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County staff summarized the site's extensive permit history dating to 2010 and explained the current request is an extension of a prior interim-use permit that would otherwise expire this month. The applicant, RJ Zaveral and Sons, requested a five-year extension; staff and the applicant said the plant’s typical on-site activity historically has lasted a few weeks to several weeks per construction season (applicant estimation this year: three to five weeks; staff noted prior instances of four to six weeks).

Staff and speakers acknowledged recurring complaints to the county since 2019 tied to the batch plant—principally odor and dust. Staff and the applicant discussed possible mitigation approaches, including stack misters or other abatement systems, and the commission added a condition that odor-mitigation measures be employed while the batch plant is operating. The commission also discussed consistency in operating-hour conditions; staff suggested matching the county’s typical pit operating hours (weekdays and limited weekend hauling).

The applicant, Jeff Brooks (aggregate manager), said dust-control and haul-road maintenance have improved under his management and that the company would study odor-mitigation options and accommodate neighbors where feasible. A nearby resident, Josh Carlson, described family health concerns for his two-year-old son with chronic lung issues and said the township had not taken a final position earlier in the month.

The commission voted to grant the five-year extension with conditions 1–9; the motion carried. Staff noted that Hagan Township’s zoning and any township permit conditions could be more restrictive and that, if the township denies or restricts a permit, the plant would not be able to operate even with county approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clay County Planning & Zoning Meeting 2/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a five-year interim-use permit extension for an asphalt batch plant at an existing gravel pit, adding a condition that odor-mitigation measures be employed while the plant operates and aligning operating hours with typical county permits.","taxTitle","Clay County, Minnesota","taxId",56510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6321709,"Planning commission grants interim-use permit for rural bed-and-breakfast with conditions",1237,3256000,4493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3&start=3256&end=4493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3/thumbnail_3256000.jpg","/articles/6321709/Clay-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-grants-interim-use-permit-for-rural-bed-and-breakfast-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321709-8cf8a55d99927c0c6f4dfc44d32c80e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409962&Signature=QSp2AzZBwo6UUg57~HC7avRUu217gK2wMBf0okZQq7WFkhheYLWP7O0R3QgL2zKJ1l70EoPoSuKfZc9UQNVHRIIXpze8gDvPFWMnjG~udqzkIRas4eTnBzbNVlS2cydwcpW10~w2EVd6JWuKlqLKq7hoTvPlbw-F1CV~S0HG0UI56fIkfTfijzwwkNuPFrnFyFbzdojCUIEatQUhddEjAsi49UCbNIMC45PG6qaSUG9YyM9Fyt3EIgO7ncqCdBxNiyT6Rx~gSB~1xoOm84y80F2qt5VIlzF1y-NzUL82GYm~y~t3MCsnDcBxnIOH7CrBDHediGG44kKRiBm12nQDCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Planning Commission granted an interim-use permit to Trenton and Jennifer Evenson to operate a rural bed-and-breakfast from renovated agricultural buildings on their property, subject to eight conditions cited by county staff.

Planning staff described the request as a home-occupation bed-and-breakfast allowed in the Agricultural General district if minimum requirements are met. The proposed operation would use a renovated primary building as a four-bedroom, two-bath guest suite and converted steel grain bins that the applicants said could accommodate an additional 2–4 guests, for a total potential overnight capacity of up to 22 guests at one time, according to staff’s summary of the application.

Staff told the commission the applicants had been in contact with Clay County environmental health staff to address expected requirements for adequate water supply testing (arsenic, E. coli and other contaminants) and potential septic upgrades required by Environmental Health. Public lodging establishments in the county must be licensed before they may operate, and remodeling of structures requires plan review to confirm safe egress and code compliance.

During public comment, neighbors raised concerns about nighttime lighting, farm noise during spring/fall operations, and safety around a grove of trees on adjacent property. Staff noted that Minnesota’s right-to-farm protections are codified at the state level and in county policy and were relevant to agricultural activity near the proposed lodging. Commissioners also clarified that a “retreat center” or a wedding venue would be subject to different standards and permitting than the overnight lodging use before them.

The applicants, who said they live on the site and intend to operate the business, explained motivations including providing nearby lodging for rural-area events and family retreats; they said they have been coordinating with county staff to address the environmental health and permitting requirements.

A motion to approve the interim-use permit with conditions 1–8 passed. Commissioners recorded aye votes and the permit was granted; the official conditions and next steps include licensing as a public lodging establishment and any necessary environmental health approvals before operation can commence.","The Planning Commission approved an interim-use permit to allow Trenton and Jennifer Evenson to operate a rural bed-and-breakfast from renovated farm buildings, subject to eight conditions including county lodging licensure and environmental health approvals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6321714,"Planning commission recommends rezoning of 20-acre Dilworth-area parcel for cooperative energy subdivision",1365,1844000,3209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3&start=1844&end=3209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3/thumbnail_1844000.jpg","/articles/6321714/Clay-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-recommends-rezoning-of-20-acre-Dilworth-area-parcel-for-cooperative-energy-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321714-087d9b9940f6e26f6e3c374365b9778c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409962&Signature=EpaUHw3ZU3vPSEqC9X706wQJfEf9QZSgq6uhZLrhAsSuVVIlao81yIt-3vUz3jWaQEbwZJL7WCmQpngE9Khnu05F8cxA0ThxyEEHY9Kc~LdiSJNMnQVt2MKjsIP08u4tj4x4mTrZzbdKWdgFu4rx7pCsloUpTg30sSFoFJ~jHS75afYGOmOhMw3se41IRB5USeNMh5UL85zLUPuR4aXR0ZsVPlJzLp~GqtYC9kc~XQNB1m4TNiF7m-uXk9nXs9VNJ-7DV7gAEZU1jSUnBsvH7Tot2z4ooqbEmGO9f9j7XPkFY7Q87d1saDrrqZsA5RvuT2ZXwlZPPr4vaF7m5BvcxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Clay County Board of Commissioners approve rezoning of a roughly 20-acre portion of a larger parcel (parcel ID 23.0340.04, owned by Oberg LLC) from Agricultural General with Urban Expansion District Tier 2 overlay to Highway Commercial to allow the Cooperative Energy Subdivision.

Planning staff described the parcel as part of the northeast corner of Section 34, Township 140 Range 48, near the southeast corner of County State Highway 18 and 30 Fourth Street, just north of the County Resource Recovery Center and the DMV. The portion subject to the recommendation is primarily farmland (approximately 20 acres) with a crop equivalency rating of 72 and, according to staff, no National Wetland Inventory wetlands on the subject area.

Applicants told the commission the subdivision envisions two lots. Red River Valley Co-op Power plans a 10,000–12,000 square-foot service center on about a 5-acre lot with office and shop space to house trucks and equipment and room for 5–7 employees, with construction tentatively in 2026–2028. RESCO (a regional electric supply cooperative) described plans for a 40,000–60,000 square-foot precast distribution warehouse on roughly a 15-acre lot, with office space for as many as 30 employees and an estimated building cost of $12–$15 million and a 2026 build target.

Staff noted the parcel lies in Dilworth’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and the Dilworth Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat on Feb. 5; the Dilworth City Council approved the preliminary plat at its Feb. 10 meeting with conditions including establishment of a 20-foot utility easement, roadway access design for future street intersections consistent with city and county access regulations, and a developer agreement with the City of Dilworth for future utility extension.

Several commissioners said the proposed uses were compatible with the county comprehensive and transportation plan goals that encourage commercial and light industrial development near transportation corridors while attempting to limit land-use conflicts with agriculture and rural residential uses. One commissioner sought clarification that the rezoning recommendation would apply only to the 20-acre subdivision area; staff confirmed the recommendation was limited to the subdivision plat area and that the remainder of the parcel would remain Agricultural General with the Urban Expansion overlay.

Motion to recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners was made and seconded; Commissioner Kurt Stubstead recused himself from the vote. The commission chair voted aye and the motion carried. The petition will move to the full Clay County Board of Commissioners for final action.","The Clay County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners rezone a 20-acre portion of an Oberg LLC parcel to Highway Commercial to allow a distribution warehouse for RESCO and a service center for Red River Valley Co-op Power; Dilworth already approved a preliminary plat with conditions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6321719,"Clay County staff opens final public comment period on land development code update",178,1636000,1814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3&start=1636&end=1814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2349152-4eddcb26837f4c34fd98285f4b5311a3/thumbnail_1636000.jpg","/articles/6321719/Clay-County/Minnesota/Clay-County-staff-opens-final-public-comment-period-on-land-development-code-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321719-107060208d43478d68aab5e322cdd922/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409962&Signature=oqC2D-Hfu~YoUO~sMbJfIHzZWPUqbQhYMffOBbktTRqCLbsjWMdckGwS8dRCdYq5vjA279wN~HCpBYVDhugUaSeAwrg4lmo98XY0dUTmY9FpLhP0dKPWb92MBU4csU8nC5zYJ9w0XYD0gFfO7rzk-4uJjGjkVyTy~JUqtxGC8mgdwKokAri7FpqX3KCUxQ7NIRypCyLzIafkT03du11DL9hUMSh~WIwPrR3LFXsvpn2czAJzgl5vc1sEO5ozMFaPmjX5O0AlMdR6bApFUZ4nkHNDnr5e2uTb5mia3f7GBi9Mf-OKRLOQQrIneqrbERRqCHNBSN95uDXGp-R9Qmf8RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clay County planning staff opened a public hearing to solicit final public input on an updated Land Development Code that has been under revision since April 2023.

Planning staff said a full draft of the ordinance is posted on the county website and that the Planning Commission expected to review the full draft at its March 18 meeting. If the commission recommends adoption, staff said the Clay County Board of Commissioners would likely hold at least two public hearings, probably in April.

Staff and commissioners said the update has been a multistage process that included a work group of commissioners and meetings with county staff members who have responsibilities under the ordinance. Commission members thanked staff and the work group for provided clarifications and edits to the draft.

No formal recommendation or vote on adoption of the ordinance occurred at the meeting; staff framed this session as an additional public-input opportunity and the public hearing was closed after no members of the public spoke at the floor hearing.

The schedule described by staff indicates the Planning Commission’s March meeting will be the next formal point for action; the Board of Commissioners’ public hearings and any final adoption decisions would follow that process.

A copy of the full draft is available on the Clay County planning web page, according to staff.","County planning staff said a full draft of the Clay County Land Development Code is online and the Planning Commission will consider recommending it to the Board of Commissioners after hearings in March and April.","actionData","errors"]

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