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Council approves Newberry Village rezoning, land-use amendment and subdivision for mobile-home park and light industrial site
Summary
Council members approved a comprehensive-plan amendment, a rezoning on first reading and preliminary/final subdivision approval May 6 to allow the Newberry Village manufactured-home park and some light-industrial uses at 2401 East Philip Avenue.
The North Platte City Council on May 6 approved a package of land-use changes to allow the Newberry Village development at 2401 East Philip Avenue to move forward. The actions included an amendment to the city's future land-use map, a first reading of a rezoning ordinance to create an RM (mobile-home park) and I-1 (light industrial) mix, and preliminary/final approval of the Newberry Village subdivision.
Developer Roger Bollington (Chief Industries) described the proposal as a large, planned manufactured-home community with on-site management, storm water infrastructure and common-area maintenance. Bollington said homes would be new, manufactured units produced by Bonneville Homes in Aurora, Nebraska, and that the project team intends to include playground/park space, on-site maintenance and covenants to preserve quality.
Why it matters: The approved changes allow a planned community of manufactured homes and associated light-industrial uses on a 40+ acre property. Proponents argued the development would add affordable homeownership options close to employers; opponents raised concerns about traffic on Philip Avenue, school impacts and long-term maintenance of a large park.
Public comment and concerns: The meeting included public support from Gary Pearson (North Platte Area Chamber Development Corporation) and David Briggs (CEO, Sustainable Beef), who said the development could help provide housing for employees. A neighbor raised questions about school capacity and traffic. The council and staff noted the preliminary plat contains a note that "manufactured homes built prior to 2025 will not be allowed within the Newberry Village subdivision," and staff said covenants and subdivision notes will be part of the recorded plat and redevelopment agreements.
What the council approved: - Item 15: Comprehensive plan future land use map amendment for 2401 E. Philip Avenue (approved). - Item 16: Rezoning (ordinance 4210) to RM and I-1 on first reading (approved on first reading). - Item 17: Planning Commission recommendation for preliminary and final approval of Newberry Village Subdivision (approved).
Next steps: The rezoning is on first reading; subdivision platting is recorded with notes and covenants will be developed and enforced through plat restrictions and any redevelopment agreements. The council discussed potential future TIF assistance but staff said any TIF request would be evaluated separately.
