Planning commission recommends approval of Dansy 2025 rezone to R3, citing infill compatibility

The Riverton City Planning Commission on June 12 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council amend the general plan and rezone roughly 2.32 acres associated with the Dansy family parcels from RR22 (estate density) to R3 (single‑family low density with 14,000 square‑foot minimum lots).

Staff described the request as an infill rezone that would formalize existing development patterns and align the general plan designation with proposed zoning. Tim (planning staff) said several parcels in the area already function like R3 lots despite the RR22 zoning and that rezoning would allow a future private‑lane subdivision to create four or five additional single‑family lots while leaving the Dansy family residence on its own parcel.

Tim explained the practical differences: RR22 includes half‑acre minimums and animal‑rights allowances; R3’s principal distinctions are smaller lot sizes and no automatic animal rights. He also noted that fencing and other subdivision standards would be finalized in subsequent subdivision review. Tim cited the city standard that requires a 6‑foot masonry wall between animal‑rights and non‑animal‑rights properties, but said a final fence decision will occur with the subdivision application.

Applicant Alan Prince, representing the development group MP & G, described the proposal as a “clean” infill that fits adjacent recent R3 subdivisions. Prince said the resulting lots would be large (net lots in the 13,000–15,000 square‑foot range after road area is accounted for) and that the proposal would create a private lane meeting city standards.

A nearby resident, Anna Davis, testified during public comment that she favors maintaining larger lot sizes in the neighborhood and asked that lot sizes not be smaller than an acre; staff and the applicant clarified the proposal would result in lots larger than 13,000 square feet but smaller than an acre.

Commission discussion touched on fencing requests submitted by a Dansy family member seeking an 8‑foot masonry fence along a shared property line; staff noted fence specifics will be handled at subdivision and that the city’s ordinance generally requires a 6‑foot masonry wall in certain animal‑rights adjacencies.

Commissioner Clough made the motion recommending approval of PLZ‑25‑4005 (Dansy 2025), to amend the general plan to low-density residential and rezone the parcels to R3 with a 14,000‑square‑foot minimum lot size. Commissioner Mathison seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The recommendation will be transmitted to City Council for final action; if council approves the rezoning, the developer will submit private‑lane and subdivision applications that will be noticed separately to neighbors within 300 feet.

Votes at a glance: PLZ‑25‑4005 Dansy 2025 rezone — planning commission recommends approval unanimously (motion: Commissioner Clough; second: Commissioner Mathison).