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Commission approves height variance for Fernandes corn steam‑flaking plant, sets 70‑foot cap
Summary
The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing construction of a corn steam flaking plant that exceeds zoning height limits, imposing a 70‑foot maximum height condition.
The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously on March 17, 2026, to approve a variance request that would allow Fernandes Feeds to build a corn steam flaking plant that exceeds the local zoning height limit, with a condition capping the structure at 70 feet. Commissioner Daret Lamm moved to approve the variance with the height condition; Kathleen Goicoechea seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Rodney Fernandes, owner/operator of Fernandes Custom Calves & Feed, presented the application; Cynthia Scott read the staff report. Written support was recorded from Tyler Braga (grain merchant) and Travis Flick of Rangen Livestock Nutrition. Oral testimony in support was offered by April Fernandes and oral opposition was voiced by Thomas Ryan; the applicant provided rebuttal. The Commission reviewed statutory variance authority and county standards prior to voting.
