Grand County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes, weekly payments, and departmental updates. No public hearings or major decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of Board Minutes
• General Public Comments (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Finance: Approval of Weekly Payments
• Departmental contracts and updates (Public Health, Housing Authority, Community Development)
• County Manager weekly update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several sets of vouchers and checks for payment on December 28, 2022. The board also received updates on behavioral health licensure and a management agreement for Cliffview.

• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payment and vouchers (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the 2023 final budget, including resolutions, the budget message, and a supplemental 2022 budget. They will also certify levies and revenue for 2023. Several public hearings are scheduled, including one on subdivision and zoning regulation amendments.

• Approve Certification of Levies & Revenue for Budget Year 2023
• 2023 Final Budget: approve resolutions, budget message, and 2022 supplemental
• Public Hearing: Subdivision Regulation Amendments (open space language, sign notification format) and Zoning Regulation Amendment
• Public Hearing: Sons of Norway, Storfjell Lodge 6-169 Special Events Permit for Liquor License
• Marijuana Licensing: request to extend Finding No. 2 of Board Resolution 2022-4-4

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2023 budget and approved several 2022 supplemental appropriations, including a $3.2 million increase for the General Fund. The Board also updated zoning and subdivision regulations regarding open space and sign formats.

• Approved 2023 budget for Grand County, Polecreek Meadows PID, and Housing Authority
• Approved $3.2M General Fund supplemental appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 supplemental appropriation for Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $275,000 supplemental appropriation for EMS vehicle repairs (unanimous)
• Approved updated Subdivision Regulation wording for open space (unanimous)
• Approved updated Sign Notification Formats for Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $30,212.90 reserve fund withdrawal for Housing Authority tractor/snowblower (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permits for Sons of Norway, Storfjell Lodge (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Commissioners are holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session. The session is closed to the public and is for receiving legal advice and developing negotiation strategy regarding GCR 22. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on GCR 22
• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) for negotiation strategy on GCR 22

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. The consent agenda includes resolutions on a reduced insurance requirement for a jail medication-assisted treatment contract and two exemptions from affordable housing transfer fees. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-12-03: Approve reduced insurance requirement for Front Range Clinic MAT services at Grand County Jail
• Resolution 2022HA-12-04: Approve affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot/Homesite 17 at The Ranches at Devil's Thumb
• Resolution 2022HA-12-05: Approve affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Unit 11, Lot 24 at Coyote Creek at Winter Park
• Approval of weekly payments and board minutes
• General public comments (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Board approved several financial vouchers and a memorandum of understanding with the State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education. They also approved two affordable housing transfer fee exemptions and a reduced insurance requirement for jail medical services.

• Approved MOU with State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 EMPG-LEMS Annual Program Paper (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12-03 reducing insurance requirements for Front Range Clinic, P.C. MAT services at Grand County Jail (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022HA-12-04 affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Ranches at Devil's Thumb Lot/Homesite 17 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022HA-12-05 affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Coyote Creek at Winter Park Unit 11, Lot 24 (unanimous)
• Approved payment vouchers for Grand County Housing Authority, Department of Human Services, and Grand County (unanimous)
• Decided all 2023 contracts will require a $1.2 million insurance requirement

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including public hearings for a cell tower special use permit renewal and a special use permit, as well as sketch plans for multi-family and subdivision developments. The agenda also includes consent agenda resolutions, departmental contracts, and a workshop on a housing authority property management plan.

• Public Hearing – ATC Sequoia, LLC Cell Tower Special Use Permit Renewal
• Public Hearing – Dewey Special Use Permit
• Reserve at Soda Creek Sketch Plan (Multi-Family)
• Red Hawk Ranch Water & Sanitation District Extension Request
• Resolution No. 2022HA-11-07 – Approving a loan from the Grand County Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Program

The Board approved sketch plans for the Reserve at Soda Creek and Fraser’s Ridge subdivisions. They also renewed a telecommunications special use permit for ATC Sequoia and approved various departmental contracts and financial vouchers. A public hearing for the Dewey Special Use Permit was continued to January 3, 2023.

• Approved Reserve at Soda Creek Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Fraser’s Ridge Subdivision Sketch Plan with condition to remove driveway and culvert (unanimous)
• Approved ATC Sequoia Special Use Permit Renewal (unanimous)
• Continued Dewey Special Use Permit hearing to January 3, 2023 (2-1)
• Approved $2,150 agreement with For The Record (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ballot printers from Runbeck Election Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $4,548.13 contract amendment for concrete work at Silver Spruce (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-10 for Summit Trail Townhomes amended final plat (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts. They will also discuss several items, including a proposed resolution to waive permit fees for repair work at Black Bear Lodge, a water protection update, and a housing authority property management plan. The agenda includes an executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution No. 2022-11-06: Waiving all county permit fees for repair/renovation work at Black Bear Lodge
• Sheriff's Office MOU extension with Town of Kremmling for police services
• Public Health: Timeline of civil penalty fees for late payment of retail food license renewals
• Housing Authority: Down payment assistance loan
• GCR 522 Memorandum of Agreement and Monitoring Plan

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental reports. They will also consider an amended final plat for Lots 9 and 10 of the Pine Beach Subdivision and receive an update on Colorado River District budgets. A resolution to reschedule the December 13 meeting to December 12 is on the agenda.

• Amended Final Plat, Lots 9 & 10, Pine Beach Subdivision
• Resolution to reschedule Dec. 13 BOCC meeting to Dec. 12
• DebtBook Software Operating Lease
• CDPHE Schools Lead Testing Grant
• Down Payment Assistance Loan (Housing Authority)

The Board of County Commissioners approved an amended final plat for two lots in the Pine Beach Subdivision and waived all permit fees for the Black Bear Lodge. The board also authorized several financial payments and contracts for social services and public health.

• Approved Amended Final Plat for Lots 9 & 10, Block 4, Pine Beach Subdivision (unanimous)
• Waived all County permit fees for the Black Bear Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 DebtBook Software Operating Lease (unanimous)
• Approved Statement of Work for Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Facilities: Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Summit Play Therapy not to exceed $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-8-17 regarding ownership change and renewal of the Kattenberg Pit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-4 rescheduling the Dec 13 meeting to Dec 12 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant registers and vouchers for Grand County Housing Authority, Dept of Human Services, and Grand County

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and contracts. The main items are three public hearings for special use permits (Estates at the Bluff, Casa Colorado, Casa Vista), a tax abatement hearing, and final budget determination for 2023.

• Public hearing: Estates at the Bluff Manufactured Housing Community LLC SUP
• Public hearing: Casa Colorado Special Use Permit
• Public hearing: Casa Vista Special Use Permit
• Public hearing: Baby Moose Investments Abatement AB22-03
• Resolution 2022-11-01: Sheriff's step plan for uniformed positions

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to consider an amended final plat for Lot 44 and Tract 1 in Winter Park Highlands Unit 1, and to discuss amendments to subdivision and zoning regulations regarding open space tracts and sign notification requirements. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Webex.

• Amended Final Plat of Lot 44 and Tract 1, Winter Park Highlands Unit 1, at 772 GCR 853 (Bear Paw Drive)
• Subdivision regulation amendment: open space shall be its own tract of land
• Subdivision regulation amendment: sign notification requirements
• Zoning regulation amendment: align Special Use Permit sign notification with subdivision requirements

The Commission recommended denying a request to reconfigure a lot and tract to create a new buildable lot. It also recommended approval of amendments to subdivision and zoning regulations regarding open space and notification signs.

• Recommended denial of Amended Final Plat for Lot 44 and Tract 1, Winter Park Highlands Unit 1 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Subdivision Regulation amendment requiring open space to be an independent tract with a clear plat note (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning and Subdivision Regulation amendments to standardize sign requirements, including developer name and contact info (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of requirement for first class mail notification prior to Planning Commission meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 12, 2022 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts, as well as several resolutions. They will also hear budget rebuttals from departments like the Sheriff's Office and Road and Bridge, and consider a pay plan for the Sheriff's Office. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice.

• Resolution 2022-10-18 accepting D2C Architects for EMS facilities design
• Resolution 2022-10-19 donating a vehicle to Hot Sulphur Springs/Parshall Fire Protection District
• Sheriff's Office pay plan approval
• Budget rebuttals from Sheriff, Road and Bridge, Colorado Sewer, Livestock Sale, Accounting
• Contracts: EMS pest control, Veterans Assistance Grant, Invest in Kids, HB21-1085 secure transportation

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new market-based pay plan for uniformed Sheriff's Office positions and accepted budget rebuttals. Other actions included updating zoning regulations and approving several inter-agency agreements and grants.

• Adopted Sheriff's Office Uniformed Position Step Plan (Passed)
• Approved budget rebuttals and a $25 per tap per quarter fee increase for Colorado Sewer Enterprise system (Passed)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-9-12 amending zoning regulations regarding building height and floodplain regulations (Passed unanimously)
• Approved $2,850 Incredible Years funding award (Passed unanimously)
• Approved MOU with Prowers County for hotline services for $2,990 (Passed unanimously)
• Approved Sales Order with Monsido for web accessibility tool (Passed unanimously)
• Approved letter of support for Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnership grant (Passed unanimously)
• Approved MOU with US Dept of Interior for Northern Gray Wolves Environmental Impact Statement (Passed unanimously)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine items, discuss departmental contracts, and hold public hearings on a special use permit renewal and a final plat. They will also consider appointments to the Middle Park Fair & Rodeo Board and the West Meadow Metropolitan District, and may enter executive sessions for legal advice.

• EMS Facility Request for Qualifications acceptance and vehicle donation
• County Road Snow Removal Contracts with Conroy Excavating, Harms & Sons, Mountain Madness, and Mountain States Snowcats
• Public Hearing: Expert Excavation Special Use Permit Renewal
• Nature Valley Final Plat
• Resolution 2022-10-17: Fall 2022 Open Lands, Rivers and Trails grant awards

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve the preliminary budget determinations, adopt new EMS ambulance use fees and public health environmental fees, and consider several contracts and grant support requests. The agenda also includes updates from the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership and the Middle Park Conservation District, as well as a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution 2022-10-13: Approving EMS ambulance use fees
• Resolution 2022-10-14: Approving public health environmental fees
• Approve preliminary budget determinations
• Sheriff's Office CDPHE Jail Air Purification System Grant Award
• Treasurer's GTSData Agreement and tax abatement resolution

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which shows a $5.8 million deficit. Finance Director Curtis Lange noted that if certain capital items (totaling about $7.7 million) are excluded, the operating budget would have a $1.8 million surplus. The board also approved a consent agenda including multiple human services policies, library board reappointment, and EMS and public health fee schedules.

• Approved preliminary budget with $5.8M deficit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 8 resolutions on human services policies, library board reappointment, and fee schedules (unanimous)
• Approved grant for Sheriff's Office air purification system from CDPHE (unanimous)
• Approved services contract with DBT Transportation for Granby Airport weather system (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Sunset Ridge HOA Fraser River grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-9-11 for amended final plat at Colorado Angler's Club (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7-13 for second amended final plat – Tom Drake Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of Legacy Park Conservation Easement for further review (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to consider two items: a special use permit for a property on US Highway 34 and an amended final plat for buildings at Summit Trail Townhomes. The meeting includes roll call and approval of minutes, with the two applications as the main business.

• Special use permit for Dewey property at 9405 US Hwy 34, Parcel ID 119126326004
• Amended final plat for Summit Trail Townhomes, Parcel ID 158721331001, covering buildings C, D, E, K & F

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear updates, and hold a public hearing on proposed fee changes for ambulance services and environmental health. The agenda also includes a sketch plan review for Fraser’s Ridge Subdivision and a workshop on wildlife-urban interface code bills.

• Public hearing on EMS ambulance use fees and Grand County Public Health environmental health fees
• Fraser’s Ridge Subdivision sketch plan review
• Approval of contracts including Tyler Technologies agreement and amendment
• Mountain Parks Electric easement for Town of Winter Park transit maintenance facility
• Resolution 2022-10-02 approving appointments to Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Advisory Committee

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple items, including fee increases for EMS ambulance services and environmental health fees, effective January 1, 2023. They also approved contracts, agreements, and resolutions for various county operations, and tabled the Fraser's Ridge Subdivision Sketch Plan at the applicant's request.

• Approved EMS fee increases effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Health fee schedule for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $268,896.95 EMS provider grant from CDPHE (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Sheriff oversight of Kremmling Police Dept (unanimous)
• Approved TANF contracts: $30,000 for dental/mental health vouchers, $10,000 for housing assistance (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Medical Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturer License for RM Concepts (unanimous)
• Tabled Fraser's Ridge Subdivision Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved snow plowing contract with Harms and Sons Excavating, up to $1,505 per event (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct budget hearings for the 2023 fiscal year, with department heads presenting their proposed budgets. The board will also consider a modification to the county health insurance plan, including mental health and high deductible health plan options. Other items include approval of weekly payments, contracts, and a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Health Insurance Plan Modification (Mental Health and High Deductible Health Plan)
• Budget hearings for 2023 with presentations from all county departments
• Metcalf Monitoring & Discoveries Plans Agreement
• Proclamation and Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Resolution No. 2022-09-10 approving appointment to Grand County Tourism Board

The Board approved modifications to the county health insurance plan, including a $35 copay for out-of-network mental health visits and an increase in the High Deductible Health Plan deductible to $1,500 single/$3,000 family, with a corresponding increase in county Health Savings Account contributions to $750 single/$1,500 family. They also approved several contracts, including a $40,000 paint and wood repair contract for Silver Spruce Apartments, a $65,065.45 concrete and snow melt system contract for the same property, and a three-year short-term rental software contract with GovOS totaling $196,000. A resolution vacating a portion of Grand County Road 4811 was passed, and three appointments to the Open Lands Rivers and Trail Committee were approved.

• Approved health plan changes: $35 copay for out-of-network mental health visits, HDHP deductible increase to $1,500 single/$3,000 family, and HSA contributions raised to $750 single/$1,500 family
• Approved $40,000 services contract with Dominguez Expert Painters for Building 1 of Silver Spruce Apartments
• Approved $65,065.45 services contract with Castle LLC for snow melt system installation at Silver Spruce Apartments
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-5-20 vacating a portion of Grand County Road 4811
• Approved three-year contract with GovOS for short-term rental software: $49,000 (year 1), $68,000 (year 2), $79,000 (year 3)
• Approved $2,500 services contract with Metcalf Archaeological Consultants for monitoring plan at County Road 522 construction site
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-10-1 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Approved appointments of Laurie Pope, George Sharpe, and Lauren Huber to Open Lands Rivers and Trail Committee

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a week of budget hearings for the 2023 fiscal year, starting with department presentations on Oct 3-5 and followed by budget deliberations on Oct 6-7. The hearings cover all county departments, including public safety, health, roads, and administration, and will conclude with a 5-year budget projection and final deliberations.

• Health insurance plan modification (mental health and high deductible health plan) on Oct 4
• Sheriff's office budget includes jail, dispatch, E-911, and animal control
• Housing Authority budget includes Cliffview Assisted Living, Grand Living Senior Homes, Silver Spruce Apartments
• County Manager's budget includes Fairgrounds, Judicial Center, Landfill Closing, and Middle Park Fair & Rodeo
• 5-year budget projection presented by County Manager and Finance Director on Oct 5

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. The afternoon includes receiving staff budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year and an annual update from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Several resolutions are on the consent agenda, including one to waive building permit fees for re-roofing the Grand Lake Marina.

• Resolution 2022-09-06 authorizing county attorney to execute confidential legal documents for Colorado River Cooperative Agreement
• Resolution 2022HA-09-08 approving exemption from affordable housing transfer fee for Lot 21, Unit 16, Coyote Creek at Winter Park
• Resolution 2022-09-09 waiving building permit fees for re-roofing Grand Lake Marina
• Nordloh Animal Shelter lease renewal
• CORE WIC Services contract

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items including a $37,910 WIC program contract with CDPHE, a $1 annual lease for the animal shelter outdoor area, and a consent agenda covering resolutions on the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement, an affordable housing fee exemption, and waived building permit fees for the Grand Lake Marina. The board also approved the appointment of Rachel Thackston to the Tourism Board and the county's share of the District Attorney's budget. No substantive policy decisions or controversial votes were recorded.

• Approved WIC program contract with CDPHE, not to exceed $37,910 (unanimous)
• Approved Nordloh Animal Shelter Lease at $1/year, retroactive to July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions on Colorado River Cooperative Agreement, affordable housing fee exemption, and waived marina re-roofing fees (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rachel Thackston to Tourism Board through December 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Grand County's portion of the 14th Judicial District Attorney's budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13 and September 20, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved warrant registers and vouchers for Housing Authority, Human Services, and Grand County (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and various departmental contracts. The most significant item is an executive session to discuss negotiations and legal advice regarding the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement implementation. The agenda also includes several consent agenda resolutions and possible updates on COVID-19 and fire issues.

• Executive session on Colorado River Cooperative Agreement implementation
• Terminal Building Lease Amendment with Experimental Aircraft Association at Emily Warner Field
• USFS Road Project Funding Agreement and CR 22 Asphalt for Road and Bridge
• Juvenile Services contract amendment with Division of Youth Services
• Grand Lake Town Marina Fee Waiver Request

The Grand County Board of Commissioners approved the removal of fire restrictions effective September 23, 2022, and authorized several contracts and waivers. These included a road project agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (not to exceed $52,436), a sheriff's office pay plan analysis contract ($15,000), an electrical upgrade at the Beef Barn ($2,865.68), and a waiver of building permit fees for the Town of Grand Lake marina reroofing. The board also approved a consent agenda and entered executive session regarding the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement.

• Approved removal of fire restrictions at 12:01 am on September 23, 2022.
• Approved Road Project Agreement with USDA Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, not to exceed $52,436.
• Approved Services Contract with Graves Consulting LLC for partial sheriff's office pay plan update, $15,000.
• Approved Services Contract with R & R Ink for electrical upgrade at Beef Barn, not to exceed $2,865.68.
• Approved waiver of building permit fees for Town of Grand Lake marina reroofing.
• Approved waiver of Affordable Housing Transfer Fee for Amy Slichter, Unit 16, Lot 21, Coyote Creek at Winter Park.
• Approved 2022-23 CYDC Contract Amendment #1 for additional screening and COLA increase funding.
• Approved Resolution 2022-9-5 repealing fire ban Resolution 2022-9-1.

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a final plat for Nature Valley Subdivision (pulled by the applicant), an outright exemption for Elk Mountain, a special use permit for the Estates at the Bluff manufactured housing community, and sketch plans for two subdivisions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Nature Valley Subdivision Final Plat (pulled by applicant) – 130, 132 & 134 GCR 4480
• Elk Mountain Outright Exemption – 1350 CSH 125
• Estates at the Bluff Manufactured Housing Community Special Use Permit – 500 N 12th St
• Reserve on Soda Creek Subdivision Sketch Plan – 67 GCR 4429
• Fraser’s Ridge Subdivision Sketch Plan – 855 GCR 731

The Grand County Planning Commission approved three items and one sketch plan. It recommended approval of an outright exemption to legalize a 2.273-acre parcel (Elk Mountain) with 12 conditions, and a special use permit to expand a mobile home park from 36 to 55 spaces (Estates at the Bluff) with 15 conditions. It also recommended approval of two subdivision sketch plans: Reserve at Soda Creek (14-unit townhouse subdivision) and Fraser's Ridge (9-lot single-family subdivision). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Elk Mountain Outright Exemption with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Estates at the Bluff Special Use Permit to expand mobile home park to 55 spaces with 15 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Reserve at Soda Creek Subdivision Sketch Plan with added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Fraser's Ridge Subdivision Sketch Plan as presented (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Elk Mountain Adventure Properties, LLC. The application seeks a minimum lot size variance for the property located at 1350 CSH 125 in Inverness.

• Minimum Lot Size Variance: Elk Mountain Adventure Properties, LLC (1350 CSH 125)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a height of 37.5 feet for a new fire station at 501 Grand County Rd 40, despite public opposition citing existing zoning violations and neighborhood concerns. The variance was conditioned on resolution of the zoning violation and includes a one-year expiration date.

• Approved height variance for Grand Fire Protection District #1's new fire station (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts. The most significant item is a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments that would change the definition of building height, move floodplain regulations to a new section, and make formatting and typographical corrections. The board will also consider an amended final plat for lots in Colorado's Angler's Club No. 1 and discuss a county workplaces strategy in a workshop.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments: changes to building height definition, transfer of floodplain regulations to new Section XXI, formatting and typographical corrections
• Amended final plat for Lots 8 & 21, Colorado's Angler's Club No. 1, Block 9
• Contract: Experimental Aircraft Association terminal building lease amendment at Emily Warner Field
• Contract: Cabin Works cleaning contract for Human Services
• Resolution 2022-09-02: appointment to Foothills Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council (RETAC)

The Board unanimously approved amendments to the Zoning Regulations that change how building height is calculated, removing the 10-foot measurement from the structure and excluding minor rooftop elements (chimneys, antennae, etc.) from the height calculation. The new method measures from the foundation's lowest finished grade to the roof ridgeline, with maximum heights of 35 or 40 feet depending on grade change. The Board also approved several resolutions including a gravel pit ownership change, a subdivision improvements agreement, and a lot replat, all unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendments changing building height definition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-2-10 for Flintstone Gravel Pit ownership change and permit area amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-9-2 accepting subdivision improvements agreement for Summit Trail Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2-19 for amended final plat of Lot 1, Granby Lake Shore Estates (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat combining Lots 8 & 21, Colorado Angler's Club No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 OPHP FFY 2023 Preventive Block Grant for Community Health Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved janitorial services contract with Snow Martin Inc. dba Cabin Works not to exceed $16,336.58 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager Ed Moyer as signer for Limited Pile Burning Permitting delegation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, liquor license changes, contracts, and resolutions. They will hold a public hearing on transferring a gravel pit special use permit from ESCO Sand & Gravel LLC to Oldcastle SW Group Inc., and a workshop on sheriff's office pay. Several contracts and agreements are up for approval, including airport and human services items.

• Public hearing: Oldcastle Gravel Pit special use permit amendment to renew and transfer ownership from ESCO Sand & Gravel LLC to Oldcastle SW Group Inc.
• Workshop on pay for the Grand County Sheriff's Office
• Liquor license changes for Bistro 2 at Pole Creek and renewal for Roadhouse Bar & Grill
• Contracts: Grand Power McElroy Field tarmac LEDs services; Steven W. Corothers and Assoc. Emily Warner Field cultural survey; Experimental Aircraft Association Emily Warner Field terminal building lease amendment
• Resolution 2022-08-15 waiving building permit fees for Kremmling Memorial Hospital District

The Board approved the renewal and amendment of the Kattenberg Gravel Pit Special Use Permit, transferring ownership to Oldcastle SW Group Inc. and extending the permit for five years. The Board also unanimously entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective September 8 for 30 days. Several routine contracts, liquor license renewals, and intergovernmental agreements were approved.

• Approved Kattenberg Gravel Pit Special Use Permit renewal and amendment with conditions (unanimous)
• Entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. Sept 8 for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved $5,410 cultural review contract for Granby Airport fill material (unanimous)
• Approved $3,900 LED light installation contract at Kremmling Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $41,263 Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program grant amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License renewal for Roadhouse Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-8-16 amending Mountain Madness special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chief Robert Good to Foothills RETAC (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, payments, and contracts, and to hold a public hearing on the Stagecoach Meadows amended final plat. They will also review budgeted revenues and workshop proposed fee changes for ambulance and environmental health services. The agenda includes several informational updates and travel requests.

• Public hearing on Stagecoach Meadows Amended Final Plat, Lots 15A, 17 & 18, and utility easement vacation
• Resolution 2022HA-08-10: exemption from affordable housing transfer fee for Coyote Creek at Winter Park, Lot 901, Unit 14
• Resolution 2022-08-11: additional funds to Grand Foundation
• Workshop on proposed fee changes: EMS ambulance use fees and Public Health environmental health fees
• Review of budgeted revenues with Finance Director Curtis Lange

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for cannabis cultivation, a liquor license renewal, and several other items including a FEMA grant for radios and a shared WIC services agreement. They also approved a consent agenda with an affordable housing transfer fee exemption and additional funds to Grand Foundation, and a public hearing for a lot replat in Stagecoach Meadows.

• Approved Resolution 2022-5-19 granting a special use permit for cannabis cultivation (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Bistro 28 at Pole Creek (unanimous)
• Approved $57,500 FEMA grant for 12 radios to communicate with federal partners (unanimous)
• Approved $42,750.50 Agreement for Shared WIC Services with Summit County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7-12 for amended final plat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 21, Innsbruck-Val Moritz Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-2-9 for amended final plat of Columbine Lake Lots 85A and 87A (unanimous)
• Approved Stagecoach Meadows Amended Final Plat Lots 15A, 17, and 18 and utility easement vacations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 901, Unit 14 and additional funds to Grand Foundation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, departmental contracts, and several public hearings and workshops. Key items include a public hearing on a special use permit amendment for Mountain Madness, an update on short-term rentals, and a proposed contract renewal for a short-term rental consultant. The board will also discuss budgets for water protection and the housing authority, and receive a 2023 health insurance plan recommendation.

• Public Hearing - Mountain Madness Special Use Permit Amendment
• Short-Term Rental Consultant Contract Renewal Request
• Short-Term Rentals Update
• Workshop – Water Protection Budget
• Workshop – Grand County Housing Authority Budget

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional $187,500 for repairs on an affordable housing property, bringing the county's total commitment to $437,500. The board also approved a special use permit amendment for Mountain Madness Inc. to add a crusher and chipper for asphalt and concrete recycling, with a restriction on nighttime crushing. Several routine financial approvals and contract extensions were passed unanimously.

• Approved $187,500 for affordable housing repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Madness Inc. special use permit amendment with no crushing 7pm-7am (unanimous)
• Approved Core Services Program Plan with $86,413 allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 contract for adult protection services (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for four drivers to Moab, UT for salt (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for two EMS employees to Nashville, TN (unanimous)
• Approved transfer tax exemption for Jeffrey and Rachel Linger (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with four resolutions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to review four items: three amended or final plats for subdivisions and one zoning amendment regarding building height determination definitions and format fixes. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and regular business.

• Colorado Anglers Club No. 1 Lots 8 & 21 – Amended Final Plat at 113 GCR 4035
• Pine Beach Lots 9 & 10 Block: 4 – Amended Final Plat at 25 GCR 465
• Cougar at The Summit – Final Plat in Summit at Winter Park Ranch Subdivision Tract L
• Zoning Amendments – Building Height Determination Definition & Format Fixes for unincorporated Grand County

The Grand County Planning Commission approved three amended final plats: combining lots 8 and 21 at Colorado Anglers Club, combining and reorienting lots 9 and 10 at Pine Beach Subdivision, and the Homesites at Cougar Avenue subdivision for 11 single-family homes. The commission also recommended approval of zoning regulation amendments changing how building height is calculated, removing the 10-foot measurement from deck piers and excluding weathervanes and chimneys. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Amended Final Plat combining Lots 8 & 21, Colorado Anglers Club (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat combining Lots 9 & 10, Pine Beach Subdivision with added condition #10 (unanimous)
• Approved Homesites at Cougar Avenue Final Plat for 11 single-family dwellings (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendments changing building height definition (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from the Grand Fire District. The application seeks an outright exemption for a height variance at 501 GCR 40.

• Height variance for Bud Wilson Fire Station at 501 GCR 40

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a height of 37.5 feet for a new fire station at 501 Grand County Rd 40, in the Forestry and Open Zone District. The variance was requested by Grand Fire Protection District #1.

• Approved height variance to 37.5 feet for Grand Fire Station (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approvals of minutes, payments, and contracts. They will also discuss the coroner's office staffing and budget, and consider several resolutions on the consent agenda, such as waiving Board of Adjustment fees for Grand Fire Protection District and amending the personnel manual.

• Resolution 2022-08-03: Waive all Board of Adjustment fees for Grand Fire Protection District
• Resolution 2022-08-04: Designate County Manager as voter designee for Mountain Parks Electric director elections
• Resolution 2022-08-05: Adopt amendments to Grand County Personnel Manual
• Service agreement with Steven W. Carothers and Associates for Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Liquor license renewals for Grand Lake Golf Course and Apothecary Bar & Lounge

The Board unanimously approved a $136,000 service contract with SWCA Environmental Consulting for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, authorizing the Chair to sign. They also approved liquor license renewals, a noxious weed spraying agreement, and a temporary staffing increase for the Coroner's Office. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $136,000 Community Wildfire Protection Plan contract with SWCA (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License renewal for Grand Lake Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License renewal for The Apothecary Bar and Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved Modification of Grant with Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests for noxious weed spraying (unanimous)
• Approved one additional full-time position for Coroner's Office for rest of 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Coroner to apply for $20,000 grant for electronic tracking system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fee waiver, voter designee, and personnel manual amendments (unanimous)
• Waived mandatory separation time to hire Joel Cochran and Bill Crouch part-time (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, discuss departmental contracts and issues, and hold budget workshops for several county departments. They will also consider a resolution to fund an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and discuss fire recovery efforts.

• Resolution 2022-08-01 amending business correspondence policy
• Resolution 2022-07-11 approving additional funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plan update
• Northern Water / CDOT US Hwy. 125 debris removal intergovernmental agreement
• Indian Peaks Marina Restaurant liquor license renewal
• Budget workshops for Attorney, Surveyor, Clerk & Recorder, Road & Bridge, Natural Resources, Airports, Sheriff's Office

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the Personnel Manual, including a new retirement contribution match of up to 6% combined between 401a and 457 plans, a distracted driver policy, and increased employee recognition pay. The board also approved several contracts, resolutions, and liquor license renewals. A request for additional coroner staffing was discussed but no decision was made, pending more information.

• Approved Personnel Manual amendments including new retirement match and distracted driver policy (unanimous)
• Approved CORE Contract with Maple Star for visitation supervision up to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $60,273 federal and $60,273 local funds for 2022 EMPG (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with CDOT and Northern Water for debris removal on Highway 125 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Indian Peaks Marina Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-AB22-02 denying tax abatement for Rolf and Leif Thorson (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-BOE-1 agreeing with referee on Julie George property valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including CWPP funding (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, contracts, and public hearings. Key items include a request for additional funding for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a special use permit for Cornerstone Concrete, and budget workshops for Human Services, IT, and Emergency Medical Services. The agenda also includes a second amended final plat for a subdivision exemption and a resolution adopting a business correspondence policy.

• Community Wildfire Protection Plan request for additional funding
• Cornerstone Concrete Special Use Permit
• Second Amended Final Plat, Lot 2A – Tom Drake Subdivision Exemption
• Resolution No. 2022-07-07 adopting a Business Correspondence Policy
• Workshops on Human Services, IT, and EMS budgets

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several items, including additional funding for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a special use permit for a mobile concrete batch plant, and a subdivision plat. They also approved routine financial items and appointments. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $10,000 additional county funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Approved UTV purchase for $9,000 funded by Forest Service and Northern
• Approved Resolution 2021-8-32 for Cornerstone Concrete Batch Plant special use permit
• Approved Resolution 2022-7-10 for Emore Inc. outdoor storage special use permit
• Approved Resolution 2022-6-23 for Simmons Minor Subdivision
• Approved Second Amended Final Plat for Tom Drake Subdivision Exemption with conditions
• Approved appointments of Kristen Manguso as Fire Code Official and Building Code Official
• Approved Consent Agenda including Business Correspondence Policy

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts. They will also hold budget workshops for several departments and consider a resolution exempting a lot from the affordable housing transfer fee. The agenda includes public comments and several informational updates.

• Resolution 2022-07-04 authorizing airports supervisor to attend CDOT aeronautics surplus auction
• Resolution 2022-07-05 authorizing public health to hire an Environmental Health Specialist I
• Resolution 2022HA-07-06 approving affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 21, Unit 2, Coyote Creek at Winter Park
• Snow removal bids for Road & Bridge
• Janitorial services contracts

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple routine items, including contracts for snow removal, janitorial services, and software, as well as letters of support for water projects. All votes were unanimous. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved EForce Software contract for $11,418.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Cabin Works janitorial contract for Judicial Building, $28,080 (unanimous)
• Approved Cabin Works janitorial contract for Public Health Building, $6,760.08 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Grand County Irrigated Land Company (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for KVERC (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Tabernash Meadows Water and Sanitation District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-9-40 renewing Grand Gravel special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions on airport auction, hiring, and housing fee exemption (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to review four regular business items: two amended final plats for subdivisions and two new special use permit applications for rooming and boarding uses with over five bedrooms. The commission will take public comment and decide on these items.

• Second Amended Final Plat for Tom Drake Subdivision Exemption, Lots 2A & 1A, at 788 GCR 519
• Amended Final Plat for Stagecoach Meadows Lots 15A, 17 & 18, at 1142 GCR 5171
• New Special Use Permit for Casa Colo, rooming & boarding over 5 bedrooms, at 319 GCR 831
• New Special Use Permit for Casa Vista, rooming & boarding over 5 bedrooms, at 687 GCR 517

The Grand County Planning Commission approved three land-use requests: a Second Amended Final Plat for the Tom Drake Subdivision Exemption, an Amended Final Plat for Stagecoach Meadows Lots 15A, 17, and 18 with utility easement vacations, and two Special Use Permits (Casa Colorado and Casa Vista) for long-term workforce housing. All motions passed unanimously with conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Second Amended Final Plat for Tom Drake Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Stagecoach Meadows Amended Final Plat and utility easement vacations (unanimous)
• Approved Casa Colorado Special Use Permit for rooming/boarding home with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Casa Vista Special Use Permit for long-term rentals with 7 conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, financial items, and several public hearings and workshops. Key actions include a resolution to exempt a lot from the affordable housing transfer fee at Coyote Creek, a resolution accepting a state aviation grant, and a public hearing on a heavy equipment storage special use permit. The board will also discuss budgets for the assessor, public health, and veteran services offices.

• Resolution 2022HA-07-01: Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 21, Unit 7, Coyote Creek at Winter Park
• Resolution 2022-07-02: Colorado Division of Aeronautics discretionary aviation grant
• Public hearing: Emore Inc. heavy equipment storage special use permit
• 2023 budget preparation letter and assessor budget workshop
• Fitch Ranch Meats & Market liquor license renewal and trade name change

The Board approved a $3,467,485.86 contract amendment with Acord Asphalt for additional work on County Road 22, citing cost savings if completed in 2022. They also authorized an additional FTE for an Environmental Health Specialist I position (2-0, with one abstention) and approved the Emore Inc. Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit with conditions. Several plats, resolutions, and routine financial items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Contract Amendment #1 with Acord Asphalt for $3,467,485.86 (unanimous)
• Authorized Josh Schroeder to attend CDOT surplus auction, spend up to $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved additional FTE for Environmental Health Specialist I (2-0, George abstained)
• Approved Emore Inc. Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-4-16 for SilverTips Subdivision replat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-2-8 for Sun Valley Ranch Estates replat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-6-21 for Cabins at Porcupine Ridge replat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-11-27 for Arvada Parcel Subdivision exemption (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine payments, contracts, and resolutions, including a budget increase for East Troublesome Fire work and an affordable housing fee exemption for a Coyote Creek lot. They will also discuss an extension request for a blighted boathouse and review final plats for subdivisions in Innsbruck-Val Moritz and Ridge Point Condominiums.

• Resolution 2022-06-18: Office of Emergency Management budget increase for East Troublesome Fire work
• Resolution 2022HA-06-19: Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Coyote Creek at Winter Park, Lot 21, Unit 1
• Resolution 2022-06-20: Reduced insurance requirement for jail behavioral services contract with Wendy Nadolny, LCSW, LLC
• Extension request from Jeffery Walker on stipulation to remove blight (blighted boathouse)
• Final plats for Innsbruck-Val Moritz Lots 4 & 5, Block 21 and Ridge Point Condominiums

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several land-use plats, including the Second Amended Final Plat for Lots 4 & 5 in Innsbruck-Val Moritz and the Ridge Point Condominiums Final Plat, both with conditions. They also approved a consent agenda with resolutions for an emergency management budget increase, an affordable housing transfer fee exemption, and a reduced insurance requirement. Additionally, they authorized an extension for Jeffrey Walker to remove a blighted boathouse until December 31, 2022, and approved a standard mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-6-21 setting mileage reimbursement at $0.625/mile (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amended Final Plat, Lots 4 & 5, Innsbruck-Val Moritz with 5 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Point Condominiums Final Plat with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2022-06-18 (emergency management budget increase), 2022HA-06-19 (affordable housing transfer fee exemption), and 2022-06-20 (reduced insurance requirement) (unanimous)
• Authorized extension for Jeffrey Walker to remove blighted boathouse until Dec 31, 2022
• Approved Colorado Division of Aeronautics Discretionary Aviation Grant Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved exemption of Restrictive Covenants for Lot 21, Unit 7, Coyote Creek at Winter Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-2-7 for Trinder Subdivision amended final plat (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts. They will also consider several resolutions, including one to decline participation in the state FAMLI program and another to declare the coroner a full-time position. A public hearing is scheduled for the final plat of the Himebaugh Ridge subdivision, which was continued from a previous meeting.

• Resolution 2022-06-13: Approving an exemption from the affordable housing transfer fee for Lot 21, Unit 40-49 at Coyote Creek at Winter Park subdivision
• Resolution 2022-06-15: Declining participation in the FAMLI program (paid family and medical leave insurance)
• Resolution 2022-06-17: Declaring the Grand County Coroner a full-time position
• Animal Shelter lease renewal and fire discussion (Sheriff's Office)
• Kremmling Master Plan Project FAA Grant (Airports)

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine financial items, including warrants, vouchers, and wire payments, as well as several licenses and grants. They also approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions and tabled a request for a subdivision exemption and final plat for Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved warrant register and expenditure list for June 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FAA Grant 3-08-0034-020-2022 for McElroy Field planning
• Waived $1.2 million insurance requirement for therapeutic treatment provider
• Approved renewal of Tavern Liquor License for C Lazy U Ranch
• Approved renewal of Retail Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturer License in Tabernash
• Approved $3,500 for fuel for Team Rubicon
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-12-27 for amended final plat of Lot 29A, Breckon Subdivision
• Tabled Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision exemption and final plat

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including a decision on Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, a public hearing on burn permit penalties, and updates on opioid settlement and emergency management. Several resolutions are on the consent agenda, including a grant-funded sheriff position and an affordable housing fee exemption.

• Decision on Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
• Public hearing on Ordinance 19 (burn permits penalties)
• Resolution 2022-06-07: Sheriff grant-funded position for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022HA-06-08: Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Coyote Creek at Winter Park, Lot 21
• Resolution 2022-06-09: Reduced insurance for Kinikin Meat Processing for Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

The board waived the 30-day separation provision in the personnel manual, allowing former Commissioner Kristen Manguso to be hired as Community Development Director. It also voted to decline participation in the state FAMLI program, approved an amended burn permit ordinance with $1,000 fines, and designated the Coroner as a full-time position. The board approved several contracts and appointments, including a $35,468.39 contract amendment for the Granby Fuel site.

• Waived 30-day separation provision for elected officials (passed)
• Declined all participation in FAMLI program (passed)
• Approved amended Ordinance 19 with $1,000 penalty (passed)
• Designated Coroner as full-time position (passed)
• Approved $35,468.39 contract amendment for Granby Fuel site (passed)
• Approved exemption from restrictive covenants for Vistas at Pole Creek LLC (passed)
• Approved consent agenda with 4 resolutions (passed)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Chief Deputy Coroner (passed)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting on June 20, 2022, with the sole agenda item being the approval of weekly payments. The meeting is available via Webex for public participation and will be live-streamed on the county website.

• Approval of weekly payments

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on June 20, 2022, to approve routine financial items. They unanimously approved checks for the Grand County Housing Authority, vouchers for the Department of Human Services, and wire payments and vouchers for Grand County, all scheduled for payment on June 22, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payments and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, payments, and contracts, and to discuss several land-use items such as amended final plats and subdivision exemptions. They will also receive updates on the drought and the library district, and consider resolutions on housing transfer fee exemptions and a conservation trust fund award.

• Resolution 2022HA-06-03: Affordable housing transfer fee exemption for The Ranches at Devils Thumb Lot/Homesite 15
• Resolutions 2022HA-06-04 and 2022HA-06-05: Affordable housing transfer fee exemptions for Coyote Creek at Winter Park subdivision lots
• Resolution 2022-06-06: Conservation Trust Fund award to Town of Winter Park for Rollins Pass Road/GCR 80 snow removal
• Cabins at Porcupine Ridge Amended Final Plat; Simmons Minor Subdivision Final Plat; Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision Exemption Final Plat
• Water Protection Stage 1 Drought Update

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of routine financial warrants, contracts, and agreements, including a road damage reimbursement agreement with Esco Sand and Gravel, a liquor license renewal, and multiple human services MOUs. The Board also approved the Cabins at Porcupine Ridge Amended Final Plat and the Simmons Minor Subdivision Final Plat, and tabled the Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision Exemption Final Plat to address a ditch concern. A consent agenda with several resolutions, including conservation trust fund monies for snow removal, was also approved.

• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for Grand County, Housing Authority, and Human Services (passed)
• Approved road damage reimbursement agreement with Esco Sand and Gravel for County Road 60 (passed)
• Approved Drowsy Water Ranch Retail Liquor Store License renewal (passed)
• Approved 2022-23 JBBS contract with Office of Behavioral Health for $172,500 (passed)
• Approved Cabins at Porcupine Ridge Amended Final Plat (passed)
• Approved Simmons Minor Subdivision Final Plat (passed)
• Tabled Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision Exemption Final Plat (passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda including conservation trust fund monies for Rollins Pass Road snow removal (passed)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including amended plats for Cabins at Porcupine Ridge and Ridge Point Condos. The meeting also includes a special use permit request for heavy equipment storage and a minor subdivision application.

• Amended Final Plat for Cabins at Porcupine Ridge
• New Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit for Emore Inc. at 593 GCR 1001
• Simmons Minor Subdivision at 320 GCR 6480
• Final Plat for Ridge Point Condos at 798 GCR 834

The Grand County Planning Commission approved four items: an amended final plat for The Cabins at Porcupine Ridge to relocate snow storage for a dumpster enclosure, a special use permit for Emore Inc. heavy equipment storage with added conditions, a minor subdivision preliminary plan for the Simmons property, and a final plat for Ridge Point Condominiums. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Cabins at Porcupine Ridge Amended Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Emore Inc. Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Simmons Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan with 7 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Point Condominiums Final Plat (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request for a variance extension. The application was submitted by William and April Robertson regarding the property at 1388 GCR 64.

• Variance Extension: 1388 GCR 64, Lot 5, North Shore Subdivision, 2nd Filing

The Grand County Planning Commission approved all four items on the agenda: an amended final plat for The Cabins at Porcupine Ridge, a special use permit for Emore Inc. heavy equipment storage, a minor subdivision for the Simmons property, and a final plat for Ridge Point Condominiums. Each motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Amended Final Plat for The Cabins at Porcupine Ridge (unanimous)
• Approved Emore Inc. Heavy Equipment Storage Special Use Permit as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Simmons Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan with 7 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Point Condominiums Final Plat with conditions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended fire restrictions ordinance, a $2.2 million asphalt contract for County Road 22, and several housing-related items including rent increases and fee exemptions. They also approved a sketch plan for a seven-unit townhome development and a subdivision exemption, and continued a public hearing on burn permits.

• Approved Amended and Restated Ordinance No. 20 establishing fire restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved $2.2 million asphalt contract for County Road 22 (unanimous)
• Approved rent increase for Silver Spruce Apartments from $1,135 to $1,167 per unit per month (unanimous)
• Approved Affordable Housing Transfer Fee exemptions for multiple properties (unanimous)
• Approved Ridgeview Townhomes Sketch Plan for 7-unit townhome development (unanimous)
• Approved Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Ordinance 19 (burn permits) to June 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,667 Conservation Trust Fund expenditure for Corona Pass plowing (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes and review a sketch plan for the Ridge View Townhomes, a multi-family development proposed at 396 GCR 834 in Winter Park Ranch. The agenda includes one regular business item, with supporting documents to be posted after May 20, 2022.

• Ridge View Townhomes multi-family sketch plan at 396 GCR 834
• Location: Winter Park Ranch 2nd Filing Replat Lot 13, Block 1

The Grand County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Ridge View Townhomes sketch plan, a seven-unit townhome development on a 0.42-acre lot in Winter Park, with conditions. The approval includes amendments to strike a condition about verifying mineral rights and to add conditions regarding easements and lot line definitions. The project will proceed to preliminary plat review.

• Approved Ridge View Townhomes sketch plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Struck condition #9 requiring verification of sub-surface mineral extraction rights
• Added condition requiring compliance with 1965 easement
• Added condition to determine separation point between side and rear lot lines
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental contracts, including agreements for the Sheriff's Office and Human Services. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a vacancy in the Treasurer and Public Trustee office and updates on road asphalt.

• Contract with Cold Creek Excavation, LLC for Fairgrounds sewer line replacement
• Waiving building permit fees for construction of the fire station on County Road 40
• Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership
• Homesites at Cougar Ave. Preliminary Plat
• Grand County Ordinance 19 Burn Permits, Penalties Section

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved the preliminary plat for the Homesites at Cougar Avenue subdivision, creating 11 single-family lots, with two additional conditions: the county will not be responsible for the concrete pan and the trail must be dedicated to the public. The board also approved several contracts, including a $2.2 million asphalt paving project for County Road 22, and set a public hearing for the Open Burning Ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved preliminary plat for Homesites at Cougar Avenue (11 lots) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $2.2 million asphalt paving for County Road 22 (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Forest Service for Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Mountain Family Center for Core Services (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 TANF transfer to Lake County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2019-6-30 for Winter Park Lift Operations Center (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire station fee waiver and sewer line contract (unanimous)
• Set June 7, 2022 public hearing for Open Burning Ordinance (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use applications, including a new special use permit for marijuana cultivation and a liquor license application. The meeting also includes discussions on employee recruitment plans and fire restriction ordinances.

• Public Hearing: Great Divide Lettuce Colony, Inc. Marijuana Cultivation Special Use Permit
• Public Hearing: GC Zoning Regulation Amendments, Section 18 Enforcement
• Public Hearing: Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch New Liquor License Application
• Resolution No. 2022-5-8: Employee Recruitment and Retention Plan
• Amended and Restated Ordinance No. 20: Fire Restrictions

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for Great Divide Lettuce Colony, Inc. to cultivate cannabis in a new warehouse at 1851 GCR 60, with conditions including water supply plan approval and airport avigation review. The Board also approved a right-of-way vacation for the Town of Grand Lake, zoning enforcement amendments, and a preliminary plat for an eight-unit condominium development.

• Approved cannabis cultivation SUP for Great Divide Lettuce Colony (unanimous)
• Approved GCR 4811 right-of-way vacation for Town of Grand Lake (unanimous)
• Approved zoning regulation amendments to Section 18 Enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Point Condominiums preliminary plat with modifications (passed)
• Approved $1,666,233.55 National Forest Reserve apportionment distribution (passed)
• Approved retail liquor store license for Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch (passed)
• Waived building permit fees for Grand Fire north station on County Road 40 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,720 sewer line replacement contract with Cold Creek Excavation (passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance application from Rau for a property located at 76 GCR 8511 in the Grand View Highlands subdivision. The agenda includes roll call and regular business, with the variance request as the only substantive item.

• Rau Variance for property at 76 GCR 8511, Grand View Highlands Filing 1, Lot 5, Block 5

The Grand County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing a zero-foot side yard for a proposed garage at 76 GCR 8511, reducing the required 5-foot setback. The approval includes conditions requiring payment of public notice fees, a setback verification survey for structures within 3 feet of the property line, vacating and recording a utilities easement, and filing an ILC with the building department. The motion was made by George Davis, seconded by Marcus Davis, and passed unanimously.

• Approved zero-foot side yard variance for Lot 5, Block 5, Grand View Highlands (unanimous)
• Condition: Applicant to pay all public notice fees before resolution recorded
• Condition: Setback verification survey required for any structure within 3 feet of side yard property line
• Condition: Vacate, rededicate, and record utilities easement
• Condition: ILC to be on file with building department with approved resolution

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including sketch plans for subdivision exemptions and amended final plats. The meeting also includes the approval of April 2022 minutes.

• Fraser Ridge Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan at 855 GCR 731
• Byers Peak Filing 2 Parcels 1 & 3 Final Plat at 300 GCR 721
• Himebaugh Ridge Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan at 1618 GCR 55
• Val Mortiz Lots 4 and 5 Second Amended Final Plat at 230 GCR 8805

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various departmental contracts, including a nursing student agreement and a restaurant voucher program. The meeting includes discussions on East Troublesome Fire watershed recovery and several special event permits.

• East Troublesome Fire Watershed Recovery discussion with Northern Water
• Public Hearing: Rotary Club of Granby Foundation Special Event Permit
• Public Hearing: Winter Park Horseman’s Association Special Event Permit
• Exemption from affordable housing transfer fee for Lot 16, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb
• Acceptance of Community Wildfire Protection Plan grant

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $400,000 EDA grant for travel tourism and outdoor recreation revitalization, with a $100,000 match from the tourism board. They also approved several resolutions, including name changes for special use permits, amended final plats, and a one-year extension for the Tabernash Highlands subdivision. The board supported a workforce housing project in Grand Lake and endorsed a proposal for employee recruitment and retention incentives.

• Approved $400,000 EDA grant for tourism and outdoor recreation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5-4 changing Corman Special Use Permit to Red DirT Capital LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-4-14 for amended final plat at Shorewood (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-25 for amended final plat at Val Moritz Village (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5-3 for ambulance service license certification (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5-7 extending sketch plan approval for Tabernash Highlands (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5-2 changing permittee to Kilgore Companies dba Peak Materials (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club of Granby and Winter Park Horseman's Association special event permits (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several departmental contracts, including asphalt work for county roads and airport master plan updates. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an assessor abatement and reviews of various permit renewals and land use requests.

• Awarding 2022 asphalt project bids for County Roads 1, 6, and 22 to Acord Asphalt, Inc.
• Renewal of retail marijuana store license to Igadi, Ltd. at 843 W Agate Avenue, Unit A, Granby
• Public Hearing regarding Grand County Assessor Abatement AB21-21
• Special Use Permit for Winter Park Transit Operations Exhibit A
• Approval of Conservation Trust Fund monies for replacement chutes at Flying Heels Arena

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,237,419.78 construction contract with Acord Asphalt for pavement work on County Roads 1, 6, and 22, along with numerous other items including liquor and marijuana license renewals, a federal grant application for a master plan update, and a $55,060 trail improvement grant. The board also denied a property tax abatement request, approved several name changes for special use permits, and supported a proposal for employee retention incentives, though details are to be brought back later.

• Approved $2,237,419.78 road construction contract with Acord Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $331,387 federal grant application for Master Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Discount Liquor Store (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of multiple marijuana licenses at 72399 US Highway 40, Tabernash (unanimous)
• Denied property tax abatement AB21-21 for Jeffrey Fingert (unanimous)
• Approved $55,060 for Himebaugh Gulch Trail Improvements from OLRT funds (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Sketch Plan Approval for Tabernash Highlands Subdivision to July 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Conservation Trust Fund awards and asphalt project bid (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on renewing a retail marijuana store license at 843 W. Agate, Unit A, Granby, and will consider a facility use agreement and fee waiver request from the Flying Heels Arena Association. The board will also review contracts, grants, and routine approvals, including airport master plan work, a sheriff's office surveillance agreement, and open lands grants.

• Public hearing on IgadI Retail Marijuana Store renewal at 843 W. Agate, Unit A, Granby
• Flying Heels Arena Association facility use agreement and fee waiver request
• Federal grant application and Armstrong Consultants contract for McElroy Field master plan update
• Northern Water security surveillance IGA for Sheriff's Office
• Spring 2022 Open Lands, Rivers and Trails grant awards

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the renewal of the IgadI retail marijuana store license at 843 W. Agate, Unit A, Granby, despite opposition from the Town of Granby. The board also approved several financial items, including a $2.24 million asphalt paving contract and a $627,502 lease purchase for two graders. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved IgadI retail marijuana store license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $2,237,419.78 asphalt paving contract with Acord Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $627,502 lease purchase for two graders (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 IGA for Northern Water security/surveillance (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Flying Heels Arena bucking chutes (unanimous)
• Approved Windy Gap Watershed Plan Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-4-8 purchasing policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including OLRT grants (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, payments, and contracts, and to consider several resolutions and land-use items. Key actions include approving an intergovernmental agreement for a housing partnership and a retail marijuana cultivation license, as well as discussing transit and subdivision plans.

• Resolution 2022-4-3: Approve intergovernmental agreement establishing the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership
• Resolution 2022-4-4: Approve retail marijuana cultivation facility license for Great Divide Lettuce Colony, Inc. at 1851 County Rd 60, Unit C, Granby, with conditions
• Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Spring 2022 Grant Cycle Recommendations
• Winter Park Transit Facility Update
• Lot 23A Silvertips Amended Final Plat and Simmons Subdivision Exemption, Sketch Plan

The Board unanimously approved the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Spring 2022 grant cycle, awarding $197,250 to nine trail projects. The Board also acknowledged a memo detailing that the Drowsy Water Ranch Emergency Watershed Protection project's contract has grown to $1,130,553, a cumulative increase of $656,971 from the original $473,582, due to change orders. The Board approved the consent agenda, including a retail marijuana cultivation license and the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership IGA, and approved the Amended Final Plat for Lot 23A at Silvertips Subdivision. The Simmons Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan was denied unanimously.

• Approved $197,250 in OLRT Spring 2022 trail grants (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including retail marijuana license for Great Divide Lettuce Colony (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat, Lot 23A, Silvertips Subdivision (unanimous)
• Denied Simmons Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for April 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Janet Engle to the Fair Board for one year (unanimous)
• Allowed Granby Rotary to use Flying Heels Arena for a liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 22, and April 5 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use applications, including a special use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility, preliminary and final plats for residential developments, a right-of-way vacation, and proposed zoning amendments. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx.

• Special Use Permit for Great Divide Lettuce Colony Cannabis Cultivation Facility at 1851 GCR Unit C
• Preliminary Plat for Ridge Point Condominiums at 798 Cranmer Ave, Winter Park
• Amended Final Plat for Summit Trail Phase 2 Condos
• Final Plats for Byers Peaks Filing 2 Parcels 1 & 3 and Filing 1 at 300 GCR 721
• Zoning Amendments Section 18 - Enforcement

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various departmental contracts, including road and bridge repairs and airport agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing for a new retail marijuana cultivation facility license and decisions on subdivision exemptions.

• Public Hearing: Great Divide Lettuce Colony Inc. New Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility License
• Resolution 2022-4-1: Employment agreement for County Attorney Maxine Labarre-Krostue
• Resolution 2022-4-2: Budget supplement for Office of Emergency Management hazard tree removal
• Yak Subdivision Exemption review
• Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption – Final Plat review

The Board unanimously approved a retail marijuana cultivation facility license for Great Divide Lettuce Colony Inc. at 1851 County Road 60, Unit C, Granby, with conditions including a Special Use Permit to address water issues. The Board also approved several contracts, including a US Bank credit application for $627,502.78, and two subdivision exemption final plats (Yak Overlook and Sagebrush). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved retail marijuana cultivation license for Great Divide Lettuce Colony Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved US Bank credit application totaling $627,502.78 (unanimous)
• Approved Yak Overlook Subdivision Exemption Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved airport hangar ground leases and updated lease (unanimous)
• Approved CGRS Granby Shop Fuel System contract up to $13,222.35 (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS grant application for ambulance repairs (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including county attorney employment agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, contracts, and two public hearings. The hearings cover a retail marijuana store renewal in Granby and a new special use permit for Aspen Canyon Ranch, continued from a prior meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a wildland fire operating plan and a water rights application.

• Public hearing: IgadI Retail Marijuana Store Renewal at 843 W. Agate, Unit A in Granby
• Public hearing: Aspen Canyon Ranch, New Special Use Permit (continued from March 22, 2022)
• Resolution 2022-3-5: Approving 2022 Grand County Wildland Fire Operating Plan
• Resolution 2022-3-6: Approving water rights application for City and County of Denver and co-applicants
• Amended Final Plat, Shorewood Lot 11A

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for a veterans' therapeutic retreat at Aspen Canyon Ranch, with conditions, and removed one condition regarding traffic impacts. The board also approved several financial items, including a $480,000 CCTV contract for the Sheriff's Office, and continued a public hearing for a retail marijuana store renewal to April 26, 2022.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Aspen Canyon Ranch veterans' retreat (unanimous)
• Approved $480,000 CCTV contract for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 supplemental budget for Team Rubicon tree mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Trail Ridge Marina (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Shorewood Lot 11A (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including wildland fire plan and water rights application (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for IgadI Retail Marijuana Store to April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Middle Park Health Fraser Campus (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding special use permits for Aspen Canyon Ranch and Trail Ridge Marina. The meeting also includes reviews of liquor license renewals, departmental contracts, and the 2022 Wildland Fire Operating Plan.

• Public Hearing: Aspen Canyon Ranch New Special Use Permit
• Public Hearing: This Land is My Land (Trail Ridge Marina) Special Use Permit
• Devil’s Thumb Ranch Liquor License Renewal
• Liquor License Transfer of Ownership for Red Dog Saloon
• Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption, Sketch Plan

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for This Land Is My Land, LLC to operate indoor and outdoor boat storage at 12669 US HWY 34, with conditions including limiting access to the south entrance and allowing maintenance activities from 7 am to 9 pm. The board also approved a subdivision exemption for a 40-acre parcel owned by Commissioner Kristen Manguso, dividing it into three lots. Several routine items were approved, including liquor license renewals, travel authorizations, and grant agreements.

• Approved special use permit for This Land Is My Land, LLC for boat storage (unanimous)
• Approved Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption sketch plan for 40-acre parcel into 3 lots (unanimous)
• Continued Aspen Canyon Ranch public hearing to April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Devil's Thumb Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Tavern Liquor License for Red Dog Saloon to Michael Ambrose Tiehen (unanimous)
• Approved Master Task Order Contract with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Hannah Wynd to Moab, UT and Spokane, WA (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, discuss updates, and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the county zoning regulations regarding enforcement and penalties. The board will also consider a subdivision exemption, a short-term rentals update, and a waiver of building permit fees for the sanitation district.

• Public hearing on amendments to Grand County Zoning Regulations, Enforcement Section 18 & Penalties Section 19.4
• Resolution 2022-3-2 approving waiver of building permit fees for Grand County Sanitation District
• The Shald Subdivision Exemption, Final Plat
• Short-Term Rentals Update
• Notice of Environmental Use Restrictions re Granby Landfill

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the Zoning Regulations, changing enforcement and penalty sections to align with new state statute (CRS 30-28-124) that replaces criminal penalties with civil infractions. The board also approved the Shald Subdivision Exemption final plat, allowing a 16.37-acre parcel to be split into two lots, with conditions including a wastewater/water quality agreement. Several routine financial approvals and letters of recommendation were passed unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendments to Sections 18 and 19, changing penalties to civil infractions (unanimous)
• Approved Shald Subdivision Exemption final plat, splitting 16.37 acres into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register and expenditure list for March 16, 2022 payments (unanimous)
• Approved checks for Grand County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers for Grand County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved wire payments, interfund transfers, and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of recommendation for Schelly Olsen to Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission (unanimous)
• Approved letter for Co-Action grant application to Colorado Department of Education (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review multiple requests including amended final plats, sketch plans, and special use permits. The agenda includes items for Silvertips, Sagebrush Sub, Aspen Canyon Ranch, Simmons Sub, and Nature Valley Subdivision.

• Silvertips – Amended Final Plat at 10156 & 10164 US HWY 34
• Sagebrush Sub Exemption – Sketch Plan for 40 acres in SE4 of SEC 22
• Aspen Canyon Ranch – Special Uses Permit for multiple parcels on GCR 3
• Simmons Sub Exemption at 320 GCR 6480
• Nature Valley Subdivision – Final Plat at 130, 132 & 134 GCR 4480

The Grand County Planning Commission approved four land-use items: an amended final plat to combine four lots in Silvertips Subdivision, a sketch plan for the Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption, a one-year special use permit for a veteran's retreat at Aspen Canyon Ranch, and a final plat for the Nature Valley Ranch Subdivision. All motions passed unanimously except the Silvertips plat, which passed with one dissenting vote. The commission also approved the February 9, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved Amended Final Plat, Lot 23A, Silvertips Subdivision (all in favor, Will MacDonald opposed)
• Approved Sagebrush Subdivision Exemption – Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Aspen Canyon Ranch – Special Use Permit for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Nature Valley Ranch Subdivision – Final Plat with 28 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and departmental reports. They will also hold a public hearing on a 1041 permit amendment for the Granby Sanitation District and review a sketch plan for the Mountain Lupin 2 Subdivision.

• Public hearing on Granby Sanitation District 1041 Permit Amendment
• Review of Mountain Lupin 2 Subdivision Sketch Plan
• Approval of weekly payments
• Colorado River District Community Funding Partnership Grant for Windy Gap Connectivity Channel
• Employee recognition

The Board unanimously approved the Granby Sanitation District 1041 Permit amendment for a solids handling facility at the existing wastewater treatment plant, including 10 conditions from CDPHE. The Board also approved the Mountain Lupin 2 Subdivision sketch plan with added conditions, and approved routine financial items, letters, and resolutions.

• Approved Granby Sanitation District 1041 Permit amendment for WWTP upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Lupin 2 Subdivision sketch plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-11-23 for Peters Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-2-5 for RMSHA Snowmobile Hill Climb temporary use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Community Funding Partnership Contract with Colorado River Water Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing 30 by 30 initiative and Atlas Project (unanimous)
• Approved letter regarding Uinta Railway Mitigation request (unanimous)
• Approved checks, vouchers, and wire payments for March 9, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, weekly payments, and departmental contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the second reading of an amended Prevention of Environmental Blight Ordinance, rescheduled from Feb. 22. The board will also review final plats for Villa Harbor and Rainbow Meadows subdivisions and receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director.

• Public hearing on amended Prevention of Environmental Blight Ordinance #6 (second reading)
• Amended final plat for Villa Harbor Lots 22 & 23
• Rainbow Meadows Minor Subdivision final plat
• Latigo Ranch liquor license renewal (Clerk & Recorder)
• Engineering Excellence Award to Armstrong Consultants for McElroy Field Runway 9/27 Rehabilitation

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 6 on environmental blight, a liquor license renewal, and a letter of opposition to the '30 by 30' land conservation initiative. The board also approved two subdivision plats: an amended final plat for Villa Harbor Lots 22 & 23 and the Rainbow Meadows minor subdivision final plat, both with conditions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 6, Prevention of Environmental Blight, effective March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Latigo Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a van for $1 from Mountain Family Center for the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved End User License Agreement for Colorado DRIVES system (2-1, Manguso no)
• Approved letter of support for Winter Park Area Sustainability Plan (unanimous)
• Approved letter of opposition to '30 by 30' land conservation initiative (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat, Villa Harbor Lots 22 & 23, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Rainbow Meadows Minor Subdivision Final Plat, with amended conditions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes one specific application for a variance regarding Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1.

• Variance request for Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 located at 300 GCR 721

The Grand County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved seven dimensional variances for Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1, requested by applicant Clark Lipscomb. The variances reduce lot size, width, and setback requirements under the county zoning regulations. Approval was subject to conditions including payment of public notice fees, a one-year permit issuance deadline, and applicability limited to Byers Peak Filing 1 only. The minutes from February 9, 2022, were tabled for review at the next meeting.

• Approved Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 dimensional variances (unanimous)
• Reduced minimum lot area from 7,000 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft
• Reduced minimum lot width from 60 ft to 25 ft at front setback
• Reduced side setback from 5 ft to 0 ft
• Reduced rear setback from 20 ft to 10 ft
• Reduced front setback from 30 ft to 20 ft
• Reduced parking setback from 15 ft to 0 ft
• Tabled February 9, 2022 minutes for review

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will approve weekly payments and review departmental contracts, including an airport hangar lease and a housing authority board appointment. The board will also consider a grant for the Windy Gap Connectivity Channel and two amended final plats for residential developments. A public hearing on an environmental blight ordinance is rescheduled to March 1.

• GC Airports: Emily Warner Hangar #4 Commercial Lease and Weather Camera Phase III MOU
• Economic Development: NW Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement
• Colorado River District: Community Funding Partnership Grant for Windy Gap Connectivity Channel
• Amended Final Plat: Lots 85-87 Block 6 Columbine Lake
• Amended Final Plat: Lot 2-56 The Fairways at Pole Creek, Phase 2

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved two amended final plats, one for Columbine Lake and one for Fairways at Pole Creek, along with several airport-related agreements and an intergovernmental agreement for election services. The board also approved routine financial items and continued a blight hearing to March 1, 2022.

• Approved amended final plat for Lots 85A & 87A, Block 6, Columbine Lake (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Lot 2-56, Fairways at Pole Creek (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Aviation Weather Camera Installation at Granby-Grand County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Kent Turner for Hangar No. 4 at Granby-Grand County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Town of Fraser for election services (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with AGNC Northwest Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-11-23 for Peters Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Continued blight hearing to March 1, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear updates, and consider several land-use and licensing matters. Key actions include adopting a marijuana licensing regulation and approving an affordable housing transfer fee exemption. The board will also review subdivision plats and a temporary use permit for a snowmobile event.

• Resolution 2022-2-3 adopting marijuana licensing regulation and ordinance 22, effective March 7, 2022
• Resolution 2022HA-2-2 approving affordable housing transfer fee exemption for Lot 6, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb
• Third Amended Final Plat, Phase II, Sun Valley Ranch Estates
• Yak Overlook Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan
• Temporary Use Permit for Snowmobile Hill Climb on March 12 & 13

The Board of County Commissioners approved a Temporary Use Permit for the RMSHA Snowmobile Hill Climb scheduled for March 12 and 13, 2022. The approval includes conditions such as a spectator limit of 2,000, a ban on snowmobile traffic on County Road 57 except for crossing, and a review of conservation easements and building envelopes before the permit is issued. The board also approved several subdivision plats, including the Third Amended Final Plat for Sun Valley Ranch Estates and the Yak Overlook Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan.

• Approved the RMSHA Snowmobile Hill Climb Temporary Use Permit for March 12-13 with conditions, including a 2,000 spectator limit and no snowmobile traffic on County Road 57 except for crossing.
• Approved the Third Amended Final Plat, Phase II, Sun Valley Ranch Estates with six conditions.
• Approved the Yak Overlook Subdivision Exemption Sketch Plan with 19 conditions as modified.
• Approved Lot 54A, Trinder Subdivision, Amended Final Plat with nine conditions.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including Resolution No. 2022-2-3 adopting the Grand County Marijuana Licensing Regulation and Ordinance 22, effective March 7, 2022.
• Approved the Special County Attorney Agreement between Grand County Department of Human Services and Routt County Attorney's Office.
• Authorized out-of-state travel for Jean Powers to attend a Resuscitation Academy Leadership Workshop after a cost correction.
• Approved the warrant register, vouchers, and wire payments for Grand County, the Housing Authority, and the Department of Human Services.

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific land use requests. The board will review a height variance for Red Hawk Ranch and an outright exemption for Blue Valley.

• Height Variance request for Red Hawk Ranch MF1 and MF2
• Outright Exemption request for Blue Valley

The Grand County Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests. The first allows a 0.930-acre lot (below the 5-acre minimum) for a Blue River rest area as part of a land exchange with the BLM. The second allows a building height increase from 35 to 39.5 feet for workforce housing at Red Hawk Ranch, subject to conditions including rent control and final plat approval.

• Approved minimum lot size variance for Blue River Ranch Pump Station Rest Area (0.930 acres, unanimous)
• Approved height variance for Red Hawk Ranch MF1 and MF2 from 35 to 39.5 feet (unanimous)
• Added conditions to height variance: rent control, height verification survey, BOCC final plat approval
• Approved January 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning regulations for short-term rentals, and will also conduct a first reading of an amended environmental blight ordinance. The board will receive updates on COVID-19, a BLM land exchange, and a wildfire protection plan, among other routine business.

• Public hearing on amendments to Grand County Zoning Regulations, Section 14.8 (Short Term Rental)
• First reading of proposed amended Prevention of Environmental Blight Ordinance #6
• Resolution 2022-2-1 approving appointments to Grand County Library District Board of Trustees
• Veteran Assistance Grant application from Veteran Services Officer
• Mountain States Snow Cat CR 83 Contract with GC Road & Bridge

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the short-term rental zoning regulations, including a change to annual permit timing and a modification to local contact verification language. The board also held the first reading of an amended environmental blight ordinance, changing penalties from criminal to civil, and continued the hearing to February 22. Other actions included approving vendor payments, a veterans assistance grant, ground lease amendments for the Kremmling Airport, and a resolution to partner with the Grand Foundation for a scholarship program.

• Approved short-term rental zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments for Housing Authority, Human Services, and County (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Veterans Assistance Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Ground Lease and Commercial Amendments for Kremmling Airport (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to partner with Grand Foundation for Colorado Opportunity Scholarship (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Commissioner Cimino to NACo conference (2-0, Cimino recused)
• Approved consent agenda for library board appointments (unanimous)
• Continued blight ordinance hearing to February 22 for second reading (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and several land-use items. Public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit amendment for Flintstone Gravel & Trucking, a blight hearing for Sego, and a sketch plan for Shald Subdivision. The board will also discuss affordable housing strategies and an executive session on legal advice.

• Public Hearing – Flintstone Gravel & Trucking, Inc. Special Use Permit Amendment
• Sego Blight Hearing
• Shald Subdivision Exemption, Sketch Plan
• Red Hawk Ranch Lots MF-1 & MF-2 Sketch Plan (Continued from Jan. 25, 2022)
• Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies House Bill 21-1271 Discussion

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit amendment for Flintstone Gravel and Trucking, Inc., expanding its mining area from 15 to 44 acres and changing the permit holder to Nick and Caroline Waldo. The board also approved the Red Hawk Ranch multi-family sketch plan for 72 workforce housing units, with conditions including a 112-foot building setback and a partnership with the Grand County Housing Authority. Additionally, the board approved several airport hangar lease amendments, a $150,000 transfer of airport entitlements, and a contract for inmate medications.

• Approved Flintstone Gravel SUP amendment expanding mining to 44 acres with name change to Nick and Caroline Waldo (unanimous)
• Approved Red Hawk Ranch MF-1 & MF-2 sketch plan for 72 multi-family units with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Valley Ranch Pump Station Rest Area Outright Exemption with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 transfer of airport entitlements from Granby Airport to Limon Municipal Airport (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Clinical Solutions Pharmacy for inmate medications (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Colorado Adventure Park with manager change to Hannah Loudermilk (unanimous)
• Approved three airport hangar ground lease amendments (unanimous)
• Continued Sego blight hearing to June 7, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing for a proposed amended marijuana license ordinance, a sketch plan for Red Hawk Ranch Lots, and preliminary plats for Byers Peak Ranch filings. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, broadband, short-term rentals, and consider appointments and a snow closure policy.

• Public hearing on second reading of proposed amended marijuana license ordinance
• Red Hawk Ranch Lots MF-1 & MF-2 sketch plan
• Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 preliminary plat
• Byers Peak Ranch Filing 2, Parcels 1 & 3 preliminary plat
• Resolution 2022-1-14 appointing Maxine LaBarre-Krostue as interim county attorney

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 Preliminary Plat for 123 single-family homes and the Byers Peak Ranch Filing 2 Parcels 1 & 3 Preliminary Plat for a 60-unit multi-family apartment project, both with conditions and variances. The board also adopted Ordinance 22, the Grand County Marijuana Licensing Regulation Ordinance, and continued the Red Hawk Ranch Multi-Family Sketch Plan to February 1, 2022. Several routine items were approved, including the consent agenda, precinct re-establishment, and appointments.

• Approved Byers Peak Ranch Filing 1 Preliminary Plat for 123 single-family homes with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Byers Peak Ranch Filing 2 Parcels 1 & 3 Preliminary Plat for 60-unit Mill Apartments with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22, Grand County Marijuana Licensing Regulation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Continued Red Hawk Ranch Multi-Family Sketch Plan to Feb 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-1-17 re-establishing election precincts (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including interim county attorney appointment (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director, and discuss several planning and public safety items. The agenda includes a sketch plan review for Ridge Point Condominiums, a workshop on a proposed fire station for Grand Fire Protection District, and an update from the Wireless Research Center. Most items are informational or routine, with no major ordinances or large contracts listed.

• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Ridge Point Condominiums Sketch Plan review
• Workshop on Grand Fire Protection District and EMS, re: GCR 40 Fire Station
• Fountainhead Services Contract for Open Lands, Rivers & Trails
• Consent agenda: appointments to Fire/Building Boards of Appeals, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission

Board of Adjustment

The Grand County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a height variance request for Red Hawk Ranch MF1 and MF2. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the December 2021 meeting.

• Height variance request for Red Hawk Ranch MF1 and MF2

The Board of Adjustment tabled the Red Hawk Ranch height variance request after discussion revealed the applicant's renderings may not accurately reflect the county's height measurement method. The applicant will return next month with corrected elevation drawings showing the height from a 10-foot perimeter to the highest point of the building.

• Tabled Red Hawk Ranch height variance (35' to 39.9') for new renderings
• Approved Loreta Silverio as 2022 Chairperson and Marcus Davis as Co-Chairperson
• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including final plats, subdivision exemptions, a short-term rental regulation change, and a sanitation district permit. The meeting was moved from January 12 to January 19, 2022, and will be held via WebEx.

• Villa Harbor 2nd Amended Final Plat for lots 18, 20-25, Block 1, on GCR 691
• Columbine Lake Lots 85 and 87 Amended Final Plat on GCR 4981
• Short-term Rental Regulation Changes countywide
• Blue Valley Outright Exemption (2063.926 acres, metes and bounds)
• Granby Sanitation District 1041 Permit (2.38 and 1.25 acre tracts on GCR 57)

The Grand County Planning Commission approved six land-use applications, including three amended final plats, a subdivision exemption, a minor subdivision, and a 1041 permit amendment for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The commission denied the Ridge View Condominiums sketch plan, a proposed 37-unit condominium building, after public opposition and concerns about density, parking, and height variances. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Third Amended Final Plat for Villa Harbor Lot 22A (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for Columbine Lake Lots 85A & 87A (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Valley Ranch Pump Station Rest Area Outright Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Yak Overlook Subdivision Exemption sketch plan (unanimous)
• Denied Ridge View Condominiums sketch plan (3-2)
• Approved Rainbow Meadows Minor Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Granby Sanitation District 1041 Permit amendment (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental regulation amendments (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business, including a COVID-19 update from the public health director, approval of weekly payments, and various departmental reports. The consent agenda includes three resolutions: reappointing Sheena Darland to the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo Board, submitting the 2021 Highway User Tax Fund report, and certifying Mike Ritschard as a director of the Colorado River Water Conservation District. The board will also consider appointments to planning and appeal boards and may hold an executive session for legal advice.

• COVID-19 update from Grand County Public Health Director
• Approval of weekly payments and pandemic/fire recovery costs
• Resolution 2022-1-8: Reappoint Sheena Darland to Middle Park Fair and Rodeo Board
• Resolution 2022-1-9: Submit 2021 Highway User Tax Fund report to state
• Resolution 2022-1-10: Certify Mike Ritschard as director of Colorado River Water Conservation District

The Grand County Board of Commissioners held a routine meeting, approving prior meeting minutes, vendor payments, and a consent agenda. They also approved the publication of the semi-annual tax report and several board reappointments. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes from Dec 7, 21, and 28, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority checks for Jan 12, 2022 payment (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services vouchers for Jan 12, 2022 payment (unanimous)
• Approved wire payments and vouchers for Grand County (unanimous)
• Approved publication of semi-annual tax report (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including reappointments and HUTF report (unanimous)
• Reappointed Deb Fitch to Planning Commission until Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fire Board of Appeals and Board of Appeals members (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Grand County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approvals of payments, contracts, and appointments. They will also hold a first reading of an amended marijuana licensing ordinance, a public hearing on a special use permit amendment for Flintstone Gravel & Trucking Inc., and consider exemptions from affordable housing transfer fees for two properties.

• First reading of proposed amended marijuana licensing ordinance
• Public hearing on Flintstone Gravel & Trucking Inc. special use permit amendment
• Exemptions from affordable housing transfer fee for Lot 7 and Lot 11, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb
• Axon Enterprises contract and TurnKey Bond Amendment for Sheriff's Office
• Down payment assistance loan approval by Grand County Housing Authority

The Board of County Commissioners held the first reading of Ordinance No. 22, which would replace the county's marijuana licensing regulations, setting new rules for where and how marijuana establishments can operate in unincorporated Grand County. The board also approved several routine resolutions and contracts, including a services contract with Miller Engineers for up to $106,859 and a renewal of the Benson Gravel Pit permit. A public hearing on a special use permit amendment for Flintstone Gravel & Trucking was continued to February 1, 2022.

• Held first reading of amended marijuana licensing ordinance (Ordinance No. 22)
• Approved Resolution 2022-1-1 through 2022-1-7 (annual administrative actions)
• Approved $106,859 services contract with Miller Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Benson Gravel Pit permit (unanimous)
• Approved Union Cellular special use permit amendment (unanimous)
• Continued Flintstone Gravel special use permit hearing to Feb 1, 2022
• Approved Waller Consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fair board appointments and housing fee exemptions