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Proposed Agricultural Land Split: 33594 (Quanbeck Property)

Original title: Dave & Anne Quanbeck Agricultural Lot Split - 33594 Parcel #: 05949-001-00 #33594 Clymer Farner Barley, LLC The MSBU waiver is to be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on 2/3/26. LDC 2.16.1.B(8) - Agricultural lot split CODE states Agricultural lot splits outside of the Urban Growth Boundary: (a) Number of lots created under this sub-paragraph is limited to ten. (b) Each proposed lot shall be a minimum of 10 acres with at least one acre of contiguous land wholly above the one percent (100-year) flood plain or wetland. (c) Each proposed lot shall have an agricultural zoning. (d) Any lot abutting a publicly maintained and/or dedicated road that does not conform to the right-of-way width necessary to meet the minimum design standards shall dedicate necessary right-of-way or easement based upon criteria set forth in Article 6. (e) Each lot not abutting a publicly maintained and/or dedicated road shall front on a paved private road or an access easement and shall meet the minimum driveway spacing requirements established in this Code. (f) If an easement is utilized the following requirements shall apply: 1. Easements created under this subsection shall not exceed 2,640 feet in total length. 2. The easement shall be a private, non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress, allowing public use for emergency, utility and drainage purposes. 3. Connect to a publicly maintained road meeting driveway spacing requirement. The easement shall be paved a minimum of 20 feet beyond the public right-of-way. 4. Have a minimum width of 60 feet. 5. Not obligate the County to maintain the easement. 6. Have road name and other traffic signs installed in accordance with applicable County regulations. 7. Flag lots are prohibited. 8. Stabilized turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum spacing of 1,500 feet and at any termination. APPLICANT requests waiver to allow division of land pursuant to code.

Record date · February 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Dave and Anne Quanbeck are requesting a waiver to divide their agricultural property (Parcel 05949-001-00). The request involves an (Municipal Service Benefit Unit) waiver and will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Why it matters

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on February 3, 2026, whether to grant a waiver for a land division that must comply with specific agricultural zoning and road access requirements.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Dave and Anne Quanbeck

They are the applicants seeking a waiver to divide their agricultural property.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

They are the governing body responsible for reviewing and voting on the waiver request.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners will consider the MSBU waiver on February 3, 2026.
  • The application concerns the division of agricultural land at parcel 05949-001-00.
  • Agricultural lot splits are limited to a maximum of ten lots.
  • Each lot must be at least 10 acres in size.
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  • Each lot must contain at least one acre of land above the 100-year flood plain or wetland.
  • Lots must maintain agricultural zoning.
  • Easements used for access must not exceed 2,640 feet in length.
  • Easements must be at least 60 feet wide and paved for the first 20 feet from the public road.
  • Flag lots are prohibited under the current code.
  • Stabilized turnarounds are required at a maximum spacing of 1,500 feet.
  • The County is not obligated to maintain any private easements created for this split.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MSBU waiver?
The document mentions an (Municipal Service Benefit Unit) waiver is being requested, which typically relates to how specific public services or infrastructure costs are assessed on a property.
When will a decision be made on this request?
The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider the waiver on February 3, 2026.

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Strict Agricultural Access Standards

The local code imposes highly specific engineering requirements for private easements, including paving, width, and turnaround spacing, to ensure emergency access without requiring county maintenance.

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