Planning commission backs Christensen Addition subdivision, recommends due pass to county commissioners
February 11, 2026 | Natrona, Wyoming
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The Natrona County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of MS25-02, the Christensen Addition, after staff said the proposal meets county subdivision standards and the applicant demonstrated legal access to the property.
Chair Hal Hutchinson opened the hearing by describing the proposal: Dan Christensen seeks to vacate and replat Lot 1 of Meadow Acres No. 4 into two 5-acre parcels roughly 12 miles east of Casper. Development Director Sabrina Kemper told commissioners the property is zoned rural residential and that the proposed lot sizes meet the five-acre minimum.
Kemper told the commission staff reviewed local agency input and found no outstanding platting objections. She noted soils in the area appear sandier and could require an engineered septic design; septic approval, she said, will be contingent on percolation testing, a silt-trench test and proper setbacks. Kemper also said staff sent notice to 19 surrounding neighbors and had not received written comments as of the date of the staff report.
Deputy County Attorney Ashley Smith explained easement records to the commission, saying the easements uncovered in title work were assigned to individuals (heirs or signees) rather than explicitly to parcels. "We typically... make it run with the land," Smith said, adding such a change would ‘‘clean it up’’ for future sales while confirming that the applicant has a legitimate easement for access.
An applicant representative told the commission that additional research since the item was tabled clarified easement mapping and confirmed access along Foxborough Trail. In public comment, Bill Behringer of CEPI thanked staff for researching the easements and asked for a due pass recommendation: "I just want to thank them for all their help in sorting through all these easements," he said. Holly Christiansen, who identified herself at the meeting address, also spoke in favor.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to recommend approval, citing compliance with the county's subdivision regulations and staff findings; another commissioner seconded. The commission voted aye and the chair said the item will next go before the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
The commission's recommendation is advisory; final approval and any conditions will be set by the county commissioners at their subsequent public hearing.
Chair Hal Hutchinson opened the hearing by describing the proposal: Dan Christensen seeks to vacate and replat Lot 1 of Meadow Acres No. 4 into two 5-acre parcels roughly 12 miles east of Casper. Development Director Sabrina Kemper told commissioners the property is zoned rural residential and that the proposed lot sizes meet the five-acre minimum.
Kemper told the commission staff reviewed local agency input and found no outstanding platting objections. She noted soils in the area appear sandier and could require an engineered septic design; septic approval, she said, will be contingent on percolation testing, a silt-trench test and proper setbacks. Kemper also said staff sent notice to 19 surrounding neighbors and had not received written comments as of the date of the staff report.
Deputy County Attorney Ashley Smith explained easement records to the commission, saying the easements uncovered in title work were assigned to individuals (heirs or signees) rather than explicitly to parcels. "We typically... make it run with the land," Smith said, adding such a change would ‘‘clean it up’’ for future sales while confirming that the applicant has a legitimate easement for access.
An applicant representative told the commission that additional research since the item was tabled clarified easement mapping and confirmed access along Foxborough Trail. In public comment, Bill Behringer of CEPI thanked staff for researching the easements and asked for a due pass recommendation: "I just want to thank them for all their help in sorting through all these easements," he said. Holly Christiansen, who identified herself at the meeting address, also spoke in favor.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to recommend approval, citing compliance with the county's subdivision regulations and staff findings; another commissioner seconded. The commission voted aye and the chair said the item will next go before the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
The commission's recommendation is advisory; final approval and any conditions will be set by the county commissioners at their subsequent public hearing.
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