Clyde council rejects rezoning for proposed RV park after split vote

The Clyde City Council on Oct. 20 rejected an ordinance that would have rezoned several lots in the S&K Subdivision to allow an RV park, after a 2–3 vote that was decided when Mayor Paul McGuire cast the tie‑breaking no vote.

The proposal would have changed Lots 13–20 of Block 2 and Lots 1–5 and the north half of Lot 6 of Block 3 from Neighborhood Residential to General Commercial. Owner Neil Schultz told the council the RV park was intended to be short term — "possibly less than 10 years" — with a long‑term plan to redevelop the site as gated housing for seniors.

Why it matters: Neighbors said an RV park would alter the residential character, raise traffic and water bills, and produce light and noise. Several speakers asked for protections if the council approved the zoning change, including tall fencing and controls on lighting and access points.

During the council discussion Interim City Administrator Rodger Brown said the rezoning vote was "step one" in the overall land‑use process and confirmed that, if later redevelopment to senior housing were sought, the owner would have to return to the council and repeat the rezoning process. Brown also said the parcel is set back from the I‑20 frontage road by more than an acre.

Councilmember Danny White moved the ordinance; Mayor Pro Tem Jim Rector seconded. The recorded votes were: Danny White — yes; Jim Rector — yes; David Mann — no; Aimee Jolly — no. After the 2–2 split, Mayor Paul McGuire cast the deciding vote against the ordinance, so it did not pass. Because the rezoning failed, the Conditional Use Permit the owner sought to operate an RV park cannot be granted under the current Neighborhood Residential zoning.

What happened at the meeting: During public comment residents raised multiple concerns. Lonnie Keith said two trailers were stolen and criticized the police and the city administrator’s response to his reports. Sheila Barrow and others who live near the property urged the council to require tall fencing and controls on light and traffic. Owner Neil Schultz argued the RV park would meet a need for housing in the short term and later make way for senior housing.

Next steps: The transcript records no further council direction on the item; the applicant may revise the proposal or reapply. No Conditional Use Permit could be issued as a result of the failed rezoning.