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Lincoln County approves several subdivision filings; planning office reports staffing strain
Summary
On May 4 the Lincoln County commissioners approved multiple subdivision and planning files, postponed one commercial park filing, and heard staff say the Planning Office continues to operate without a Planning Director.
The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on May 4 approved a series of land‑use and subdivision files and heard updates from county planning staff about capacity and process.
The board adopted motions approving Files 407 SS 22 (Bridger Forest Ranches Amended Tenth Filing), 408 SS 22 (Spring Creek Hills), 202 MS 18 (Alpine Lakes Fourth Filing), 701 PZ 22 (Oxbow Ranches Phase III), 803 AP 12 (Gomm Family Association Subdivision Second Amended) and 807 AP 22 (Southbrook Ranches Second Filing). Commissioner Hansen moved several of the approvals; motions were adopted (individual vote tallies not specified in the transcript). An applicant tabled File 806 AP 22 Hesson Commercial Park Third Amended until the June 8, 2022 commission meeting.
Amy Butler, County Engineer, and Development Administrator Katie Gipson presented the staff recommendations and described the applications. Butler acknowledged the Planning Office is experiencing "growing pains" while operating without a Planning Director; Chairman King echoed that the county chose not to impose a moratorium and said staff are looking for a path forward. Surveyor Marlowe Scherbel also expressed frustration with delays on a particular line of development but complimented staff for their work overall.
Butler provided project updates including the 2022 Pavement Marking Project (HR 21302), which has advertised for bids to be opened May 26, and reported receipt of a petition to vacate a public right-of-way in the Auburn Townsite; the board directed notification to be published in the official newspaper.
The meeting record includes a detailed claims and payroll list, with the transcript showing payroll of $426,216.44 and other significant vendor entries; commissioners approved vouchers earlier in consent actions. The May 4 meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.; minutes are subject to amendment at the next meeting.
