The Finney County Board of County Commissioners approved several land‑use actions on Dec. 15, clearing the way for multiple residential and industrial plats and rezonings in and near Garden City.

Planning technician Abigail Jermer told the commission staff recommended rezoning 6600 East Weldon Road (Lot 1, 24.482 acres) from RI (Rural Industrial, within an Airport Influence Overlay) to RR (Rural Residential with AIO) because the lot is already used for a single‑family residence and the change is needed to complete a parcel plat. The board adopted resolution 36‑2025 to implement that recommendation.

On related plats, the board approved the Palacio’s addition parcel plat — three lots (approx. 24.482, 3.28 and 14.076 acres) — to allow the property owners to split ownership and proceed with the subdivision process.

Mackenzie Phillips, development and administrative coordinator, presented related actions at 4950 West Jones Avenue including a request to rezone about 14.95 acres to WR (Working Rural Residential) or RR, depending on lot sizes, and the final plat for the Longhorn Lane second addition. Commissioners confirmed lot sizes and utility easements, and learned that WR zoning would permit one semi‑truck and one semi‑trailer to be parked on the property once the primary structure is built without a conditional use permit. The planning commission had recommended approval; the board adopted resolutions 37‑2025 and 38‑2025 and approved the Longhorn Lane final plat.

The commission also approved the Turner Burrito Estate parcel plat (one lot, ~8.74 acres, owner Linda Turner) and the Martin’s Industrial Addition plat (one lot, ~1.85 acres) for industrial development at 7375 Turner Avenue. Bert West, a surveyor with ProStake, answered commissioner questions about joint access easements and utility access for the Longhorn Lane properties.

What’s next: rezoned parcels move forward in the platting process and are subject to the county’s subdivision and zoning regulations; the planning commission will review other proposed code updates at a later date.