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Tetonia P&Z recommends permit for Tetonia Play School with pedestrian‑safety and parking conditions
Summary
The Tetonia Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Tetonia Play School, requiring posted pedestrian crossing signs/cones during drop‑off/pick‑up and clearly marked off‑street parking to ensure at least nine stalls.
The Tetonia Planning & Zoning Commission on March 26, 2025, voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for Tetonia Play School, a daycare proposed by applicant Hadley Hill to occupy the former Horn Mountain Gallery on Main Street, with conditions aimed at pedestrian safety and parking.
Contract planner Ashley Koehler summarized the review memo for commissioners, saying the proposed daycare ‘‘supports the Comprehensive Plan’’ by reusing an existing downtown building and adding economic diversity, while identifying pedestrian safety at the Main Street crossing and off‑street parking as the primary concerns. Koehler told the commission one written comment was received from Tribe Artist Collective in support of the business.
Hadley Hill described plans for minor interior remodel work and a planned opening date of June 2. Commissioners discussed practical measures for keeping drop‑off and pick‑up safe near the crosswalk, including use of pedestrian‑crossing signs and cones; one concern raised during the discussion was that cones left in place could be ignored over time rather than actively managed. The public hearing was opened and no oral comments were received.
Commissioner Sharon Fox moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit subject to two conditions. The commission’s recommendation requires: that the business post pedestrian crossing signage and/or use cones at the Main Street and Perry Ave. crosswalk during morning drop‑off and remove them after afternoon pick‑up, with cones used in accordance with state traffic laws; and that off‑street parking be clearly marked to ensure at least nine stalls are maintained. Commissioner Josh Weltman seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
The commission’s recommendation records the safety and parking conditions but does not itself adopt an operating permit; the action in these minutes is the P&Z recommendation as recorded.
