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Commissioners review permits, ADU draft and a prospective concrete business awaiting a county sewer permit
Summary
The commission logged several small permits, discussed an ADU draft and allowed site prep for a prospective concrete business that must await a Fillmore County sewer permit; officials debated whether ADU rules duplicate existing ordinances.
Rushford Village Planning and Zoning commissioners recorded five new permits at their Nov. 18 meeting and discussed zoning items related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and a prospective concrete business.
Permits filed: #1745 (Craig Jonsgaard — 10×12 portable shed on Main Street), #1746 (Mark & Linda Bedney — remove & replace shingles on Hayes St), #1747 (Greg Larson — multiple window replacements on Goodrich St), #1748 (Amanda Schmoker — new roof on Plummer St), and #1749 (Sue Lance/Steven Rahn — 24×18 three‑sided shed on County Road 25 S). Administrator Jon Pettit clarified Jonsgaard’s shed will sit on an existing concrete pad and not increase pervious surface.
Dominic Jenkins, who has purchased the former Farmer’s Winn Coop lot along Highway 16, plans to establish a concrete business at that site. Pettit told the commission Jenkins may begin site preparation but cannot start building until he obtains a Fillmore County sewer permit; Pettit added Jenkins is behind other county applicants for sewer approval.
On ADUs, Jayme Longmire presented a draft guideline modeled on other Minnesota communities with 2.5–5 acre residential lot restrictions. Commissioners said most ADU situations can be handled under CRV’s existing ordinances or through variances. Concerns included a proposed 40% size cap on ADUs relative to the main house and restrictions tying occupancy to family members; Pettit will consult Cristal Adkins at Fillmore County to confirm whether CRV is required to mirror county subdivision or road surfacing rules.
The commission took no final action on the ADU draft or changes to permit rules; the next zoning board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2025.
