Planning commission approves industrial land‑use and zoning changes for parcels near Governors Park; residents raise traffic, drainage and noise concerns

The Clay County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of four companion applications that would change land use and zoning on multiple parcels near County Road 209 South and County Road 226, moving the properties from agricultural to industrial (IB) classifications and forwarding the items to the Board of County Commissioners on March 25.

Jenny Bridal, Clay County zoning chief, presented the four paired applications (two land‑use and two zoning changes) affecting parcels in the Springs Planning District, in Commissioner Burke’s district. Bridal said the parcels include an approximately 9‑acre tract and a separate 1‑acre tract, and that staff and the Springs Citizens Advisory Committee recommended approval. “As previously staff does deem it consistent with comprehensive plan and consistent with the intent of the land development code and recommends approval,” Bridal said.

Developer and applicant representative Van Royal argued the location is appropriate for an industrial park, citing proximity to the new Outer…