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Planning panel approves 1.5‑inch floodplain variance for Clover Creek bridge replacement
Summary
The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing a 1.5‑inch increase in the 100‑year flood elevation to permit a bridge replacement on 1200 S Road over Clover Creek, following staff reports and a written letter of support.
The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance on March 17, 2026, allowing a 1.5‑inch increase in base (100‑year) flood elevation to accommodate a bridge replacement on 1200 S Road over Clover Creek. Commissioner Daret Lamm moved to find each required criterion met and Kathleen Goicoechea seconded; each motion passed unanimously.
The request, represented by hydrologic engineer Timothy Richard of Forsgren, was presented to the Commission with a staff report read by Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Kerswell. The minutes record written support from Bliss Highway District Road Foreman Rick Patterson and note there was no oral testimony in opposition. The staff report was incorporated into the record and the public hearing closed at 6:05 p.m. The Commission reviewed Idaho Statutes Title 67, Chapter 65 (#67‑6516) and Gooding County Flood Plain Ordinance 108 before voting to approve the variance. The decision included a formal finding that Idaho regulatory takings are not applicable.
