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Development review panel approves Nexta Energy Transmission minor subdivision with sidewalk condition
Summary
Porter County’s Development Review Committee granted primary plat approval for Nexta Energy Transmission Mid‑Atlantic’s 15‑acre, one‑lot minor subdivision, contingent on building a five‑foot sidewalk across the property either routed around or properly mitigated through a wet area.
The Porter County Development Review Committee voted July 2 to approve a primary plat for Nexta Energy Transmission Mid‑Atlantic’s 15‑acre, one‑lot minor subdivision in Liberty Township, contingent on completing a five‑foot sidewalk across the full property.
Engineering staff told the committee the application had gone through multiple reviews and was found “in conformance” with county engineering standards after a June 23 conformance letter. Applicant Nathan Flickner said the filing seeks primary approval for the minor subdivision, and Sean Shortell identified himself as a representative of Nexta Energy Transmission Mid‑Atlantic.
Committee members pressed the applicant on a wet, low area in the property’s southwest corner where the sidewalk presently stops. A staff member said the area is “a wet area difficult to work in” but had not been identified as a regulated wetland. Members advised the project team to determine whether the area is waters of the U.S. (or an isolated wetland) and to consult U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the county’s GIS as needed.
The committee’s approval was made conditional on widening the sidewalk to five feet per the UDO along the full length of the property, either by routing around the wet area or by mitigating impacts and obtaining required permits if the sidewalk goes through it. The motion was made, seconded and approved; the transcript includes no roll‑call tally.
Members also flagged other technical issues that will be addressed during secondary review, including driveway permitting, approach locations and any downstream technical plans required for stormwater or detention. Staff noted there is not yet a proposed detention pond and warned applicants that future development plans will need to incorporate required stormwater controls. The board recommended listing all variances clearly on plan notes for secondary submittals.
The committee’s action grants primary plat approval subject to the sidewalk condition and the usual technical reviews at secondary plan and permit stages.
