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Commissioners signal support for 22‑acre commercial rezoning near Garden of Eden
Summary
Gerald Martens requested rezoning of 22 acres from A1 to Commercial General for a distribution center near the Garden of Eden truck stop. P&Z recommended approval and commissioners said the location, infrastructure, and use make the proposal appropriate; a formal legal decision is pending.
Gerald Martens told the commissioners he seeks to rezone a 22‑acre parcel near the Garden of Eden truck stop from A1 (Agriculture) to CG (Commercial General) to develop a distribution center that would connect to the existing sewer. P&Z staff (Kacie Buhler) recommended approval and said the request is consistent with the county comprehensive plan; she also noted the submitted zoning map contained errors but that nearby commercial zoning is closer than shown.
One neighbor (Mark Barnes) opposed the request, citing potential loss of farmland, while Martens said the land is in an area of growth and any non‑developed portions would remain farmed. Commissioners expressed support for the application, citing the location, existing infrastructure, and potential county benefit, and said a formal decision would be issued through the county legal department in the next couple of weeks.
