Commission backs rezone of sliver of agricultural land to C-3 near Delta Drive for Bomgar subsidiary

The City Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezone for a tract of land southeast of the eastern terminus of Delta Drive, changing its designation from Agricultural to C-3 Heavy Commercial. Planning staff described the parcel as a small remaining sliver of agricultural land surrounded by existing C-3 uses and owned by a Bomgar subsidiary.

Planning staff said the comprehensive plan calls for a Highway 26 designation for the area, which does not explicitly include C-3, but recommended approval because the parcel is effectively surrounded by C-3 zoning. The staff report noted the property is unplatted and outside city limits; staff said platting and annexation will be necessary prior to development and that there is currently no water serving the property.

Staff told commissioners it is expected the required platting will come forward at the July meeting and that annexation would be anticipated at a subsequent meeting. The staff presentation also noted adjacent properties (Menards, existing Bomgar/NAPA uses) are already zoned C-3.

A commissioner expressed concern that Bomgar had publicly announced the project before zoning approval; another commissioner observed the project announcement stated it was “pending approval.” No members of the public spoke. A motion to approve the rezone carried on roll call.

The approval is a positive recommendation by the Planning Commission; final annexation and utility provision remain prerequisites for building permits and development on the parcel.