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Commissioners approve two Casper Mountain recreational cabins; board accepts health‑department 'dry cabins' approach
Summary
The board approved CUP 26‑03 allowing two recreational cabins on Casper Mountain, finding the application met conditional‑use criteria; staff and the health department agreed on interim 'dry' wastewater solutions (incinerating/composting toilets) while applicants pursue longer‑term options.
Natrona County commissioners approved a conditional use permit to build two recreational cabins on Casper Mountain on July 8.
Planning staff presented CUP 26‑03 for Trevor and Karina Penner and co‑applicants; the site lies in Mountain Residential‑2 zoning on 8.65 acres. Staff reviewed agency comments and told the board that the health department and the applicant had exchanged several options for wastewater management. The applicant told the board the cabins will be dry structures at first, using incinerating or composting toilets and relying on nearby public facilities until a permitted outhouse or wastewater system can be approved.
Applicant Lucas Gooder said the owners will comply with the health department’s guidance during an interim period and will proceed with any required permitting for future facilities. Planning and zoning recommended approval after finding the application met the seven conditional‑use criteria; the board moved to approve and the motion passed.
The approval includes the usual condition that permits and any future wastewater plans comply with health‑department requirements and county building codes. Staff will monitor compliance and the permit process as the applicants pursue longer‑term wastewater solutions.
