Planning and Zoning Commission

City of Evanston Planning & Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment 1200 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming 82930 Ph.# (307) 783-6470 Fax: (307) 783-6490 Email: jcampbell@evanstonwy.org Web: www.evanstonwy.org Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2016 6:00 p.m.-City Hall Commissioners Present: Maryl Thompson, Chairperson Kevin Adams, Vice Chairperson Robert E. Smith Health Beaudry Kimberly Begalla Rowdy Dean Staff Present: Dennis Boal, City Attorney DuWayne Jacobsen, Associate Planner Janel Campbell, Administrative Assistant Chairperson Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve the agenda for the July 11, 2016 meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Beaudry, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried. Chairperson Thompson asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the June 6, 2016 meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, with a change that the Commissioners never reviewed the petition submitted by Mr. Davis. All Commissioners agreed and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Beaudry. Motion carried. With no old business to address, Chairperson Thompson proceeded to new business. Attorney Boal opened the hearing with CP 16-05 A request by Bear River Veterinary Clinic for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an animal hospital and kennels on property located along the east side of Highway 89 North and within the ½ mile jurisdictional boundary of the City of Evanston corporate limits which is zoned Industrial-Established (I-E). More specifically, this property is described as being located within the SE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 8 and the SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 9, Township 15 N., Range 120 W. of the 6th Principal Meridian. The applicant is proposing to construct a new veterinary hospital. (Section 24-15 C.(3)) CP 16-06 A request by Bear River Veterinary Clinic for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a dwelling unit for a caretaker person overseeing the industrial use of the property which is located along the east side of Highway 89 North and within the ½ mile jurisdictional boundary of the City of Evanston corporate limits. More specifically, this property is described as being located within the SE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 8 and the SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 9, Township 15 N., Range 120 W. of the 6th Principal Meridian. This property is zoned Industrial-Established (I-E). The applicant is proposing to construct a cottage structure as part of a new veterinary hospital development. (Section 24-15 C.(15)) Attorney Boal explained the legalities of the hearing stating that the applicant(s) would be heard from first, followed by those who were in favor of the applicant(s), and finally, from those who were opposed. He explained that this public hearing was a contested case hearing and that anyone who wished to contest the Commission’s decision must make it known to him at the closing of the hearing. Mr. Ben Ledford of Myers and Anderson Architecture, who resides at 849 Front Street #202, was sworn in. Mr. Ledford explained that Bear River Veterinary Clinic will be north of town and outside of City limits. The land is not developed and is primarily used as agriculture. The clinic will treat Large and small animals. There will be the main clinic and a barn structure for larger animals. All utilities are currently available and the sewer would be a septic system. They are only able to have one access point from the highway as per WYDOT. The opening of this will be 40 feet wide and shouldn’t add extra traffic. Mr. Ledford address the second request, stating that it will not be a primary residence but to be used by students while under their study. The location of this will be above the barn in the loft area. Commissioner Adams questioned why only one access point on to the highway? Commissioner Beaudry how did they estimate 55 patients per day? Mr. Ledford said he would defer the questions to the veterinarian’s. Mr. Sam Neilson co-owner of Bear River Veterinary Clinic, who resides at 619 Almy Road #107 was sworn in. Mr. Neilson explained that WYDOT bases the access on highway by volume. Currently they see about 40 patients per day and have 4 veterinarians on staff. They are hoping with the new larger facility, they will see more patients. Attorney Boal had questioned when was the construction of the facility supposed to be complete? Mr. Neilson said they were hoping to move in within a year, be fully staffed and equipped. Commissioner Adams asked when they were planning on starting construction. Mr. Neilson said as soon as they are approved. Commissioner Adams asked will the living quarters be used full time. Mr. Neilson stated that the students would stay 2-4 weeks max at the most. This clinic provides actual hands on training for students and would only be 6 months out of the year. The school sends 6 students at a time and they would rotate. Local students would stay with their families. Commissioner Smith can they increase the regress and egress from 40 feet to 60 feet? Mr. Neilson was told that 40 feet was the max but would ask for 60 feet. He also explained that between the buildings was a strait shot and patients with long trailers would have room to turn around by driving around the buildings. Mr. Neilson explained that the building would be a nice addition to the community and that they had outgrown the current facility. Attorney Boal, with no one in the audience, he asked if the Commissioners had any more questions for the veterinarians. With no further questions, Attorney Boal closed the hearing. Chairperson Thompson asked the commissioners if they wanted to include the staff recommendations. Commissioner Beaudry made a motion to approve the application with staff recommendations, Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chairman Thompson called for a vote. The motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Thompson asked about future meetings. Future meetings are scheduled for August 1st, and Commissioner Adams said he would not be able to make the meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for September 12th Chairperson Thompson would not be able to attend this meeting. The following meeting was scheduled for October 3rd and Commissioner Beaudry said that he would not be able to make that meeting. With no further business Chairperson Thompson adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.