Commissioners rezone Scribe Resurvey Lots 7–11 from general to light industrial
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Summary
Douglas County commissioners approved a rezoning to change roughly 4.45 acres from general industrial to light industrial to resolve setback nonconformities and allow the existing landscaping-related use to come into compliance.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on April 22 approved rezoning Scribe Resurvey Lots 7 through 11 (project file ZR2024-008) from general industrial to light industrial to bring existing buildings and uses back into compliance with county setback requirements.
Trevor Bedford of Planning Services said the approximately 4.45-acre site lies west of Highway 85 in the county’s primary urban area. The property currently houses landscaping operations; portions of existing structures did not meet the 25-foot setback required between general industrial and light industrial zones. Rezoning to light industrial would eliminate that required interface setback and allow the site’s continued use while the owner completes a concurrent site improvement plan.
The nut graf: Planning staff concluded the rezoning satisfies the statutory and zoning-resolution approval standards; the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval, and the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the rezoning without conditions.
Applicant and public comment Owner representative Jim Lynch and Mark Skalski of Samuel Engineering told the board they did not have a formal presentation but requested approval to allow the site improvement plan and drainage and parking upgrades to proceed. No public opposition was recorded; staff said one abutting property owner commented favorably about the owner’s cooperation.
Board action and rationale Commissioners described the rezoning as an efficient fix to bring existing uses into compliance with zoning and to allow site improvements; the motion to approve passed unanimously.
Why it matters Rezoning resolves nonconforming setbacks that could otherwise require building modifications or enforcement and enables the owner to address drainage and site improvements through the site improvement plan process. For nearby businesses and residents, the change clarifies permitted uses and setback expectations on the parcel.
Next steps The applicant will proceed with the concurrent site improvement plan to upgrade drainage and other on-site conditions as required by county review.