Commissioners approve rezoning to allow indoor courts and light industrial uses on Prominence Court

Dawson County commissioners voted Jan. 15 to rezone a 5-acre tract near Prominence Court from CHB (commercial highway business) to CHI (highway business intensive), clearing the way for a proposed indoor recreation venue and more flexible light-industrial uses.

Planning Director Richard told the board the change aligns the parcel with the county’s future land-use map and the planning commission recommended approval with no conditions. An unnamed applicant representative said the rezoning was sought to broaden allowable uses and initially to “do a indoor pickleball and badminton courts,” but to allow conversion to warehouse or other industrial uses if needed.

Commissioner Gaines asked about utilities; the representative confirmed there is water and sewer available. Commissioner Gaines then moved approval; Commissioner Turquette seconded and the board approved ZA2510.

The applicant (agenda-listed owner Jim King) and his representative said the rezoning is intended to create development flexibility in an area transitioning from commercial to more intensive uses. The representative noted the CHI classification was updated by the board last September to serve as a transitional district between commercial and heavier industrial zones.

The decision does not specify a tenant or binding use beyond the rezoning; the representative said the initial intent is indoor recreation but that owners want the option to convert to other uses in the future. The board did not attach conditions to the approval. The county’s next procedural step will be permitting and any required site- or building-level approvals.