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December 11, 2008 VARD's comments on Canyon Creek Ranch for final hearing Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

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December 11, 2008 Scenic River Estates final hearing Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

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December 09, 2008 VARD's comments on the Milk Creek Road vacation Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

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November 13, 2008 The Ranch PUD Final Plat Hearing Teton County, ID Board of County Commissioners

Read VARD's comments on the Ranch PUD's final plat.  ...(more)




November 12, 2008 The Arbors Concept Proposal Teton County, ID Planning & Zoning Commission

Read VARD's comments on The Arbors concept proposal.  ...(more)




November 12, 2008 Ridgeline Ranch remand from the Board of County Commissioners Teton County, ID Planning & Zoning Commission

VARD submitted further comments to P & Z regarding Ridgeline Ranch on November 12th.  ...(more)




October 20, 2008 Warm Creek Manor Final Plat Hearing Board of County Commissioners, Teton County, ID

VARD submitted comments to the Board of County Commissioners requesting denial of the proposed Warm Creek Manor in light of outstanding issues. ...(more)




October 16, 2008 Ridgeline Ranch Board of County Commissioners, Teton County, ID

VARD submitted comments in opposition to Ridgeline Ranch's unusual preliminary plat review in front of the BoCC.  ...(more)




September 18, 2008 VARD's Final Comments on the revised PUD ordinance Board of County Commissioners, Teton County, ID

VARD has submitted a final round of comments on the revised PUD ordinance, which the Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing on at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 18th at Teton High School.  ...(more)




September 09, 2008 Clawson townsite CUP and Zone Change request Teton County Planning and Zoning Commission

Read VARD's comments on the upcoming requests for zone changes and conditional use permits in the Clawson townsite.  ...(more)




September 09, 2008 MD Nursery Amended CUP Teton County Planning and Zoning Commission

Read VARD's comment letter regarding MD Nursery's request for an amended CUP.  ...(more)




August 12, 2008 Request for Conditional Use Permit along Scenic Corridor Planning & Zoning Commission--Teton County, ID

Read VARD's comments on the CUP requested in the Scenic Corridor...(more)




July 08, 2008 VARD advocates for public comment at MD Conditional Use Permit Review Planning & Zoning Commission--Teton County, ID

The real core of our concern with MD Nursery is fairness and consistency with the conditional use permit process.  ...(more)




July 08, 2008 Comments on Mahogany Ridge Preliminary Plat Hearing Planning & Zoning Commission--Teton County, ID

We are pleased that Travis Thompson has volunteered to pull Mahogany Ridge from the July schedule so that he can submit more detailed and consistent maps, updated phasing plans, and clarified open space calculations. 
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June 20, 2008 Mahogany Ridge Preliminary Plat Hearing Teton County Planning and Zoning Commission

VARD respectfully requests that Mahogany Ridge PUD be removed from the July 8th hearing schedule due to inconsistencies in the file which deny the public a meaningful opportunity to provide commentary as due process requires. ...(more)




June 10, 2008 Click here to read VARD's second comment letter on the Canyon Creek Ranch Preliminary Application P&Z Commission - Teton County, ID

When you are reviewing a large remote development that spans two counties, it is impossible to plan for all possible variables that may unfold in the future...(more)




June 10, 2008 Ridgeline Ranch PUD, Preliminary Plat Application Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

Our chief concern with this development is the high density of housing units in such a steep and rural area of the county and the location of the housing units in the high priority habitat as identified by their environmental consultants. ...(more)




May 28, 2008 Traditional Neighborhood Design Overlay Zone Victor City Council

Our support is based in part on the proven track record of TNDs to weather the ups and downs in the market better than other kinds of development because of its mixed use and mixed price point nature....(more)




May 01, 2008 VARD's comments on the proposed Traditional Neighborhood Design Overlay, which will be heard in a public hearing sometime in May. City of Victor

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April 15, 2008 Trail Creek Partners LLC's request for a permit to build in the Trail Creek floodplain Victor Planning & Zoning Commission

VARD opposes this request for a CUP because the integrity of the floodplain will be compromised...(more)




April 14, 2008 Edge Wireless tower and non-compliance with the existing Tetonia code Tetonia City Council

Clearly, according to the zoning code, a telecommunications tower is not an allowed use in this Agricultural Zone. ...(more)




April 08, 2008 Canyon Creek Ranch preliminary plat application Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

Here it is: the first of several large, rural PUDs up for review by the county.  The P&Z's goal should be to ensure that these developments are financially and environmentally sustainable. ...(more)




April 08, 2008 Gilroy conditional use permit (CUP) to build duplex Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

VARD has the following concerns with this proposal to build an additional duplex in the rural county...(more)




April 08, 2008 Kincaid conditional use permit (CUP) application to build a 4-plex in the rural county Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

Our comprehensive plan states that "higher density developments should be located within or near their (the cities') areas of impact"...(more)




March 19, 2008 Victor Open House to inform residents about the proposed Traditional Neighborhood Design Overlay, the proposed Impact Area Expansion and addressing. City of Victor

it was very exciting to see so many people from all walks of life taking the time to learn about and give input on Victor's future.  ...(more)




March 17, 2008 Trail Creek Crossing
Victor Planning & Zoning Commission

VARD is heartily in favor of many elements of this plan. Our concern has to do with the floodplain located in the property. We request that the developers be required to take certain measures to maintain the integrity of the flood plain. ...(more)




March 13, 2008 Scenic River Estates PUD final plat Teton County, ID Board of County Commissioners

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March 11, 2008 Driggs Centre conditional use permit (CUP) application for a lumber store/hardware store Teton County, ID P&Z Commission

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March 11, 2008 Black Pine Subdivision Preliminary Plan Teton County, ID P&Z Commission

VARD has the following concerns with this proposed subdivision...(more)




March 11, 2008 Findings of Fact regarding MD Nursery conditional use permit (CUP) for expansion of business Planning & Zoning Commission - Teton County, ID

While we cannot undo the past, VARD’s chief concern is fundamental fairness; everyone should abide by the same land use rules and regulations.
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February 13, 2008 Black Hawk Estates Preliminary Plat Hearing Victor City Council

VARD opposes the development because we are concerned that the density is too high for this location and that the design of this development is not harmonious ...(more)




February 05, 2008 Traditional Neighborhood Overlay Zone Victor Planning & Zoning Commission

VARD is in favor of this new zoning, which promotes attractive neighborhood development within a walkable distance from downtown Victor. 

 

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August 27, 2007 Proposed Repeal of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

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August 16, 2007 Reserve at Badger Creek PUD final plat Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

At this stage of the development at the Reserve the main road leading up to the top of the property has been constructed creating a large cut through valuable wildlife habitat. None of this work should have been done [because] changes might still be made to the final plat 

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July 17, 2007 Homestead Estates subdivision City of Victor Planning and Zoning

Furthermore, the proposed 1/3 – 1/2 acre lots are significantly smaller than the 2.5-4 acre lots in the surrounding neighborhoods of Aspen Lakes and Heritage Estates subdivision to the west edge.

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July 12, 2007 Gateway PUD ordinance Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

Most agree the current PUD ordinance is problematic for the county. However, VARD is opposed to the proposed Gateway Reserve Area PUD ordinance ...(more)




July 11, 2007 RMV Commercial Subdivision in Victor City of Victor- City Council

We appreciate the work the developer, Travis Thompson, has done in order to present a clear plan for his project.  The renderings and illustrations are helpful.  Below are some remarks on the plan.

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May 01, 2007 Teton Lodge and Outfitters conditional use permit P&Z Commission - City of Victor

We are in favor of this proposal, as it offers the city an opportunity for commercial development doowntown...(more)




May 01, 2007 Village at Victor Mountain Retreat annexation and rezone request P&Z Commission - City of Victor

We are opposed to this rezone for two major reasons...(more)




May 01, 2007 Squires' annexation and subdivision application P&Z Commission - City of Victor

At this time we are opposed to all annexation and subdivision requests in Victor because there is no Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in place, the city is understaffed

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April 17, 2007 Annexation and rezone request for proposed Canyon Springs subdivision City of Victor Planning and Zoning

The annexation and rezone proposal itself looks appropriate and good for Victor.  It is the underlying problem of the city’s inability to adequately cope with growth that keeps us from taking a favorable stance on this proposal.  ...(more)




April 03, 2007 Val Kunz' application for annexation and rezone City of Victor Planning and Zoning

I am writing regarding Val Kunz’ application for annexation and rezoning at approximately 811 South Baseline Road.  We take a neutral stance on this proposal.
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March 26, 2007 VARD's statement at the emergency moratorium public hearing Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

I find it very unfortunate that we are in the position today where the county feels its only option is a moratorium. Nevertheless, I support the commissioners’ decision on a moratorium because ...(more)




March 26, 2007 Statement from Kathy Rinaldi, VARD's Executive Director, issued March 25th, on the proposed emergency moratorium resolution Board of County Commissioners - Teton County, Idaho

The choices before us are 1) Do nothing and hope the current crises facing the community rectify themselves 2) Take action...(more)




March 20, 2007 Redtail revised preliminary plat Driggs City Council

The revised design of Redtail is a significant improvement over the previous design, and raises the bar...(more)




February 16, 2007 Expanding Victor Impact Area Teton County Commissioners

Victor needs a Capital Improvements Plan in place before it expands its impact area. The city recognizes that development imposes all manner of costs upon the community. One way that other...(more)




December 20, 2006 Expanding Victor Impact Area Victor City Council

There are many effects of growth. One immediate effect is an increased demand on the city’s sewer and water systems. By expanding the impact area, the City will have greater control over sewer and...(more)




Teton Valley Advocates

Teton Valley Advocates

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