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Helena Council approves two rezonings tied to Helena Hollow pumpkin operations
Summary
The Helena City Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests on March 23 that reclassify multiple parcels on Hwy 17 to A1-Agricultural, allowing the Helena Hollow property to come into compliance and enabling the owner to pursue ABC approval for on-site alcohol sales.
The Helena City Council on March 23 unanimously approved two rezoning requests that reclassify several parcels on Highway 17 to A1-Agricultural, a move council members said will bring the Helena Hollow pumpkin-patch operation into compliance and clear the way for expanded uses.
Council President Brooke Dodson said the partial parcel rezoned at 6039 Hwy 17 would align the property with the activities Helena Hollow already hosts. "This rezoning will bring them into compliance with the activities Helena Hollow currently hosts," Dodson said.
Mayor Billy Rosener told the council the rezoning could have economic benefits, including allowing the property owner to seek ABC approval to sell alcohol on site. "Economic impact to the City would include allowing Griffin to obtain ABC approval for Helena Hollow to sell alcohol on premises, which would bring more revenue into the City," Rosener said.
The council approved the first rezoning (partial parcel, 6039 Hwy 17) on a motion by Jeff McDaniels, seconded by Andy Healy; Cathy Hammann, Andy Healy, Dennis Wilson, Brooke Dodson and Jeff McDaniels voted aye and no members voted nay. The council then approved a second rezoning covering parcels at 5809 Hwy 17 (15 acres) and 6031 Hwy 17 (30 acres) on a motion by Andy Healy, seconded by Cathy Hammann; the motion carried unanimously.
Council members did not attach additional conditions to the approvals during the meeting. The endorsements followed favorable recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 19, 2026.
What happens next: rezoning clears a municipal land-use hurdle; any owner seeking a liquor license must pursue ABC approval through the appropriate state process. The council did not specify any further administrative steps at the meeting.
