Consideration of the Minutes of the Proceedings for November 13, 2025.

Summary

This document contains the draft minutes for the Laramie County Planning Commission meeting held on November 13, 2025. The commission addressed three main items:

1. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting were approved.
2. CONNECT 2050 Presentation: Jennifer Corso from Cheyenne MPO presented the CONNECT 2050 plan, the long-range transportation and future land use plan for the Cheyenne Urbanized Area, outlining transportation needs through 2050. The commission recommended its approval to the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners. Funding for the plan is primarily from federal sources, with the MPO covering 90% and the County and City each contributing 5% for planning.
3. IRC Section R105.2 Amendment: A public hearing was held regarding an amendment to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Section R105.2, which exempts work from permits. The amendment increases the allowable square footage for single-story residential accessory structures from 200 to 400 sq ft before a building permit is required. This will exempt shipping containers, sheds, and smaller carports. The commission recommended approval of this amendment to the Board of County Commissioners.

Citizen Impact

Residents will see a doubling of the size of accessory structures (like sheds and carports) that can be built without a permit. The CONNECT 2050 plan outlines future transportation infrastructure, impacting long-term development and mobility in the region.

Confidence

high