WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the re-plat of a subdivision in the Chapman Lake area.

Specifically the property is located in the Greystone subdivision on Greystone Drive, northeast of Autumn Trail in Plain Township.

Steve Snyder, attorney representing Crooked Creek Development, said when the subdivision was originally platted the lot size and septic system requirements were different. The developer is wanting an increase in the size of lot number 24 to allow for installation of the septic system, as well as relocating a house.

In other business, the APC recommended approval for a road right of way vacation in the small, unincorporated community of Wooster in Washington Township. Dan Richard, area planning director, noted Wooster was originally platted in the 1850s but when the roads developed they did not follow the plat.

Lucky Combs is requesting a portion of an alley, an unnamed road, to be vacated so he can have a well installed on his property. It is located north of Wooster Road.

County commissioners will consider the petition at their Tuesday, Nov. 29, meeting.

The APC also approved a final plat for Ricky Watters. It is a one lot subdivision near Palestine Lake in Harrison Township. As a condition to approval of the preliminary plat in October, Watters had the setback lines moved to reflect the various property lines.

Also during the meeting, the planning commission approved lessening the residential setback requirements from 35 feet to 25 feet for those living in the Lakeland Regional Sewer District and who intend to hook up to the sewer line, which is scheduled to go online April 2017.

Previously, if someone wanted less than 35 feet for a setback within the sewer district, they were required to obtain a variance from the county board of zoning appeals.

Those wanting the 25 feet setback must have a letter of consent from the sewer district and also must intend to hook up to the sewer line.

In other business, Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, gave a brief report on what has occurred since the new sign ordinance went into effect a few months ago. He said some complaints have been received about temporary real estate and auction signs and those have been pursued, assuming a name and specific location were given.

He emphasized a name and specific location are needed in order for a complaint about a sign to be pursued.