The Kearney City Planning Commission on a unanimous vote approved rezoning a parcel at 901 V Road from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential RR2 and approved both a preliminary and final plat for the site, commission members said. The commission recorded the actions as rezoning number 2025-07, preliminary plat number 2025-05, and final plat number 2025-05.

The application was presented by Trenton Snow, a land surveyor, who said the house and surrounding lot are owned by Dave Westison and that the owner seeks to sell additional acreage to a family member. "She wants a little more than just the house," Snow said, explaining the change would give the buyer access to a garage and several outbuildings. Snow told the commission the lot is smaller than three acres, which is why the RR2 designation was requested instead of RR1.

The commission's staff report concluded the proposed rezoning and subdivision are compatible with surrounding development and the city's future land-use designation. Staff noted the preliminary plat includes infrastructure details and that wells and septic systems would be required and must comply with Department of Environmental Quality registration and approvals. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and both plats.

Commissioners moved, seconded, and voted in favor; the motions carried and the plats were approved to be forwarded consistent with city procedure. The hearing drew no public opposition in the meeting record.

The actions change the zoning and record the parcel division; city staff flagged that any future building permits must comply with applicable well and septic rules and other site development regulations. No monetary funding, special tax incentives, or conditional use permits were cited in the record.

Speakers at the hearing identified the property, the owner and the applicant's representative; the commission closed the hearing before taking the motions.

The planning commission's approvals complete the local review phase; the applicant will proceed with the final administrative and recording steps required by city process.