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Planning commission approves variance for 9‑space RV park at 821 West 19th
Summary
The Goodland planning commission unanimously approved a variance allowing a 1.7‑acre lot at 821 West 19th to be developed as a nine‑site RV park, subject to meeting other RV‑park code requirements. Commissioners cited lot context and prior approvals in similar locations.
The Goodland planning commission approved a variance allowing an RV park with nine full‑hookup sites on a 1.7‑acre lot at 821 West 19th.
Staff told the commission the lot is roughly 1.7 acres, short of the two‑acre minimum required by code for campgrounds, and outlined the five variance criteria the commission must consider. The applicant, identified in the hearing as Zach, said the proposal would include nine spaces with city water, city sewer and underground electric, crushed‑concrete surfacing, lighting and trash service but no on‑site restrooms for now.
The case centered on the five statutory variance factors: uniqueness, hardship, public interest, spirit and intent of the zoning code, and minimum variance. Staff and several commissioners said the lot’s irregular shape and its location amid mobile‑home parks and commercial uses supported a finding of uniqueness; commissioners repeatedly described the 0.3‑acre shortfall from the 2‑acre minimum as a practical hardship for the proposed RV park. ‘‘Three tenths of an acre is pretty small,’’ the chair said while summarizing the hardship concern.
Commissioners also discussed site and infrastructure details. The applicant said individual site footprints measure roughly 25 by 75 feet and that the sites would have full hookups. A neighbor asked whether 19th Street — a gravel road in front of the property — would require additional gravel or grading if traffic increases; staff said the street department would evaluate grading and gravel needs. Commissioners and staff also noted drainage at the site and power‑capacity requirements, with staff explaining that adding multiple 50‑amp RV services can increase transformer and main needs.
After deliberation, Commissioner Grady Bridal moved to approve the variance ‘‘for allowing the RV park to be developed on [a] lot that is 1.7 acres as long as all other codes regarding the RV park will be met and followed.’’ The motion was seconded by Dennis Sneeden and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Next steps: the applicant must complete required development plans and meet all applicable RV‑park standards in the municipal code before construction and occupancy.
