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Council approves two-month temporary permit for camper at 1021 Tuscarora Road
Summary
The Carlin City Council unanimously approved a temporary authorization allowing a camper to remain at 1021 Tuscarora Road through June, after the applicant said the arrangement ensures court-ordered supervision for three children; the council requested documentation and will review any extension June 11, 2025.
Leigh Pfennig requested a special use permit to allow her daughter to reside in a destination camper at 1021 Tuscarora Road while providing continuous supervision for three children under her guardianship. "She was seeking the permit for her daughter, who was living in a destination camper on her property," the transcript records.
Council members expressed sympathy for the family's circumstances but raised regulatory and public-health questions. Anna Penola asked specifically about gray water disposal and how often the camper's waste tanks were emptied; Pfennig said the camper's occupant primarily used the main house for showers and water, "minimizing camper usage." Vice Mayor Cameron Kinney and Mayor Dana Holbrook emphasized that the city historically does not permit long-term camper residency.
Denise Taylor moved "they have authorization and permission to stay in the camp trailer until June and be back to the council on June 11th, 2025." Brandon Keller seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to approve the two-month temporary authorization, with Mayor Dana Holbrook noting the council could consider a further two-month extension after reviewing the initial period.
The council requested documentation verifying any court-ordered supervision requirement; Pfennig said the arrangement had been a verbal court agreement and no formal paperwork was available. The authorization is time-limited and contingent on returning to the council for any extension or updated documentation.
