Commission approves Auburn Ridge West primary plat, denies stub‑street waiver and adds conditions including signed speed table

The Advisory Plan Commission approved the Auburn Ridge West primary plat (PCPP‑26‑4) covering about 63 acres and proposing 88 single‑family lots (split R‑1 and R‑2), but rejected the applicant's waiver request that would have omitted a connection to the stub street on adjacent Tilden (Tilden) Sunset Drive. Staff recommended denying the waiver because connectivity is required by the UDO and the town's comprehensive and transportation plans; staff also recommended the connection subject to drainage board approval and resolution of tech comments. "Based on the information provided and the criteria responses, staff recommends a motion to approve PCPP‑26‑4 with the following staff condition: to connect with Tilden Terrace per UDO and comprehensive plan," staff stated.

Neighbor Greg Howswald of 5520 Tilden Sunset Drive spoke during public comment opposing the connection because his neighborhood is small and quiet. The applicant, Dominic Dreyer of MI Homes, said the developer had negotiated with Tilden Terrace and would submit a waiver as a commitment but that the developer would construct the connection if the waiver was denied. The commission ultimately voted to approve the primary plat while denying the waiver; conditions added during the meeting included requiring the street connection, directing staff to verify and require any necessary changes to the primary plat prior to secondary plat filing, requiring the developer to connect the sidewalk on the north side of Tilden Sunset Drive to the property line, and installing a signed speed table at the stub connection in accordance with town construction standards. The motion carried by voice vote.