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 Public Hearing Agenda Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHANGES
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Saguache County Road and Bridge Meeting Room
The Saguache County Planning Commission Meetings are being held in-person.
- Call to Order –
- Roll Call
- Declaration of quorum
- Abstentions
- Additions and Deletions to Agenda
- Introductions of guests
- New Business:
- Public Hearing on the Draft Land Development Code Changes
- Article II (2) – Subdivision and Planned Unit Development Regulations
- Article IV (4) – Activities of Local Interest
- Article VI (6) – Home Occupations & Short-Term Rentals
- Article VII (8) – Variance from Regulations
- Article X (10) – Violations and Penalties
- Article XIII (13) – Construction Permits
- Definitions
- Recommendation on the Land Development Code Changes
Adjournment –
Saguache County Planning Commission Agenda Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR LDC CHANGES AT 5:00 pm
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday, July 31, 2025, after Public Hearing
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 – June 26, 2025
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes : June 12, 2025
- Introductions of guests:
- Old Business: Ralph Abrams/White Jewel Mountain (501C-3) – Conditional Use Request – Institutional Retreat Center – Baca Grande, Chalets Unit One, Lot 2133-C.
- New Business:
- Ralph Abrams/White Jewel Mountain (501C-3) – Variance Request – Airstream to be used as a temporary residence for 6-months, then to be used as a short-term rental – Baca Grande, Chalets Unit One, Lot 2133-C.
- Lance and Christina Dercum – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Grants, Unit One – Lots 6, 7, 60, and 61.
- Chengchun Jin – Lot Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Grants, Unit One – Lots 1211-C, 1219, 1220, 1221, 1222, 1223 and 1228.
- Land Development Code Changes
- Article 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, Definitions
- Land Use report –
- Update of previous applications
Adjournment – next regular meeting – Thursday, August 29, 2025.
Last Updated: 07/31/2025