Commission rezones four Gateway Drive lots to B‑3 so nonprofit center can expand
June 04, 2025 | Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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The Planning and Zoning Commission approved rezoning four Gateway Drive lots from I‑1 Light Industrial to B‑3 General Commercial to bring an existing nonprofit, the Grand Forks Growth and Support Center, into conformance and allow planned expansion.
Planning staff explained the Growth and Support Center currently operates from 2105 Gateway Drive and performs activities better aligned with B‑3 commercial zoning than industrial uses; the center seeks to acquire the adjacent 2013 and 2009 Gateway Drive parcels to expand. "The request is just to bring them into conformance so they can expand," planning staff said, and staff recommended approval.
Public comment: No members of the public stepped forward during the hearing. Commissioners moved the item to final approval after a public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
Action: Commissioner DeRichert moved approval; Commissioner Sandy seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded in the minutes as passing. Planning staff said they were continuing conversations with surrounding property owners who are also zoned I‑1 and might pursue rezoning to B‑3 in the future.
Background: The rezoning removes nonconforming status for the center’s existing operations and clears a path for the organization to complete property acquisitions and expansion without requiring a use variance or special exception.
Planning staff explained the Growth and Support Center currently operates from 2105 Gateway Drive and performs activities better aligned with B‑3 commercial zoning than industrial uses; the center seeks to acquire the adjacent 2013 and 2009 Gateway Drive parcels to expand. "The request is just to bring them into conformance so they can expand," planning staff said, and staff recommended approval.
Public comment: No members of the public stepped forward during the hearing. Commissioners moved the item to final approval after a public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
Action: Commissioner DeRichert moved approval; Commissioner Sandy seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded in the minutes as passing. Planning staff said they were continuing conversations with surrounding property owners who are also zoned I‑1 and might pursue rezoning to B‑3 in the future.
Background: The rezoning removes nonconforming status for the center’s existing operations and clears a path for the organization to complete property acquisitions and expansion without requiring a use variance or special exception.
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