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Rupert planning board denies Hy-line North America special-use permit for enclosed poultry CAFO
Summary
At its April 16 meeting, the Rupert Planning and Zoning Board declined a special-use permit for a proposed Hy-line North America enclosed poultry CAFO at 625 N 300 W after oral testimony from company representatives, Minidoka Highway Department staff and multiple nearby residents.
At a public hearing on April 16, 2026, the Rupert Planning and Zoning Board voted to decline a special-use permit for a proposed Hy-line North America enclosed poultry concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) at 625 N 300 W.
Board member Andi Mabry moved "to Decline Special Use Permit under 2,4,6,7, and 9 points of evaluation," a motion seconded by Jennie Bateman and carried by the board. The board had closed the public hearing to deliberate after hearing presentations from Hy-line representatives and statements from nearby residents.
Hy-line representatives listed on the record were Bob Ohlensehnen, Byan Myer (Hy-line manager) and Zane Gillette. Justin Warr of the Minidoka High Highway Department described an easement related to the proposal. Multiple residents registered opposition during the hearing, including Roger Graham, Brian and Bridget Stutzman, Brad Smith, Jacob Graham, Jed South, Rett Cameron, Jerry Neil-Anderson and Chelsey Ball.
Spencer Wilson moved to close the hearing for deliberation prior to the final motions; that motion was seconded by Andi Mabry and carried. The board then approved the motion to decline the special-use permit. The transcript records the motions and the roll of speakers but does not include a recorded roll-call vote tally for the Hy-line motion.
The board recessed briefly during the Hy-line agenda item and resumed business after the break. The decision to decline the permit ends the Planning and Zoning Board's formal approval; further procedural steps, appeals or applications to the county commissioners are not specified in the record.
