In a recent government meeting, discussions centered on a proposed Land Use Plan Amendment that seeks to transition a 93-acre parcel from Resource Protection to Suburban Development. The proposal, presented by Logan Jossum from Widsouth on behalf of developer Dave Derby, outlines plans for a 23-lot residential subdivision near Lake Zumbro, an area noted for its environmental sensitivities.

Jossum emphasized that only 14% of the site would be disturbed for development, with careful consideration given to preserving existing red oak and white oak forests identified in an endangered species study. The project has undergone thorough reviews, including a jurisdictional determination by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers and compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act.

The proposed development would feature a density of one dwelling per four acres, with a controlled access lot designed to provide dock access for non-riparian lots. Jossum noted that the development would include only seven additional docks, ensuring minimal impact on the lake's ecosystem.

County planning staff expressed strong support for the amendment, highlighting that the proposal scored positively for suburban development compared to resource protection. The meeting concluded with an invitation for public testimony, signaling the next steps in the approval process for this significant development project.