During a recent government meeting, the board convened to discuss a zoning map amendment request submitted by Jason Rivera, seeking to rezone a 4.9-acre portion of a 16.6-acre tract of land located on White Hill Road from highway commercial to residential agricultural. The request aims to align the zoning of the rear portion of the property with the existing residential agricultural zoning at the front, facilitating its use for residential purposes.

The public hearing commenced after the chairman confirmed no conflicts of interest among board members. Amy Veil, presenting the staff report, detailed the current zoning regulations, which permit commercial uses such as restaurants and convenience stores under the highway commercial designation. In contrast, the residential agricultural zoning allows for low-density single-family homes and agricultural operations.

Veil emphasized that the proposed rezoning aligns with the county's long-range land use plan, which designates the area as countryside, aimed at preserving agricultural and undeveloped lands. The site is surrounded by residential agricultural zoning to the north and south, with commercial zoning to the east.

The board members had no immediate questions following the staff report, and the public hearing remained open for community input. The decision on the rezoning request will ultimately rest with the board of commissioners, who will consider both the staff analysis and any public comments before making their final determination.