Goshen board approves utility closure, accepts Keystone Square 16 drainage plan and several subdivision items

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several development and traffic items, including a temporary closure of College Avenue for utility relocations, acceptance of a subdivision drainage plan for Keystone Square 16 (lot 20), and a two‑lot replat for W 28 South Addition.

Engineering staff requested closure of College Avenue through‑traffic from Lincolnway East/US 33 to Century Drive on June 16–17, 2026 to allow NIPCO electric to remove construction mast and relocate utility poles and overhead lines as part of the College Avenue phase one reconstruction project. The board approved the closure motion, which relies on a traffic plan engineering staff said was previously reviewed and approved as part of a right‑of‑way permit.

Justin (Public Works/Utilities) presented the drainage plan for Keystone Square 16 at 2490 Birkshshire Drive and said the plan addresses lot 20 only with inlet structures, conveyance pipe and stormwater retention that provides 138 acre‑feet of storage. Staff recommended the board accept the drainage plan but added a standard note that the City of Goshen does not guarantee that the proposed drainage improvements will function as designed by the developer’s licensed professional and the city accepts no liability; the developer will be directed to take remedial action if the drainage features underperform.

The board also accepted the Keystone Square subdivision documents (including easements) and approved a replat creating two lots in the W 28 South Addition; staff said existing infrastructure met subdivision and zoning requirements and no additional drainage plan was required for the replat. A board member moved to approve city and utility claims and adjourn; the motion passed and the meeting concluded.

No members of the public spoke during the privilege of the floor.