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Wyoming Downs Rezone Approved on First Reading

A request to rezone property on Coffeen Avenue was an item of consideration at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
An ordinance to rezone property owned by Wyoming Downs at 927 Coffeen Avenue was approved on first reading by the Sheridan City Council. City Planner Kelly Schroeder said the ordinance rezones the property from B-1 to M-1 to allow for gambling on the premises. Prior to the Council’s vote, Schroeder provided the background on why the rezone is being requested by Wyoming Downs.
Schroeder said once the zoning issue came to light, the City began working with Wyoming Downs to remedy the issue.
The ordinance to rezone the property from B-1 to M-1 must be approved by the City Council two more times before it takes effect.

Jeannette Wilcock
January 22, 2025 at 6:29 am
I wonder in the long run if another gambling facility will help Sheridan. I don’t believe it will add to the productivity and vibrancy of our community. I think we should look further into the future of Sheridan and think about how this will affect the community as a whole. We want an event center to bring in sporting events and concerts. This facility doesn’t seem to fit that vision . Restaurant or family facility would seem more fitting.
Dusty Coryn
January 22, 2025 at 3:07 pm
Jeanette, this will not create a new gambling facility. An existing facility is simply moving down the street.
Pam Standish
January 23, 2025 at 9:59 am
Dusty, Wyoming Downs bought a B1 property where gambling is not allowed. Did they not do their due diligence when buying the property. Wyoming is a buyer beware state. Maybe Nevada doesn’t know that? It’s not fair to the neighbors who never thought their business would be near a gambling facility.