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Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing - 2026-01-13

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Zoning Opportunities

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Douglas County · Jan 13, 2026

Approved

106 acres rezoned A-STATE → AGRICULTURAL

Echo Valley Road, Southern Douglas County (3 parcels)

106 ac · A-STATE → AGRICULTURAL

Zoning change from A-STATE to AGRICULTURAL (106 acres), approved on Jan 13, 2026 in Douglas County.

Entitlement

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Douglas County · Jan 13, 2026

Approved · 3-0

Sterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension

Sterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension, approved by a 3-0 vote on Jan 13, 2026 in Douglas County.

Entitlement

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Sterling Ranch Filing 7B

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Echo Valley Road Conservation

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Magic Manor Event Center (Former Gabriel's Restaurant)

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Meeting Summary

Douglas County Commissioners approved a use by special review for an event center at the former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia (Block 7, Lots 9-14), allowing Joe and Carol Given to operate a 90-person capacity venue for magic shows, performances, and private events.

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Key Decisions (4)

Approved

Sterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension

Vote: unanimous (3-0)Conditions attached
Approved

Town of Sedalia Block 7 Lots 9-14 Use by Special Review for Event Center

Vote: unanimous (3-0)Conditions attached
Approved

Echo Valley Road Zone Map Change - A-State Residential to Agricultural One

Vote: unanimous (3-0)
Deferred

Retail Theft Ordinance - Second and Final Reading Continued

Vote: unanimous (3-0)

Development Activity (3)

Sterling Ranch Filing 7B

Residential

Magic Manor Event Center (Former Gabriel's Restaurant)

Commercial

Echo Valley Road Conservation

Other

Market Signals (4)

Commercial Demand

Former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia, which operated for 38 years,…

Sentiment

Douglas County commissioners and retailers are collaborating on organized retail…

Housing Demand

Property owners in Southern Douglas County are pursuing conservation easements…

Infrastructure

Sedalia water board announced plans for new water lines that…

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