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, December 4th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Board Member (Jeff Shook) Appreciation & Christmas Party To Start at 1:00 pm
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 3:00 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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Passcode: 793384
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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 – October 30, 2025
- Introductions of guests:
- Old Business:
- Benjamin & Crystal Schmidt – Subdivision Exemption Request – NW1/4 18-41-8 Less a tract of land cont. 2.24 acres.
- The Melanie Snider Living Trust – Subdivision Exemption Request - 17601 CO Rd T.5 – NE1/4NE1/4 12-43-11.
- New Business:
- Kalax Investments, LLC & Sarah Weisberg – Conditional Use Modification Request – 4304 Hwy 17 – NW1/4 9-41-10 Except the North 2160 feet of the East 1465 Feet, a parcel of land containing 43 acres.
- Margo Marlow – Conditional Use Request – ADU Rental – 3787 Cout Carefree Way – Tract 2 Lindisfarne Endowment Sub., containing 2.74 acres.
- Peter Bonaker – Conditional Use Request – Spiritual Retreat – 3926 Cordial Way – Lindisfarne Endowment Sub. Parcel 5C, Containing 23.749 acres.
- Land Use report –
- Master Plan – Discussion regarding hiring a consultant
- Update of previous applications
Adjournment – next regular meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Last Updated: 12/02/2025