Yankton County planning panel approves rezone, grants Airbnb permit and clears plats
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Summary
The Yankton County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezone for Lot G at Fish And Hole No. 2, granted a conditional‑use permit for an Airbnb on a 13.2‑acre property, and approved several plats, all by unanimous roll call. Staff will follow up on permitting steps.
YANKTON, S.D. — The Yankton County Planning Commission on Monday recommended approval of a rezone that aligns a strip of land through Lot G of Fish And Hole No. 2 with adjacent Lakeside Commercial zoning, granted a conditional‑use permit (CUP) for a short‑term rental on a 13.2‑acre property, and approved multiple plats for subdivision and sale.
Planning staff described the rezone request as a cleanup to remove a narrow band of Modern Density Residential zoning that crossed property lines and to make the parcel uniformly Lakeside Commercial. Staff provided the legal description and the county E‑911 address for the parcel (31117 Corey Drive). The commission found the application met notice and comprehensive‑plan criteria and voted unanimously to recommend approval.
On a separate item the commission considered a CUP for Nesher's Nest LLC to operate a short‑term rental in a Modern Density Residential district, which requires conditional approval under Article 7 §709 (unlisted uses related to bed‑and‑breakfast operations). Applicant Joel, who said he and his family spend part of the year out of state for military reserve duties, told commissioners the plan was to operate seasonal or half‑year rentals and to be present when feasible. “Basically, we've been coming back to the area for the last 15 years,” Joel said, describing the property and his intent to manage bookings around reserve service.
Commissioners discussed access, buffering and enforcement. Staff noted the parcel is roughly 13.2 acres, providing substantial separation from neighbors. The commission voted unanimously to grant the CUP and asked staff to contact the applicant about next steps.
The commission also approved plats that divide several parent parcels for sale or clarify access easements, including a storage‑facility tract and a homestead adjustment increasing a parcel to about 9.782 acres and a smaller 2.75‑acre division. For each plat staff confirmed minimum yard requirements, access easements and notice to nearby property owners; no members of the public registered objections during the hearings.
All formal actions recorded at the meeting were decided by roll‑call votes; the planning commission forwarded its recommendations to the appropriate county offices for final processing.
Procedure and next steps: staff will follow up with applicants on technical conditions and any required deeds or easement language. Where the commission forwarded recommendations to the county commission, that body will consider formal adoption or implementation as required by county rules.
