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Commission approves Skollam Addition plat with wellhead protection condition
Summary
Resolution 26‑09 to approve the Skollam Addition plat passed after staff noted language requiring conditional use permits because the property lies in a wellhead protection area; planning and zoning had recommended approval.
Commissioners approved resolution 26‑09 to accept the plat for Tract 1 in Skollam Addition after county staff explained the document includes language requiring a conditional use permit for future construction because the tract falls within a wellhead protection area. A county official summarized the concern plainly: "We don't want our wells contaminated. That's the drinking water for the city of Brookings," and said similar wellhead areas exist across the county.
Staff told the board the planning and zoning commission had passed the plat unanimously and recommended approval. Commissioners asked for clarification about irrigation wells on the property; staff said irrigation wells are regulated by the state water management board and that the county did not have control over older irrigation permits. The commission approved the resolution on roll call.
