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DESOTO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
ORDER OF ITEMS
January 8, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes – November 20, 2025
5. FINAL
a. The Gardens of Hernando, Ph 1 (Bluemont) – Application is for final
subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres. Identified as parcel #
3075210000001300, located on the east side of Jaybird Road, south of
Holly Springs in Section 21, Township 3, Range 7 and is zoned AR
(District 5)
Applicant: Bluemont Communities - Harold Krag/H Squared
Engineering – John Heard
b. Pine Ridge 1st Revision to Lot 21 – Application is for final subdivision
of 2 lots on 4.89 acres. Identified as parcel # 305305040 0002100,
located on the east side of Louise Rd. and south of Byhalia Rd. in
Secction 5, Township 3, Range 5 and is zoned A. (District 1)
Applicant: Maria Alvarado/Shea Skeen
6. MINOR LOT
a. Wade Minor Lot (SUB-008048-2025) – Application is for final
subdivision approval of 2 lots on 4.00 acres out of 18.77 acres. Subject
property is located on the south side of Fairview Road and east of I-
269, identified as parcel # 205833000 0000710 in Section 33, Township
2, Range 5 and is zoned A (District 1)
Applicant: Tony Wade/ Bob Farley
b. Saybrook 1st Revision and Flinn 1st Revision of Lot 1 (SUB-008050-
2025) – Application is for final subdivision approval of 4 lots on 22.46
acres. Subject property is located on the east side of Belmont Road and
south of Savage Road, identified as parcel # 307931020 0000100,
307931020 0000101, 307931020 0000200, and 307931030 0000100 in
Section 31, Township 3, Range 7 and is zoned A (District 5)
Applicant: Michael Klappholz
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7. OTHER
a. Wilson Estate Vacate Plat
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The Desoto County Planning Commission met at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
January 8, 2026, in the Board Room of the County Administration Building in
Hernando, Mississippi. The following Commission members were present: Julius
Cowan, Len Lawhon, Scott Ferguson, Amelia Lovorn, Kim Terrell, Randy
Denton, Jeff Hobson, Seth Steadham, Scott Griffith, and Bob Morris, Board
Attorney.
Planning Commission Co-Chairman Scott Ferguson called the meeting to order
and asked whether any of the Commissioners recommended changes to the
Minutes dated November 20, 2025. No changes were suggested. Mr. Griffith
made a Motion and Ms. Terrell seconded the Motion to approve the Minutes as
presented. The Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
8. FINAL
a. The Gardens of Hernando, Ph 1 (Bluemont) – Application is for final
subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres. Identified as parcel #
3075210000001300, located on the east side of Jaybird Road, south of
Holly Springs in Section 21, Township 3, Range 7 and is zoned AR
(District 5)
Applicant: Bluemont Communities - Harold Krag/H Squared
Engineering – John Heard
Mr. Hopkins presented the Gardens of Hernando Ph. 1 (Bluemont) application for
final subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres. No one was present to
represent the application.
Mr. Denton made a Motion and Mr. Cowan seconded the Motion to table the
Gardens of Hernando Ph. 1 (Bluemont) application for final subdivision of 30 lots
and 3 COS on 11.87 acres until the January 29, 2026 Planning Commission
meeting. The Motion passed with unanimous vote.
b. Pine Ridge 1st Revision to Lot 21 – Application is for final subdivision
of 2 lots on 4.89 acres. Identified as parcel # 305305040 0002100,
located on the east side of Louise Rd. and south of Byhalia Rd. in
Secction 5, Township 3, Range 5 and is zoned A. (District 1)
Applicant: Maria Alvarado/Shea Skeen
Mr. Hopkins presented the Pine Ridge 1st Revision to Lot 21 application for final
subdivision of 2 lots on 4.89 acres. Maria Alvarado and Evelyn Velasquez were
present to represent the application.
Ms. Velasquez stated Ms. Alvarado wants to subdivide her property to build a
home for her daughter.
Mr. Denton asked if the house in front would stay. Mr. Hopkins stated the house
would stay. Mr. Denton asked if the lot was being divided into 2 lots. Mr. Hopkins
stated the lot would be divided with an easement to the other lot.
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Mr. Lawhon made a Motion and Mr. Denton seconded the Motion to approve the
Pine Ridge 1st Revision to Lot 21 application for final subdivision of 2 lots on 4.89
acres. The Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
9. MINOR LOT
a. Wade Minor Lot (SUB-008048-2025) – Application is for final
subdivision approval of 2 lots on 4.00 acres out of 18.77 acres. Subject
property is located on the south side of Fairview Road and east of I-
269, identified as parcel # 205833000 0000710 in Section 33, Township
2, Range 5 and is zoned A (District 1)
Applicant: Tony Wade/ Bob Farley
Mr. Hopkins presented the Wade Minor Lot application for final subdivision
approval of 2 lots on 4.00 acres out of 18.77 acres. Tony Wade and Bob Farley
were present to represent the application.
Mr. Lawhon asked if the easement was along a field road. Mr. Farley stated the
easement goes through Lot 3 of the Odom Fairview Road Minor Lot Subdivision.
Mr. Farley also stated the easement is 779.6 feet long and the purpose of the
division is so that Mr. Wade’s family can build homes in the back.
Mr. Lawhon stated he was concerned about the length of the easement and
emergency vehicle access. Mr. Hopkins stated the applicant can contact his local
fire department.
Mr. Lawhon made a Motion and Mr. Cowan seconded the Motion to approve the
Wade Minor Lot application for final subdivision approval of 2 lots on 4.00 acres
out of 18.77 acres with no further subdivision until a suitable road is built and that
the easement be inspected by emergency management personel. The Motion
passed with a unanimous vote.
b. Saybrook 1st Revision and Flinn 1st Revision of Lot 1 (SUB-008050-
2025) – Application is for final subdivision approval of 4 lots on 22.46
acres. Subject property is located on the east side of Belmont Road and
south of Savage Road, identified as parcel # 307931020 0000100,
307931020 0000101, 307931020 0000200, and 307931030 0000100 in
Section 31, Township 3, Range 7 and is zoned A (District 5)
Applicant: Michael Klappholz
Mr. Hopkins presented the Saybrook 1st Revision and Flinn 1st Revision of Lot 1
application for final subdivision approval of 4 lots on 22.46 acres. Michael
Klappholz was present to represent the application.
Mr. Klappholz stated he bought this property 25 years ago and had it subdivided
for his family. He stated he currently lives on the bigger lot and wants to divide it
so that his other daughter can build a house.
Ms. Hendricks stated some property was transferred by deed and this revision
will help clear up some of the confusion.
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Mr. Lawhon asked if the division was for family. Mr. Klappholz stated his in-laws
passed so he sold their house. He also stated he spoke with Supervisor Foster
about emergency vehicle access.
Mr. Denton made a Motion and Mr. Lawhon seconded the Motion to approve the
Saybrook 1st Revision and Flinn 1st Revision of Lot 1 application for final
subdivision approval of 4 lots on 22.46 acres under the conditions that the
easement be inspected by emergency personel and a statement be written on
the plat that states all parties are responsible for easement maintenance and
there will be no further subdivision of the property. The Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
10.OTHER
a. Wilson Estate Vacate Plat
Mr. Hopkins stated the owners of all lots in the Wilson Estate 4 Lot Minor Lot
subdivision are requesting to vacate the subdivision.
Mr. Lawhon made a Motion and Mr. Griffith seconded the Motion to vacate the
Wilson Estate 4 Lot Minor Lot plat. The Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mr. Ferguson made a Motion and Ms. Terrell seconded the Motion to adjourn the
meeting. The Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
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