Zoning approves pair of items

In a short and uneventful Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held Thursday, August 3, the board approved a pair of recommendations for the Clinton County Commissioners, who will take up the recommendations on August 10.

The first item on the night’s agenda was a request by Thomas and Christine Broderick of Plattsburg.

The Brodericks requested a minor subdivision and rezoning of 164 acres into two parcels, one measuring11.81 acres and the second measuring 152.19 acres, with the smaller parcel being rezoned from Ag-A to Ag-B.

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“The entire Clinton County R-III School District community should be proud of this accomplishment. The collaboration and partnership between teachers, students, parents, administrators, and the board of education have been crucial in achieving these outstanding results. It is a testament to what can be accomplished when we work together toward a common goal of providing the best possible education for our students.”

The increases are welcomed news for a school district that had been looking for solutions after prior test results proved to be subpar. In the 2022 MAP and EOC tests, just 29.8 percent of Plattsburg students tested proficient or advanced in English/Language Arts, 23.6 percent of students did

The property is located on the south side of NW 312th St., west of 33 Highway, and east of Y Highway.

Certified letters were sent to 16 adjoining property owners, none of whom wished to address the zoning board either to support or oppose this request. The information provided by the Brodericks and the zoning administrator appeared to supply enough information for the commission; there were no questions from the board. Both requests were approved for recommendation by the board by votes of 7-0.

The second item on the agenda was a request from David Kellam and Jerry Kellam of Plattsburg. The brothers are asking for a minor