Laramie County greenlights zoning for 328 temporary worker RVs at Aspen Valley
The Laramie County Commission unanimously approved a zone change for the Aspen Valley Subdivision, allowing the development of a temporary RV park for over 300 skilled workers, including those employed at local data centers. This decision, spearheaded by developers Bill and Will Edwards, was made despite opposition from neighbors concerned about traffic, safety, and environmental impacts like drainage.
The Laramie County Commission has unanimously approved a zone change for the Aspen Valley Subdivision in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to convert previously platted mobile home park land into a temporary RV park. Developers Bill and Will Edwards plan to accommodate 328 RVs for skilled workers coming to the area for large commercial projects, including data centers, citing a growing need for temporary housing and rising rent prices.
Edwards argued to the Commissioners on Tuesday, August 4, that the change from Urban Residential Low Density to Planned Urban Development zoning would allow for medium-term RV parking, offering more space than typical RV parks. The proposed development includes a community center and a park designed around a natural marshy area.
Area residents, including Patricia McCoy and Francine Shields, voiced strong opposition, raising concerns about child safety on Avenue B-2, increased crime, traffic, overcrowding, and potential flooding due to drainage issues. They questioned whether adequate surveys on these impacts had been conducted. However, Commissioner Ty Zwonitzer confirmed the project had undergone review by various agencies, including the sheriff's office and fire department.
Commissioners, including Chair Gunnar Malm and Commissioner Troy Thompson, acknowledged neighbor concerns but ultimately sided with the need for workforce housing and a property owner's right to develop their land responsibly. The approval paves the way for the Edwardses to proceed with infrastructure planning and construction.