Scott County supervisors advance rezoning of 37-acre Buffalo Township parcel over one supervisor's objection

The Scott County Board of Supervisors on July 2, 2026 approved the first of two readings of an ordinance to rezone roughly 37.07 acres in Section 2 of Buffalo Township from “A-G” Agricultural-General to “C-2” Commercial and Light Industrial.

The hearing opened at the start of the meeting; Planning and Development Director Greg Schaapveld reviewed the original 1996 rezoning conditions and said there had been no prior public comment. A local business owner, Brandon Dickens of Bluegrass, addressed the board saying his family’s fifth-generation concrete business seeks a larger site to expand operations.

The motion to approve the first reading was moved by Dickson and seconded by Beck; roll call recorded four ayes and one nay. Supervisor Bribriesco voted against advancing the ordinance and raised concerns about converting land with a crop productivity index (CSR) above 65 to light-industrial use, noting potential impacts on agricultural capacity.

The ordinance text presented to the board specifies rezoning "The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 77 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M." from A-G to C-2 and directs the County Auditor to record the ordinance upon final passage. The board approved the first reading; the ordinance requires a subsequent reading and final passage and publication before it becomes effective.

The public hearing record shows at least one speaker in support of the rezoning for business expansion; the Planning Director’s remarks and the recorded vote are the formal administrative record. No additional public testimony was recorded during the meeting. The item will return for the required second reading before final adoption.