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LINCOLN COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING NOTES
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Locations: Video Conference between the following locations:
Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom, 925 Sage Avenue 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, WY
& Afton Planning & Development Office, Conference Room, 61 East 5th Avenue, Afton, WY
PZC MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Planning Commission Members:
Chad Jensen, Vice Chair
Kevin Kilroy
David Oates
George Collins
Lincoln County Staff:
Amy Butler
Ken Kuluski, Planning Director
Elizabeth Williams, Planner II
I. WORKSHOP TRAINING
Ken Kuluski opened the meeting stating that no public questions or comments are to be taken, no motions
or amendments are to be made to the presentation. Elizabeth Williams explained that the driving force behind the
proposal was for safety. Amy Butler explained the background of what started the ad hoc committee. Elizabeth
Williams helped clarify the impact to the county if the LUR proposal is denied.
Proposal A. was discussed among the staff and the Board. The complications of expansive soils were
discussed. Further discussion over “may” versus “shall” occurred with consideration to what would provide
enough enforcement. Private and county road maintenance was discussed along with road maintenance
agreements. Chad Jensen questioned how the LUR changes will help address roads that are not built to standard
and how that will be mitigated. David Oates questioned at what point would roads be required to be certified by
an engineer.
Elizabeth Williams presented Proposal B. and Proposal C. Amy Butler explained that the existing cross-
section diagrams in the regulations are 35 years or older and are hand-drawn.
Proposal D. was discussed between the Board and the staff. Elizabeth Williams explained the requirement
for dead-end roads ending in cul-de-sacs not being longer than 1,000 feet comes from responses of fire fighters
and emergency responders. Discussion regarding cul-de-sacs and loop roads continued. Elizabeth Williams
brought the language of point B. to attention to highlight the encouragement for connectivity. Chad Jensen
questioned the difference between the Fire Advisory Panel and the Fire Chiefs.
Elizabeth Williams presented Proposal E. Grades and radius requirements were discussed. Bridge criteria
and inspections were discussed.
There was discussion on Proposal F. in regard to the difference between guest houses and guest cabins.
Ken Kuluski clarified that to separate uses in a building, there must be firewalls and dividers in place.
Elizabeth Williams presented Proposals G. and H. Clarification of driveway requirements was discussed.
The specifications for flag lot requirements were discussed between the staff and the Board. Elizabeth Williams
requested to formally request a 30 day notice at the March 19, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned.
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The minutes from the February 18, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were
approved on the _____ day of _________________ , 2025.
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Chair Dated Director Dated