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Commission recommends approval of Bittawyo Ranch event venue with road, BLM and operational conditions
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Summary
After extended public testimony on access, traffic, wildfire risk and trespass, the Planning Commission voted March 26 to recommend approval of a Class C conditional use permit for the family‑run Bittawyo Ranch events venue, subject to Brush Creek Road improvements to county standards, an approved BLM easement, Environmental Health clearance, a 100‑person maximum (including staff), a 10 p.m. curfew for noisy activity and a recommended 50‑decibel limit at the property line.
The Laramie County Planning Commission on March 26 recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a Class C conditional use permit to operate Bittawyo Ranch and Events, subject to a set of conditions intended to address access, public safety and nuisance concerns raised by nearby residents.
Staff recommended approval with conditions that included bringing Brush Creek Road to county standards, an approved easement agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for private access across federal land, and proof of Environmental Health approval for commercial use. During a lengthy public‑comment period, many neighbors objected to routing event traffic through Table Mountain Ranches and other subdivisions, expressing concerns about narrow, unpaved roads, blind turns, emergency evacuation, wildlife disturbance and trespass. Several neighbors asked that events be prohibited at night and capped at a low occupancy to prevent safety and quality‑of‑life impacts.
Applicant representatives (Haley Parsons and Lacey and Austin Coward) described plans to limit activity seasonally, require shuttle service for larger events, provide satellite phones and safety protocols, and coordinate with fire and emergency services. The applicant proposed an internal occupancy limit of 100 people including staff and said larger gatherings would require special event permits and additional building‑code measures.
The commission debated adding enforceable conditions. Commissioners ultimately recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners with specific conditions: (1) Brush Creek Road upgraded to county standards and the private access easement on BLM land improved to county private access standards; (2) Environmental Health approval for commercial use; (3) an approved BLM easement agreement; (4) a recommended 50‑decibel cap at the property line; (5) events to end at 10 p.m.; and (6) a maximum of 100 people including staff. The motion passed by roll call.
