(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, this (Tuesday) morning, acknowledged the receipt of a recommendation by the County Zoning Commission, to change the zoning classification from General Agricultural to Light Industrial, with regard to a parcel of land located in Pymosa Township. The request to the Commission was from Ronald West.

Zoning Commissioner Mike Kennen explained West’s request passed all the checks needed for approval.

He said West wants to change to the zoning for the purpose of establishing a gunsmithing, manufacturing, repair and sales business, similar to one approved in November, 2022, for McCunn Specialty Firearms, in Massena. Kennon explained where West’s shop is located.

Cass County Zoning Administrator Mike Kennon speaks with the County BOS 7/18/23.

After acknowledging the recommendation, the Board set their next meeting on July 25th at 9-a.m., as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the recommendation.