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Commissioners approve zone change on Poison Spider Road to allow smaller agricultural lots
Summary
The board approved ZC26‑02, rezoning two parcels totaling about 385 acres from Ranch Agriculture & Mining to Urban Agriculture so the applicant can retain a residence and allow modest agricultural/residential uses; staff and Planning & Zoning recommended approval and one written objection was filed.
Natrona County commissioners approved a zone change request Tuesday for two parcels on Poison Spider Road, advancing a landowner's plan to retain a home site while allowing modest agricultural/residential uses.
Planning staff reported the application covered two parcels (roughly 350 acres and 35 acres) and that the properties currently carry RAM (Ranch Agriculture & Mining) zoning with a 35‑acre minimum lot size; the applicants sought Urban Agriculture (UA) zoning (10‑acre minimum). Staff verified access, water (Poison Spider water system) and septic arrangements and said county departments including Road & Bridge, County Fire and GIS raised no objections. Notices were sent to surrounding owners and Planning & Zoning recommended approval.
Applicant Dave Kriger said he is approaching retirement and his goal is to keep his house and a modest parcel while selling or otherwise transitioning the balance. "I'm getting close to the age of retirement... I want to keep my house and 10 acres and continue living there," Kriger told the board. A neighboring property owner, Mike Reed, also spoke in favor and said he had no immediate plans to subdivide his holdings.
One written objection was included in the materials and read into the record; commissioners discussed concerns about potential spot zoning and contiguity but staff and the applicants explained how notification and neighbor petitions were handled. Commissioner comments noted the acreage involved (385 acres total) removed the typical concern about a small "spot" rezoning and found the request consistent with nearby UA zoned areas.
After discussion the board voted to approve ZC26‑02 with staff recommendations. Planning staff said there were no additional conditions.
