Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Land Use Permitting topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission grants 30‑working‑day extension for Emmett's Campground BLR application
Summary
After staff recommended a 30‑day extension and the applicant requested up to 90 days to resolve Montana DEQ questions, commissioners debated alternatives and approved a 30‑working‑day extension to 2026‑06‑17 so the applicant can address DEQ comments; applicants said they preferred waiting for a three‑commissioner hearing but accepted the decision.
County staff requested a 30‑working‑day extension for the Buildings for Lease or Rent (BLR) application for Emmett's Campground (Amcotts Park), saying a 91‑day extension was excessive and that DEQ comments may require significant revisions. Staff warned a longer extension could be an attempt to vest the project under existing rules.
Applicant representatives and engineers told the commission they have been coordinating with Montana DEQ on wastewater standards and asked for more time to provide comprehensive responses; Jacob Clatt, representing the applicant team, said the request was intended to ensure the commission had full information to answer questions.
Commissioners discussed the likely scope of changes, the DEQ review timeline, and the value of hearing the item with three commissioners present. One commissioner moved to grant a 30 working‑day extension from the meeting date, ending on June 17, 2026; the motion passed 2–0.
Staff noted paperwork would need to be adjusted if the commission selected a different extension length. The applicant and staff will use the extension period to continue coordination with DEQ and prepare for the rescheduled hearing.
