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Planning Commission backs Rockland 2nd Edition plat and Ace Auto CUP amendment, subject to outstanding conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Rockland 2nd Edition preliminary/final plat (combining property into a 10.5-acre lot) and a conditional‑use‑permit amendment allowing Ace Auto to expand outdoor parking/sales; approval is conditional on wetland delineation confirmation, stormwater review and township/utility easement tasks.
The Scott County Planning Commission on June 8 recommended approval of a preliminary and final plat for Rockland 2nd Edition and a conditional‑use‑permit amendment for Ace Auto Rockland LLC to expand parking and outdoor sales, subject to outstanding staff and township conditions.
Greg Wagner, principal planner, described the two‑part request covering roughly 10.5 acres west of U.S. Highway 169 along Jordan Avenue. The owner proposes to remove an existing residence on a three‑acre parcel and combine that land with adjacent Rockland property to expand customer and employee parking and outdoor sales area. Wagner said Ace Auto currently employs 15 staff and three contractors and that the new parking area would be sited outside mapped wetlands and septic areas. The applicant proposes a pretreatment and infiltration basin to manage runoff from the additional hard surface.
Natural resources staff (Megan Tasca) recommended approval of the stormwater plan contingent on a positive wetland delineation review showing no impact to wetlands; Sand Creek Township recommended approval with conditions (silt fence, maintenance responsibilities and natural shoreline landscaping where applicable). Wagner said the applicant will be required to enter into a stormwater maintenance agreement and may need an easement vacation and new easement dedications as the plat is finalized.
Commissioner Watson moved to recommend approval consistent with the staff report and township recommendations; a friendly amendment to include the township recommendation was accepted. The motion carried by voice vote.
The commission noted that county staff will confirm wetland delineation, finalize easement language with the township attorney, and ensure a maintenance agreement for stormwater facilities before county board consideration.
