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Council approves rezoning for Cowan RV park; applicant proposes 80+ full‑hookup campsites
Summary
The Pryor Creek City Council approved a zoning change allowing applicant Casey Cowan to develop roughly 80 full‑hookup RV sites on about 10 acres west of the mobile home park; the applicant said sites will include sewer, water and electric and that the developer will work with neighbors on fencing and drainage.
The Pryor Creek City Council voted to rezone roughly 10 acres west of the Ring Ring Country Mobile Home Park to allow an RV park and campsite development proposed by applicant Casey Cowan.
Casey Cowan told the council the plan calls for “about 80 plus spots” with paved roads and concrete pads, full hookups (water, sewer and electric) at each site, an office building with restrooms and showers and the possibility of a fenced recreational amenity. “We're gonna do it right,” Cowan said, adding the applicant intends to work with neighbors on fencing and spacing.
Council members and residents asked detailed questions about drainage, privacy fencing, length of stay and utility access. Cowan said civil engineers have completed preliminary layouts that include utility lines and flooding/drainage considerations and that city staff (including a staff member named Jared) has reviewed the initial materials. The applicant said he purchased the 10-acre parcel from Clay Larimore and that Jared had reviewed the preconstruction plans.
On length of permitted stay, Cowan said the intent is to operate primarily as a short-stay RV park but that some monthly or longer-term renters (for example, nearby workers) are expected; the applicant said long-term multi‑year leases were not the plan. The council asked whether a privacy fence would be installed on the west side adjacent to existing residences; Cowan said he had discussed a fence with a neighboring owner and planned to install one in coordination with neighbors.
Councilmember discussion included acknowledgement of the Cowans’ local business presence and community involvement. Council moved to approve the zoning change (mover: Gontier; second: Kenneth Brashears); the motion passed on roll call.
Next steps: With the rezoning approved, the applicant can proceed with detailed engineering, platting (if required) and building‑permit applications. Councilmembers said city staff will continue to coordinate drainage, utility and fencing plans with the applicant and neighbors before construction begins.
