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Planning commission recommends one‑acre R‑1 floating zone after debate over spot zoning
Summary
After debate over spot‑zoning and a 3‑3 tie, the Planning Commission reconsidered and voted 4‑2 to recommend that the County Board rezone one acre of a 6.8‑acre Sparks property to R‑1, allowing an additional dwelling while keeping the remainder agricultural.
The Stearns County Planning Commission voted 4‑2 on Dec. 18 to recommend that the County Board rezone one acre of a 6.8‑acre parcel owned by Bruce and Kelly Sparks from A‑40 to R‑1, after lengthy discussion about spot zoning and future development.
Heidi, county planning staff, told the commission the applicants sought rezoning to create one additional buildable lot so a family member could live nearby. Staff noted…
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