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Commission approves rezoning for Gonzales property despite planning commission denial
Summary
The Franklin County Commission voted 4-1 to rezone 20 acres near Pomona into four 5-acre lots for residential development after the planning commission had recommended denial; neighbors raised concerns about preserving rural character and groundwater from the Osage Aquifer.
The Franklin County Commission on Aug. 6 approved an application to rezone 20 acres north of Pomona to create four 5-acre residential lots, voting 4-1 despite a planning commission recommendation to deny the request.
A planning staff presentation said the property — commonly known as 437 Sand Creek and located about 2.75 miles north of Pomona — was proposed for rezoning of the east 20 acres to a residential estate (RE) district to allow four 5-acre lots. The staff report noted letters from Water Systems Engineering saying the proposed lots would be suitable for drilling domestic wells and referenced a soil analysis indicating acceptability for septic systems.
Planning staff told…
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