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Residents offer mixed views on Kelly Canyon cabin project
Summary
Public commenters expressed support for preserving the resort and stabilizing employment, neutrality with concerns about precedent and density, and opposition citing steep terrain and disturbance; the commission considered those remarks when adding conditions.
Public comment at the Feb. 5 hearing reflected a range of local perspectives on the Kelly Canyon Resort PUD. Doug Swanson spoke in favor, saying additional lodging will help keep the resort locally owned, expand seasonal use and stabilize employment. He said owners reinvested prior proceeds back into the resort to support operations and community programs.
Kate Schroder described herself as neutral but urged the commission to consider precedent and cumulative impacts — asking whether these cabins would prompt similar development across the valley and whether units would be owner-occupied or short-term rentals. Byron Blakely opposed the project, citing steep, rocky terrain and long-term maintenance concerns. Applicants rebutted publicly that they have worked with engineers and staff and that proposed measures will minimize disturbance.
