Zionsville board approves two‑lot split at 1585 N. U.S. 421

The Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a special exception allowing the owners of 1585 North U.S. 421 to split a roughly 12.54‑acre agricultural parcel into two residential lots.

Planning staff told the board the property qualifies for the one‑time lot‑split exemption because it existed in its current configuration on Jan. 1, 1999, and that single‑family residences on well and septic would be allowed under the comprehensive plan and AG‑General designation. Staff recommended approval after reviewing the ordinance criteria, noting the lot sizes meet minimum requirements and that both future homes must comply with applicable building and development standards.

Attorney Jeff Jacob, representing petitioners David and Beth, said the owners plan roughly a 5‑acre and a 7.5‑acre lot and intend to preserve much of the existing woodland. He told the board the petitioners will record a shared‑drive maintenance agreement and use an existing driveway to avoid creating a new curb cut on U.S. 421.

A board member moved to approve docket 2026‑01‑SE "as presented and described based on the findings and staff report." After a roll call the votes recorded were: Josh Fedor — Aye; Josh Martin — Aye; Amanda Miller — Aye; Katie Glenn — Aye. Jim Hurst was absent. The motion passed and staff said it will send the petitioners a follow‑up letter with next steps and the information needed to record the split at the Boone County Recorder's Office.

The board’s approval is administrative: staff will record the minor subdivision as long as conditions and submittal requirements are met. Future building permits will be subject to standard building‑code, septic/well and driveway permitting processes, including any permits required by INDOT for access along U.S. 421.

The board closed the case and moved on to other business.