Wendell withdraws objection, changes position to neutral on Simplot height variance
After hearing details and viewing schematics, the Wendell City Council voted to withdraw its objection to a Gooding County height variance sought by J.R. Simplot and change its stance to neutral. Council members noted residents' view concerns and that Simplot estimates 19–30 new jobs from the facility.
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The Wendell City Council voted unanimously Sept. 4 to withdraw its objection to a height-variance request for a proposed J.R. Simplot facility and to adopt a neutral position in correspondence to Gooding County. Council members said residents had expressed concern that a taller structure could block views, though the minutes note that those residents were not present at the meeting.
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