The Riverton City Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan for Willard’s Farm (PLZ25‑1006) with conditions that require masonry fencing along the west lot line of Lot 4 where the subdivision abuts existing animal uses and allow the developer to install vinyl fencing matching adjacent existing vinyl where animals are not present.

Staff presented the subdivision plan, noting it would create five R3 lots served by a private lane and underground water storage tanks. Staff described existing perimeter fences — a six‑foot masonry wall to the north and a six‑foot vinyl fence to the east — and discussed code language allowing the planning commission to require masonry fencing between non‑compatible zones but also permitting exceptions for parcels smaller than two acres.

Neighbors raised concerns about animal rights and the durability of vinyl fencing where horses are kept. Commissioners and the applicant discussed several compromise options. The applicant, Alan Prince, said he would prefer to match the existing two‑tone vinyl where possible to preserve neighborhood character but offered to construct masonry where animals could gain access to a subdivision boundary.

Commissioners weighed liability, aesthetics and cost. Commissioner Matheson and others noted vinyl can be damaged by horses and that a masonry wall better protects residences and future homeowners. Commissioner Rushton favored a hybrid solution rather than forcing the developer to secure cooperation from adjacent property owners.

The motion the commission adopted approved the subdivision preliminary plan with the standard conditions and amended condition 14 to require masonry fencing on the west lot line of Lot 4; the remainder of the proposed fencing may be vinyl as presented. A roll call recorded multiple yes votes and one recorded no vote from Commissioner Knudson; the transcript shows the motion carried.

The subdivision will require a homeowners’ association to maintain the private lane and utilities; all private lane maintenance remains the homeowners’ responsibility under the plat and recorded agreements. Staff and the applicant will finalize remaining technical plan details prior to plat recordation.