Sheridan Planning Commission Meeting - July 27, 2026

The Sheridan Planning Commission met on July 27, 2026, to consider approval of the agenda, correction of minutes from July 13, and a preliminary plat for the Blacktooth Business Park. After staff presentation, public comments, and commissioner discussion, the commission voted unanimously to approve the plat.

Consent Calendar

• The agenda was approved by motion and second, with all commissioners present voting in favor.
• The minutes from the July 13 meeting were approved with a correction: a missing 'C' in a staff member's last name was added.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Jessica Romney, a resident living south of the proposed subdivision, asked whether her easement access along Dry Ranch Road would be affected. Staff clarified that improvements to Heartland Drive and Dry Ranch Road would not disrupt her existing easement and would instead provide paved access to her property.
• Brian Davidson, owner of Heartland Kubota, expressed strong support for the Blacktooth Business Park, calling it a "great improvement to Sheridan" and a "real win" that expands the existing industrial-commercial area.
• Aaliyah, a neighboring property owner adjacent to an MDU pump station, asked about future development plans and potential impacts on her property (traffic, population). Staff explained that the utility stub-outs are for future development only if she or future owners choose to subdivide; there is no requirement to develop.

Discussion Items

• PL-26-24 Preliminary Plat – Blacktooth Business Park
  • Staff planner Kelly Schroeder presented the proposal: 53.72 acres zoned B-2 Business District to be divided into 15 lots (0.84 to 12.5 acres) for commercial and light industrial use. No minimum lot size or open space requirements apply in B-2. The plat dedicates right-of-way for Heartland Drive (improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and 10-foot pathway) and Dry Ranch Road (60-foot right-of-way, 20-foot gravel for emergency access). Utility extensions include a 16-inch water main and 8-inch sewer main, routed through an easement on Whitney Benefits property.
  • Fire safety concerns were discussed: a bottleneck access at Dry Ranch Road/Brendage Lane and insufficient commercial fire flows at the highest lots (13, 14, 15) without future upgrades. Staff recommended a plat note requiring fire suppression systems or other measures at building permit time. The commission acknowledged that true secondary access would be needed if lots are further subdivided.
  • Commissioners asked about water/sewer capacity (eight-inch sewer line adequacy), utility easement conflicts near a gas line (clarified by applicant’s agent that sewer would be deep enough and gas company would oversee construction), and the role of Dry Ranch Road gravel as emergency ingress/egress (primary access via Heartland Drive).

Key Outcomes

• Motion to approve PL-26-24 Blacktooth Business Park Preliminary Plat (made, seconded, all in favor; motion passed unanimously).
• The next regular meeting was scheduled for two weeks; staff noted that some commissioners might be absent due to election training and personal travel, but the meeting would proceed with a quorum if possible.