St. Croix Rezoning Requests Advance Hotel and School Construction
What happened
Senators reviewed six rezoning requests in St. Croix that would allow for the construction of two hotels totaling 237 rooms, as well as a children’s home and a school campus. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources recommended approval for all six requests, though one required a change. Senate President Potter questioned the department regarding how long the St. Croix Educational Complex High School and Career and Technical Education Center had been operating outside its zoned agricultural land.
Why it matters
The rezoning changes what can legally be built on specific parcels of land. This process facilitates major real estate and infrastructure projects, such as the $224 million campus rebuild, which could alter the investment landscape in St. Croix.
Who's involved
- PotterSenate President who questioned the zoning compliance of the educational campus.
- St. CroixLocation where rezoning requests were heard, enabling hotel and school development.
- Albert Bryan Jr.Governing official implementing local projects within the jurisdiction of St. Croix.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- St. CroixSpeculative
The area might see changes in investment potential as zoning changes enable major hotel and school construction.