Council approves major amendment to Teal Springs PUD to allow smaller homes, require geotech reports
January 19, 2026 | Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming
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The City Council voted unanimously to approve a major amendment to the Teal Springs planned-unit development (PL-25-37 / Ordinance 2300-26), changing allowable dwelling sizes and foundation requirements.
Kelly Schroeder, the city planner, told the council the amendment would allow homes with a minimum of 1,800 square feet rather than the previous 2,400-square-foot minimum and would remove a blanket prohibition on basements in favor of requiring a geotechnical investigation for each lot to determine appropriate foundation types. Schroeder said all property owners in the subdivision have signed letters authorizing the applicant to bring the changes forward and that planning commission had unanimously recommended approval after asking for minor clarifications and alignment with subdivision covenants.
Council member Wood said lowering the minimum size will substantially reduce buyer costs, noting, "That's a $180,000 savings to the builder, buyer," and expressed support for mandatory soil testing on each lot. Jeff Feck, the engineer on record, confirmed that topsoil was stripped and proper fill placed during floodplain-lift work and that final certification and surveys accompany FEMA map-revision documentation.
Matt Frisbie, representing Veil Teal Springs, said the development saw slower sales in 2025 but expects increased activity in 2026, and that phase 2 includes senior-living components and multifamily options. Schroeder emphasized the amendment process is governed by Appendix B, article 806.8 of the city code, which requires public hearings and findings that amendments result in a project "equal to or better than" the original master plan and do not adversely affect other property owners.
The council made the findings recommended by staff and approved the ordinance by roll call vote: Council member Wood, Council member Lumen, Council member Weitzel, Council member Patrick, and Mayor Bridger each voted "aye." The measure passed and will proceed as an ordinance with subsequent readings as required.
Kelly Schroeder, the city planner, told the council the amendment would allow homes with a minimum of 1,800 square feet rather than the previous 2,400-square-foot minimum and would remove a blanket prohibition on basements in favor of requiring a geotechnical investigation for each lot to determine appropriate foundation types. Schroeder said all property owners in the subdivision have signed letters authorizing the applicant to bring the changes forward and that planning commission had unanimously recommended approval after asking for minor clarifications and alignment with subdivision covenants.
Council member Wood said lowering the minimum size will substantially reduce buyer costs, noting, "That's a $180,000 savings to the builder, buyer," and expressed support for mandatory soil testing on each lot. Jeff Feck, the engineer on record, confirmed that topsoil was stripped and proper fill placed during floodplain-lift work and that final certification and surveys accompany FEMA map-revision documentation.
Matt Frisbie, representing Veil Teal Springs, said the development saw slower sales in 2025 but expects increased activity in 2026, and that phase 2 includes senior-living components and multifamily options. Schroeder emphasized the amendment process is governed by Appendix B, article 806.8 of the city code, which requires public hearings and findings that amendments result in a project "equal to or better than" the original master plan and do not adversely affect other property owners.
The council made the findings recommended by staff and approved the ordinance by roll call vote: Council member Wood, Council member Lumen, Council member Weitzel, Council member Patrick, and Mayor Bridger each voted "aye." The measure passed and will proceed as an ordinance with subsequent readings as required.
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