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Planning panel recommends College Drive land‑use and zoning change to allow TNM Electric expansion
Summary
The Clay County Planning Commission voted to recommend a comprehensive plan change and a zoning update that would allow a small commercial parcel on College Drive to match adjacent BB4 parcels, enabling TNM Electric to expand. Neighbors raised concern about tree loss and buffers; final approval is up to the BCC on June 23.
The Clay County Planning Commission on June 2 recommended approval of a two‑part application that would reclassify a vacant parcel on College Drive from urban core (UC10) and agricultural‑residential zoning (AR) to commercial land use and BB4 zoning, matching two adjacent parcels owned by the same owner.
The application, COMP 26‑00005 and ZONE 26007, was presented by staff and the applicant, Courtney Gaver of Rogers Towers, who said the change would allow the property owner, Lenmore One LLC (Eric and Teresa Linton), to expand TNM Electric and provide additional storage and future operations. “This isn’t an application where we’re taking conservation and asking to build on it,” Gaver said, and added that protected species concerns would be addressed through required permits.
Neighbors who live across College Drive urged commissioners to protect mature trees and wildlife and asked that any new access remain on Highway 17 where feasible. Selena Selby, a nearby resident, told the commission the parcel “is full of hawks, owls, turtles, bunnies, butterflies…please vote no.” Chair Pete Davis and several commissioners noted the applicant has two adjacent BB4 parcels and discussed required landscape buffers; staff said a 20‑foot landscape buffer would apply between commercial and residential uses.
Commissioners moved and seconded the two actions in sequence and voiced their support; the commission’s recommendation will go to the Board of County Commissioners at its June 23 meeting for a final decision. The staff report recommends approval and noted required review steps the applicant must satisfy before construction, including any protected‑species permits and buffer requirements.
