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Supervisors approve change of use allowing additional single-family dwelling east of Belle Plaine
Summary
Dennis and Barbara Darling received approval to place a second single-family dwelling on their 10.4-acre parcel east of Belle Plaine; staff said the parcel has a high CSR but has not been farmed since the county land-use ordinance and that septic, well and access reviews were completed.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors approved a change-of-use request permitting an additional single-family dwelling on a 10.4-acre parcel owned by Dennis and Barbara Darling, located about an eighth of a mile east of Belle Plaine in Section 21 of Iowa Township.
County planning staff reported the parcel has a corn suitability rating (CSR) of about 85, which is a higher CSR, but noted the property "has not been used for agricultural production since the adoption of the county's agricultural land preservation ordinance." Staff said the land'''s size and topography make it unsuitable for productive farming and that the dwelling is not expected to negatively affect nearby agricultural operations.
Access to the property will continue on the existing driveway, which Dan McKenna of Secondary Roads reviewed and approved. Planning staff said the department completed an initial site evaluation and determined a conventional septic system is appropriate; the dwelling will utilize the existing private well. Seven adjacent property owners received notification and legal notices were published in the county'''s official newspapers; staff reported no public comments on the request.
During the hearing, the applicant said a family member plans to move into the new dwelling in about two years. A supervisor moved to approve the change of use; the motion was seconded and carried on the recorded voice vote.
The board'''s approval allows the applicants to pursue required permits for septic and other utilities; any future split or parcel division would require a separate application.
