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Neighbors oppose Palmer Gulch developer’s plan to exceed 40 homes; commission grants continuance
Summary
A proposed variance that would allow more than 40 dwellings on a dead-end road in the Palmer Gulch area prompted hours of testimony. Developer Russell Johnson offered to create and maintain an emergency egress corridor; neighbors and the state’s attorney raised legal and safety concerns. The board continued the matter to May 19 to allow the applicant to pursue a recorded easement and other mitigations.
Russell Johnson, a Hill City-area developer, pressed the Pennington County Commission on April 7 for a variance that would allow him to exceed the county’s 40-dwelling limit on a dead-end road and eventually pursue a planned-unit development. Johnson said he would fund and construct a 20-foot, all-weather emergency corridor (a recorded 33-foot easement with a 20-foot driving surface) that would provide a second means of ingress and egress from Palmer Gulch Road to Hill City Keystone Road.
Neighbors and several public commenters objected, saying the proposed corridor would rely on a private easement that currently limits access to Snowbird Hideaway residents and guests. Neighbor Victor Alexander said the relief…
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