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, January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Saguache County Planning Commission
Agenda
Thursday January 29, 2026, 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 – December 4, 2025
- Introductions of guests:
- Old Business:
- New Business:
- Janet Newsham – Conditional Use Request – ADU Short-Term Rental – 41555 CO RD T – Parcel 14 41.63 acres, Elk Mountain Springs Sub.
- Philip and Velda Eicher Family Living Trust – Conditional Use Request – selling and manufacturing portable buildings – 6955 Hwy 285 – All 36-42-7 Except 0.944 acres.
- James and Sharon Beiriger – Subdivision Exemption Request – SW1/4 31-41-10
- Land Use report –
Adjournment – next regular meeting – Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Last Updated: 01/26/2026