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Planning commission backs rezoning of 989 Antelope Drive from light industrial to single-family residential
Summary
The Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zone map amendment to change a 44-acre parcel at 989 Antelope Drive from light industrial to R-2 single-family residential so the owner can occupy the property as a residence; staff said utilities and access are already in place and no public comments were received at
The Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zone map amendment to rezone a 44-acre parcel at 989 Antelope Drive (Rock Springs) from light industrial to R-2 single-family residential (R-2 SF).
Planning staff presented the application on behalf of the applicant, who is identified in the hearing as Carl Mcleore (applicant introduced himself at the hearing). Staff said the applicant has purchased the property, is renovating the existing residence and intends to occupy it, but residential occupancy is not permitted under current light industrial zoning. Staff told commissioners the site is surrounded by residential zoning and that R-2 SF would be consistent with adjacent parcels.
Staff reviewed the amendment criteria, concluding the rezoning is consistent with the zoning resolution and the comprehensive plan, is compatible with allowable uses of adjacent properties, and can be served by existing facilities (fire protection, water and sewer). Two agency comments were reported: a senior mining engineer (Reed) noted no abandoned mine land concerns, and Mark Berry with Lumen reported no conflict as no construction is proposed. No members of the public spoke for or against the change at the hearing.
The applicant, who approached the podium and gave his name as Carl Miliori, summarized his request: "So I'm just asking that that be changed from industrial to residential so I can use it at home." Commissioners asked a couple of clarifying questions about nearby commercial zoning and whether the parcel is landlocked; staff said it appears landlocked but would need additional follow-up for details.
A commission member moved to approve public hearing number 2 (the zone map amendment); the motion was seconded and carried. The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
