Commission recommends denial of rezoning request for 19.27-acre Chuck parcel

The Ossego County Area Planning Commission declined to forward a positive recommendation for a petition to rezone 19.27 acres in Scott Township from agricultural (ag) to ag‑2 that would have created a 5‑acre cutout around an existing residence and a second lot. Chair (identified only as the presiding Chair) opened discussion on zoning 2026‑8 and referred the matter to Director Matt Sandy, who noted the technical committee had reviewed the case.

Tina Owens, representing the property owner, said the owner wants a five‑acre parcel around an existing home and a separate parcel for a newer house so “it’s easier for them to sell it” to children in the future. Director Matt Sandy and several commissioners questioned the timing and policy implications, noting a recent rezoning on the north side of State Road 19 and the commission’s concern that ag‑2 allows subsequent division into smaller tracts. One commissioner said the change to ag‑2 “can be split up into 1 acre tracts,” raising the risk of creating multiple small parcels.

A motion to deny the rezoning was made and put to a voice vote; the chair announced the motion was denied, meaning the commission did not forward a favorable recommendation to the county commissioners. Director Matt Sandy confirmed the commission’s negative recommendation (as recorded in discussion) will be transmitted to the county commissioners for their July 21 hearing.

The matter will next be considered by the county commissioners; the commission’s comments focused on preserving agricultural parceling policies and guarding against incremental conversion of ag land to small‑lot development.