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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZC Minutes 9.23.261 DRAFT LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 6:00 P.M. Locations: Video Conference between the following locations: Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Commission room, 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 6:00 p.m. II. INTRODUCTION OF PZC MEMBERS Planning Commission Members: Karen Anderson, Chair Chad Jensen, Vice Chair (absent) Kevin Kilroy David Oates Hunter Jasperson Lincoln County Staff: Austin Dunlap, Deputy County Attorney Ken Kuluski, Planning Director Katie Gipson, Planner I David Pitlock, Planner I III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA David Oates motioned to adopt the agenda as posted, Seconded by Kevin. Motion passed 4-0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES David motioned to approve the August Minutes, Hunter seconded. Motion passed 4-0 V. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Katie presented the development report for approved permits from July 27th, 2026 to August 23rd, 2026. There were 19 North Lincoln Permits, one South Lincoln Permit, 17 Small Wastewater Permits – none in the south and one Zoning and Development Permit. The Zoning and Development Permit was for Alpine 4-H for a bathhouse. VI. ACTION ITEMS A. 110 CUP 26 Custom Cabinets (Tabled from August 19th, 2026) a. A Conditional Use Permit application to remedy an unpermitted cabinet shop in an existing building (36x52), accessing off Lariat Drive. The shop is situated on 2.24 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. b. Located 3.5 miles northwest of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming, in T36N, R119W Section 26. 2 Karen addressed the letter from Lori Litchfield, Paralegal with Bailey, Stock, Harmon, Cottam, Lopez LLP stating that the project was to be withdrawn and no commercial activity will occur on lot 231. Ken asked Karen if the Board would vote to un-table the project. Kevin motioned to un-table the project, Karen seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Ken presented new information about the cabinet shop, stating that after discussion with legal counsel the applicants decided to retract their application and cease all fabrication of cabinets. The complainant has verified that the equipment and other materials have been removed. B. 204 MS 26 La Pradera a. A Minor Subdivision proposal to subdivide 37.60 +/- acres into 5 lots with an average lot size of 7.52 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. b. Located 3.6 miles northwest of the Town of Afton, Wyoming in T33N, R118W, Section 30. If approved this will move to the October 7th Board of County Commissioners’ meeting at 10:00 AM. This is accompanied by Phase I Minor Subdivision, three lots in the first phase, and two northern lots developed in Phase II later. A letter was received from the state engineer’s office that indicated there was a lack of time to respond adequately to the request for review, resulting in a general letter about well permitting. Karen asked if Lincoln County needed to wait for the State Engineers office to respond, Ken responded that Lincoln County does not need to wait for a response. Karen verified with Austin that there would be no legal complications of not waiting for a proper response from the State Engineers Office. There were no further questions for Ken. Marlowe Scherbel then presented on behalf of the applicant’s developer. Marlowe reiterated the points Ken made, adding that it was the intent to keep the water rights for irrigation and that they will apply for well and water rights with the State Engineers Office. The intent with the phased project is to develop the three lots south of the road initially, and the lots 4 and 5 at a later date. Marlowe wanted to review the conditions of approval, item 2 that states that they must receive a response from Weed and Pest before continuing. Marlowe is concerned that Weed and Pest have not responded in 60 days, and a subsequent email one week prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. His suggestion is to change the phrasing from ‘shall have’ to ‘the developer follow recommendations of Wyoming Weed and Pest prior to final plat approval.’. Karen was concerned that the Weed and Pest had not commented. Ken and Marlowe both responded that it is unusual for them to be unresponsive. Karen helped rewrite the condition of approval. Discussion about water and irrigation rights and if kept agricultural. Karen Motioned send a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for File #204 MS 26 La Pradera with findings of approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 and 2, with a revision of approval two that the developer will follow the recommendation by Lincoln County Weed and Pest prior to final plat, if given, Kevin seconded. Motion passed 4-0. C. 717 MA 26 Grover Ranch Estates Master Plan a. A Major Subdivision proposal to subdivide 136.25 +/- acres into 14 lots with an average lot size of 9.73 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. b. Located 4.3 miles northwest of the Town of Afton, Wyoming in T33N, R118W, Section 30. 3 Ken presented the project Grover Ranch Estates Master Plan. If approved this will move to the October 7th Board of County Commissioners meeting at 10:00 AM. Planning staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning commission send a letter of approval to te board of county commissioners with findings of approval A thru C, and conditions of approval 1 thru 3. This project also received a letter from the State Engineers Office that there was not adequate staff to review the project, with request to apply for wells and water rights appropriately. This project has responses from WYDOT about access down the western side of the property, leaving the access option as walk lane with a loop road. Karen initiated discussion about stop signs and if there was a need due to the access. David had a question about the slope of the lots, Ken responded there was 15,000 square feet of buildable space available in the indicated green areas. Yellow highlighted areas show unbuildable space. Marlowe Scherbel presented on behalf of the applicant. Marlowe discussed the slope and buildability of the lots with David, explaining their design choices. Karen had concerns about Fire and EMS access to the lots, which led to discussion about access and emergency services. There was discussion about roads and the traffic needs, like stop signs and gates. Marlowe brought discussion on condition #3 changing the wording or removing it completely. Chris Handson addressed the board, her intent was to learn about the process and learn about the road access. There was more discussion about the road and access, and condition 3. Kevin motioned to send a letter of approval for file # 717 MA 26 Grover Ranch Estates, with Findings A thru C and conditions 1 thru 2, removing condition 3. Hunter Seconded. The motion failed 2-2. David Motioned to approve File #717 MA 26 Grover Ranch Estates with findings of approval A thru C, and conditions 1 thru, 3 as they stand. Motion failed 2-2. VII. SKETCH PLANS D. Minor Subdivision, Bridlewood Patch, within T35N, R119W, Section 26. Ken presented the Sketch Plan to the Commission, Marlowe discussed the project with the board, mainly about the road and access. E. Major Subdivision, Nordic Ranches Division No. 14, within T36N, R119W, Section 26. Ken presented the Sketch Plan, Marlowe discussed the project with the board. There was discussion about connectivity to Sanderson Lane (County Road 107) and Open Space restrictions. F. Major Subdivision, River Bend Meadows VI Filing, within T34N, R119W, Section 10. Ken presented the Sketch Plan to the Commission; Marlowe discussed the project with the board. G. Minor Subdivision, Wild Rose Estates III, within T31N, R118W, Section 19. Ken presented the Sketch Plan to the Commission, Marlowe discussed the project with the board, mainly the two proposed public road accesses. VIII. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS 1. Planning Director Update: a. Ken presented the Overlay meeting information, October 3rd at the Etna Community Center from 10AM-2PM and October 10th at the Kemmerer Lincoln County Library 10AM-12PM. 4 b. Chapter 7 will begin public hearing on October, 21st 2026. c. Ken gave an update on compliance and violations; the first hearing will be October 7th and the second will be November 10th. d. Ken addressed staffing questions with the board. Kevin had questions about non- malice and spot checking. Ken responded that there are checks and reviews. There was discussion about the Dark Night Sky regulations from Provo Utah. IX. ADJOURNEMENT Kevin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:20PM, Karen Seconded. Motion passed 4-0. 5 The minutes from September 23rd, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were approved on the _____ day of _________________, 2026. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Chair Dated Director Dated