Planning commission approves zone change for Trenton‑area convenience store parcel

The Williams County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change that creates a roughly 2.83‑acre parcel for a proposed convenience store near Trenton. The application, presented by Ed Rentmaki and Jared Reed on behalf of Lakeview Development LLC, received a unanimous favorable roll call. Reed said Lakeview is developing an adjacent RV/boat storage facility and is partnering with an established operator, who would open a second convenience‑store location at the site. The site is adjacent to existing urban commercial and light‑industrial parcels that have recently seen development, Reed said. Rentmaki and Reed told the commission the developer is coordinating with Northwest Rural Water and has placed a deposit for service; construction of the water line into the area is planned to start next year. Rentmaki said Trenton’s current local water system is at capacity and that Northwest Rural Water’s pipeline will expand potable supply through the corridor. The commission’s vote approving the zone change was recorded as unanimous in favor. No formal objections were raised during the public hearing; developers and staff described the request as part of a larger effort to support expected growth in the Trenton corridor. Outcome: Approved. Recordation of the minor‑subdivision plat will be contingent on administrative review and the underlying zone‑change approval. Why it matters: The parcel rezoning clears the way for a local retail amenity that developers said will support housing and construction activity in the Trenton area and reduce travel distances for residents along the corridor.