Board approves Conditional Use for cabin and RV parking on two Floyd County parcels

Teresa Stevens-Marth, chair of the Floyd County Board of Adjustment, opened a public hearing April 2, 2026, on a Conditional Use application filed by Thomas Bjelica to allow cabin and recreational-vehicle parking at two St. Charles Township parcels (Parcel #11-32-200-005-00 and Parcel #11-33-300-005-00). The board voted to approve both applications by a roll call of five ayes and zero nays.

Roxann Bjelica spoke on behalf of the applicant, saying the family has owned the property for about 30 years and is seeking additional uses that respond to changing travel habits. “The applicants intend to participate in Harvest Hosts, with the goal of meeting travelers and providing a simple parking space for RV users,” she said. She described stays as short-term (typically one to two nights), seasonal, generally free, and without on-site water or sewer; guests would be directed to nearby facilities for waste disposal.

The application describes two distinct locations in St. Charles Township. The nearest neighbor to the proposed sites is roughly 2,400 feet away. One site has an existing driveway that will need improvements; the other requires a new driveway. Zoning Administrator Jessy Willadsen told the board that, because the proposed sites are not adjacent to the farmstead, the applicants did not claim an ag-tourism exemption but that an adjacent site in the future might qualify for such an exemption.

Board members discussed comparable Harvest Hosts-style operations — including wineries, breweries, and golf courses — and confirmed that required zoning setbacks would be met so no variances were necessary. With no written or verbal public comments received, Sean Pitkin moved to approve both applications; Scott Tjaden seconded, and the motion carried 5–0.

The minutes record no further conditions or required follow-up steps; the board moved on to other business and adjourned later in the meeting.