Planning Commission approves seven-building boat-storage site plan on Highway 43

The Rankin County Planning Commission approved a site-plan and architectural review for TELUS Self Storage to build seven pole-barn style boat-storage buildings at 4087 Highway 43 North.

Staff described the project as a 4.21‑acre site with seven buildings — three measuring 40 by 108 feet, two 35 by 108 feet and two 30 by 120 feet — and said no new water or sewer lines would be added. County review staff, including the hydraulic reviewer, confirmed grading, drainage and hydraulic calculations had been examined and approved.

One commissioner argued for the community need, saying there is a requirement "to be able to put boats in storage and not in the streets." After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve, another seconded and the motion passed on a voice vote.

Next steps: staff will proceed with the county's site-plan process and the applicant will move to building‑permit and construction phases, subject to any conditions established during technical reviews.