Board approves Out West Adventures site plan and temporary banner; ADA condition changed to be completed by opening

The City of Cody Planning and Zoning and Adjustment Board approved the commercial site plan and sign review for Out West Adventures at 130 West Yellowstone Avenue on April 16, with one modification to staff recommendations. Aaron moved to approve the plan and sign review with staff recommendations dated April 16, modifying condition number 6 so that required ADA features must be completed "by date of opening." Ian seconded; the motion carried.

Staff reported the applicant intends to relocate the 12-by-40 building that served the previous location and display UTVs at the new site. The property is approximately 0.97 acres. The applicant proposed maintaining the existing building sign and adding an 8-by-4 temporary banner; Jenny said the applicant submitted the required materials and staff findings and recommended approval with the listed conditions.

Board members asked whether DOT had been consulted about traffic flow; staff replied they had not asked DOT specifically about traffic flow but had notified DOT about landscaping. Members also discussed landscaping and the gateway appearance on West Yellowstone Avenue and asked whether ADA items had a timing requirement. Jenny said ADA features and required permits should be completed prior to opening and that electrical and moving permits will be required; the board's motion explicitly set completion of condition 6 by opening to remove ambiguity.

The board approved the site plan and sign review subject to the modified condition and the signed resolution of findings. Staff noted portable amenities (such as a portable toilet) may be seasonal, but the building itself will remain year-round.