Planning commission denies appeal, approves Hotta flood‑plain development permit

The Lincoln County Planning Commission voted to deny an appeal and approve flood‑plain development permit 26‑FP‑25 for Jim and Karen Hotta, concluding deliberations restricted to the applicable flood‑plain criteria. Chair opened the item by saying the matter concerned "the flood plain development permit for Jim and Karen Hotta to replace a single family dwelling on a site that encroaches into the special flood hazard area." The commission limited discussion to those criteria and excluded unrelated matters such as easements, septic permits and Moore Creek wildlife.