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Council approves Nyrop zone change for 5.88-acre property to allow modest residential development
Summary
The Harrison City Council voted to rezone a roughly 5.88-acre Nyrop property from Agricultural to R-4 (Medium Low Density Residential) after the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval; public comment included opposition citing concerns about crime.
The Harrison City Council on Aug. 12 approved a zone change for the Nyrop property, rezoning about 5.88 acres from Agricultural to Medium Low Density Residential (R-4) to allow modest residential development. Joe Cornell moved to approve the application and Will Butler seconded; the motion passed with Charlie Shutt casting the sole nay.
The agenda packet notes the Agricultural zone permits manufactured homes outright while R-4 allows single-family, duplex and manufactured housing; single-family is also allowed in Agricultural by special use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval following a public hearing on July 16, 2025. The minutes record public comment opposing the rezoning: "Cheryl Grove voiced opposition to the proposed Nyrop zone change. She expressed concern that introducing low-income housing could negatively impact Harrison, a potential increase in crime." Council voting was recorded as Debbie Lockhart AYE, Charlie Shutt NAYE, John Gray AYE, Joe Cornell AYE, Josephine Prophet AYE, Will Butler AYE.
The minutes do not record any conditions attached to the approval or a timeline for development; the applicant is identified only as "The Applicant" in the record. The council’s approval advances the rezoning but does not itself authorize construction; permits and any required special-use approvals would follow in subsequent processes.
