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Home My WebLink About404 SS 26 Highway Hills Staff Report 404 SS 26 BCC APPLICANT: K&A Jackson Family Trust c/o Keith Jackson PROJECT NAME: Highway Hills COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: Thayne ZONING: Rural REPRESENTATIVE: Surveyor Scherbel, Ltd. PLANNER: Katie Gipson PARCEL ID: 3519-262-00-052 PROPOSAL: A Simple Subdivision Application to subdivide 10.22 +/- acres into 2 lots with one lot of 2.00 +/- acres and the other lot of 8.22 +/- acres with an average lot size of 5.11 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. The project site is accessed off of US Highway 89 and Clark Lane Co. Rd. 115. The lots will be served by individual wells and individual septic systems meeting current state and county standards. LOCATION: Located 1.4 miles west of the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming in T35N, R119W, Section 26. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Subdivision Plat 2. Vicinity Map 3. Agency Correspondence STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners APPROVE File # 404 SS 26 Highway Hills, a Simple Subdivision, with: ● Findings of Approval A. thru C. ● Condition of Approval 1. ● A Resolution of Approval. LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STAFF REPORT Simple Subdivision Application HEARING TIME AND DATE: 10:00 a.m. August 12, 2026 HEARING LOCATIONS: 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 FILE # 404 SS 26 404 SS 26 BCC FINDINGS OF APPROVAL: A. The proposed subdivision with a condition, is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan. B. The proposed subdivision with a condition, is consistent with the standards and procedures of the Lincoln County Land Use Regulations. C. The proposed Simple Subdivision with a condition, is consistent with the provisions W.S. 18-5- 301 through W.S. 18-5-315. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. Lots 1 and 2 shall access off of Clark Lane Co. Rd. 115 utilizing a shared access meeting WYDOT Highway 89 offset distances. AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE: Lincoln County Weed & Pest Control District: At the time of inspection, Black Henbane, Musk Thistle and Canada Thistle were present. These weeds are on the Wyoming State Noxious Weed list as well as the Lincoln County Noxious Weed List. These plants have been proven to be very invasive and pernicious. According to Wyoming Statute it is illegal to allow any state or county noxious weed to propagate freely. The optimal time for treatment will towards the end of summer after the first hard freeze of the year. The subdivision representative may contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest and discuss their weed control strategy or work with us to devise one. Lincoln County Weed and Pest furnishes herbicides for noxious weed control at a reduced cost share discount to the landowner. We also offer ATV sprayers and 25-gallon pickup sprayers for rent. Star Valley Conservation District: Due to a large variation between water levels in this section, SVCD recommends soil cuts to determine groundwater levels. If ground water is high, we recommend an enhanced septic system. We also recommend that soil cuts be taken in the spring/early summer when groundwater is highest. Please note that if soil cuts are done at other times static water levels fluctuate according to the amount of high-water runoff from year to year. Wyoming Department of Transportation: For the future widening and expansion of state highway the applicant should reflect on the proposed plat US 89 highway right-of-way acquisition and anticipate to set back property improvements accordingly. With the shared driveway easement via CR 115 to serve both Lot 1 and Lot 2, the applicant should remove the existing US 89 access. For any access removal or modification, an access permit must be obtained from WYDOT. Lincoln County Engineer: The primary access point shall be as shown on the plat, serving both Lot 1 and Lot 2 via the shared driveway easement from CR 115. All other existing access points shall be removed. Any access removal or modification on U.S Highway 89 will require permits from WYDOT. The applicant should also show the anticipated U.S. Highway 89 right‑of‑way acquisition area on the final plat and ensure that all future improvements meet the necessary setback requirements associated with planned highway widening. UV239 £¤89 Star Valley Ranch 30 31 19 36 25 34 26 35 2422 27 23 35N 118W 35N 119W ³±115 River Ranch Loop Chicory Court £¤89GREENGATEFARM EDNA VALLEY, LLC HOLDENDANNIELLE L & HOYT FRERICKS, MATTHEWD ETAL WORSTER, AMYM TRUSTEE OSORIO, FEDERICO &PAULA ORTIZ WOLFLEY, CORYB & PAMELA S TRUSTEES GRAHAM, TIMOTHY A JACKSON, KEITHA & AMBER K TRUSTEES KORTUM, COREY & KRISTA GORRELL PONCE, ELEUTERIO N & VIANEL CASTILLO EGBERT, WAYNE& CASSANDRA TRUSTEES PEREZ, JEFRI N & EVA Z TZOMPA IMPERIALINVESTMENTS, LLC Microsoft, Vantor Simple Subdivision Application Roads Road_Type US Highways WY Highways Projects Township & Range Sections Municipalities Public Noticing File No 404 SS 26 Highway Hills Keith A. and Amber K. Jackson, Trustees Prepared using available data by Katie Gipson on 23 July 2026. Map is for informational purposes only and in no way represents an official survey of land. October 21, 2025 An inspection of the proposed, K&A Jackson Family Trust c/o Keith Jackson Simple Subdivision–Part of NW1/4NW1/4 Section 26 T35N R119W Lincoln County , Wyoming . The purpose of this inspection was to see if there are any of the noxious weeds as to W.S. 11-5-102 (a) (xi) . At the time of inspection, Black Henbane, Musk Thistle and Canada Thistle were present. These weeds are on the Wyoming State Noxious Weed list as well as the Lincoln County Noxious Weed List. These plants have proven to be very invasive and pernicious. According to Wyoming Statute it is illegal to allow any state or county noxious weed to propagate freely. The optimal time for treatment will be towards the end of summer after the first hard freeze of the year. The subdivision representative may contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest and discuss their weed control strategy or work with us to devise one. Lincoln County Weed and Pest furnishes herbicides for noxious weed control at a reduced cost share discount to the landowner. We also offer ATV sprayers and 25-gallon pickup sprayers for rent. Please know that all visits to the above property as well as any consultations are at no charge, so feel free to call or stop by the office any time if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bryan Nichols Travis Osmond Assistant Supervisor Supervisor Lincoln County Weed and Pest District Lincoln County Weed and Pest District October 13, 2025 Lincoln County Office of Planning and Development P. O. Box 468 Kemmerer, WY 83101 STAR VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Board of Supervisors has reviewed the proposed K&A Jackson Family Trust subdivision, a minor subdivision by Star Valley Ranch WY. Due to a large variation between water levels in this section, SVCD recommends soil cuts to determine groundwater levels. If ground water is high, we recommend an enhanced septic system. We also recommend that soil cuts be taken in the spring/early summer when groundwater is highest. Please note that if soil cuts are done at other times static water levels fluctuate according to the amount of high-water runoff from year to year. This report satisfies the Conservation District Review as required by Wyoming State Statute 18-5- 306. No other use is intended or implied. If there is any more information we can provide for you, please let us know. Yours truly, STAR VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Rollin Gardner Chairman Outlook Re: Public Notice for 404 SS 26 Highway Hills From Darin Kaufman <darin.kaufman@wyo.gov> Date Mon 7/27/2026 2:06 PM To Katie Gipson <katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov> Cc Planning <planning@lincolncountywy.gov> Katie, Thank you for the opportunity to comment. WYDOT has no objections for the proposed simple subdivision. For the future widening and expansion of state highway the applicant should reflect on the proposed plat US 89 highway right-of-way acquisition and anticipate to set back property improvements accordingly. With the shared driveway easement via CR 115 to serve both Lot 1 and Lot 2, the applicant should remove the existing US 89 access. For any access removal or modification, an access permit must be obtained from WYDOT. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thank you. Darin Kaufman, P.E., PTOE WYDOT District 3 Traffic Engineer 3200 Elk Street Rock Springs, WY 82902 Office: 307.352.3034 Cell: 307.389.0235 On Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM Katie Gipson <katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov> wrote: Good Afternoon, Attached is a copy of the Public Notice for 404 SS 26 Highway Hills. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Lincoln County Planning Office! Thanks! Katie Gipson Planner I Office of Planning and Development Lincoln County, Wyoming (307) 877-2103 katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov E-Mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction of public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties. Outlook Re: Public Notice for 404 SS 26 Highway Hills From Amy Butler <amy.butler@lincolncountywy.gov> Date Tue 7/28/2026 10:27 AM To Katie Gipson <katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov> Cc Ken Kuluski <ken.kuluski@lincolncountywy.gov> Katie, The primary access point shall be as shown on the plat, serving both Lot 1 and Lot 2 via the shared driveway easement from CR 115. All other existing access points shall be removed. Any access removal or modification on U.S Highway 89 will require permits from WYDOT. The applicant should also show the anticipated U.S. Highway 89 right‑of‑way acquisition area on the final plat and ensure that all future improvements meet the necessary setback requirements associated with planned highway widening. Amy Butler, P.E. County Engineer Lincoln County Engineering Office 520 Topaz Street, Suite 110 Kemmerer, WY 83101 amy.butler@lincolncountywy.gov (307)877-2104 From: Katie Gipson <katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 4:13 PM To: Commission <commission@lincolncountywy.gov>; Amy Butler <amy.butler@lincolncountywy.gov>; Jay Hokanson <jay.hokanson@lincolncountywy.gov>; Department Head <krestahedges@starvalleycd.org>; Jeff Schoen <jeff.schoen@wyo.gov>; nick.hudson@wyo.gov <nick.hudson@wyo.gov>; Darin Kaufman <darin.kaufman@wyo.gov>; Markus Malessa <markus.malessa@wyo.gov>; adam.keifenheim@wyo.gov <adam.keifenheim@wyo.gov>; merickson@lcsd2.org <merickson@lcsd2.org>; Jennifer Gunter <jenniferssltd@gmail.com>; mikayla.ssltd@gmail.com <mikayla.ssltd@gmail.com>; aleavitt@lvenergy.com <aleavitt@lvenergy.com>; engineeringlcpz@silverstar.net <engineeringlcpz@silverstar.net>; ctjenkins@silverstar.com <ctjenkins@silverstar.com> Cc: Ken Kuluski <ken.kuluski@lincolncountywy.gov> Subject: Public Notice for 404 SS 26 Highway Hills Good Afternoon, Attached is a copy of the Public Notice for 404 SS 26 Highway Hills. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Lincoln County Planning Office! Thanks! Katie Gipson Planner I Office of Planning and Development Lincoln County, Wyoming (307) 877-2103 katie.gipson@lincolncountywy.gov