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Crow Wing County denies commercial rezoning near Gilbert Lake after heavy public opposition
Summary
The board voted to deny a proposal to rezone a shoreline parcel near Gilbert Lake from Shoreline District to commercial after residents warned of runoff, spot‑zoning and traffic risks tied to an anticipated roundabout.
Crow Wing County commissioners on Dec. 30 denied a land‑use map amendment that would have changed a 2.26‑acre shoreline parcel (parcel 99260606) from Shoreline District to commercial, following extensive public comment and board discussion.
Staff told the board the planning commission recommended approval 3–1 but noted the file carried two past denials dating to March 22, 1983, and Jan. 6, 1998. Residents who live around Gilbert Lake urged commissioners to reject the rezoning, citing water‑quality, traffic and…
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