Harvey County denies Pete’s Puddle permit to host public events amid ongoing floodplain, septic and permitting concerns

The Harvey County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a conditional use permit request from Pete’s Puddle to host public events, citing unresolved floodplain and permitting violations and ongoing, unpermitted construction on the property.

Planning staff told the board that the property — originally a seasonal campground, later converted to a fish farm and now functioning as a campground and events venue — is in the floodplain and several structures lack building permits, elevation certificates and floodplain permits. Karen Rote, Harvey County planning and zoning staff, told commissioners the property had unpermitted construction, bank stabilization work and a fence in the right of way, and that staff recommended denial because the property owner “has shown they’re not going to comply with the county’s requirements.”

The recommendation…