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County to prepare findings after hearing on Petersons’ conditional use permit for seasonal cabin and counseling clinic
Summary
Tracy and Joyce Peterson presented a conditional use permit to allow construction of a guest cabin and an on‑site counseling clinic on a 63.97‑acre property in a transitional agricultural district; planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval and the county will draft written findings for signature next week.
The Lincoln County Board opened and closed a public hearing on an application by Tracy and Joyce Peterson for a conditional use permit to construct a seasonal guest cabin to be used part‑time as an on‑site counseling clinic at 15499 South Snell Canyon Road.
Judy Clark, the county planning administrator, told commissioners the planning commission unanimously recommended approval on July 8, 2025, and staff recommended no additional conditions. Clark said the applicant has applied for the required home‑occupation permit for counseling services and the property is large (63.97 acres), which staff said should limit impacts on neighboring properties.
Applicant Joyce Peterson addressed the board and described plans to use the guest cabin for marriage counseling and family stays. “They can come and stay Monday through Friday, and I’ll provide the counseling during the day,” Peterson told the board, adding that overnight guests would have their own space for quiet and reflection.
The board discussed how a conditional use permit follows the property and would limit future owners to the approved use, and commissioners asked staff to draft formal written findings of fact that must accompany issuance of a conditional use permit. Planning staff said she would prepare a resolution with findings for the board’s signature at next week’s meeting that will reflect the record, the planning commission resolution and the board’s discussion.
Action and next steps: The board closed the public hearing and directed county staff to prepare written findings of fact and a resolution for formal approval at a future meeting. Commissioners recorded no objections to the project during the hearing.
Why it matters: A conditional use permit will allow the Petersons to locate a small commercial counseling activity on agricultural land; planning staff said the scale and lot size reduce the risk of impacts to neighbors.
What’s next: County staff will draft findings of fact and bring a resolution for the board to sign at its next meeting.
