Dakota board keeps 140 W Main St. commercially zoned, allows resident six months to relocate

The Village of Dakota Board considered zoning at 140 W Main St. and voted to keep the property commercially zoned. The meeting record states the decision reflects the board's interest in maintaining commercial space to encourage businesses in the downtown area.

To accommodate the current tenant, board members Jon Riley, Kaytlyn Vrazsity and Jeremy Knox voted to allow up to six months for the resident to vacate, with an effective date of Oct. 1 for relocation. The clerk was directed to have the village attorney prepare a letter to the building owner and the resident explaining the timeline and requirements.

Meeting minutes note the owner had expected a three-apartment building when purchased, but the board said keeping commercial zoning is intended to benefit the town by encouraging business. No formal enforcement action or eviction notice was recorded at the March 21 meeting.