Sarpy County approves Buffalo Springs rezoning, plats and subdivision agreement for ~240-acre site

The Sarpy County Board voted Nov. 25 to approve a package of land-use actions for the Buffalo Springs development northeast of 168th Street and Buffalo Road.

Planning staff presented the application as rezoning Lot 1 from AG to RE1, a preliminary plat and final plat to create a 3-acre Lot 1 containing an existing single-family residence and an approximately 236.7-acre outlot A to be retained within the build-through overlay district. Robert Riloco, representing staff, said the site comprises "approximately 240.36 acres of tillable farm ground" and that the planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions. He also noted a $6,000 sewer connection fee required before the final plat may be recorded.

There were no public comments during the hearing. The board approved Resolution 2025-304 (rezoning), 2025-305 (preliminary plat) and 2025-306 (final plat) in separate motions; each passed by voice vote. The board then approved Resolution 2025-307, a subdivision agreement between John B. Weiss Family Farms LLC and Sarpy County that outlines right-of-way dedication, development limitations for Outlot A consistent with the build-through and conservation overlay district, and payment of the sewer connection fee.

Nicole Spitzenberger of the county attorney’s office summarized the subdivision agreement and confirmed it addresses right-of-way dedication, future development limitations, and the sewer connection fee tied to county regulations. With motions moved and seconded by commissioners the board carried each action by voice vote.

The approvals allow the applicant to proceed with recording the final plat after satisfying listed conditions, including payment of the $6,000 connection fee.