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Developer and county clash over nutrient-pathogen study for Willow Lake Estates

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners · February 12, 2024
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Summary

At its Feb. 9 meeting Jefferson County commissioners discussed Willow Lake Estates and a disputed requirement that the developer produce a nutrient-pathogen (NP) study under county ordinance 1-10-92; the applicant said DEQ guidance suggested the study was not required, while county staff said the local ordinance requires it and asked the applicant to comply or provide acceptable professional evidence.

Mark Taylor, representing Willow Lake Estates, told the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners that the subdivision had DEQ correspondence suggesting the NP evaluation process may not apply. County planning staff, citing county ordinance 1-10-92, told the board they routinely require a nutrient-pathogen evaluation or equivalent evidence performed by an Idaho-licensed professional and…

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