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Driveway safety on curve prompts Public Works coordination during parcel‑split review
Summary
During a parcel‑split hearing, the Ripley Township supervisor and the county engineer flagged sightline and curve safety for a proposed driveway; the board said driveway placement must be coordinated with Public Works and require a road‑approach permit.
A driveway safety concern raised by Ripley Township prompted county staff to require coordination with Public Works for any driveway placement associated with a proposed 35‑acre split of a 40‑acre parcel.
John Jarnot, Ripley Township supervisor, told the Board of Adjustment that his only concern about the proposed split was where the driveway would be on the existing curves, calling those curves “very dangerous at certain times.” Amy of Land Services said the county engineer took part in the development review team meeting and told the applicant that the buyer would need to be flexible about driveway location because placement must be determined in concert with the Public Works department to ensure safe ingress and egress.
County staff told the applicant that whoever installs a road approach will need a Public Works permit and provided a contact in the meeting for follow up. The board approved the parcel‑split variance while noting that driveway placement and a road‑approach permit are prerequisites for safe future access.
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