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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCopy of Feb PZC Mins Completed Draft Page 1 of 4 LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. Locations: Video Conference between the following locations: Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom, 925 Sage Avenue 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, WY & Afton Planning & Engineering Office, Conference Room, 61 East 5th Avenue, Afton, WY I. CALL TO ORDER Allen called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. A quorum was established. II. INTRODUCTION OF PZC MEMBERS Planning Commission Members: Karen Anderson, Chair Allen Smoot, Vice Chair (Acting) Chad Jensen Tom Crank (Absent) Pam Price (Absent) Lincoln County Staff: Stephen Allen, Chief of Staff Austin Dunlap, Attorney Amy Butler, County Engineer (Absent) Marcus Fleming, Planning Director Emmett Mavy, Planner II Elizabeth Williams, Planner II Katie Gipson, Planner I (Absent) Mikayla Hibbert, Planning Tech / Office Specialist III. AGENDA INTRODUCTION BY PLANNING DIRECTOR Marcus welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Marcus stated that the agenda would follow as outlined. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Allen questioned if anyone had any proposed changes to the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes. Chad proposed two amendments to the minutes. Chad made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Karen seconded. Allen abstained. Motion carried. V. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Marcus presented the Development Report for December 25, 2023 to January 28, 2024. VI. 104 RZ 24 SALT RIVER ROOFING REZONE Emmett presented the project. Emmett stated that tonight the Planning and Zoning Commission would be reviewing the application to start the 30-day notice. Chad questioned the current lot use, and expressed concern over the lack of enforcement for lots that are not being used as zoned. Karen questioned if there were any correspondence thus far in the process. Emmett stated that there has not been any. Chad made a motion to approve a 30- day notice for file 104 RZ 24, a Rezone for Salt River Roofing with Proposals A. through E., Finding of Approval A. through E, and a Resolution of Approval. Karen seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 4 VII. 102 CUP 24 FLAT CREEK RV PARK (TABLED FROM THE JANUARY 24, 2024 PZC MEETING) Chad made a motion to un-table file 102 CUP 24, Flat Creek RV Park. Karen seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Emmett presented the project. Emmett stated that after discussion with Austin, planning staff still recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission send a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Chad asked for clarification on some wording of the Staff Report. Austin stated that the discussion with planning staff clarified that the new application would not change the grandfathered use. Karen questioned if there were any restrictions on the age of RVs. Emmett stated that there is not, unlike a mobile home park where there is a restriction. Allen opened up the meeting for public comment. Seeing no public comment Allen closed the public comment period. Chad made a motion to send a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for file 102 CUP 24, a proposal to modify three buildings, and add two additional buildings, with Findings of Approval A through D, and Conditions of Approval 1 through 5. Karen seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. 102 PZ 24 LAND USE REGULATIONS AMENDMENT ROAD STANDARDS Marcus presented the proposed Land Use Regulations Amendment. Marcus stated that there will be no public comment tonight as the Commission will only be voting to start the 30-day notice. There was discussion regarding the wording presented in the amendments. Marcus gave background information regarding the Ad Hoc Road Committee and their role as an advisory group. Karen asked who was on the Ad Hoc Committee, and if Amy had reviewed and approved all the proposed changes. Stephen stated that the proposed changes came from Amy. Allen asked for an amendment to item K removing the explanation, stating that he does not think the reasoning behind the rule should be included. Karen stated that she would like more information from item H, specifically where the number of 15 or more lots was chosen. Marcus responded that requiring two points of access into a subdivision of more than 15 lots comes from the International Fire Code. The public noticing timeline was discussed. Chad made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a 30-day notice to consider adoption of file # 102 PZ 24 Proposals A. through H. as amended. Karen seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. SKETCH PLANS a. MINOR SUBDIVISION, BJ GRAHAM SUBDIVISION Elizabeth introduced the Sketch Plan. Elizabeth stated that the density requirements found in the Land Use Regulations are met at this time, but there are new requirements being proposed that will be coming before the Planning and Zoning Commission in March for a vote. Marlowe Scherbel, developer’s representative, presented the project. Marlowe stated that there was an error on the Staff Report concerning the slope. Marlowe had some disagreements about what was considered wetlands on the property. There was discussion on the density. b. MAJOR SUBDIVISION, TRESPASS RANCH Emmett introduced the Sketch Plan to the Commission. Chad questioned the history of the project. Emmett gave information on the background of the project. Marcus stated that he believes that the applicants have taken measures to take what the Board of County Commissioners said on their previous project and improve it. Scott Scherbel, developer’s representative, stated that the Board of County Commissioners as well as the Planning and Zoning Commissioners had stated concern on the density along the river frontage. Scott stated that the new changes include the number of the river frontage lots, the Open Space labeled as such, 50 ft setbacks for septic for all lot lines, as well as a designated building envelopes on the lots. Allen questioned the 60 ft river access and its purpose. Scott stated that the frontage would aid in any flooding as well as be an access to the river for those within the subdivision. Karen had a question Page 3 of 4 concerning the pond, and its purpose. Scott stated that it would be a pond for recreation, and aesthetic purposes. There was discussion concerning permitting for the pond. Karen and Chad stated a strong desire to see 5 acre lots along the river. There was discussion concerning the legality of Open Space and if it could be divided or sold. Chad stated concerns brought to him by Mr. Eggleston about the irrigation pipeline, irrigation ditch, the dyke, and the roads. X. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS ADJOURNMENT Karen made a motion to adjourn. Chad seconded. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 P.M. Page 4 of 4 The minutes from the February 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were approved on the _____ day of _________________ , 2024. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Chair Dated Director Dated