VARD announces staffing changes
Sandy Mason has been hired as VARD’s new Executive Director. VARD recently hired two new talented and highly qualified additions to our staff : Anna Trentadue and Lucy Flood.
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Fox Creek commercial zone change; Burns Concrete height CUP; Chilly Waters PUD; Whitetail PUD
In an unanimous decision, the Board affirmed the P&Z rejection of the Fox Creek Village request for their zoning to be changed from M-1 (manufacturing) to C-2 (Retail/Wholesale Commercial).
continue readingMountain Legends – changes made to remanded application; Travis Eva zone change tabled; McCarthy zone change denied; Dalley Rose PUD continued; Nethercott Acres; Swan Meadows
There was a strong turn out by the neighbors. Their primary concerns were the density and layout of the cabin lots on the property and traffic, particularly on Grand Teton Road running through Teewinot subdivision.
continue readingYoung recusal clarified; Victor gravel pit for sale; Credit crunch affecting local developers; Road name issues; Fire District seeking funding to offset development impacts; Transfer station running smoothly; Family Safety Network fundraising event
Young does not need to recuse himself on applications he saw while on P&ZCounty Prosecutor Bart Birch clarified that Commissioner Young does not need to recuse himself from BOCC deliberation on an application simply because… continue readingVARD awards recognize local citizens
At the Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) annual Mad Hatter Party on Friday, November 9th VARD gave out three awards.
continue readingRecall Election Results
Commissioner Alice Stevenson and Commissioner Larry Young will remain in office
continue readingBREAKING NEWS ON RECALL
During Governor Otter’s visit he stated to the county clerk that should the recall be successful he would have full discretion in appointing whoever he wanted to the recalled seat(s).
continue readingP&Z asks for clarification of Groundwater Protection Ordinance; Open Meeting training; Various solid waste updates; County and FTR to collaborate on grant for Teton Creek
VARD believes it is important that the language in the Groundwater Protection Ordinance be clarified so that when needed Nutrient Pathogen studies will be required.
300 Main planned unit development (PUD) final plat review
300 Main is a mixed-use PUD with a pedestrian-oriented design, extensive landscaping and a mixture of retail, office space and condominiums.
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