board of County Commissioners to consider the recommendation at a future meeting; the Planning Commission’s action was advisory.
