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Board advances first reading for rezoning near NE 14th Street amid resident concerns
Summary
The Polk County Board held a public hearing and approved a motion to advance a zoning map amendment (general commercial to light industrial) for property near Northeast 14th Street in the unincorporated Kearney area after applicant and staff testimony; staff and the zoning commission had recommended denial and several supervisors said they would press for conditions before final readings.
The Polk County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on a rezoning request to change portions of Denny Elwell 7 Way Plat 1 from general commercial to light industrial for properties along Northeast 14th Street near Ankeny and the unincorporated village of Kearney.
Eric Kannon, representing the applicant and Snyder & Associates, told the board the site has been vacant for roughly 35 years and that proposed contractor-suite and light industrial uses would be more compatible than low-visibility retail. He emphasized drainage…
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