Jefferson County approves two rezoning requests, returns boat-and‑RV permit to Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 17 unanimously approved two zoning actions and referred a contested conditional-use permit back to the Planning Commission for additional review.

Community Development Director Stephan Metzger told the Board that Z2025-13 and PR2025-13 (Seetin Ridge, 11428 33rd Street, Perry) were before the Board to rezone a portion of an existing subdivision and replat to accommodate a boundary-line adjustment. Commissioner David Christy moved to approve both items; Commissioner Richard Malm seconded and the Board voted in favor.

On a separate item, CU2025-05 — a conditional-use permit requested by applicants Trevor and Travis Brauer for outdoor boat and RV storage on Wellman Road — drew protest petitions that, under county rules, require unanimous approval for the Board to grant the permit in the face of valid protests. Metzger said the applicants submitted a revised statement of intent and recommended the Board send the revised application back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Commissioner Doug Walbridge moved to return the matter to the Planning Commission; Malm seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board also approved Z2025-10 (Lawrence Rezoning) for a boundary-line adjustment requested by the James and Leah Lawrence Revocable Trust after Metzger presented the case; the motion to approve passed without opposition.

Minutes and vouchers for the Nov. 10 meeting were also approved earlier in the session. The Board noted no binding action was taken in the executive sessions held during the meeting.

The Board is scheduled to meet next on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.