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Decatur County APC approves rezoning at fairgrounds for new community building
Summary
The Area Plan Commission approved rezoning of about 2.79 acres at the Decatur County fairgrounds to B-3 to allow construction of a multipurpose community building; county officials described a $4 million funding plan that combines state Ready 2 funds, county money and private fundraising.
The Decatur County Area Plan Commission voted to rezone roughly 2.79 acres of fairgrounds property from A-1 to B-3 to allow construction of a new community building that officials say will host a wide range of events.
Decatur County Commissioner Jeremy Hazel, who presented the petition, said the project is part of the state’s Ready 2 program and is intended to create a larger, year-round venue at the fairgrounds capable of seating about 600–650 people and accommodating large equipment such as tractors and semi-trucks.
Hazel said the building’s placement was moved to a northwest corner of the fairgrounds to reduce excavation costs related to a steep slope, and that utilities and existing drive…
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