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Commission approves rezoning of 1.108‑acre Belvidere Road parcel for commercial use
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Summary
The board approved a planning commission recommendation to rezone a 1.108‑acre parcel on Belvidere Road from R‑2 (General Residential) to C (Commercial) to allow a boat‑repair business for applicant Zaccri Recker; vote was 16‑0 by voice.
At its Jan. 15 regular session the Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a rezoning request for Parcel 6.01 (5th Civil District), located on Belvidere Road, to change zoning from R‑2 (General Residential) to C (Commercial). The action implements a recommendation from the Franklin County Regional Planning Commission, which voted to recommend approval at its Nov. 27, 2018 meeting. The motion to approve the rezoning was made by Commissioner Chuck Stines, seconded by Greg King, and approved by voice vote, 16‑0.
Planning and zoning staff materials included with the agenda describe the parcel as approximately 1.108 +/- acres with about 302 feet of frontage on Belvidere Road. Utilities noted in the staff report include a 6‑inch water main along the south side of Belvidere Road with potable water provided by Belvidere Utilities; power is supplied by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation; wastewater was noted as septic. The staff packet mentions a prior use of the property as a commercial‑agricultural granary and records a prior conditional variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals in September 2018 tied to a successful rezoning to commercial.
Planning staff recommended the rezoning, noting the site is generally consistent with commercial zoning provisions and the immediate area contains residential and some commercial uses. The board’s vote implements the planning commission recommendation; the record shows no public speakers on the item at the Jan. 15 meeting and no recorded dissent among commissioners.
What passed: Rezoning of Parcel 6.01 (Belvidere Road) from R‑2 to C to allow the applicant, Zaccri Recker, to establish a boat repair/service business on the site. The county’s planning packet and staff report list site constraints, utilities and that fire protection is provided by the Belvidere Rural Volunteer Fire Department.
Next steps: The planning/zoning office will reflect the change in the zoning map and permit processes will follow applicable county requirements. Any required building permits and septic approvals remain the responsibility of the property owner and must follow county regulations.