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Laurel council approves annexation for Love's Travel Stops project, assigns Highway Commercial zoning
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved annexation of about 10.31 acres at 415 19th Ave W and assigned initial Laurel Highway Commercial zoning to allow development by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, including a proposed five‑acre RV park with 24 stalls; the staff report found the request consistent with the city growth policy.
The City Council of the City of Laurel on Jan. 13 unanimously approved Resolution No. R26-01 to annex roughly 10.31 acres at 415 19th Ave W and assign an initial Laurel Highway Commercial (HC) zoning designation to the tract for concurrent review, a step the applicant said is needed to extend city water and sewer to the site.
According to the applicant’s representative, Shawn Baker, the conceptual plan calls for a five-acre RV park with 24 overnight stalls, restrooms with showers, laundry facilities intended for guests, gated access with a code, and a dog park; Baker described the project as intended for short-term stays rather than long-term camping. CAO Kurt Markegard reviewed the staff…
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