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Fremont County commissioners table Penrose RV and boat storage development after staff recommends denial; applicant to redesign
Summary
County planning staff recommended denying a commercial development plan for a proposed RV and boat storage facility on State Highway 115 in Penrose, citing zoning setbacks and missing contingency items. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to table the application to May 13 to allow the applicant time to redesign the proposal.
Fremont County commissioners on Tuesday tabled a decision on CDP 24-001, the Penrose RV and Boat Storage commercial development plan, to the board’s May 13 meeting so the applicant can revise the proposal to meet county regulations.
Planning staff had recommended denial, saying the applicant had created an unnecessary hardship and that the proposal failed to meet multiple provisions of the Fremont County Zoning Resolution, including setback and procedural requirements. The Planning Commission, by contrast, had recommended unanimous approval but noted questions about its authority to act on certain variances.
Planning and zoning staff told the commissioners the property, at 17225 State Highway 115, covers 1.36 acres and is currently zoned business. The application proposes pre‑engineered metal storage units for recreational vehicles and boats, with 24/7 self‑storage access via personal gate codes. The department’s written report cited Fremont County Zoning Resolution section 7.4 (BOSA powers) and section 8.14.0.4.1 as reasons for…
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