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Planning Commission approves two mining transfers, a two-lot replat for a proposed RV park, a storage structure CUP and a rural event venue
Summary
At its April 12 meeting the Benton County Planning Commission approved two mining IUP transfers to Martin Marietta Materials, a two-lot preliminary plat for "Sunset Village" (proposed senior RV park), a conditional use permit for a storage structure on a sub-10-acre lot (File #26-059), and an interim use permit for a rural event venue (File #26-060).
The Benton County Planning Commission took a series of land-use actions on April 12, 2026, approving mining interim-use permit transfers, a preliminary plat for a proposed senior RV campground, a conditional use permit for a storage structure, and an interim use permit for a rural event venue.
Mining IUP transfers: The commission approved two mining IUP transfers (Allen Stay transferring 32 acres in Glendorado Township and Clyde Hinkemeyer transferring 39 acres in St. George Township) to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Warren Peschl moved to approve both transfers; Bruce Bonebright seconded and the motion carried.
Sunset Village (File #26-069) — preliminary plat approval: Staff described a replat to combine four B-2 commercial lots into two to accommodate an RV campground; MnDOT commented on traffic and a corridor study on Hwy 10 is pending. Applicant Michael Schneider said consolidating into two lots reduces the number of septic systems required from four to two and that he intends a senior RV park with permanent models. Nearby residents asked that the matter be postponed pending MnDOT discussion and raised drainage and traffic safety concerns. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the preliminary plat, noting that conditional-use review will address operational concerns.
Storage structure (File #26-059) — CUP approved: Randy and Sondra Szafranski requested a conditional use permit to build a storage structure on a lot under 10 acres without a principal residence. The commission reviewed Section 11.6 criteria and unanimously concluded the request met compatibility, appearance and plan-consistency standards; Warren moved to accept findings and conditions and approve File #26-059.
Rural event venue (File #26-060) — IUP approved: James Smale sought an interim use permit to host small events on a 40-acre property along Hwy 95 April–November (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) using a tent and existing agricultural structures; staff and the commission found the proposal consistent with Sections 7.2.5(D), 9.17 and 11.7 of the Development Code, adopted development conditions (including permit-expires rules, permit and building-permit submittal, parking and access requirements), and approved the IUP.
These items were approved by motions and recorded in the minutes. The commission closed the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
