Marion County commissioners approve rezoning for 9-acre parcel to allow one-time family division

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on May 19 unanimously approved rezoning case 250506ZC, changing a 9.05-acre parcel east of Southeast 306th Avenue from General Agriculture (A-1) to Residential Estate (RE) to allow a one-time family division and the construction of an additional single-family dwelling.

Growth Services planner Eric Kramer summarized staff analysis, saying the parcel’s future land use designation is Low Residential (LR), which allows 0–1 dwelling units per acre, and that RE zoning would be compatible with that designation. Kramer noted existing surrounding uses are a mix of single-family homes and agricultural properties and that staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.

Applicant representative James Hartley of Gooding & Batzel told commissioners the rezoning would allow a boundary adjustment and one-time division to create two parcels of approximately 2.5 acres and a remaining parent tract of about 5 acres. Hartley said the proposed lots would be larger than the minimum RE lot size and that any further divisions would require platting and additional review. “What we’re trying to do is just a one-time division,” Hartley said, explaining the project’s limits.

One member of the public, Brianna Harker, identified herself as the prospective buyer and said she and her husband intend to build a family home; seller Gary Moser also spoke in support. No opponents spoke during public comment.

Commissioner McLean moved approval of the rezoning; Commissioner Stone seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The county will next process the one-time family division and any required improvement plans and platting if the property owner pursues construction or further subdivision.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve rezoning case 250506ZC (A-1 to RE) — motion by Commissioner McLean, second by Commissioner Stone; vote: unanimous.