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Board denies permit for proposed religious farming community in Garfield Township
Summary
The Clark County Board of Adjustment rejected a conditional‑use permit for Lamar Hutterian, LLC’s proposed Religious Farming Community, which would have allowed up to 150 residents, a school, church and cemetery; residents voiced traffic, water and animal‑disease concerns.
The Board of Adjustment denied a conditional‑use permit that would have allowed Lamar Hutterian, LLC to establish a Religious Farming Community on the north half of Section 28 in Garfield Township.
Staff reported the application would permit up to 150 residents and accessory structures including a school, church and cemetery. Proponents — including Bill Glanzer (minister for Fordham Hutterian) and counsel Kiera Leddy — said the requested buildings were for personal use, not commercial activity, and urged the board to avoid discrimination, asking for a decision “based on fact rather than fear.”
Opponents, including multiple neighboring landowners, described concerns about increased traffic, additional water flow across properties, the risk of animal disease, and the proximity to existing acreage; a petition opposing the development was presented to the board. After closing the public hearing, the board voted and the motion to approve the conditional use permit failed with all five commissioners recorded as voting nay.
