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Fremont Planning Commission approves zoning map amendment, sign plan and two conditional-use permits
Summary
At its March 16 meeting, the Fremont Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment, a sign plan for 3350 Elk Lane, a zoning change from AG to LI for about 2.48 acres, and two conditional-use permits — one for a therapeutic group home and one for a boxing club; several items passed by unanimous 6-0 votes.
The Fremont Planning Commission met March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Fremont Municipal Building and approved multiple land-use requests and permits affecting residential and industrial properties in and around the city.
Chair Stan Darling opened the meeting and a quorum was confirmed. The commission dispensed with the reading of the February 16, 2026, minutes and approved them on a motion by Commissioner Sawtelle, seconded by Commissioner McKay. Voting Yea on the minutes were McKay, Sawtelle, Landholm, Darling, Nielsen and Einspahr; the motion carried 6-0. Commissioners Carlson and Jaeger were recorded as absent.
The commission continued, by unanimous vote, a preliminary plat submission from Deerfield Fremont LLC (Michael Maley) for a proposed residential development of 46-R2 duplex units (47 lots) on property southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street. The item was continued for further review.
A request from the Planning Director to amend the zoning map was approved after a public hearing with no comments. Commissioner Landholm moved to approve the amendment and Commissioner Einspahr seconded; the motion passed 6-0.
The commission approved a sign plan for property at 3350 Elk Ln submitted by Ron's Sign Co. on behalf of TR Hospitality, LLC. The public hearing received no comments; Commissioner Nielsen moved approval and Commissioner Landholm seconded. Vote: 6-0.
A request by David C. Mitchell of the Yost Law Firm on behalf of JKL, LLC, to rezone approximately 2.48 acres from AG (Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) at PT TL 20, Section 35-18-8 was approved following a public hearing with no public comments. Commissioner Landholm moved to approve and Commissioner Sawtelle seconded; the motion carried 6-0.
On a conditional-use permit request to allow a therapeutic group home for girls in NC (Neighborhood Commercial) at 749 E. 32nd St, the commission first considered a motion to continue the item (moved by Commissioner Landholm and seconded by Commissioner Sawtelle). That motion failed on a 2-4 vote (Yea: Landholm, Sawtelle; Nay: Darling, McKay, Einspahr, Nielsen). Commissioner McKay then moved to approve the conditional-use permit and Commissioner Darling seconded; the approval passed 6-0.
A conditional-use permit requested by Ronald (Skip) and Judy Sawyer to allow a boxing club/fitness center in LI at 346 S. Broad St was approved after public comment. Commissioner Sawtelle moved to approve and Commissioner Nielsen seconded; the motion passed 6-0.
The Planning Director stated staff will circulate the Comprehensive Plan Action MATRIX to commissioners for review; items flagged by commissioners will be returned to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. on a motion by Commissioner Nielsen and second by Commissioner McKay.
Votes at a glance: Minutes: Approved 6-0 (McKay, Sawtelle, Landholm, Darling, Nielsen, Einspahr). Deerfield preliminary plat: Continued 6-0. Zoning map amendment: Approved 6-0. Sign plan (3350 Elk Ln): Approved 6-0. Zoning change (AG to LI, ~2.48 acres): Approved 6-0. Conditional-use permit (therapeutic group home, 749 E. 32nd St): Approved 6-0 (after failed motion to continue 2-4). Conditional-use permit (boxing club, 346 S. Broad St): Approved 6-0.
The meeting record shows Commissioners Carlson and Jaeger absent; no substantive public testimony opposed or amended the applications in a way that changed the motions recorded.
