Planning Commission Meeting - 9/10/2026

The City of Watertown Planning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on zoning amendments and development plans for the Kelvin Industrial Park, also known as the Kelvin Trade Center. The commission approved a rezoning from I1 (light industrial) to I2 (heavy industrial) to accommodate future industrial development valued at approximately $13 million, including infrastructure improvements such as extending Calvin Drive. The commission noted the city currently has zero available I2 zoned property, making this rezoning critical for industrial growth. Additionally, the commission approved a plat for the development and a zoning text amendment clarifying clear view triangle setback requirements. Another agenda item involved initiating a rezoning process from commercial (C3) to residential (R2A) for a property at 700 2nd Street Southeast to align with surrounding land use and facilitate a pending sale. Motions to approve the rezoning, plat, and text amendment were passed with majority votes. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the development agreement and infrastructure improvements imply future procurement activity related to construction and public works.