Planning Commission recommends rezoning of AV-1365-C-1 to agricultural

The Apple Valley Planning Commission on Feb. 12, 2025 voted to recommend approval of a zone change application to rezone parcel AV-1365-C-1 from RE1 (residential) to A20 (agricultural). The parcel was described in the meeting as just under 20 acres.

The change was discussed during the hearing on item 3. A commissioner asked about lot size: "It's just under 20. It's 19.7 acres," said Commissioner (unnamed). A member of the public who spoke about the site said work on fences had been done and that the owner appeared to be preparing for more livestock, saying, "He's getting ready to have more livestock," (Resident). Commissioners also noted visible fence work and references to a nearby bubbling well during the discussion.

Why it matters: the rezoning would change the parcel's permitted uses from residential to agricultural, which the commission and a public commenter tied to plans for additional fencing and livestock. The commission's recommendation moves the application forward in the land-use process; the meeting did not specify later procedural steps.

During the hearing a motion was made to recommend approval of the zone change application for parcel AV-1365-C-1 (RE1 to A20). The motion was seconded and the commission recorded three "aye" votes; the motion carried. The meeting record did not name individual yes/no votes for this item.

The transcript records limited debate beyond the site-specific remarks and the property-owner observations noted above. No conditions, amendments to the rezoning request, or follow-up assignments were recorded in the hearing minutes provided.