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Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for storage structure in Pearls Addition
Summary
Benton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing Justin and Tanya Reed to construct a storage structure on a 2‑acre R‑2 lot in Pearls Addition before building a single‑family home, subject to seven development conditions including permit requirements and a one‑year expiration if work does not proceed.
The Benton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit on May 28, 2026, allowing Justin and Tanya Reed to build a storage structure as the principal use on a 2‑acre R‑2 lot in Pearls Addition.
Roxanne Achman, Land Services planning staff, told the commission the lot meets size and siting requirements and that house and septic locations have been identified. She reviewed standard and site‑specific development conditions. The applicants, Justin and Tanya Reed, told the commission they were requesting the accessory building on the property prior to construction of a single‑family dwelling and said they agreed to the proposed conditions.
The commission evaluated the request against Sections 7.5.4(P), 9.1.2(B)(1) and 11.6 of the Benton County Development Code and found all required criteria met. Commissioners spoke to seven findings: the use would not overburden parks, schools or utilities; the structure is compatible with adjacent residential uses; the appearance would not adversely affect neighboring properties; there is space for a future home and septic; the proposal is consistent with the Development Code; the use is not in conflict with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (the site is planned Rural Residential and zoned R‑2); and the proposal is not expected to cause traffic hazards or wetland violations.
The commission adopted seven development conditions that run with the land, including: the permit is limited to the approved property and uses; it automatically expires in one year unless the applicant substantially proceeds with the work (with a possible one‑year extension on request); the county may periodically inspect the site; the building may not be used for commercial purposes or as a temporary or permanent residence; applicable permits must be obtained (including a building permit from Watab Township); and the applicant must follow the plans submitted. Bruce Bonebright moved to adopt the conditions and approve File #26‑135; Chris Vannurden seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Next steps: the applicants must obtain the required land‑use and building permits from Benton County and Watab Township and must comply with the one‑year substantial‑progress requirement if they do not complete construction within that time.
