Kevin R. Barta

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and published public notice. Key new business items included the election of officers, resulting in the confirmation of the Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Secretary. A public hearing was conducted regarding the application for Conditional Use Permit #CU2601 for a storage container by Lindy Area Inc., which concluded with a recommendation for approval to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also discussed a rough draft of a replat for Riverpoint Bay Subdivision and reviewed legislative updates concerning LB663 and LB1204 and their impact on county zoning processes.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and public notices, as well as the approval of the minutes from the October 14th, 2025, regular meeting. Key new business involved two public hearings. The first hearing concerned an application for a conservation easement for Westervelt Ecological Services, LLC, intended to offset impacts from the upcoming Highway 12 project by establishing and managing wetlands; the Commission recommended approval of this easement to the Board of Supervisors. The second hearing addressed proposed amendments to Land Use Categories/Matrix Section 4.07 concerning 'Warehousing and Storage' and 'Accessory Use' types related to outdoor storage containers and portable storage facilities within various zones, specifically modifying permitted uses in AGP and AGT zones. Additionally, the Commission approved a motion to waive the separate submission requirement for the Preliminary and Final Plats to expedite the subdivision review process for Riverpoint Bay Replat. Permit reports for October and November were also reviewed.

The special meeting included two public hearings regarding potential changes to the Knox County, Nebraska Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations to address a proposed ban on all new commercial wind and solar developments. The Commission heard public comments on both matters. Following the first hearing, the Commission voted to recommend to the Knox County Board of Supervisors that all new commercial wind and solar developments be banned and that Chapter 9 of the Comprehensive Development Plan be amended accordingly. Following the second hearing, the Commission also recommended that the County Board of Supervisors repeal Sections 8.08 (Commercial/Utility Grade Wind Energy Systems) and 8.23.05 (Commercial Solar Conversion Systems) of the Zoning Regulations.

The document details proceedings across multiple meetings in January and February 2021. Key actions included the reorganization of the Board, the election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021, and the approval of claims totaling over $457,000 in one session and over $367,000 in another. Discussions and actions covered setting county committees, approving various investments, setting salary for the Veterans' Service Officer, and establishing 2021 meeting publication requirements. Zoning matters involved approving a Conditional Use Permit amendment for David Hoffman's property and considering changes related to the Harts v Knox County ruling. The Board also addressed road and bridge projects, including purchasing flashing speed signs and approving bridge replacement quotes. A public hearing was held to amend the 2020/2021 budget to create a Diversion Program Fund for juvenile offenders, which was subsequently approved. Other topics included opposition to Legislative Bill LB 102, approval of Supervisor district redistricting services, approval of a reuse loan application for Camp Missouri, LLC, and discussions regarding HIPAA issues and COVID-19 vaccination timelines.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and public notice. The primary focus was on new business related to amendments to the Land Use Categories/Matrix Section 4.07 for RAR (River Area Residential). Key proposed changes included reclassifying RV Park, Trailer, RV, & Boat Storage, and Mini warehouse/self-storage from 'not permitted' to 'conditional use permit.' Additionally, the commission considered changing 'Agricultural buildings general agricultural or storage uses' to a 'conditional use' permit. A motion was also passed to clarify that Overlay District and Floodplain regulations must be met. A separate agenda item involved discussion with a developer regarding the plans for the 'Heaven's Ridge' subdivision stage 1 and moving forward with the Preliminary Plat application process. The Zoning Administrator's February permit report was reviewed.