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County panel approves buffer‑zone change, church expansion and garage variance
Summary
Kootenai County commissioners approved a Reedy Creek buffer‑zone amendment, a conditional‑use permit to expand New Life Ministries North for up to 220 attendees, and a setback variance for a Westway garage during their May 14 community development meeting.
The Kootenai County community development board approved three land‑use items on May 14: a Reedy Creek buffer‑zone action (BAR 25‑0013), a conditional‑use permit for New Life Ministries North (CUP25‑0002) to expand and accommodate up to 220 attendees, and a setback variance for a Westway garage (VAR25‑0016). Staff presented executive summaries for each item and recommended approval.
Justice St. George presented BAR 25‑0013 and told the board staff recommended approval. After brief questions and a motion, commissioners voted to approve the Reedy Creek buffer‑zone action.
Fred Rife of county community development presented CUP25‑0002, describing the church's proposal to expand its existing facility and add a parking lot to accommodate increased attendance. Rife said the applicant had worked with the county and the local health district to resolve storm‑water discharge concerns. The board moved, seconded and approved the permit.
Staff presented VAR25‑0016, a setback variance for a residential garage in Westway. Commissioners asked whether variances were common in the neighborhood; staff said the agricultural‑suburban zone had several existing variances. The board approved the variance.
All three motions passed during the meeting; commissioners recorded the outcomes and moved on to public hearings and other agenda items.
