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Commissioners review 20-year renewal request for landscape contractor on U.S. 169
Summary
Planning staff and the zoning board recommended renewal of a conditional use permit to continue a landscape contractor business and reestablish a wholesale tree nursery on 5 acres at 17140 U.S. 169 Highway; staff recommended a 10-year term while the zoning board recommended 20 years.
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners reviewed a request to renew a conditional use permit so a landscape contractor and wholesale tree nursery can continue operating on a 5-acre property at 17140 U.S. 169 Highway.
Planning staff presented the request as an application for a conditional use permit renewal (resolution 022-25, application E24-451-CUPOL). Diane Wicklund of the Planning Department said the landscape business has operated on the site for about 30 years and "the applicant is not proposing any new changes to the site, or business operation, and plans to continue operations in the same manner." Planning staff reported no complaints in the county record over the prior 30 years and recommended approval.
The zoning board recommended a 20-year CUP term, citing the long history without complaints and a lack of nearby residences. Planning staff and the applicant had requested a 10-year term; staff said 20-year renewals have become more common when prior terms showed no violations. Planning Director Jay Leipzig said the decision on term length depends on surrounding land use and past complaints and that the county is working with consultants to standardize term lengths in forthcoming subdivision regulations.
Commissioner Allenbrand, whose district includes the property, emphasized that adjoining residents are notified for zoning items and reiterated his support for consolidating zoning review to avoid inconsistent outcomes across zoning boards. Commissioner Myers asked for countywide data on how many renewals are issued for 10 years versus 20 years; staff said they would provide that information.
No public comments were reported at the zoning board hearing, and no formal vote on the CUP renewal was recorded during this agenda-review discussion. The item will return for further action consistent with the county's agenda process.
Ending: The board heard staff recommendations and questions; staff agreed to provide historical counts of CUP term lengths for commissioners' review ahead of further action.
