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County board approves rezoning of former Milo Peterson Ford site near Kenyon
Summary
Goodhue County commissioners approved a rezoning request to change a roughly seven‑acre former dealership north of Kenyon from commercial to industrial, allowing metal fabrication, welding and powder‑coating operations in the existing building, county planning staff said.
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to change a roughly 7‑acre parcel north of Kenyon from commercial to industrial, county planning staff told the board.
County planning staff opened a public hearing and said the applicant is Ashley Myers, who purchased the property with her husband, Jonathan. Planning staff described the proposed use as the fabrication of metal parts and assemblies, welding and powder coating—activities staff said fit the county’s definition of industrial use rather than commercial use. "The applicant is Ashley Myers," the planning staff said. "The Myers have been very clear that their intention is to keep everything within the footprint of the existing building."
The property, formerly the Milo Peterson Ford dealership, sits just north of the Kenyon city limits and is not in shoreland or floodplain, planning staff said. Staff reported the nearest feedlot is more than 1.5 miles away, there are no mining sites within 1,000 feet, and the parcel has public‑road access from County Road 56. The Myers previously applied for a setback variance for an older shed on the site; that variance review prompted staff to ask follow‑up questions about the proposed long‑range business plans and ultimately led to the rezone petition.
The board opened the public hearing and, after three calls for comment, closed it with no members of the public speaking for or against the request. Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the rezoning as presented; the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Planning staff said they had contacted neighbors and the township and that no formal opposition was received. The planning presentation emphasized the reuse of an existing building rather than expansion into new ground. The board did not attach additional conditions to the rezoning during the meeting.
The county will follow its standard permit and inspection processes for any future site or building modifications and for any business operations that require licensing or approvals.
