Brown County planning panel recommends rezoning that could allow three cabins for Old Barn venue

The Plan Commission on 2026-10-06 sent a favorable recommendation to the Brown County Commissioners for a rezoning petition by Old Barn Properties LLC (owners Jesse Cross and Todd Hufford) for about 40.429 acres at 3128 Hoover Road in Hamblen Township. The 4-1 vote (Tim Allen, Randy Jones, Kyle Deckard and Carol Bowden yes; Gore no) would not itself approve cabins but would change zoning so the owners could ask the Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception to allow motel use.

Petitioners told the commission they want to build three one‑bedroom cabins along an existing driveway. They submitted a soil evaluation to the Indiana State Department of Health for a proposed septic system; Hufford said a full wastewater application had not yet been submitted. The property currently has a residence, a lake, an existing special exception for a tourist home, and an adjacent wedding venue under the same ownership. Faucets are marked non‑potable and drinking water would be supplied or brought in. No members of the public spoke at the hearing; one neighbor sent a letter of support.

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