Planning Commission
Mission Statement: Planning Commissions mission is to guide the responsible growth and development of Saguache County by ensuring land use decisions are made in a fair, transparent, and collaborative manner that reflects the values and needs of the community. We strive to balance economic growth with the preservation of natural resources, historic character, and quality of life for present and future generations.
Ex-Parte-Outreach & Education: Please note that it is inappropriate to personally contact individual County Commissioners or Planning Commission members while an application is pending. Such contact is considered Ex Parte communication and will have to be disclosed as part of the public hearings on the matter. If you have any concerns, you should contact staff, write a letter or present your concerns at the public meeting so your comments can be made part of the record.
Saguache County Planning Commission Members
Richard Drake (Chair)
Moffat, Colorado
Joe Buckley (Vice Chair)
Crestone/Baca, Colorado
Mark Miller
Cochetopa/Sargents, Colorado
Rebie Hazard (Alternate)
Cochetopa/Sargents, Colorado
Amy Garoutte (Alternate)
Saguache, Colorado
Michelle Beelendorf-Byer (Alternate)
Crestone/Baca, Colorado
Rebecca Brian (Alternate)
Villa Grove, Colorado
Jeff Shook
Villa Grove, Colorado
Jeff Phillips (At Large Alternate)
Doug Glenn (At Large)
Bill McClure
Center, Colorado
Dawn Anderson
Saguache, Colorado
Revised April 22, 2024
Saguache County Planning Commission Agenda Thursday, October30th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm
Saguache County Road and Bridge Meeting Room
The Saguache County Planning Commission Meetings are being held in-person and by zoom (applicants must appear in person).
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- Call to Order –
- Roll Call -
- Declaration of quorum
- Abstentions
- Additions and Deletions to Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes : Regular Meeting Minutes – September 25, 2025
- Introductions of guests:
- Old Business: None
- New Business:
- Irby Ranches, LLC & Verizon Wireless – Conditional Use Modification Request – 65743 Hwy 50 - E1/2NE1/4 22-48-4 NW1/4NW1/4,S1/2NW1/4,N1/2SW 1/4,W1/2SE1/4 23-48-4 NW1/4NE1/4,(RES TR 40-41-47 26-48-4 LESS 1.22 ACRES.
- Stagecoach Organics, LLC – Conditional Use Modification Request – 3987 CO RD 43 – NE1/4 17=41-7 Containing 8.033 acres.
- Emily Donaldson & Trevor Hollyer – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalet Unit One, Lots 538-C & 540-C.
- Randall & Karol Penner – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalet Unit One, Lots 860, 861 & 862.
- LeRoy West – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit One, Lots 850, 851, 852, 853 & 854.
- William Obermann & Ann Opderbeck Obermann – Lots Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalet Unit One, Lots 581-C & 583
- Shirley Motz – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit Two, Lots 3908, 3909 & 3910.
- Land Use report –
- Update of previous applications
Adjournment – next regular meeting – Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Last Updated: 10/28/2025