Planning commission approves private bed-and-breakfast tied to Salina Country Club

The Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 22 approved a conditional use permit for a private bed-and-breakfast proposed by Dream Team LLC to serve members of the Celina Country Club.

County staff told the commission the proposal would keep the property residential in character while allowing small-scale dining and overnight lodging for club members. Staff recommended approval with conditions including completion of a commercial permit review and environmental services sign-off for any septic system.

Tim, county planning staff, told commissioners the property would remain residential in nature and that “All food brought in will be prepared at the country club and brought to this location.” He also said no structures are located within the 100-year flood plain on the parcel and that no public comments had been received as of the report’s cutoff.

Heather True, a representative of JRI working with the Celina Country Club, described operations as appointment-based and limited to members. “It is our expectation that these locations will be used for special occasions of small parties looking for a fine dining experience,” True said, adding that dinners would average “right around a dozen” guests and that guests could be transported from the club to the site.

Commissioners made and seconded a motion to approve the permit with the staff conditions. After the vote, the chair announced, “Motion carries.”

The permit approval is conditional on the applicant completing the county’s commercial permit review to verify compliance with adopted codes, and on environmental services approving any septic system if applicable. The county staff noted that if the facility were opened to the general public rather than limited to members, additional ADA and commercial kitchen requirements would apply.

The commission did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript; the motion was announced as carried.