Board approves two zoning variances and amends final plat for Chapatra subdivision

Marshall County supervisors approved two zoning variances and adopted an amended preliminary and final plat for the Chapatra subdivision after staff reviewed legal descriptions and a Board of Adjustment recommendation.

Tyler from planning and zoning described variance 2026-V6034 as a setback/dimensional variance in an A-1 zone created when splitting a residence from a farm parcel; the Board of Adjustment had reviewed the request and recommended approval, and the supervisors approved the variance and authorized the chair to sign.

A second variance, 2026-V6035, asked for relief from the minimum-acre requirement in A-1 zoning for a parcel intended to host utility infrastructure tied to a substation replacement. Tyler said notices produced no neighbor objections and the Board of Adjustment had approved the variance. Supervisors approved 2026-V6035 and authorized the chair to sign.

Tyler and Sarah Badger (Auditor/Recorder assistant) also explained corrections to the Chapatra subdivision final plat: lot 7 was removed because ownership had not transferred to the intended owner and a mistyped bearing was corrected. The board adopted amended resolution 2026-000010 to record the corrected plat.

Why it matters: The variances clear legal and dimensional hurdles for parcel splits and utility placement; the plat amendment corrects the county record and removes an improperly described lot.

Board action: Motions to approve both variances and the amended plat passed by roll call with the board expressing appreciation to staff for the work on legal descriptions and surveys.