Greenbush planning commission sets public hearing on rezoning request for 35-acre parcel

The Greenbush Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing in March to consider a rezoning request for 35 acres at N6301 Cty Rd U (Parcel No. 59002004410).

Planning Commission Chair James Weinbauer opened the agenda item and described the application from M T Properties. The parcel is about 35 acres and is reported in the minutes as being approximately 40% used for agriculture and 60% used for hunting and recreation. The applicant seeks to change the zoning from A1 to A5 to allow construction of a single residence while retaining agricultural and hunting/recreation uses on the remainder of the land.

Owner Mike Burkart told the commission he preferred to keep the parcel designated agricultural. Weinbauer suggested an alternative C-2 Conservancy zoning classification given that much of the property lies within the flood plain, but the minutes record Burkart s favoring agricultural zoning. The minutes note that, despite floodplain conditions, there is an area on the property suitable for building a residence.

The commission did not decide the zoning change at the meeting; it voted to move the matter to a public hearing in March for broader notice and comment. Residents or property owners wishing to review materials or provide input should watch the town's public notices for the hearing date and related application documents.

Next steps: the Planning Commission will hold the advertised public hearing in March and revisit the rezoning request with any additional application materials or public comments.