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NOTE: AN AUDIO RECORDING OF THE FULL PROCEEDINGS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Geoff Neyman, Don Wilkerson and Robb Menlove.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Barron and Cortney Dennis.
OTHERS PRESENT: Planning Director – Jennifer Kharrl.
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Menlove opened the public meeting at 7:04 p.m.
and welcomed everyone.
2. ROLL CALL:
Geoff Neyman - present, Robb Menlove – present, Don Wilkerson - present.
3. REVIEW AGENDA:
Commissioner Neyman made a motion to accept the agenda as written.
Commissioner Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 9, 2016, June 21, 2016 and July 11, 2016:
Minutes were not available.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
A Special Use Permit Amendment by Dr. Andy Sapp for Cherry Gulch Boys Ranch to
increase the maximum number of boys permanently allowed at the facility. The
current Special Use Permit was approved for a maximum of 47 boys. The amendment
requests up to 50 boys. Located at 3770 E Black Canyon Highway. T 07N, R 01W,
Sections 15 and 22:
Applicant/representative testimony:
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Andy Sapp: 1845 S Lakemoor Avenue, Eagle.
He stated the reason he is there is to ask for an increase in student census from 47 to 50.
They have the room and facilities to accommodate 50 students at this time.
Public testimony:
In Favor: None.
Neutral: None.
In Opposition: None.
Vice Chairman Menlove closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion. The Commission reviewed and discussed the letter from
Southwest District Health and the existing septic system.
Commissioner Neyman made a motion to approve the amendment to Special Use Permit
#465.
Commissioner Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
2. A Special Use Permit (SUP #16-002) request by Jerry Olson, to allow a commercial
kennel to train a maximum of 12 dogs at one time. Located 1024 Plaza Road. T 06N, R
01W, Section 3:
Applicant/representative testimony:
Jerry Olson – 1024 Plaza Road.
He stated that he and his son train Labradors and the training turned into a larger project
than what they thought it would be. They have the maximum number allowed by code
right now and the dogs are housed in an indoor kennel with its own septic system. The
dogs don’t bark, most of the neighbors didn’t even realize they had dogs. If approved, a
larger shop will be built to house the dogs.
Public testimony:
In Favor: None.
Neutral: None.
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In Opposition: None.
Vice Chairman Menlove closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion. The Commission reviewed and discussed the number of dogs,
the septic system and the training procedures.
Commissioner Wilkerson made a motion to approve Special Use Permit #16-002 as
it meets the standards as outlined in Chapter 7; Section 7-3 of the Gem County Zoning
Ordinance with the site specific conditions of approval recommended in the staff report.
Commissioner Neyman seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
3. A Rezone (REZ #16-002) request by David and Kelsey Little, on property owned by
Little Enterprises, LLLP, to rezone that portion of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ lying within
the Area of City Impact from A-1 Prime Agriculture (a 40 acre minimum lot size) to
A-2 Rural Transitional Agriculture (a 5 acre minimum lot size). Located on Sand
Hollow Road. T 06N, R 01W, Section 15:
Applicant/representative testimony:
David Little – 319 Maple Street.
He stated that they want to build a house near the current agricultural operation.
Currently it is zoned A-1 with a 40 acre minimum and they are requesting a rezone to A2 with a 5 acre minimum lot size. The parcel is 143 acres but they are only asking to
rezone the portion that falls within the Area of City Impact which is allowed by the
Comprehensive Plan. After being surveyed that area is approximately 25 acres.
Public testimony:
In Favor: None.
Neutral: None.
In Opposition: None.
Vice Chairman Menlove closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion. The Commission reviewed and discussed the Area of City
Impact and the intent of the application.
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Commissioner Neyman made a motion to recommend approval of the rezone to the
Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
2. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR:
Planner Kharrl reminded the Commission about the Planning Commission meeting on
Friday morning at 8:30 AM to discuss the A-1 zoned land.
3. ITEMS FROM/OR QUESTIONS FOR THE DEPUTY PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY: No items.
4. ITEMS FROM THE ZONING COMMISSION: The Commission discussed site visits
and the conduct of the meetings.
5. UPCOMING MEETINGS:
a. Next regular meeting: September 12, 2016
6. ADJOURN:
Commissioner Neyman made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
Vice Chairman Menlove closed the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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Vice Chairman Menlove