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Benton County approves two land-use changes: single-family dwelling and commercial dog boarding
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Benton County Board approved a land-use change for Nathaniel and Grace Holub allowing a single-family dwelling on 2.5 acres and approved a separate change for Nick and Kaylee McQuilkin to install a 20x40 building for commercial dog breeding and boarding; both approvals were unanimous with required septic/holding-tank requirements noted.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors on May 12 approved two separate agricultural land-use changes after county staff presented technical findings under the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance.
Andrea Morris presented both requests. Nathaniel and Grace Holub sought to convert 2.5 acres in part of the N ½ of the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 2-84-12 to allow a single-family dwelling and renovate an existing barn. County staff reported the site has a Corn Suitability Rating (CSR) of 42, the existing driveway was approved by Secondary Roads, a new septic system will be required, and the existing private well will be used. No public objections were received; the board approved the land-use change by unanimous vote.
In a separate hearing, Nick and Kaylee McQuilkin sought a change of 0.018 acres within the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 3-86-12 to construct a 20-by-40-foot building for commercial dog breeding and boarding. Staff noted the parcel’s CSR is 70 but that it has not been used for agricultural production since 1963. The board noted the project will require a holding tank regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources; Secondary Roads approved the driveway. The board approved the McQuilkins’ request unanimously.
Both approvals were recorded as consistent with applicable land-use policies; permits for septic or holding tanks and any DNR requirements remain prerequisites to operation.
