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Board conditionally approves Lydia-area comprehensive plan amendment, forwards to Met Council
Summary
The county board conditionally approved a plan amendment to re-guide 10 properties in the Lydia/Spring Lake Township area to a rural business reserve designation and authorized submission to the Metropolitan Council. The move drew both township support and resident opposition over wetlands, floodplain and traffic concerns.
The Scott County Board on Jan. 21 conditionally approved a comprehensive plan amendment that changes the planned land use for 10 properties in the Lydia area of Spring Lake Township from "transition area" to "rural business reserve," and authorized submission of the amendment to the Metropolitan Council for its review.
Why it matters: The change is intended to enable rural-business and light industrial uses — manufacturing, contractor yards, landscaping, trucking and similar uses — and to create buildable lots that could attract businesses needing outdoor storage or warehouse/office space. Spring Lake Township and the CDA cited the need for space for businesses to relocate or grow; opponents raised concerns about wetlands, floodplain impacts, stormwater, noise, lighting and traffic.
What the board approved Planning Director Brad Davis presented the request…
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