Development News for St. John, Indiana

Castle Rock Phase 3 Primary Plat Approval Extended by Plan Commission

The Plan Commission considered a request for an extension on the primary plat approval for Castle Rock Phase 3. The developer, DVG, represented by Doug Reig, requested the extension because improvements were not completed within the initial one-year approval period. Construction has begun but is progressing slower than anticipated. The request is to extend the approval from July 30th of the current year to July 30th of the following year to allow for the completion of infrastructure work, including storm water infrastructure and pipe installation, which was delayed by the need to obtain permissions from pipelines. The commission acknowledged the communication with the developer and the progress on infrastructure.

Continental 4th Re-subdivision Approved for Accelerated Public Hearing

The Plan Commission reviewed a request for a re-subdivision of Continental lots 15, 16, and 17 (C 20226-08). The applicant, Cam Stansovvich from Shilling Development, seeks to combine the three lots into two to provide a resident with more space for their home. This is a common practice in the Continental development, with previous re-subdivisions combining lots to create larger ones. The estimated cost for houses in this area is around $4 million. The re-subdivision includes a conservation easement, which the applicant explained as a developer-imposed measure to prevent residents from cutting down trees or building on certain areas, acting as an in-house buffer. The applicant requested an accelerated timeline, seeking permission for a public hearing at the June meeting. The commission discussed the feasibility of meeting notice requirements within the accelerated timeline, including mailers, sign postings, and newspaper publication, which they confirmed could be met if publication occurs by Sunday. They also discussed the removal of a water service line and associated "B boxes" from the lot being eliminated, which Public Works requires confirmation of. The commission made a motion to grant approval for the applicant to publish for the June 17th meeting.