Commission recommends C‑2 rezone for proposed west‑county resort with condition to limit permitted uses

Applicants Jenny Peterson and Greg Wyatt asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone less than half of an ~1,800‑acre property (about 900 acres) from agricultural to C‑2 for a low‑density resort and ancillary units. They presented renderings and said the development would be sited behind a plateau to minimize visibility and preserve dark skies.

Peterson described the project as a nature‑focused hospitality development modeled on their existing 17‑unit operation in Costa Rica, stressing year‑round employment and local contracting. “We would allow recreation, cycling, some dining ... and we’re committed to maintaining, as we do in Costa Rica, dark skies,” she said.

Residents and stakeholders questioned the scope of the requested C‑2 zone (900 acres), water supply and road impacts. Commissioners repeatedly raised the risk that broad C‑2 zoning could allow different future uses (including data centers) if a later owner pursued them. Applicant representatives said they were willing to negotiate a development or use agreement that would limit commercial uses to those presented and suggested a 90‑day target to agree on permitted uses; county staff noted the commission could forward a recommendation that required such an agreement as a condition.

The commission voted to recommend approval of the C‑2 rezoning for parcels 4‑7‑2‑1 and 4‑7‑3‑1a to the county commission contingent on the applicant providing a use/development agreement that documents and limits permissible uses. Commissioners said the county commission would review the same materials and could add further conditions.