Planning Commission discusses business park identity

The types of companies that will be allowed to set up shop in the new Sidney Business Park was discussed this week.

On Monday night, Sidney City Manger Gary Person told the Planning Commission a company has expressed interest in developing a lot in the new development. However, because the company would conduct retail operations, it is not currently permitted.

The business park is only zoned for heavy industrial uses.

Person said the company – Bomgaars – already has a location in Sidney but is looking for a new site to expand its store.

Bomgaars, with 69 stores in six states, sells far...