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Commission recommends conditional use permit to allow one additional dwelling in Outback Estates subdivision
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit to allow one additional dwelling in a 40‑acre quarter (Outback Estates Lot 6), finding the proposal consistent with the ordinance and local comprehensive plan; approval includes a cleanup condition requiring removal of vehicles and debris by Oct. 31, 2025.
The Morrison County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the County Board approve a conditional use permit allowing an additional dwelling within a 40‑acre quarter containing the Outback Estates subdivision (Lot 6, Belleville Township). The request was filed by Zachary (Zack) Schreifels, who told the commission he intends to build a patio‑style home on Lot 6 to be near his parents.
Amy, Land Services staff, explained the request seeks to exceed the standard Agriculture Zoning District dwelling density limit (three dwellings per quarter‑quarter / 40 acres) under county ordinance sections 604.9 and 604.14 and that Belleville Township had submitted supportive comment. Amy’s staff report recommended a condition obligating removal of vehicles and debris from Lot 6 by Oct. 31, 2025; commissioners added that condition to their recommendation.
Commissioners reviewed the five conditional‑use criteria required by county ordinance, finding the proposal would not place excess burden on roadways or utilities, would not be detrimental to nearby properties, and is reasonably related to existing land use. Commissioners noted the subdivision includes 5‑acre lots platted in 2004 and that most neighboring lots already have dwellings. George moved to recommend approval with the staff‑suggested cleanup condition; Brent seconded the motion and the commission voted unanimously in favor.
Neighbor Jim Gates spoke at public comment to ask whether additional intensification could occur in future; Amy clarified that the applicant requested a single additional dwelling on the existing lot and that any further subdivision would require platting, additional public hearings and any necessary rezoning or approvals. Amy also clarified the difference between zoning classification (agriculture) and property tax classification (residential homestead) in response to a neighbour’s tax question.
The planning commission will forward its recommendation and the condition (vehicles and debris removed by 10/31/2025) to the County Board of Commissioners for a final decision on the County Board agenda.
