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Zoning application for 96-acre wedding venue and hotel deferred to April 8 work session
Summary
An application from Rochester DCCM to rezone a roughly 96‑acre parcel near the Walnut Grove subdivision for a wedding venue and a 150–200 room hotel was presented; the council deferred the item to the April 8 work session and said a representative would be asked to appear.
The Pendergrass City Council heard a preliminary description of a rezoning application from an entity identified in the meeting record as Rochester DCCM seeking to develop a roughly 96‑acre parcel near the Walnut Grove subdivision for a wedding venue and an accompanying hotel.
According to the meeting record, the proposal would include a chapel or reception hall, an outdoor ceremony area, and a hotel with an estimated 150–200 rooms to accommodate guests. Access to the site was described as coming up Park Street and crossing the railroad tracks; council members noted that the applicant will need to provide details about access, parking, and other infrastructure needs. The council said it would invite a representative of Rochester DCCM to the April 8 work session to provide detailed plans and to take public comment.
Separately, the council discussed sewer infrastructure related to Blackberry Farms; the record indicates a developer (referred to as Teton in the transcript) has completed paperwork and expects to begin in‑ground work in a few months pending final items. Council members said they plan to meet with a previously contacted representative to confirm the developer adheres to previously discussed parameters and to update citizens before construction begins.
The council did not take final action on the rezoning during the excerpt provided; the item was referred to the April 8 work session for a fuller presentation and public input.
