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Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 9:00am
2 Agenda Items
Shelman Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption to subdivide a total of 5.32 acres into two lots. This subdivision would result in Lot 1 comprising 2.02 acres and Lot 2 comprising the remaining 3.31 acres. Individual wells and individual on-site wastewater treatment systems are proposed to serve the property.
Adams Agricultural Subdivision Exemption #4
Pending
Request: Agricultural Subdivision Exemption to subdivide a total of 74.34 acres into two lots. This subdivision would result in Lot “E” comprising 2.54 acres and Lot “B” comprising the remaining 71.80 acres. Individual wells and individual on-site wastewater treatment systems are proposed to serve the property.
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Board of County Commissioners
Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 9:15am
2 Agenda Items
Colson-Schaab Major Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Pending
Cattle Creek Ranch Major Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Pending
Board of County Commissioners – Regular
Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 9:15am
4 Agenda Items
Brinkmann Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 25.89 acres into 2 lots with the minimum being 7.89 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property.
Campbell Lot Line Elimination
Pending
Request: To eliminate lot lines in Lots 8, 9, 10, the southwesterly 10 feet of the East-West vacated alley abutting Lots 8-11, inclusive, the vacated North-South alley between Lots 10 and 11, and Lots 11-20, all in Block 13 of the Townsite of Garfield. Property has an existing single-family residence and, well, and OWTS.
Kirsch Lot Line Elimination
Pending
Request: To eliminate lot lines in parts of Lots 2, 3, and 19, and all of Lots No. B, 17, and 28, along with a portion of an alley and the adjoining one-half of the vacated Forrest Street in Block 13, Lots 26, 27, and 28 along with the adjoining one-half of the vacated Forrest Street in Block 12 all in Alpine Townsite. This property has a single-family residence and is served by existing well and OWTS.
Ponikvar Lot Line Elimination
Pending
To eliminate the lot lines between Lots 16 and 18 within the Lost Creek Ranch Subdivision.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 9:15am
1 Agenda Items
Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Pending
Request: To subdivide 25.45 acres into 8 lots ranging in size from 2.0 to 2.3 acres, 1 outlot of 6.8 acres for open space and roads. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 9:15am
2 Agenda Items
Kuhn-Webb Boundary Line Adjustment
Pending
To adjust property lines between Lots 139, 140, and 141 of Mesa Antero Subdivision Filing 4 to merge Lot 140 into Lots 139 an d141: Lot 141-A (Kuhn property) will increase from 2.39 acres to 4.2 acres, and Lot 139-A (Webb-Toniazzo property) will increase from 3.7 acres to 5.5 acres.
Veltri Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Request: To subdivide 7.5 acres into two parcels of 5.08 and 2.45 acres. Wells and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) serve the property. Tract 1A and 1B will access from an existing easement recorded at Reception #315630.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 9:15am
2 Agenda Items
Alpine West - Planned Development Concept & Major Sub Sketch Plan
Pending
A Conceptual Planned Development Plan Review and Major Subdivision Sketch Plan at 15750 County Road 306, Buena Vista (Parcel Number: R327118200060) of 7.8 acres for the entitlements of 109 new residential dwelling units including 28 single-family units, 70 multi-family rental units and 6 permanently affordable townhouse style condos that would be deeded to the Chaffee County Housing Trust. Central water and central sewer would serve the property. Owner: Stackhaus llc, Alex Telthorst. Applicant Representative: Alex Telthorst. Location: 15750 County Road 306, Buena Vista. Zone: Residential.
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Pikul Major Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Pending
Request: To subdivide three parcels totaling 12.28 acres into a total of six lots between 2.02 and 2.08 acres in size. Lots 1, 5 & 6 have existing dwelling units that will remain. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. This is the site of the former Sleeping Indian Trailer Park, and the owners are in the process of demolishing the trailers and disposing of them in the county landfill. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has approved an abandonment of the on-site wastewater treatment system.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 9:15am
2 Agenda Items
Divided Sky Estates Major Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Pending
Request: A Major Subdivision Sketch Plan application proposing 16 lots on 38.36 acres at 6025 Archery Lane, Salida. Individual wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems would serve the new lots.
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Ogden Major Subdivision - Preliminary Plan & Final Plat
Pending
Request: To subdivide Lot 2 of the Ogden Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption of 20.14 acres into five lots, all approximately 4.0 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems would serve the property.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Oct 4, 2022 at 9:15am
3 Agenda Items
Elk Run Estates Major Subdivision - Final Plat
Request: To subdivide two (2) parcels totaling approximately 272.36 acres into thirty (30) lots, two (2) outlots, and two (2) wildlife refuge areas to be preserved in perpetuity as contiguous open space. Lots range in size from 2.84 – 5.51 acres. Outlots are 34.47 acres (Outlot 1) and 21.51 acres (Outlot 2). Wildlife Refuge Area A is 47.78 acres, and Wildlife Refuge Area B is 38.07 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property.
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Veltri Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Request: To subdivide 7.5 acres into two parcels of 5.08 and 2.45 acres. Wells and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) serve the property. Tract 1A and 1B will access from an existing easement recorded at Reception #315630.
Yunikar Agricultural Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 85.4 acres into Tract 1 of 6.79 acres containing the existing horse arena. The remainder Tract of 78.43 acres is designated as Tract 2 of 36.01 acres and Tract 3 of 42.42 acres, with the creation of Tract 2 & 3 being exempt from Chaffee County Subdivision regulations as they are over 35 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. 1.79 acres is dedicated for CR 160 and 2.35 acres is dedicated for CR 165.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 9:15am
1 Agenda Items
Land Use Code Text Amendment(s) - Module 1
Pending
The Chaffee County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold Public Hearings to consider the following Land Use Code Text Amendment(s): • Special Event Permits (Section 4.2.6) • Road, Alley and Right-of-way Vacations (Section 5.2.3.H) • Wildland Urban Interface (new Section 7.1.10) • Use Specific Standards (Section 7.8) and related use tables Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 7.8.1) Agritourism (new, Section 7.8.2) Campground, Accessory (Section 7.8.8) Vacation Rental by Owner (Section 7.8.34)
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Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 9:00am
2 Agenda Items
Chavara Ranch Major Subdivision
Pending
Request: To subdivide 288 acres into 108 lots: 14 Industrial lots on approximately 30 acres; 7 Homestead lots on approximately 80 acres including two existing homes and open space; and approximately 150 acres to be subdivided into 25 large lots 2-10 acres in size and 62 small lots approximately ½ acre in size. Rural lots can be ½ acre if in a Cluster Subdivision; otherwise, the minimum lot size is 1 acre using density averaging. Approximately 80 acres of the ranch will continue to be flood irrigated for hay production and livestock grazing. Wells and shared on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. Access for the industrial lots and the homestead lots will be from CR 140; access for the large and small residential lots will be on a new road off County Road 146. Planning Commission Hearing: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 to be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4328290633.
Three Sixty West Minor Subdivision
Pending
Request: To re-subdivide Lot 1, Freers Subdivision of 4.42 acres into two lots: 2.38 acres (Lot 1 with existing house, well & on-site wastewater treatment system), and 2.04 acres (Lot 2, vacant). Right of way has been dedicated and is owned by the applicant. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 9:00am
5 Agenda Items
Shaw Ranch Major Subdivision Final Plat
Pending
Request: To subdivide approximately 74.3 acres into eight (8) lots ranging in size from 2.4 acres to 36.6 acres, in three phases. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. The property has a100-year Floodplain associated with Green Creek along County Road 221, and the South Arkansas River along the northern boundary. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m. Connect to the Zoom Meeting at this link: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Bolin Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Request: To subdivide 16.14 acres into two (2) lots of 14.14 acres (Tract 1, Heritage Water tract) and 2.00 acres (Tract 2). The property has two existing wells, a domestic well (Permit #324846) and an in-house well (Permit #77318). Both lots to be served by on-site wastewater treatment systems. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Ridley Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Request: To subdivide 10.00 acres into two (2) tracts of 5.00 acres each. Tract 1 has the existing house and domestic well (Permit #163176-A). Tract 2 is vacant and will be served by an augmented well and On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS). The site is accessed by crossing two other properties in a combination of county road and access easements: County Road 190 N is dedicated as a roadway easement in Book 506 at Page 142; and a roadway easement across the second property recorded in Book 369 at Page 106. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Maier Plat Amendment, Lot 22, Centerville Ranch Major Sub
Request: To extend a portion of the building envelope 20’ further north in order to locate the house farther back from the road, and to reduce visual impact. Applicants: Eric & Brenda Maier Location: 11256 Centerville Way, Nathrop Zone: Rural
Bingham Plat Amendment, Lot 12, Block C, Sunshine Acres Sub
Request: To vacate the unused 10 foot wide utility easement that extends across a ravine on the property. The application includes an email from Xcel Energy that vacating the easement, along with testimony from the applicant, that CenturyLink and Atmos Energy do not have utilities located in the easement. Applicants: Shannon Bingham, represented by Mike Henderson Location: 16106 Rocky Mountain Road, Maysville Zone: Rural Commercial / Recreational (RCR)
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 9:00am
1 Agenda Items
Rip's Ranch Subdivision Exemption for Public Benefit
Pending
Request: To dedicate FS 108 through private lands to maintain access to telecommunication facilities located at the top of Methodist Mountain Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
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Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 9:00am
2 Agenda Items
Bear Trail Subdivision Plat Amendment
Pending
Request: Plat amendment to remove wording on Master Plan stating: “Filing III Bear Trail Subdivision Residential PUD (up to 20 units), Dependent on Rezoning” from the Bear Trail Subdivision Master Plan. This property will be used for a campground (Permitted use in a Commercial zone; staff reviews and signs off on the Building Permit application). Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Merrifield Cabins Board of Health Variance
Pending
Request: To find a more sustainable solution for the Onsite Water Treatment System (OWTS) that doesn’t put the property or adjacent property owners at risk. Hearing: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Mon, May 16, 2022 at 9:00am
1 Agenda Items
Bear Trail Subdivision Plat Amendment
Pending
Request: Plat amendment to remove wording on Master Plan stating: “Filing III Bear Trail Subdivision Residential PUD (up to 20 units), Dependent on Rezoning” from the Bear Trail Subdivision Master Plan. This property will be used for a campground (Permitted use in a Commercial zone; staff reviews and signs off on the Building Permit application). Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, May 10, 2022 at 9:00am
1 Agenda Items
Shaw Ranch Major Subdivision Final Plat
Pending
Request: To subdivide approximately 74.3 acres into eight (8) lots ranging in size from 2.4 acres to 36.6 acres, in three phases. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. The property has a100-year Floodplain associated with Green Creek along County Road 221, and the South Arkansas River along the northern boundary. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m. Connect to the Zoom Meeting at this link: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, May 3, 2022 at 9:00am
4 Agenda Items
Locricchio-Dean Minor Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 20.85 acres into two lots of 11.61 acres (Lot 1) and 6.28 acres (Lot 2), with 2.96 acres dedicated right of way. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. The property is shown as Lots 1-78 of Trails End Village Subdivision, which appears to have been vacated. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
True Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 4.9 acres into two (2) lots with the minimum being 2.0 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. The property has a portion of the abandoned leach field and septic tanks from the Sleeping Indian Trailer Park. Building envelopes will avoid this area. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Cogan Farms Agricultural Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 191.87 acres into 2 lots with the minimum being 2.9 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. This application was withdrawn to confirm the water right and re-submitted after construction of the well. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Elliott Plat Amendment - Tract A, Antero Development Sub
Pending
Request: To amend the building envelope to remove the limitation of the rear setback 1,000’ from the fire cistern. There is no change to the 30’ setback on both sides of the center line of the Bowen Ditch. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 9:00am
3 Agenda Items
Peak View Major Subdivision Final Plat
Pending
Request: To re-subdivide Lot 2 of Peak View Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption of 20.13 acres into seven (7) lots ranging in size from 2.05 acres to 6.33 acres, and construction of a Low Volume Road. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. Sufficient right of way for County Road 190 W was demonstrated with the Peak View Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption. No additional right of way dedication is required. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Blitstein Agricultural Subdivision Exemption #2
Pending
Request: To re-subdivide Tract 1, Blitstein Agricultural Subdivision Exemption (located in Tract 1, Gert’s Tracts) of 43.0 acres into two (2) lots. Tract 1B will be 2.00 acres, with Tract 1R (remainder lot) of 41.00 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m., connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
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Renewal 2022 Special Event Permit
Pending
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing April 5, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave, Salida, for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for Renewal 2022 to be held September 23-24, 2022 at the Meadows Farm, 14822 County Road 350, Buena Vista. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The event is proposed for 7500 spectators. There will be amplified sound and a liquor license.
Board of County Commissioners
Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 9:15am
2 Agenda Items
Timber Creek Ranch Conservation Subdivision
Pending
Request: To subdivide Parcel 6, Timber Creek Ranch (Parcel Number – R368336200006), of 184.27 acres into sixty-eight (68) lots with the minimum being 0.92 acres and one additional outlot (“OUTLOT B”) of 181 acres to be preserved in perpetuity as contiguous open space. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems would serve the property. Planning Commission Hearing: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 to be held via Zoom. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4328290633. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, March 15, 2021 to be held via Zoom. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
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River Pointe Reserve Major Subdivision Sketch Plan (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN)
Pending
Request: To re-subdivide Lot 2 of CD Subdivision of 35.20 acres into seven (7) lots with the minimum size being 3.18 acres. Wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems will serve the property. Access will be from shared driveways off County Road 163. Planning Commission Hearing: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 to be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4328290633. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and this particular meeting will be held in the Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 9:00am
3 Agenda Items
Brown Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 36.24 acres into two lots of 8.0 and 28.24 acres. The 8.0 acre lot is served by an existing well and on-site wastewater treatment system. Augmentation will be purchased for the 28.24 acre lot which is proposed for Minor Subdivision. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
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Fisher Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption
Pending
Request: To subdivide 43.05 acres into two (2) lots of 2.30 (Lot 1) and 41 +/- acres (Lot 2). The property has two existing wells, and two existing access points. Both lots to be served by on-site wastewater treatment systems. Board of Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Land use hearings start at 9:15 a.m., and are held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Connect to the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
Aspire Tours Limited Impact Reviews
Pending
Request: To review an application for a business development that includes three Limited Impact Reviews: 1) an outfitting facility including but not limited to adventure tourism: rafting, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, backpacking and skiing, 2) a seasonal employee campground and 3) a public campground including cabins and tent sites in three phases. Multi-passenger vans will bring visitors to the property from the Front Range and to recreational activities. Seasonal employees will reside on the property to reduce vehicle trips. Planning Commission Hearing: Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The meeting starts at 6:00 on Zoom. The link is on the Chaffee County website home page: https://zoom.us/j/4328290633.
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Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting
Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 9:00am
1 Agenda Items
Holmes-Young BLA
Pending
Request: To replat Lots 1, 2 & 4 of The Bend Rural Open Space Incentive Amended Plat to amend the boundary of Lot 1 (Lot 1-R remains 2.00 acres), to move Lot 2 to the eastern portion of the property (Lot 2-R remains 2.00 acres), and to amend Lot 4 (Lot 4-R reduces from 6.13 acres to 5.78 acres) in order to construct an accessory dwelling unit in the previous building envelope of Lot 2. Board of County Commissioners Hearing: Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Connect to Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/109079543.
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