Council imposes 100‑day stay on demolition of two historic cabins at 2001 Hidden Ranch Loop

Jackson — The Jackson Town Council on July 6 voted unanimously to impose a 100‑day stay on a demolition permit for two end cabins at 2001 Hidden Ranch Loop after the town’s historic preservation board found the structures historically significant.

Planning Director Paul Anthony told council the two buildings on the street front include an original cabin roughly dated to 1946 and another older cabin at the rear that staff estimated as about 50 years old; the larger middle structure dates to about 1990 and the applicant indicated they intend to retain that building. The Teton County Historic Preservation Board recommended the 100‑day stay to allow public comment and for the applicant and interested parties to explore alternatives to demolition.

Architect Jolion Sari, representing property owners Cruz Moreno and Samantha Garcia, told council the applicants had filed the demolition permit as part of a design inquiry and, after consulting with preservation staff and obtaining required asbestos evaluations, welcomed a 100‑day stay to explore relocation or other alternatives. "We are totally fine with that," Sari said, adding the intent is to keep the larger middle building and consider options for the end structures.

Councilor Schechter moved to impose the 100‑day stay beginning June 10, 2026 (which staff said would run until Sept. 18, 2026); Councilor Regan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Anthony noted staff did not yet have a precise long‑term development plan from the applicants and that the stay is intended to preserve options while alternatives are explored. The council’s action triggers a public‑comment period and gives preservation interests time to examine relocation, reuse or mitigation possibilities.