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Williston commissioners approve two zone changes to clear way for restaurant and mini-golf sites
Summary
The City Commission approved two rezonings: a 30-foot portion of a Monroe Subdivision lot to general commercial to support a planned quick-service restaurant, and portions of Lots 3–5 in Longview Addition to commercial to allow a mini-golf course tied to Park District lands.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners voted July 8 to approve two zone changes that officials said will enable planned commercial development near major corridors.
Lisa Weidner, a staff planner, told commissioners the city seeks to rezone the south 30 feet of Lot 17 in the Monroe Subdivision from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to align the parcel with adjacent commercial uses and accommodate a future quick-service restaurant on a neighboring lot. President Howard Klug opened a public hearing, called it three times for speakers and closed it with no public comment. Commissioner Victoria Siemieniewski moved to approve the change; Commissioner Lucas Gjovig seconded the motion, which passed with all five commissioners voting aye.
City Planner Kent Jarcik presented a second rezoning request for parts of Lots 3–5 in the Longview Addition, changing the classification from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 so the parcels can be included with Park District property for a planned mini-golf course adjacent to Williston Water World. President Klug again opened and closed a public hearing with no speakers. Commissioner Brad Bekkedahl moved to approve; Commissioner Siemieniewski seconded. The motion carried with four ayes; Klug recorded an abstention.
Both applications were described as administrative steps to align zoning with planned uses and previously approved plats. The commission’s recorded votes were included in the minutes; no conditions or remonstrances were recorded during the hearings.
The commission has not yet published development timelines for either project; staff indicated the Monroe Subdivision zoning change will coincide with a pending administrative plat to rearrange Lots 16–18.
