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Commissioners consider rezoning Manhattan area-of-impact to Ag 10 amid boundary concerns with Louisville
Summary
Planning staff briefed commissioners on a proposal to zone most of the Manhattan area of impact as Ag 10 (10-acre minimum); commissioners supported the approach but flagged overlap near Louisville and asked for coordination.
County planning staff briefed the board on a pending city recommendation to zone the Manhattan area-of-impact largely as Ag 10. Staff said the change reflects a high water table and infrastructure limits and that cluster provisions would still allow limited development with minimum acreage and review by the city council for subdivision proposals.
Commissioners discussed potential boundary overlaps with Louisville and how annexation, sewer and water availability would shape future development. Staff noted the city council will hold a meeting Thursday to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and that county staff will continue coordination on mapping and annexation questions.
No formal rezoning vote occurred at the commissioners’ meeting; staff will bring public hearing dates and mapping clarifications to the board as the city process advances.
