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Star Valley Ranch council unanimously approves home permits and Ridgecrest variance at special meeting
Summary
At a Sept. 26 special meeting, the Town of Star Valley Ranch Town Council unanimously approved a single-family residence permit with a contingency about eaves and an accessory building permit pending drainage details, added and approved a variance for a Ridgecrest property, then adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
The Town of Star Valley Ranch Town Council unanimously approved permits for two residential projects and granted a variance for a Ridgecrest property during a special meeting on Sept. 26, 2024, the council announced.
Councilman Rok moved to approve a single-family residence application from Thomas Jelsma and Jennie Tanner for 78 Alpenglow Drive, with a contingency that town staff confirm the eaves are within the required setbacks. Councilman Denney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The council also approved an accessory-building permit for Andre Pillons at 554 Cedar Creek Drive after Councilman Rok moved to approve contingent on providing additional information related to site drainage; Councilman Denney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
After a motion by Councilman Denney and a second by Councilman Rok, the council amended the agenda to add a variance request for 300 Ridgecrest Drive. John Cantamessa presented the variance request; his neighbor, Mr. Kent, testified that the variance would be the best option for nearby residents. Councilman Rok moved to approve the variance and Councilman Denney seconded; the council approved the motion unanimously.
The meeting opened at 3:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers and concluded at 3:40 p.m. with a motion to adjourn by Councilman Denney, seconded by Councilman Rok.
Votes at a glance - Adopt agenda: Motion by Councilman Denney; second by Councilman Rok; outcome: approved unanimous (four council members present). - Single-family residence (78 Alpenglow Drive, P15 L54): Motion by Councilman Rok to approve with contingency to confirm eaves are within setbacks; second by Councilman Denney; outcome: approved unanimous. - Accessory building (554 Cedar Creek Drive, P16 L14): Motion by Councilman Rok to approve contingent on additional drainage information; second by Councilman Denney; outcome: approved unanimous. - Agenda amendment to add variance: Motion by Councilman Denney; second by Councilman Rok; outcome: approved unanimous. - Variance (300 Ridgecrest Drive, P14 L38): Motion by Councilman Rok to approve; second by Councilman Denney; outcome: approved unanimous.
What happens next Town staff will carry out the contingency checks noted by the council — specifically confirming that the eaves for the Alpenglow Drive permit comply with setback requirements and that the applicant for the Cedar Creek accessory building supplies the requested drainage information — before administrative issuance of any final permits.
