8-13 Planning Commission Meeting

The Clinton County Planning Commission held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily to consider a rezoning application for a parcel at the northeast corner of Scott Road. The request was to change the zoning from single-family residential (R1) to multifamily residential (MF). The commission heard extensive public comments, mostly opposing the rezoning due to concerns about increased density, traffic impacts, infrastructure burden, and compatibility with the existing neighborhood character. The city of St. John's Planning Commission also recommended denial, citing safety and infrastructure concerns. The commission discussed zoning ordinance criteria, future land use plans, and the need for further studies such as traffic impact and property value assessments. After deliberation, the commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the rezoning to the county board of commissioners, who will make the final decision. The meeting also included updates on staffing and procedural clarifications regarding the site plan review process following rezoning approval.