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Home My WebLink AboutHCS Staff Report 9-3-25 High Country Solutions BCC LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STAFF REPORT Violation Hearing HEARING TIME AND DATE: 10:00 a.m. September 3, 2025 LOCATION: Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom 3rd Floor, 925 Sage Ave., Kemmerer, Wyoming & Via Video Conference Afton Branch Office Building Conference Room, 421 Jefferson St., Afton, Wyoming High Country Solution Violation APPLICANT: High Country Solutions COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: Alpine ZONING: Rural (plat dedication-commercial/residential) PLANNER: Ken Kuluski PARCEL ID: 3619-152-00-048 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL: A request for the Board of County Commissioners to approve a notice to cease and desist operation of a commercial business without proper review and permitting. LOCATION: Located T36N R119W Section 15 approximately 3.5 miles south of the Town of Alpine ATTACHMENTS: Residential Permit, Zoning and Development Application PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners APPROVE a cease-and-desist notice to be issued for High Country Solutions commercial operations until State Fire Marshal review and Lincoln County permitting are complete. Background 1. Original application was submitted to the Planning office (residence with shop) 2/7/24. Skeeter Aimone was notified by Planning Staff that if commercial use is desired, he would need a Zoning and Development Permit as well as WYDOT commercial access via email on 2/26/24. 2. High Country Solutions obtained a residential use permit number 110 RUS 24 on 3/28/24 for the construction of a 4500 s.f. shop and a 450 s.f. residence. 3. WYDOT approved residential access from Highway 89 for Lot 1 Alpine Valley View. 4. Sign Pros (Idaho) requests a commercial sign permit on behalf of High Country Solutions 12/4/24 This request creates a notice of violation to be sent and the sign installation to be halted. High Country Solutions BCC 5. During a violation phone conference held with Surveyor Scherbel’s office (12/11/24) the need for an approved Zoning and Development permit and an approved sign permit are needed to move forward. 6. Surveyor Scherbel submitted a Zoning and Development Permit (12/30/24) application for a commercial warehouse and shop to store building supplies, repairs and cleaning of service vehicles, with a separate apartment within shop (450s.f.): office space for applicants use. Chapter 7 of Lincoln County Land Use Regulations identify these activities as Light Manufacturing (warehousing) and require a rezone of the property and WYDOT commercial access. 7. High Country Solutions received a violation letter on April 22, 2025 for the fugitive light, this violation has been resolved. 8. Scherbel’s office with Sunrise Engineering has appealed to the State Transportation Board WDOT district 3’s access decision on High Country Solutions behalf and a hearing is set for October in Cheyenne. Shared driveway access from Corral Lane to Lot 1 is not developed at this time. 9. In response to a public complaint about possible unsafe conditions the planning office reached out to Mike Vogt, Alpine Fire District Chief and Nick Hudson, State Fire Marshal, about the property. Mike Vogt Response August 26, 2025- Good morning. I have responded to that location twice with illegal burning. They were notified prior to the second response. I was concerned about the explosive potential from the stacks of empty drums. They told me they were to receive a semi shipment of the two flammable products. I contacted the State plan reviewer and he had not received commercial plans to be approved. He requested that I contact the State inspector and have him take a look. I sent him all the information yesterday. I have not received a reply yet. I am concerned about the storage and quantity especially with living quarters. Thanks Mike Vogt Alpine Fire District plat COLN COUN OM RESIDENTIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Owner Information www.lincolncountywy.gov Owner Name: 15h County SdationsMailing Address: 2o. 3ox 114 Ciry: th.Vir State: Phone Number: 4535760 -4450 Zip: 8939 Email: reete @ highcountry sol.coM O Contractor / Developer Information Contractor /Developer Name: High Caintry Solutons Mailing Address: P.0. Box 1141 City: Mth. View State:Wyo. Phone Number: 435-700-41457 Zip: 959 Emalil:Skecterehincodntrysolcom Sienatere: 79124 #553New Residential Construction Fee: $150.00 Building Additions Fee: $50.00 ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY Date Received: 02.07.2024 Zone: Rural Permit Number: [10 RUS 24 PIN: 3619-152-00-048 Book & Page: 1086-74 Physical Address: |13350 US HWY 89 (Revised 02/10/2023) I HAVE REVIEWED THE COUNTY DOCUMENT TITLED "INFORMATION REGARDING BUILDING IN LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING" THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON BUILDING CODES, BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND INSPECTORS, AND CONTRACTOR INFORMATION. Date: 2-724 PROJECT LOCATION: Township/Range/Section or Subdivision Name and Lot Number Alpine Valley sa Sub Devsion Lot IⅡ LEGAL LOT OR PARCEL SIZE:13.8 Acres PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROPOSED BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES: Shop For Storage w/ 450 st living quarters WIDTH50 LENGTH 100 HEIGHT 20.5 Initial) SQUARE FOOTAGE or ACREAGE TOTAL S.F. S00 54.Ft SIGNING THIS PERMIT APPLICATION AUTHORIZES COUNTY PERSONNEL THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM SAID LANDS FOR ANY AND ALL INSPECTION PURPOSES NECESSARY TO THE EXERCISE OF THIS PERMIT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT, UPON ISSUANCE OF A RESIDENTIAL USE APPROVAL, I MUST BUILD AND / OR USE THE LAND ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY LAND USE REGULATIONS. THIS PERMIT SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID TWO YEARS FROM THE ISSUANCE. A RENEWAL MAY BE REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. I CERTIFY TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THAT THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECТ. OWNER or AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE APPILCANT'S SIGNATURE (If Not the Owner) APPROVAL TO PROCEED BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Residwlal/Commercint - NoRetor2 of 11 chanse o Wse Dond Dors 2.4-24 DATE 2.7-24 DATE3-28-2024 DATE OLN COU 4 RESIDENTIAL USE PERMIT DRIVEWAY ACCESS REQUEST No X1DOES YOUR DRIVEWAY EXCEED A 10% GRADE? Yes [ ) What type of road does your proposed driveway access onto? [ ] Private Road Name: [ ] County Road #- If your proposed permit requires a new or modified access onto a County Road, complete the form below. [ ] State Highway # 8q - All driveways accessing State Roads shall obtain proper access permits from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. NAME AND NUMBER OF COUNTY ROAD onto which driveway connects: DRIVEWAY WIDTH:120 DRIVEWAY RADIUS: BASE material and depth: ?it ynn SURFACE material and depth:Road B (12.5 min.) (8" min. course stone) (4" min. crushed gravel) CULVERT diameter and gauge:eulvert 18 (18" min., 16 ga. min.) PROVIDE A SITE PLAN showing: property line, county road, driveway width, radius, slope, and other details to show compliance with county driveway access standards (refer to the Land Use Regulations originally adopted May 4, 2005 and any subsequent amendments before preparing this application specifically refer to Land Use Regulations Chapter 6). Applicants shall refer to the Land Use Regulations originally adopted May 4, 2005 and any subsequent amendments before preparing this application. SIGNING THIS PERMIT APPLICATION AUTHORIZES COUNTY PERSONNEL THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM SAID LANDS FOR ANY AND ALL INSPECTION PURPOSES NECESSARY TO THE EXERCISE OF THIS PERMIT. I CERTIFY, TO THE BEST ØF MY KNOWLEDGE THAT THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. FURTHER, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS ATTACHED WITH THIS APPLICATNON.2-7-24 OWNER or AUTHORİZED SIGNATURE Approval for Construction by Administrator Date 2-7-21 Date 2Inspection Performed by County Date Final Approval by Administrator Date If you need assistance or information contact the Planning Office in Kemmerer at (307) 877-9056; 925 Sage Avenue Suite 201, Kemmerer, WY 83101 OR the Planning Office in Afton at (307) 885-3106; 61st East 5th Avenue, Afton, WY 83110 3 of 11 COLN COU M Office of Planning and Development Lincoln County, Wyoming 925 Sage Avenue Suite 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 307-877-9056 fax 307-877-6439 www.lincolncountywy.gov 421 Jefferson St. Suite 701 Afton, WY 83110 307-885-3106 RESIDENTIAL USE PERMIT PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGMENT i Sacke Nimene4 RUS PERMIT # _(Print Name of Property Owner) hereby acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following requirements when issued a Residential Use Permit, Auxiliary Building Permit or Small Wastewater Permit from the Lincoln County Planning & Development Office.A(initials) I acknowledge that the Lincoln County Planning Department strongly recommends building all non-commercial buildings to the International Residential Code (IRC) 2006 or newer standards (of the International Building Code).4 (initials) Any Small Wastewater System installed complies with County, State and DEQ standards. Including setbacks for wells, community wells, canals, streams, rivers, and agriculture.A(initials) Property owner acknowledges that Lincoln County does not review subdivision CC&Rs for rules, regulations, or conflicts. County issued permits may be in conflict with CC&Rs and HOA standards. It is the property owners responsibility to determine compliance with HOA or CC&R's. initials) No buildings will be built within 25' of neighboring agricultural lands. nitials) All easements within a property will be left unobstructed by building locations. (initials) Any Building Permit issued for property outside of the jurisdiction of Lincoln County Wyoming (Municipalities) will be null and void. (initials) If located within a subdivision, I have reviewed the subdivision plat and read all plat warnings and agree to follow requirements placed on the subdivision plat. D (initials) I have read and agree to follow the Lincoln County Land Use Regulations and buildings standards. 2 (initials) I have read and agree to follow the Lincoln County Lighting Standards. (initials) Applicant understands that additional permits may be required to fulfill local, state and federal regulatory requirements when permitting within a flood plain, wetlands, open space, or over public lands. 5 of 11 本 (initials) No work of any kind on a structure may begin until a Building Permit is issued. (initials) This permit is invalid if any false statements are made herein. (initials)If this permit is revoked, all work must cease until the permit is re-issued. _(initials) I understand Wyoming State Statute allows for a $750 per day fine for violating the Land Use Regulations or building without a proper permit. (initials) This permit will expire if no work is commenced within two years of issuance. (initials) I understand and grant permission for County staff to access and perform reasonable inspections of all work performed on property to verify compliance with information on the building permit and compliance with state and local Land Use Regulations. Optional: (initials) I grant permission to to obtain a Land Use Permit on my behalf and I understand that I am responsible for the actions of contractors on my property. Applicant certifies by signature below that they are the owner of the property and that all statements herein and attachments to this application are, to the best of his/her knowledge, true and accurate. 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