Commission denies Jackpot rezoning but directs staff to draft conditional‑use option for 4‑H projects
The commission denied a proposed R1-to-AR zoning change for a Jackpot parcel (COZ26-067) after neighbors warned of noise, smells and property-value impacts. The commission directed staff to draft an ordinance to allow limited youth‑agriculture activities (4‑H) on R1 parcels via conditional use permits and signaled possible fee waivers for subsequent CUPs.
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The Planning Commission voted to deny COZ26-067, a request by Vincent and Ruth Squatritto to change a Jackpot parcel from R1 (one- and two-family residential) to Agricultural‑Residential (AR). Staff did not take a formal position; the Jackpot Advisory Board had recommended denial citing incompatibility with future town expansion plans and concerns the change would constitute spot zoning.
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