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Council backs staff research on artisan‑industry zoning for select areas
Summary
Council asked staff to research and draft an ordinance creating an 'artisan industry' or small‑scale manufacturing zoning option for parts of the city, including a parcel near 140th Street and County Road K and select downtown locations; the motion to request staff research passed unanimously.
Council members asked staff to research a potential zoning option described as 'artisan industry' to accommodate small‑scale manufacturing or craft businesses that may not fit traditional downtown retail or larger industrial parks.
Staff described a concept plan submitted by property owner Jerry Clausen for land on the east side of 140th Street near County Road K. The approach would allow limited manufacturing or studio uses compatible with adjacent residential and downtown areas while setting size and use limits to prevent heavier industrial uses in the future. Clausen sent supportive email comments but did not attend the meeting.
Speaker 6 offered a motion to support staff researching the concept and returning with a draft ordinance; the motion was seconded, council discussed definitional questions (building size, employees, permitted uses) and the motion passed by roll call.
