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Muscatine County approves first reading to rezone 2.1 acres on Bayfield Road
Summary
After a public hearing and a unanimous zoning commission recommendation, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone roughly 2.1 acres at 2473 Bayfield Road from A-1 agricultural to R-1 residential and agreed to consider an expedited second reading next week.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 3 approved the first of three readings to rezone about 2.1 acres near 2473 Bayfield Road in Blooming Township from A-1 agricultural to R-1 residential.
County Development Director Eric Furnace told the board the Muscatine County Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the request last month and "recommended, unanimously to, approve the rezoning," citing the parcel's proximity to city limits, nearby residential districts and fully paved county roads as justification for the change.
Supervisor Jeff, referencing soil quality, noted the parcel's Corn Suitability Rating (CSR) is "about 92," and said he favored allowing development along existing paved-road frontage to avoid pushing subdivisions farther into lower-CSR, gravel-road areas. "This does represent very orderly development," Jeff said, arguing the location can take advantage of existing infrastructure.
The board closed the public hearing by roll call and then moved to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion carried unanimously.
Furnace told the board the owner and proposed developer asked that the board consider approving a second reading next week and waive the third reading to accommodate construction timing. Supervisors signaled consensus to schedule the second reading and to consider waiving the final reading at next week's meeting.
Next steps: the item will appear on next week's agenda for a second-reading vote and a possible waiver of the third reading if the board chooses to expedite approval.
