Commission approves City of Casper replat to dedicate right-of-way at S. Locust and W. Collins
January 11, 2025 | Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
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The Casper Planning and Zoning Commission approved Subdivision Application SUB 7362024 to vacate and replat Lot 5, Block 226 of the Casper Addition, creating Lot 5A to formally dedicate the northwest portion of the property as public right-of-way where West Collins Drive currently encroaches.
Craig (staff member) told the commission the City of Casper, as property owner, submitted the application to replat the parcel at the southwest corner of South Locust Street and West Collins Drive. Craig said the site is zoned R-3 (one- to four-unit residential), the R-3 minimum lot area is 4,000 square feet, and the newly configured Lot 5A will be approximately 5,061 square feet. After final approval of the replat, Craig said the property will be advertised for sale via the public bidding process prescribed by a state statute.
Commission discussion included a request that the certificate of dedication be amended to include the middle portion of Lot 5 by legal description. Commission attorney Wallace Trembath advised that the maker of the motion could include that condition. Commissioner Joe Hutchinson moved to approve SUB 7362024 with that condition; Commissioner Anne Ruble seconded. The chair recorded that all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Craig reported there were no public comments and listed five exhibits submitted for the record: (A) the plat application, (B) public notices to property owners within 300 feet, (C) legal notice to the Star-Tribune, (D) a photo of the public-notice sign on the property, and (E) a memo to the chair and commission members. Craig said staff would follow up to confirm whether any easements exist on the original plat, noting the plat is old and easement records may be absent.
The commission’s approval carries the condition that the plat document be modified to amend the legal description or the certificate of dedication as discussed. Craig indicated the parks department currently maintains the site and that a neighboring property owner had expressed interest in purchasing the parcel after replat and sale by public bid.
Craig (staff member) told the commission the City of Casper, as property owner, submitted the application to replat the parcel at the southwest corner of South Locust Street and West Collins Drive. Craig said the site is zoned R-3 (one- to four-unit residential), the R-3 minimum lot area is 4,000 square feet, and the newly configured Lot 5A will be approximately 5,061 square feet. After final approval of the replat, Craig said the property will be advertised for sale via the public bidding process prescribed by a state statute.
Commission discussion included a request that the certificate of dedication be amended to include the middle portion of Lot 5 by legal description. Commission attorney Wallace Trembath advised that the maker of the motion could include that condition. Commissioner Joe Hutchinson moved to approve SUB 7362024 with that condition; Commissioner Anne Ruble seconded. The chair recorded that all members voted aye and the motion carried.
Craig reported there were no public comments and listed five exhibits submitted for the record: (A) the plat application, (B) public notices to property owners within 300 feet, (C) legal notice to the Star-Tribune, (D) a photo of the public-notice sign on the property, and (E) a memo to the chair and commission members. Craig said staff would follow up to confirm whether any easements exist on the original plat, noting the plat is old and easement records may be absent.
The commission’s approval carries the condition that the plat document be modified to amend the legal description or the certificate of dedication as discussed. Craig indicated the parks department currently maintains the site and that a neighboring property owner had expressed interest in purchasing the parcel after replat and sale by public bid.
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