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Commission approves sign variance for Quick Trip and schedules hearing for Happy Green Acres RV Park
Summary
The planning commission's recommendations were approved: a variance allowing five building signs at a Quick Trip (less than the seven requested) and the board set a public hearing for an RV park and flea market application on Sept. 9.
Jackson County commissioners approved the planning commission's recommendation on a sign variance for a Quick Trip gas station and set a public hearing for a special-exception application for Happy Green Acres RV Park and Flea Market.
Quick Trip variance: County staff outlined a request for variances to Jackson County code for a Quick Trip gas station and truck stop near the I-231 interchange. The applicant sought a total of seven building signs (counting canopy signs as building signs); the planning commission recommended approval of five building signs and two of four additional building/site signs instead of the full request. Commissioners voted to accept the planning commission's recommendation and approved the variance.
Happy Green Acres public hearing: Planning and community development recommended setting a public hearing for a general development order and special exception for Happy Green Acres RV Park and Flea Market. Staff said the site is on Highway 90 west of Cottondale on the south side of the road, near South Road and a former church building converted for RV use. The board set the public hearing for Sept. 9 and asked staff to advertise accordingly.
Why it matters: The variance affects signage for a major highway-serving commercial site, which the planning commission narrowed from the applicant's request. The RV park application will receive public review at the scheduled hearing, giving neighbors and other stakeholders an opportunity to comment.
Ending: Commissioners approved the planning commission recommendations by unanimous consent and scheduled the hearing for the first meeting in September.
