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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 23, 2025 PZC Minutes Draft Page 1 of 4 LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING NOTES Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 & Development Office, Conference Room, 61 East 5th Avenue, Afton, WY I. CALL TO ORDER Karen Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. II. INTRODUCTION OF PZC MEMBERS Planning Commission Members: Karen Anderson, Chair Chad Jensen, Vice Chair Kevin Kilroy (absent) David Oates George Collins Lincoln County Staff: Steven Allen, Chief of Staff Austin Dunlap, Attorney Ken Kuluski, Planning Director Elizabeth Williams, Planner II Mikayla Hibbert, Planner I III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Chad motioned to adopt the agenda as presented. David seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS David motioned to table the election of officers until the August Planning and Zoning meeting. Chad seconded. Motion carried 3-0. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chad motioned to approve the minutes. David seconded. The Motion carried 3-0. VI. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Elizabeth presented the Development Report for approved permits from May 26, 2025 to June 22, 2025. David questioned permit number 177 RUS 25 and if it exceeded the maximum amount of square foot allowed. Elizabeth answered that if it was a 5 acre lot then they would be allowed the 1200 square foot guest home. Chad questioned what determines the kind of septic system is put in. Ken answered that there are several things that determine the type of system that gets put in such as subdivision plats, high ground water, staff input, and homeowner preference. Chad questioned if the County should look at making all small wastewater systems Presby Enhanced Systems. Ken replied that this is something that could be looked at the time of the Land Use Regulation amendment for septic systems. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 704 MA 25 Golden Acres Major Subdivision Master Plan- Preliminary Plat Page 2 of 4 Elizabeth presented the project. David questioned where the public wells were located. Elizabeth described the location of the two public wells and stated that there was a Condition of Approval to show setbacks for these wells on the plat. Karen questioned Condition of Approval 6 and the reasoning for it. Elizabeth stated that there is a second access that needs to be removed for safety. Karen clarified that the developer would have to remove it. Elizabeth confirmed. Chad questioned if there was a second access. Elizabeth showed the Commission where the second access was located. Chad questioned when the entirety of the loop road was to be built. Elizabeth stated that in Phase 1 the loop road would be developed. Chad questioned the Conditions of Approval regarding the Well Head Protection Zone Chad questioned why the County allows phasing of subdivisions. Ken stated that each phase will come through the same process and that the Planning and Zoning Commission can put on more requirements at each phase. Elizabeth stated that Condition of Approval 3 describes the process that Phased Subdivisions will go through. David stated that he is concerned with the increase of small wastewater systems and the lack of somewhere to take septic waste when pumping of tank is needed every 3-5 years. Chad stated that all waste is being hauled to Montpelier and that the Town of Afton cannot take any more waste. Karen asked that this be moved forward and be addressed. Stephen stated that the County Commissioners do not make laws and that the County permits septics on behalf of DEQ……. Karen opened up the Public Hearing. Marlowe shared a map showing where the public wells were located. Marlowe questioned Condition of Approval 6. Marlowe stated that the developer would like this to be a four way intersection. Marlowe stated the existing building is the developer’s house. Chad questioned why Planning Staff would request the second driveway be removed. Marlowe discussed 7 b & c explaining that Exhibit 1 will be the diagram on the plat that shows the radius of the protection zone. Karen asked how he would want that changed, based on Exhibit 1. Elizabeth requested that DEQ be allowed to approve the exhibit prior to changing the protection zone. Marlowe explained phasing flexibility to the Board. Ryan Erickson of Sunrise Engineering reviewed the Chapter 23 study and what the anticipated nitrate load would be for the subdivision. Ryan discussed well head protection zones and warnings. David questioned the number of residences inside the wellhead protection zone already. Chad questioned the zone 2 overlay and DEQ requirements. Ryan suggested changes to plat warnings and questioned Condition of Approval 7.d. adding additional lots to Zone 2. Elizabeth explained County overlays are not survey quality and she added them based on the chance they may be within the protection zone. Ryan explains the difference between engineered enhanced and enhanced septic systems. Elizabeth explained enhanced systems needing additional nitrate removal must be permitted by DEQ. Ryan explained the travel time of nitrates, a 2-year travel zone. The PZC Board discussed the proposed changes by Planning Staff. David asked are the irrigation canals were active. Elizabeth confirmed that canals are active, and the developer has been working with the canal company. David asked about culvert on canals. Elizabeth stated irrigation districts control those crossings would need to be part of the process. Chad discussed about DEQ and permitting standards. Karen asked if the removal of the second driveway would deprive the owner of reasonable use. David agreed to the 4 way stop sign. Elizabeth stated the County does not have precedence for a 4 way stop where one leg is a driveway and it would take internal review for safety considerations. Rick Earling explained the driveway access and snow storage. Karen provided a recap before motion. Chad motioned to approve the project with amendments; David seconded. Motion passed 4-0. B. 705 MA 25 Golden Acres Major Subdivision Phase I – Withdrawn by Planning Staff C. 204 MS 25 Grover Meadows Page 3 of 4 Mikayla presented the project. Chad questioned why the connectivity was not on the plat. Mikayla clarified that the 60 ft easement is a Conditional of Approval. Chad questioned the parcel of land adjoining the subdivision. Mikayla clarified that it’s a parcel of land but not a lot in the subdivision. Chase Jensen questioned the need for connectivity and the reasons behind the trail being constructed. He agreed to the 20 ft trail easement. Chad questioned the requirement for future subdivision of lots as a condition. Mikayla stated that it is required by Lincoln County Land Use Regulations on all plats. Chad questioned why this project came back. Chase explained that the tract of land needed to meet density, had the sale fell through. David questioned the definition of clear and compacted. Chase Jensen stated the County does not have a definition of clear and compacted. Marlowe stated that Etna Ranch clear and compacted is just grading the ground and clearing weeds. Chase stated that he understood the easement but not the construction of the trail without access to it. Elizabeth clarified that Etna Ranch had kept clear and compacted language accepted by the County Commissioners. Chad asked clarification of language of the powerline easement. Marlowe explained the easement access. Austin clarified the road connectivity access and easement access. David, Karen and Austin discussed the trail system and connectivity language. Chad motioned to approve the project with an amendment to Conditions of Approval to remove “clear and compacted” of trail and remove connectivity. George Seconded. Motion failed 2-2. David motioned to approve the project with an amendment to remove “clear and compacted” of trail only. Karen Seconded. Motion passed 3-1. VIII. SKETCH PLANS (NONE) IX. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS ADJOURNMENT Chad motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Karen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Page 4 of 4 The minutes from the June 18, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were approved on the _____ day of _________________ , 2025. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Chair Dated Planning Director Dated