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Hans Mercer, Public Works Director, said the site is just west of I‑90 and south of Fifth Street and currently zoned R‑1 with adjacent B‑1 and B‑2 districts. The preliminary plat shows six lots ranging from about 1.5 to 2.5 acres and a large roughly 20‑acre remainder intended for future development. Mercer said the applicant intends to seek rezoning of several lots to B‑2 to allow multifamily construction. The plat includes a stormwater detention/reservoir feature designed to handle runoff from the interstate and east side of the corridor.

Traffic and utilities: Mercer said the applicant’s preliminary traffic analysis used an assumed buildout of about 233 multifamily units; the applicant’s representative said the first phase would contain roughly 103 units, with later phases bringing the total toward the traffic‑study figure. Mercer said the proposed internal roads are designed to city standards (60‑foot right‑of‑way and 39‑foot travelway with boulevard and sidewalks) and that the utilities department is prepared to issue a will‑serve letter for water capacity, with final utility designs required at permit review.

A key outstanding issue is a portion of Heesham Drive that currently lies in WYDOT right‑of‑way. Mercer said the city is working to determine a legal description to quitclaim that portion to the city and annex it; WYDOT has expressed concerns and, per staff, will need to resolve the right‑of‑way ownership before final plat approval. Commissioners discussed making the quitclaim/YWOD resolution a condition, but several members noted the review and platting process will require the issue be resolved before the final plat is signed.

The applicant’s remote representative, Mark Christiansen of AVIPC, said the project team has done preliminary utility sizing and a traffic study, and that Lots 1 and 2 on the east are planned for multifamily while some western lots may be developed for commercial uses. Christiansen said the first phase would include about 103 units and that the total used for the traffic study (about 233 units) reflects potential later phases.

Commissioners asked technical questions about street alignment, grade and sight distance, and WYDOT’s involvement. Commissioner Lehman proposed ensuring the WYDOT/right‑of‑way issue is addressed; staff and other commissioners observed the preliminary plat approval is a planning step and that rezoning and final plat approvals (including any quitclaim) will return to the commission and city for further review. A motion to approve the preliminary plat was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the record includes no roll‑call tally.

Next steps: the applicant must resolve the WYDOT quitclaim/right‑of‑way ownership or alter roadway alignment, obtain any necessary rezoning approvals, complete final plat submittal, and secure construction permits and utility design approvals before building can proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sheridan - Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for PL 25‑16 Elmwood Estates, a 31‑acre six‑lot proposal along East Fifth Street that anticipates rezoning portions to commercial/multifamily and requires a right‑of‑way quitclaim from WYDOT before final plat approval.","taxTitle","Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming","taxId",68760,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488867,"Sheridan planning commissioners recommend Lindbergh minor subdivision despite neighborhood safety concerns",1254,100000,1354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5489793-94726c3a40f81abe840d1a9dfe823520&start=100&end=1354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5489793-94726c3a40f81abe840d1a9dfe823520/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6488867/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/Sheridan-planning-commissioners-recommend-Lindbergh-minor-subdivision-despite-neighborhood-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488867-4f41da94f0e717165061ef6e96ddebdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021621&Signature=JVS89gnA2mn-CDWsWvgm0ZKtsfcF174dFnwub5pYAmcSh2Zy0qlY0~SxbIg~IuJWkmDI8RUhY2CA9FMyR7bxKbgaXzOOJAYEac7U7v0O43h3gJndspx2I-n63dEseL-NJqXXraIw6x~DrpitKZX0aKPFsWJEDoFwEH-MN0XvVm~y7OZ8JVOEGvX2v09PxINC0IKDvZO5UXAlO6T4UyngKDNMR6bs0UiPPabke3ZvL-fgnFMAJhovazH0Vxjtr8QlR0-yoljd-U-c7clA6OYvLL40j07sQMkQEBsTYRhcQyzSggnevFsxG57h7WJelVQ9sV2CilQhviBM3M~r7KEVPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Sheridan Planning Commission on July 28 recommended City Council approval of PL 25‑15, the Lindbergh Minor Subdivision at 512 West Fifth Street, a proposed four‑lot infill subdivision in an R‑2 zone that includes two requested variances for depth‑to‑front ratio and reduced street frontage.

Planning Commission Chairman Curves called the item and Hans Mercer, Public Works Director, presented the plat, describing the site as approximately 9,700 square feet and proposing three small lots on the east half and one larger lot on the west half intended for single‑family “town‑style” homes. Mercer said R‑2 allows attached or detached single‑family and duplex units and that R‑2 has no minimum lot size; setbacks would be applied at building permit review. Mercer said staff sent 33 notifications and had received no written objections.

Why it matters: the proposal encourages infill development but neighbors told commissioners the site abuts a designated snow route and lacks sidewalks, creating pedestrian‑safety and parking concerns for students who walk to nearby schools.

Mercer described the variances as a reduced depth‑to‑front ratio (the typical is 2.5:1, he said) and reduced frontage for two lots to allow row‑style homes with shared or zero lot lines. The applicant’s representative, Daniel Cotton, said the project’s developer, Jacob Lindbergh, built the adjacent triplex and intends to build similar two‑bedroom townhouses (Cotton said the typical unit plan is about 18 by 29 feet). Cotton said there are no immediate plans for the rear lot.

Several nearby residents spoke during public comment. Barbara Benick, who said she lives at 444 Burton, urged the commission to consider pedestrian safety, noting the block has no sidewalk and is an emergency snow route; she said children walk in the street to junior high and that visibility is limited at the intersection. Denise Burbank, of 455 Burton, said existing units already put pressure on parking, and added that typical households will likely have two vehicles. A commenter identifying himself as Glenn said the street also serves bus and emergency traffic and described it as congested.

Mercer responded to public questions by describing the typical sidewalk and permit process: sidewalks may be required at the time of building permit if sidewalks exist within 300 feet on the block, and the city evaluates sidewalk infill as part of subdivision/building permit review. On parking, Mercer said the minimum city requirement for R‑2 is 0.75 parking spaces per unit (the policy encourages infill by allowing fractional averages across buildings), which typically results in one required space per unit and often a tuck‑under garage or driveway space for small townhome units.

Commissioner Franklin and others asked about driveway access and whether future lots could use the alley for parking to avoid backing onto Fifth Street; Mercer said alley access and driveway layouts would be reviewed at permit. After discussion, Commissioner Leggett moved that the commission send a positive recommendation to City Council for PL 25‑15 including the four requested variances; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

The positive recommendation advances the plat to City Council; final site design, building permits, sidewalk installation, and parking layouts will be addressed at later review stages or at the building‑permit stage. The City Council will receive the commission’s recommendation at its next available meeting.","On July 28, 2025, the City of Sheridan Planning Commission voted to send a positive recommendation to City Council for PL 25-15, the Lindbergh Minor Subdivision at 512 West Fifth Street, approving a four‑lot infill subdivision and two variances despite public comment raising pedestrian-safety and parking concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission approves preliminary plat for 31‑acre Elmwood Estates; rezoning and WYDOT quitclaim remain to be resolved

Sheridan planning commissioners recommend Lindbergh minor subdivision despite neighborhood safety concerns