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Burleigh County Commission, March 2, 2026

Approves Resolution of necessity for Ponderosa Riverside Village Subdivision SAD No. 78, unanimous

2h 51m26,673 words
37 mentionssubdivisionpublic hearingapprovedspecial use permitvarianceresidentialzoningBismarck, ND
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How this board votes

The Burleigh County Commission approved 97% of 114 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Steve Schwab (20 of 184 recorded votes).

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What happened

The Burleigh County Commission approved the Coomer Ranch final subdivision, a single-lot 5-acre residential subdivision at 8305 Pleasant View Road in Apple Creek Township, on a unanimous roll-call vote (Planning Commission had recommended approval 8-0).

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Bismarck, ND
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 2, 2026
Decisions
8 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (3)

Coomer Ranch final subdivision

Approved

Necessity for Ponderosa Riverside Village Subdivision SAD No. 78

Approved

Sheriff Leben salary

Approved

Free sample: decision 1 of 8

Coomer Ranch final subdivision at 8305 Pleasant View Road

Single lot five-acre subdivision taken out of a 40-acre parcel in Apple Creek Township, located at 8305 Pleasant View Road; intended to remain residential. Stormwater management waiver approved February 16, paving waiver approved January 26. Planning Commission recommended approval 8-0. Commission approved unanimously by roll call.

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Meeting Summary

The Burleigh County Commission approved the Coomer Ranch final subdivision, a single-lot 5-acre residential subdivision at 8305 Pleasant View Road in Apple Creek Township, on a unanimous roll-call vote (Planning Commission had recommended approval 8-0).

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Key Decisions (8)

Approved

Coomer Ranch final subdivision at 8305 Pleasant View Road

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Resolution of necessity for Ponderosa Riverside Village Subdivision SAD No. 78

Vote: unanimous
Approved

University of Mary bond issue preliminary resolution and public hearing

Vote: unanimous
Other

OHV ordinance 2026-1 and moratorium resolution 00-2026-0 title reading and public hearing

Approved

Sheriff Leben salary variance request for nurse hire

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Amended public comment policy

Vote: unanimous
Other

County Administrator Interview Process Direction

Vote: consensusConditions attached
Other

Northern Plains Heritage Foundation 250th Celebration Funding

Vote: consensusConditions attached

Development Activity (3)

Coomer Ranch subdivision

Residential

Ponderosa Riverside Village Subdivision paving improvements (SAD No. 78)

Infrastructure

University of Mary campus projects

Institutional

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Who Spoke (25)

ChairCommissioner · 4Staff · 3ClerkApplicantWitnessPublic · 10

On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, the clerk, the applicant, a witness, and 10 members of the public.

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