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Commission approves rezoning of McDowell Creek property to light industrial
Summary
The commission voted to rezone a 5.9‑acre tract south of Pillsbury Drive from agricultural to I‑1 light industrial to recognize an existing towing and storage use; staff and the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board recommended the change.
A representative from Raleigh County Planning and Development presented a request to administratively rezone a 5.9‑acre unplatted tract on McDowell Creek Road from AG (agricultural) to I‑1 (light industrial), saying the site has functioned as a towing and storage facility since about 1982 and staff concluded light industrial better fits the current use and state law constraints.
The planner walked commissioners through the property’s zoning history, floodplain mapping and a land‑evaluation score; the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board had unanimously recommended approval at its July 6 meeting. Commissioner [name not given on the record] moved to approve the rezoning and the associated development site plan; another commissioner seconded the motion and the board voted in favor.
The county record will be amended to reflect the change in base zoning from AG to I‑1 for the parcel identified in the planning presentation. The planner noted the site will continue to be served by the county fire district and that utilities are rural water and on‑site septic.
