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Jackson County zoning commission recommends rezoning of former stables for small gift shop
Summary
The Jackson County Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of rezoning case ZC25-05 to align the parcel—s mapped zoning with its long-standing commercial assessment so owner Yvonne Marie Karnes can open a small gift shop in the existing barns.
The Jackson County Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of rezoning case ZC25-05, which would change the zoning of the former Gibb Marcusey stables from A1 Agriculture to a commercial district to allow a low-impact retail use. The commission made the recommendation after staff said the parcel has been assessed and used commercially for decades, but the zoning map still reads A1, which does not allow retail.
Zoning staff told the commission the change is meant to "correct the zoning map to reflect what the county has consistently treated as a commercial site," noting the property historically operated as a public-facing equestrian facility and that the owner, Yvonne Marie Karnes, plans a small gift shop featuring Iowa artists in the existing barns. Staff also said the house parcel will remain in A1 and only the barn/stable parcel would be rezoned. The zoning administrator reported that the well and septic were recently inspected upon purchase and that expected traffic from a small gift shop should not negatively affect the septic system.
Commission discussion was limited and focused on whether conditions were necessary; a commissioner moved to recommend approval "with no conditions," and the motion passed on a roll-call vote. Commissioners asked and received brief assurances from staff about parking, septic inspections, and the preservation of historic signage on the property.
The commission—s roll call included affirmative responses from the commissioners present. The zoning commission—s recommendation will be forwarded to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, which is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the broader zoning ordinance draft and related matters on 11/25 at 8:30 a.m. If supervisors approve the rezoning following their review process, the parcel would be rezoned to allow the proposed retail use.
The zoning administrator said staff will prepare the record and forward the recommended action to county supervisors for final consideration.
