County Commissioners uphold denial of gravel preparation permit appeal

Bannock County Commissioners upheld a previous decision to deny a conditional use permit for a gravel preparation site during a public hearing on March 25, 2025. The appeal was brought forth after the Planning and Development Council rejected the application on January 16, citing insufficient affirmative findings on key approval criteria.

During the hearing, which was open to the public but did not allow for public comments, Assistant Planning Director Tristan Borkwin presented the details of the appeal. He noted that the applicants believed they could meet the necessary criteria for approval, which led to their request for the appeal.

Commissioners expressed their agreement with the findings of the Planning and Development Council, stating that due diligence was observed in the original decision-making process. After reviewing the transcripts and supporting documents, the commissioners unanimously voted to uphold the denial of the permit.

The decision allows the applicant the option to further pursue the matter by returning to the Planning and Development Council to file another appeal. Should they choose to proceed, the case will be reviewed again by the commissioners at a later date. This outcome underscores the ongoing regulatory process surrounding land use and development in Bannock County, reflecting the commissioners' commitment to thorough evaluation of such applications.