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 Work Session and Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
WORK SESSION MARCH 27, 2025, AT 2:00 pm
To go over the DRAFT Land Development Code Changes:
- Article II – Subdivision, Subdivision Exemptions, Plat Vacations
- Article IV – Articles of Local Interest
- Article VIII – Variances
- Article XIII – Construction Permits
- Definitions
- Short Term Rentals
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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).
- Call to Order –
- Roll Call -
- Declaration of quorum
- Abstentions
- Additions and Deletions to Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2025
- Introductions of guests
Old Business: None
- New Business:
- Mountain Tower & Land LLC / Industrial Tower West – Conditional Use Request – Cell Tower – 34288 Hwy 285, Villa Grove - E1/2SW1/4 11-46-9.
- Tiffinie Hettinger – Conditional Use Request – Additional Dwelling Unit – 2032 Lost Cave Way, Crestone - Baca Grande Unit One Lots 2032-CR.
- Cindy and Thomas Cleary – Conditional Use Request – Apartment above garage – 1363 Chaparral Way, Crestone - Baca Grande Chalets Unit One, Lot 1363-C.
- Linda Phillips – Consolidation Request – LKV Estates Block LL, Lots 19 & 20.
- Kjell & Joy Benson – Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit One – Lots 1178 & 1179.
- Theodore N. Robinson – Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Grants Unit One, Lots 1613, 1614, 1615, 1616 and 1617.
- John A. & Elizabeth A. Percival – Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit Two, Lots 3205 & 3206.
- Betsy J. Becraft & Fance C. Burman – Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit Two, Lots 3714 & 3715-C.
- Susan A Ferra Living Trust – Consolidation Request – Baca Grande Chalets Unit Two, Lots 3394 & 3395.
- Land Use report –
- Update of previous applications
Adjournment – next regular meeting – Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Last Updated: 03/24/2025