Commissioners recommend approval to rezone 21.7-acre Twin Butte parcel to R-5

Chairman Michael Clark and the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of ZON26-0003 on May 20, 2026, forwarding the zone map amendment to the County Commission with the five staff-recommended conditions. The application, submitted by Gordon Boyle, would change parcel RP05N38E044350 from Agriculture‑40 to Residential‑5 on 21.741 acres off Twin Butte Road.

Applicant Gordon Boyle told the commission the parcel “has never been in production” and that he sought rezoning to align the property with neighboring R‑5 uses. Planner Jenna Huennekens summarized staff analysis, noting the staff report found the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with existing R‑5 zoning east of the road. Commissioners discussed a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) comment about avoiding potential access across public land at the north tip of the property; staff and commissioners said there were no unresolved access issues in the record.

Commissioners weighed whether the application would constitute spot zoning and whether it removed prime agricultural ground. Commissioner Jared Arnell said it appeared to fit existing development patterns and moved to recommend approval. The motion passed unanimously after a second by Commissioner Sean Priest. The commission’s recommendation notes the five conditions in the staff report and will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners.