Zoning Commission Approves Zone Change 720 for Suburban Development in Yellowstone County

The Yellowstone County Commissioner Meeting held on October 3, 2023, commenced with the opening of two bid proposals, followed by public hearings on zone changes.

The meeting began with the announcement of two bid openings. The first bid was submitted by Knife River for the 2024 RSID chip seal project, totaling $1,757,750. The second bid, from Hard Drives Construction, amounted to $1,555,112.37. A motion was made to refer both bids to staff for further review, which passed unanimously.

Following the bid discussions, the meeting transitioned to public hearings regarding zone changes. The first item addressed was Zone Change 720, concerning a property located at 2424 South 48th Street West. Karen Husman from the planning department presented the case, noting that the request had shifted from a commercial zone to a large lot suburban neighborhood designation. The zoning commission recommended approval based on compatibility with surrounding land uses and adherence to growth policy goals.

Scott Worthington, representing the property owners, spoke in favor of the zone change, emphasizing its consistency with adjacent land uses and zoning. After closing the public hearing, Commissioner Jones moved for approval of Zone Change 720, which was seconded and passed without opposition.

The meeting then proceeded to discuss Zone Change 721, indicating a continued focus on zoning matters within the county. Overall, the meeting highlighted significant steps in infrastructure planning and land use management in Yellowstone County.