Riverton council approves Danzy property rezoning to allow four R‑3 lots; public hearing draws neighbor concerns about fencing and single‑lane access

The Riverton City Council voted on July 22 to adopt Ordinance 25‑20, rezoning about 2.32 acres at approximately 3100 West and 13400 South from R‑22 to R‑3 (single‑family residential, 14,000‑square‑foot minimum), following a public hearing and a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

City planning staff described the two adjacent parcels (about 2.32 acres total) and said the eastern parcel required a general‑plan amendment to match the proposed R‑3 zoning. Jason (planning staff) said the Planning Commission held a public hearing and forwarded the application to council with a recommendation for approval; staff concurred.

Alan Prince, the applicant and partner at MP&G (the developer), described the proposal as a small infill flag‑lot development accessed by a private lane from 130th South. “We would envision adding some landscape into this package,” Prince said, describing a 25‑foot‑wide private driving surface, landscaping and fencing plans that will be refined during subdivision review.

During the public hearing several adjacent property owners spoke. Liz Dancy and her family asked that the developer provide solid, tall fencing where the new lots meet existing animal pasture; they said they currently keep calves and horses on the neighboring property and worry about animals escaping. Neighbor Clint Dancy asked that any lane design allow fire apparatus access and cited misaligned cross‑streets in the area; he also asked that landscaping avoid invasive flowering pears.

City staff replied that details such as solid fencing, hydrant location, fire turnaround and drive spacing are reviewed during the conditional‑use and subdivision phases; the planning process requires the fire department and engineering staff to sign off on private‑lane designs and turnaround provisions.

On a motion by Council member Perucci, seconded by Council member Haman, the council adopted Ordinance 25‑20 to rezone the two parcels to R‑3. The motion passed by recorded voice vote (Perucci, McDougall, McKay, Broker, Hamann voting yes). The ordinance amends the general plan for the eastern lot where needed and authorizes future subdivision review under R‑3 standards.

The council and staff noted additional public hearings will occur during subdivision review, at which fencing locations, driveway spacing, fire apparatus access and utility locations will be set as conditions of approval.