Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission - 2026-03-11
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Meeting Summary
The Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission approved five subdivision plats with due pass recommendations to the County Commission, including All American Subdivision (5 acres at 8203 Apple Creek Road), Apple Creek Ridge 2nd Subdivision (lot combination at 11517 Creektop Rd), Everly Park 5th Subdivision with rezoning from agricultural to industrial (11 acres near Menoken), Riverside 4th Subdivision (lot combination at 9448 Island Road), and Holly's Horses Edition (lot combination at 1712 Estate Avenue). The Commission also approved a special use permit for an oversized 3,000 sq ft accessory building at 11515 Edgewood Drive. Significant discussion occurred regarding proposed ordinance changes to harmonize county zoning with former ETA regulations.
Key Decisions (6)
All American Subdivision Final Plat
Approved final plat for Nathan Jensen's 5-acre subdivision at 8203 Apple Creek Road in Section 9, Township 139, Range 79W. Agricultural zoning with Apple Creek Township jurisdiction. Stormwater management waiver previously approved February 16.
Apple Creek Ridge 2nd Subdivision Lot Combination
Approved lot combination of Lots 11 and 12, Block 1 of Riverside 2nd Subdivision at 11517 Creektop Rd for Russell and Jennifer Heaton. Creates one 3-acre lot from two existing lots. Zoned R1 rural single family residential.
Everly Park 5th Subdivision and Rezoning
Approved final plat and zoning change from agricultural to industrial for Everly Land Company's 5-lot, 11-acre subdivision in Section 28, Township 139, Range 78W near Menoken. Final phase of Everly Park industrial parcels. Engineering by Swenson Hagen and Company.
Riverside 4th Subdivision Lot Combination
Approved lot combination of Lots 11 and 12, Block 1 of Riverside 2nd Subdivision at 9448 Island Road for Dustin and Ashley Masset. Creates one 2-acre lot. Zoned R1 rural single family residential. Engineering by Independent Land Surveying.
Holly's Horses Edition Lot Combination
Approved lot combination of Lots 1, 2 and part of 3, Block 1 of Sibley Island Estates at 1712 Estate Avenue for Bruce and Holly Gallagher. Creates one 4-acre lot. Zoned R1 rural single family residential. Engineering by Independent Land Surveying.
Ainsley Special Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Building
Approved special use permit for Rob and Lisa Ainsley to construct a 3,000 sq ft accessory building (60x50 ft) at 11515 Edgewood Drive on a 1.05-acre lot. Normal allowance would be 1,800 sq ft. Building will replace existing structure. Property is in floodplain but approximately 5 feet above BFE. Received 80% neighbor approval.
Zoning Changes (1)
Section 28, Township 139, Range 78W near Menoken (Everly Park 5th Subdivision)
Everly Land Company
Development Activity (3)
All American Subdivision
5-acre single lot subdivision for shop building construction on 21-acre parcel. Agricultural zoning under Apple Creek Township jurisdiction.
Everly Park 5th Subdivision
5 industrial lots totaling 11 acres. Final phase of Everly Park industrial development. Includes right-of-way dedication.
Ainsley Accessory Building
3,000 sq ft accessory building (60x50 ft) to replace existing structure on 1.05-acre lot. Will house tractors, snowblowers, mowers and equipment.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Commission discussed need for affordable housing options and smaller lot sizes, noting current 65,000 sq ft minimum may be too restrictive for entry-level homebuyers.
Infrastructure
New septic system technologies including Nodac systems and mound systems are enabling development on smaller lots that previously couldn't meet traditional septic requirements.
Commercial Demand
Home occupation regulations are being liberalized to allow up to 3 external employees and use of 100% of accessory buildings, reflecting demand for home-based business flexibility.
Sentiment
ETA transfer area contains over 1,044 substandard parcels under 65,000 sq ft that are currently unbuildable under county regulations, creating pressure for ordinance changes.
Infrastructure
City of Bismarck recently purchased significant land east of current landfill, potentially affecting future municipal landfill development in the county.