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Philip (City planning staff) said the planning grant funds intensive community engagement, and that the study will produce alternatives that could support a future capital grant application. Bill Delo, DJ&A project manager, described the study area, the four primary east‑west barriers (Union Pacific railroad corridor, Laramie River, Snowy Range Road and the interstate), and five objectives that guide the work: improve connectivity for all modes, make connections safe and accessible, create inviting connections, ensure usability for all ages and abilities, and center community engagement.

DJ&A’s proposed scope includes existing‑conditions analysis this winter, alternatives development in spring, public engagement rounds in spring and summer, conceptual design and cost estimates in fall, and a final report. The consultant team includes Zephyr Rail for railroad coordination and is working with university students for outreach and pop‑up events.

Commissioners and members of the public asked about several topics: focusing on commercial access (to support local businesses and grocery access), Union Pacific coordination, Wyoming Department of Transportation traffic data, all‑season connectivity (snow maintenance and winter usability), transit options (fixed‑route or on‑demand shuttles), potential partnership opportunities (WyoTech, Territorial Park, Trihydro/industry drive area), aesthetic considerations for bridges and crossings, and funding sources for implementation. Staff and consultants said they will pursue stakeholder meetings with Union Pacific and WYDOT, evaluate a spectrum of solutions from localized fixes to comprehensive network‑level options, and provide conceptual cost estimates and likely funding sources for implementation and grant applications.

The commission identified outreach tactics that have worked in the past — pop‑ups at Linford/Lincoln community events and coordination with Westside stakeholders — and emphasized that the study should engage both West Laramie and Westside residents and institutions (including WyoTech and the University of Wyoming). Public commenters suggested studying the under‑interstate connector and nonmotorized routes along maintenance‑of‑way corridors as possible connections.

No formal action was required; the presentation served as a project kickoff and the commission offered comments to shape the engagement plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Laramie Planning Commission Meeting - January 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and consultant DJ&A presented the Reconnecting West Laramie planning study on Jan. 27, a federally funded planning effort to address multimodal barriers — railroad, river, Snowy Range Road and the interstate — and to develop community‑driven connectivity alternatives.","taxTitle","Laramie City Council, Laramie City, Albany County, Wyoming","taxId",68475,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366605,"Planning Commission recommends council approve updates to Casper Aquifer Protection overlay with several amendments",1548,712000,2260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a&start=712&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a/thumbnail_712000.jpg","/articles/6366605/Wyoming/Planning-Commission-recommends-council-approve-updates-to-Casper-Aquifer-Protection-overlay-with-several-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366605-727356e672a8c3d7610058abce16c725/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171488&Signature=js6BMso3In464Cd9PzzfQjHqwH0JVYu4PsZ0sHkGzRCU0p3UPhju6qc247~Kt9y6xtNYvY115HAPNAANTxJdT-DecmJgc997K~McSN0GH8UltdjjpQaERQGQ4LzSExjhJB5o0jWLa27SvmZ787ssRImodtMOoYLV1B~w25SIGR2DwzIgkOD7dugTmFpxmkTEe3YmmGORwGBAFokYKhrfKWevsqtwGy6GKEUvsFZzh0x9F6GEvJlkUkhW54zawqRU-W3HKhdabLl9~Q7M2qSh5H-wCekLKZI6JLbQNSAHEE51hBCD7IiZRfe9qh-wGSF53Cu8F-4MCUYG66s-iCrgLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie Planning Commission on Jan. 27 voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt amendments to the Casper Aquifer Protection Overlay text in Laramie Municipal Code (LMC) 15.08.040.a and 15.08.060.a, following staff presentation and several commissioner‑substituted edits.

Staff described the package as code updates that implement the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan update the city and Albany County adopted in mid‑2024. City staff said the package does not change the overlay boundary — that boundary was already adopted in mid‑2024 — but revises definitions, prohibited uses, site‑specific investigation procedures, on‑site wastewater design standards and the process to amend the overlay boundary.

Commissioners proposed and the commission approved five specific amendments to staff’s draft language before forwarding the recommendation to council: restore the struck word “borehole” where its deletion appeared inconsistent in the draft; replace the phrase “qualified hydrogeologist” with “Wyoming‑licensed professional geologist;” insert a missing word (“that”) into the prohibited‑uses table item concerning UIC wells; add a sentence to the site‑specific investigation section stating, “To the extent not prohibited by table 15.08.040.a, a list will be provided of potential contaminants and amounts stored, generated or handled on the subject property;” and revise the wells registration language in item 13 to require wells “registered or permitted by the city manager” consistent with recent amendments to LMC 13.04.360.

Staff said the changes reflect recommendations from the adopted Casper Aquifer Protection Plan and mirror similar updates Albany County has already adopted. Staff also noted the draft removes an obsolete 201 wastewater agreement reference and adds well‑registration requirements aligned with the city’s well program.

After approving the amendments, the commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the text amendment package, citing the findings of fact and conclusions of law included in the staff report. A roll call vote recorded six yeses, zero nos and one absence; the text amendment recommendation will go to City Council for ordinance readings.

Commissioners and staff emphasized the next steps: the commission’s recommendation goes to City Council, which must follow the standard zoning amendment procedure (public hearing and three readings) to change the overlay by ordinance.","The Laramie Planning Commission on Jan. 27 recommended City Council approve amendments to the Casper Aquifer Protection Overlay text in Laramie Municipal Code, adopting five commissioner amendments to clarify technical terms, well registration and contaminants reporting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366610,"Planning Commission approves 2025 application submittal schedule",78,588000,666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a&start=588&end=666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a/thumbnail_588000.jpg","/articles/6366610/Wyoming/Planning-Commission-approves-2025-application-submittal-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366610-113d610be3b956a995e2f9001e2a03e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171488&Signature=XjgDyjI5vtXn~ZsFzdoiiZ4QgW37NEox8VkPBN76Cd6kzWI-HgSJqKi1bT8hoVArkOFPOGHleXXSrDZrh2H31jSYCGpoMsXe8Ntf5UGbd4PBv8MJoAyrnWkuz04QHD4Iiapldj1chntixwIDJWqxMve1qpWc67j5mmlYvZPQWFt5eE8syF5A0WQykAZX1oL-ioV2anJu~TS2P6cQqXj3gJsjXgLj4eZtuopZu5W3h2UmSHBwLxxAKGWlirBWEsWsDhcGjrZNmiLpxbu~tXs0lTqiMOEoq0y7dXtgvwmwEM2Eq6t8bNHiouUMi-xsDlnz~2haPfnbl1KmawYncEwO~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie Planning Commission on Jan. 27 approved the commission’s 2025 application submittal schedule, which lists filing, notice and hearing dates for planning applications that go before the commission and, where applicable, the City Council.

Staff said the schedule is unchanged from last year except for date updates to reflect 2025 and that it is posted on the city website under applications, fees and submittal schedule. Commissioners had no questions and no public comment was offered.

A motion to approve the 2025 submittal schedule carried by voice vote; the schedule was adopted as submitted.","The commission approved the calendar of application and notice dates for 2025 with no changes to the substance; staff updated dates for the new year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":93,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366615,"Planning Commission postpones Range Coffee Roasting conditional‑use permit after public‑notice error",262,404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a&start=404&end=666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6366615/Wyoming/Planning-Commission-postpones-Range-Coffee-Roasting-conditionaluse-permit-after-publicnotice-error","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366615-a64534cfa5ba99f47f6211125b875e16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171488&Signature=jQfWFI5xrMyXLfOeKChOpKCvfUQXOZbsNjcjN7dk1vNJzogmQ9Yz6VhKNF9VhI6-A5-82N-V0NzzYjrSlaw43O9ao2Kg2iyKoQ~inKRBeOS7AwauYrwj3HtG9y05FaXaLT8RGzTPP-w89O33bNm-vOptZiUYieSHF~RcPsWUf4OmtF3hqQj2BQnsL1iD0Wos8jqwOyJpmlry2R~X1lnqND4zMHNl37BFjwKj8GmyJPY0TYrTdUQ5~8tPWiGWIG6ReifPgEVBwYqM5nczcjCD2LU~~1V~b0lZjScms1VvoSiqZDPDojtFpsD0RqvmKjM9W6s3NMv3cTObVPGDwLVRfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie Planning Commission on Jan. 27 voted to postpone action on a conditional‑use permit application for Range Coffee Roasting, a proposed wholesale coffee operation at 313 South Second Street, after staff said required public‑notice steps were not completed.

City staff told the commission the application had been advertised in the newspaper but a required sign had not been posted on the subject property and letters to adjacent property owners had not been mailed in time. Planning staff recommended postponement to allow full notice and to meet the city’s public‑notice standards.

The postponement motion set the new hearing for the commission’s Feb. 10 meeting.

Commissioners asked whether the sign and letters are the responsibility of the city or the applicant. Staff said the applicant puts the sign on the property and the city issues the letters; in this case staff missed the mailing deadline.

A roll call vote recorded six yes votes, zero nos and one absence; the motion passed. The commission did not take further action on the application at the Jan. 27 meeting.

Next steps: the item will be renoticed and placed on the Feb. 10 Planning Commission agenda for consideration.","The Laramie Planning Commission postponed consideration of a conditional‑use permit for Range Coffee Roasting at 313 S. Second St. because required public‑notice steps — a property sign and mailed notices to adjacent owners — were not completed in time. The item will return Feb. 10.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366600,"Commission uses discretionary funds to enroll members in statewide planning association",439,2291000,2730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a&start=2291&end=2730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159435-fb822c0db15dfef1e71dd84ca5e6679a/thumbnail_2291000.jpg","/articles/6366600/Wyoming/Commission-uses-discretionary-funds-to-enroll-members-in-statewide-planning-association","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366600-8a1907a91b4864f57e1b36164cf3dc52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171488&Signature=WUAeCi5yFaGSTFj-EjXXfL5NANgEgRXVRL3AEQAkAdnw7WDsFxEwgfuny66pv7dzq6J9zdt0E-cbNBFZbrFZRHfrnK2p8o4hzXuLDN08CHxchNkmXsvKQiNkDbCNcKPdxpqE9nSfpBjqsO35spCwkeaWvwSVzBIoI2hYghWA8NwMBcYmseUCjW1PkjU1pwA57lkesb34lX2LtVHdqeoNMsRDK6Cbc~h73zFMvYDzdwhO8Glv1Ju-aeQbyqiF6xg4h5GM00pd-TwCcdFLO7D0ZEPfYpwd8zupgs7ulLl-lR55BrKFLl5FNpkl~Q6GLZWuCDkscbm-FyHFa3cQQQX0CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie Planning Commission on Jan. 27 approved a walk‑on resolution to spend $250 from discretionary commission funds to enroll the Planning Commission in a statewide planning association the meeting referred to as “WIO Pass.”

Staff explained City Council previously allocated a pool of discretionary funds for boards and commissions. The commission chair and staff described prior uses for outreach and public engagement and said about $1,800 remained in the discretionary fund before this resolution; staff indicated that after the $250 appropriation the balance will be approximately $1,500 for future outreach.

Commissioners and staff said membership in the statewide group provides reduced conference registration, training resources and networking opportunities for commissioners and staff. A roll call vote recorded six yeses, zero nos and one absence; the resolution passed and staff will provide the commission member contact emails to the association to establish membership and communication.","The commission approved a walk‑on resolution to spend $250 to enroll the Planning Commission in a statewide planning association referred to in the meeting as “WIO Pass.” The commission’s discretionary account will fund the membership; staff said roughly $1,500 remains in the appropriation balance after this action.","actionData","errors"]

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