Commission recommends approval for portion of Cass Beasley’s Highway 141 property to R‑1

The planning commission voted to forward a request to rezone roughly 11.9 acres from A‑1 (agricultural) to R‑1 (low‑density residential) at 1275 Highway 141 North for the purpose of future single‑family lots.

Jim (the applicant’s representative) told the commission the owner, Cass Beasley, controls approximately 95 acres and seeks to rezone the front portion to permit future residential lots; he estimated the front area could accommodate about eight homes depending on soils and percolation results. Planning staff member Rosalie said the request aligns with ongoing residential development along Highway 141 and that many similar rezonings have occurred in the corridor. Amanda, planning staff, recommended approval and requested a legal description for each parcel before final reading at the legislative body.

Commissioners discussed utility capacity. One commissioner asked whether the water system can support additional building; the chair and others urged the applicant to consult with the water department. Commissioners noted the county has begun requiring feasibility studies for utilities before sketch and preliminary plats to avoid situations where lots are built but cannot be served. A motion to send the rezoning forward with a favorable recommendation, contingent on submission of the requested legal descriptions, passed.

The item will next be considered by the Triostal County Commission. Any building and subdivision plans will require separate plat approval, engineering, and verification of water and other utility capacity.