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Board approves Sanctuary at Pike River final plat despite resident safety and property-line objections
Summary
Mount Pleasant trustees approved the consent agenda—including the final plat for Sanctuary at Pike River—after public commenters raised safety concerns about an added entrance on Bronn Road and reported a property-line dispute now in civil court.
The Mount Pleasant Village Board voted to approve the consent agenda on June 8, which included the final plat for the Sanctuary at Pike River development, after public comment raised safety and property-rights concerns.
Resident Mike Braun, who gave his address as 5922 Braraw Road, asked the board to reconsider the proposed Providence Drive entrance onto Bronn Road, saying the area already sees heavy traffic and several rear-end collisions. "There's been four rear-end collisions just in front of my house and unfortunately I was one of them," Braun said, urging the board to reconsider adding more entrances that he said would increase risk for drivers and children dropped off at nearby condos.
Another resident, Steve Michaels of 5812 Brown Road, told the board that a group of homeowners on the southern edge of the project have property-line disagreements with the developer's final plat and have retained counsel. Michaels said the residents had sent a notice to the developer asserting alleged incursions by the proposed plat and that the dispute is proceeding through civil channels.
Board members and staff responded that the letter from residents is a civil matter between property owners and the developer and does not automatically stop the village's land-use approval. The board noted the planning commission had previously recommended the final plat following months of review and changes to the plan, including removing some lots and converting planned multi-unit buildings to single-family homes. The board said that if a court later rules against the plat or the survey, the developer would be responsible for any required adjustments and the project could return to the planning commission and board.
After discussion, a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented was made and seconded; one member voiced opposition and the motion passed. The president emphasized that the village is not a party to the private civil dispute and that approval does not negate residents' legal rights to pursue their claims in court.
The board did not delay approval pending the civil litigation; officials said they would address any required plat revisions if adverse court rulings occur. No timetable for further action was set at the meeting.
