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Planning board approves Latham farmers' market structure for Amish vendors after buffering and ADA discussion
Summary
The board approved a 30x40‑ft farmer's market structure at 10342 South Pleasant Valley Road to serve Amish farmers and craftspeople, approving staff conditions while discussing ADA parking placement and vegetative buffering details.
Benton County staff presented a site plan (case 25471) for a 30‑by‑40‑foot farmer's market building intended for Amish farmers and craftspeople. Applicant Glen Latham identified himself and described a covered porch area, year‑round use Tuesday through Saturday, no on‑site employees (vendors are the producers) and use of a porta‑potty instead of restrooms.
Board members asked detailed questions about ADA parking placement, noting the proposed ADA space appears adjacent to the porch. Staff and the applicant said existing tree canopy provides vegetative buffering on most sides but acknowledged the plan lacked a landscape buffer detail; staff listed vegetative buffering as an outstanding item that must be clarified on the final plan. A high‑voltage power‑line easement restricts development on the northern side, affecting buffer placement.
The board closed the public hearing after a brief applicant explanation and approved the site plan by unanimous voice/roll call. Staff noted outstanding plan items (vegetative buffering detail, landscape plan, utility and administrative comments) that must be resolved before issuance of the decision letter.
