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Grand Rapids board approves rezoning of 1.817-acre parcel at 5031 Grifols/Griffith Ave
Summary
The Grand Rapids Town Board approved rezoning a 1.817-acre parcel identified as part of parcel 0700771K at 5031 Grifols/Griffith Avenue from agricultural to R‑2 (one- and two-family residential). Residents raised concerns about driveway access and county permit requirements; the Planning Commission had recommended approval unanimously.
The Grand Rapids Town Board approved a rezoning request for a 1.817-acre parcel identified as part of parcel 0700771K at 5031 Grifols (also recorded as Griffith) Avenue, changing the zoning from agricultural to R‑2 (one- and two-family residential).
The rezoning application was filed through Badger Land Survey LLC and initially named Dennis Gates as the filer; James Schenick corrected the record, stating the parcel is his. Schenick gave his name and address for the record: "James Schenick. 5031 Grifols Avenue." The Planning Commission, according to staff, recommended approval unanimously.
Board members discussed a county-level driveway restriction affecting a 66-foot strip on the property that could prevent a separate driveway. A resident noted that the restriction could leave roughly 5.7 acres effectively unusable unless the owner obtains a county driveway variance. The board asked that future building permits be checked for required county driveway permits so prospective homeowners do not unexpectedly run afoul of county rules.
On a motion made and seconded, the board approved Resolution 2026‑01 to rezone the property; the motion carried by voice vote.
The approved rezoning changes the municipal zoning designation only; board members noted that driveway approvals and any necessary county variances remain under Wood County authority. The board did not set specific conditions beyond the recommendation to confirm county driveway permits before issuing building permits.
Next steps: the rezoning is effective according to municipal process; any landowner seeking to build should verify county driveway permit requirements and pursue a variance from Wood County if necessary.
