Delta County public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved three applications to reduce required lot sizes in A20 zoning areas. Two other variance requests were continued to January 2023. The Board also expressed support for new lot size variance criteria as part of the 2022 Land Use Code Update.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued PLN22-024 (Gray) lot size variance to January 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued PLN22-154 (Chapman) lot size variance to January 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-158 (Ballard) variance for one 7.14-acre lot (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-159 (O’Neal) variance for two 13-acre lots (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-162 (Rice) variance for one 2-acre lot (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance requests, including a setback reduction for a gated entry and multiple requests to reduce minimum lot sizes. The body will also review minutes from the October 27, 2022, meeting.

• PLN22-045 (Schiros): Variance to reduce gated entry setback from 35 feet to 28 feet at 15805–15801 Black Bridge Road
• PLN22-057 (Kent): Variance to reduce required lot size from 35 acres to 5 acres at 13420 County Road 265
• PLN22-065 (R. Thompson/Wacko Springs Ranch LLC): Variance to reduce required lot size from 35 acres at 1987 Spring Drive
• PLN22-071 (McCracken): Variance to reduce minimum lot size from 20 acres to subdivide a 2.61-acre lot into two lots at 3386 & 3390 Old Wagon Road

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for a gated entry setback and two lot size reductions. One request to reduce lot size in the A-35 zoning district was denied. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 27, 2022.

• Approved variance to reduce gated entry setback from 35 to 28 feet at 15801-15805 Black Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce lot size from 35 acres to 5 acres at 13420 County Road 265, conditioned on septic permitting (unanimous)
• Denied variance to reduce lot size in A-35 zoning district for property southwest of Ash Mesa Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to subdivide a 2.61-acre lot into two lots at 3386 & 3390 Old Wagon Road (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a preliminary plat for a 4-lot subdivision and the certification of the 2022 Land Use Code update. The commission will also discuss the potential vacation of a 2003 resolution regarding street plans in large subdivisions.

• PLN22-073/Holt Subdivision: Proposal to divide 36.92 acres into four lots at 25177 Cedar Mesa Road
• 2022 Land Use Code Update: Public hearing to certify the amended code
• Proposed vacation of Resolution 2003-R-027 regarding Street Plans in 35+ acres Subdivisions
• Determination on whether Resolution 2022-R-026 (Renewable Energy Moratorium) is extinguished
• Potential $1,500 fire mitigation fee for the Holt subdivision if a hydrant is not required

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the 2022 Land Use Code Update and a 4-lot subdivision for the Holt project. The Land Use Code recommendation includes vacating a 2003 resolution on street plans and extinguishing a renewable energy moratorium.

• Recommended approval of PLN22-073/Holt Subdivision to divide 36.92 acres into four lots (7-0)
• Voted to move Land Use Code language to Chapter 4 (8-0)
• Recommended adoption of the 2022 Land Use Code Update, as amended to include funding and performing a Nexus Study in 2023 (7-1)
• Recommended vacating Resolution 2003-R-027 regarding Street Plans in 35+ acres Subdivisions (7-1)
• Recommended finding that Resolution 2022-R-026 (Renewable Energy Moratorium) is extinguished (7-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement services with the Town of Orchard City. The board will also discuss a pending vacancy for the county surveyor and the potential purchase of real estate in the Delta area.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Orchard City for Law Enforcement Services
• Liquor License Renewal for ZenZen Gardens, LLC at 12496 & 12498 3790 Road, Paonia
• Proposed stop sign addition at the intersection of 1400 Road and E Road
• Resolution declaring a pending vacancy in the office of county surveyor
• Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Plan signature

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to act on previous meeting minutes and review September and October payment reports and income statements. The meeting includes reports from the Public Health and Environmental Health Directors.

• Action on September and October Payment Reports
• Review of September and October Income Statements
• Discussion on Flood Plain Administrator Designee
• Update on Private Burial Regulations
• Update on West Nile Virus

The Board of Health accepted the October 18 meeting minutes and the department's financial reports. The meeting included updates on rising COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases, as well as progress on West Nile Virus analysis and floodplain map revisions.

• Approved October 18 monthly meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financial reports (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission continued the public hearing for the 2022 Land Use Code Update to November 16, 2022. The commission reviewed various staff recommendations and public comments to be incorporated into a final draft. The meeting also included the unanimous approval of the October 26, 2022, minutes.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 2022 Land Use Code Update public hearing to November 16, 2022
• Recommended Storage Facilities be a Limited Use in A35 and A20 zoning designations
• Recommended Short-Term Rentals be a Permitted Use in A5 zoning designation
• Requested Wireless Communications Facilities be changed to Permitted Use with Notification
• Accepted request to remove 'certified installer and' from Manufactured Housing Units language
• Accepted request to replace 'units' with 'movers' in Chapter 2, Section 4.B.2.d

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests to reduce minimum lot size requirements for two parcels in Delta County. The board will decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny these variances to allow for subdivision.

• PLN22-014 (Norell): Proposal to subdivide a 30-acre parcel on 2200 Road into three lots (13.012, 12.772, and 2.316 acres) in the A20 zoning district
• PLN22-148 (Kenyon): Proposal to subdivide a 3-acre lot into two lots at 24689 Timothy Road in the A5 zoning district
• Approval of action minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to subdivide a 30-acre parcel into three lots for the Norell project. A request to subdivide a 3-acre lot into two lots for the Kenyon project was denied. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for December 15, 2022.

• Approved PLN22-014 (Norell) lot size variance to subdivide 30-acre parcel into three lots (unanimous)
• Denied PLN22-148 (Kenyon) lot size variance to subdivide 3-acre lot into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for December 15, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss the draft Land Use Code Update, including changes to accessory dwelling units and subdivision regulations. The commission heard testimony from surveyors and discussed various code revisions. No final vote on the code update was taken.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided ADUs should not be subdivided from the main residence
• Decided to remove the 30-day short-term rental restriction for ADUs while clarifying they are not for commercial purposes
• Determined that Boundary Line Adjustments must comply with land use standards
• Deferred discussion on Eli Wolcott's comments to the November 9, 2022 meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the September 20 meeting. The session includes reports from the Public Health Director and Environmental Health Director, specifically focusing on September financials and department updates.

• Action on September 20th meeting minutes
• Action on September Payment Report
• Review of September Income Statement
• Review of September Department Updates

The Delta County Board of Health met on October 18, 2022, primarily receiving reports from the Public Health Director and Environmental Health Director. No substantive decisions or votes on policy were taken; the only action was unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting was largely informational, covering COVID-19 plateau, flu season, West Nile cases, and environmental health updates.

• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing and recommended several changes to the 2022 Delta County Land Use Code, including allowing the Planning Director to approve certain lot-size variances, keeping setbacks for boundary line adjustments unchanged, and permitting cisterns for residential use under specific conditions. The board also discussed adding an at-large member position. No final decisions were made; recommendations will go to the Planning Commission and then to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of August 25 and September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing Planning Director to approve lot-size variances if criteria met, otherwise requiring Board of Adjustment review
• Recommended keeping setbacks for all structures in boundary line adjustments same as subdivision regulations
• Recommended revising clustered subdivision stewardship area requirements in a future code amendment
• Discussed adding an at-large member position to the Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Land Use Code update, taking testimony from several residents and discussing specific provisions such as boundary line adjustments, lot size variances, and stewardship areas. No final decisions were made; the commission directed staff to bring back possible changes based on the discussion. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a staff report on various subdivision approvals and department updates.

• Approved minutes of September 14 and September 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Heard public testimony on Land Use Code update; no vote taken
• Discussed boundary line adjustments, lot size variances, and stewardship areas; directed staff to bring back possible changes

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health unanimously approved the August 2022 meeting minutes and the financial report for the month. The Public Health Director reported declining COVID-19 cases and positivity rates, with the new omicron booster available via the state vaccine bus. The board also received updates on Monkeypox cases, West Nile virus, and environmental health activities including a revised plan review process for food establishments.

• Approved August 23rd monthly meeting minutes (motion by unspecified member, seconded, unanimous).
• Approved financial report including grant worksheet and payment approval (motion by Jo Rosenquist, seconded by Don Chapman, unanimous).
• Noted COVID-19 7-day case count of 19, positivity rate 2.2%, no new hospitalizations or deaths.
• Noted 290 Monkeypox cases in Colorado, 9 hospitalizations, 0 deaths across 22 counties.
• Noted 15 West Nile virus human cases with 2 deaths; press release scheduled for Thursday.
• Noted Environmental Health revised plan review process for Retail Food Establishments.
• Noted Diamond Joe's renamed Boardwalk Cafe, undergoing plan review.
• Noted PJ's in Hotchkiss closed; reopening under new owner as Thai restaurant.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission continued its work session on the Delta County Land Use Code update, reaching consensus on multiple redline edits to chapters on zoning districts, temporary uses, lot dimensions, and subdivision regulations. The public draft is scheduled for release on September 21, 2022. No formal votes were taken; the session was purely advisory to staff.

• Consensus to replace 'Allowed' with 'Permitted' in density language (Chapter 2, Section 4.B.1.b)
• Consensus to insert introduction for manufactured housing unit standards (Chapter 2, Section 4.B.2)
• Consensus to remove A35/A20 zoning requirement for farmworker housing (Chapter 2, Section 4.C.1)
• Consensus to add 'Neighboring property' to rural industry residential setback (Chapter 2, Section 4.C.2)
• Consensus to require Power Purchase Agreement for renewable energy facilities (Chapter 2, Section 4.G.1.a)
• Consensus to remove 1-mile buffer from municipal boundaries for commercial renewable energy (Chapter 2, Section 4.G.1.c(3))
• Consensus to delete over-broad conditional use standards language (Chapter 8, Section 2.B.1)
• Consensus to amend clustered subdivision building envelopes to 1-acre max (Chapter 12, Section 3.C.3.a)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a work session to review and provide direction on redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code update. They reached consensus on numerous changes to the Land Use by Zoning District table, including reclassifying single-family detached, ADUs, duplexes/triplexes, and kennels as permitted uses in all districts, and designating multifamily as a limited use with public notice. The commission also recommended extending the temporary use period for living in an RV from 90 days to 12 months. No public hearings were held, and the workshop will continue on September 19, 2022.

• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (8-0)
• Consensus to reclassify Single Family Detached from Allowed to Permitted Use in all zoning districts
• Consensus to reclassify Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) from Allowed to Permitted Use in all zoning districts
• Consensus to accept Duplex or Triplex as a Permitted Use in all zoning districts
• Consensus to designate Multifamily as a Limited Use with Public Notice in all zoning districts
• Consensus to require Manufactured Home Park to need a Conditional Use Permit in A-35, A-20, A-5 districts and a Limited Use with Public Notice in RI/C and RES districts
• Consensus to increase temporary use period for living in an RV from 90 days to 12 months
• Consensus to retain 3+ units as threshold for a manufactured home park

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment held a special meeting as a work session to review redline drafts of the Land Use Code, covering lot dimensions, variances, and subdivision regulations. No formal decisions were made; the board provided direction to staff for the public draft. A suggestion to add an at-large member was forwarded to the County Administrator.

• Held work session on Land Use Code update (no vote)
• Reviewed redline drafts for Chapter 3, Chapter 8 Section 5, and Chapter 12
• Forwarded suggestion for at-large board member to County Administrator

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three variance requests: one reducing required setbacks for an existing barn and shed at 37224 Campbell Road, and two reducing minimum lot sizes for properties at 16454 Grange Road and 39772 & 39766 L75 Road. A work session on the Land Use Code update was deferred until a full board is present.

• Approved variance reducing setbacks from 15 ft and 25 ft to 2 ft and 4 ft for barn and shed at 37224 Campbell Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance reducing lot size from 35 acres to ~3.25 acres for Lot 2 at 16454 Grange Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance reducing lot size from 20 acres to ~10.88 acres for Lot 2 at 39772 & 39766 L75 Road (unanimous)
• Deferred work session on Land Use Code update until full board present

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the asphalt plant portion of the Delta Paving Gravel Pit application, while approving the expansion of the gravel pit and all other staff recommendations, including a condition that Pits 3 and 4 be mined from south to north. The decision was made after a continued public hearing and deliberation. The work session on the Land Use Code update was not considered due to time constraints.

• Denied asphalt plant portion of PLN21-080/Delta Paving Gravel Pit (9-0)
• Approved expansion of gravel pit at 8020 State Highway 65, Delta, including staff recommendations and condition to mine Pits 3 & 4 from south to north (9-0)
• Approved July 27, 2022 and August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health unanimously approved the 2023 Draft Budget and the July 2022 meeting minutes. The board also accepted the financial report, which noted a healthy fund balance and updates on COVID-19, monkeypox, and West Nile virus. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Draft Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a conditional use permit to expand the Delta Paving Gravel Pit and add a temporary asphalt plant at 8020 State Highway 65. After hearing staff, applicant, and 29 public comments, the commission voted unanimously to continue the item to August 24, 2022 for deliberation. No decision was made on the permit.

• Continued PLN21-080/Delta Paving Gravel Pit CUP to August 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from EcoGen Biosciences Production Center LLC for 65.793 acres at 18668 B50 Road, changing it from Rural Industrial/Commercial to Agricultural/35-acre, as recommended by staff. The commission also continued a gravel pit asphalt plant request to August 10, 2022, and held a work session on Land Use Code updates, discussing temporary residence rules and process streamlining.

• Approved rezoning of 65.793 acres at 18668 B50 Road from RI/C to A-35 (unanimous)
• Continued PLN21-080/Delta Paving Gravel Pit to August 10, 2022
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health meeting on July 19, 2022, was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions. The board unanimously approved the June 21 and June 29 meeting minutes and the payment approval report. The Public Health Director reported on COVID trends, staffing hires, and grant finances, while the Environmental Health Director discussed upcoming wastewater regulations.

• Approved June 21 monthly meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 29 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment approval report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit for the 80MW Garnet Mesa Solar project, recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners. The project, proposed by Guzman Energy, will cover 472.85 acres on three parcels east of Delta. The commission found the project complies with the Land Use Code and that the applicant mitigated impacts as best they can. The commission also approved the June 22 meeting minutes.

• Approved PLN22-084/Garnet Mesa Solar use permit (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-PHR-02, which adopts the Delta County Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Regulations and incorporates State Regulation 43 by reference. The regulations take effect August 15, 2022, with an information session planned for engineers, installers, and realtors around August 1st. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-PHR-02 adopting OWTS Regulations and State Regulation 43 (unanimous)
• Regulations effective August 15, 2022
• Information session for engineers, installers, realtors scheduled on or around August 1st

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment approved a variance reducing the minimum lot size from 35 acres to 1.5 acres for one lot at 6183, 6177 & 6067 Townsend Road, Delta. The board also continued a variance request for a property at 13420 County Road 265, Paonia, pending proof of water supply and septic compliance. Officers were elected and the May 26, 2022 minutes were approved.

• Elected Mike Twamley as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brett Hilling as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-032 variance to reduce lot size from 35 acres to 1.5 acres at Townsend Road (unanimous)
• Continued PLN22-057 variance for lot size reduction to 5.001 acres at County Road 265, Paonia, pending water and septic proof (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission conditionally approved the C. Brown Subdivision, a clustered subdivision of 19.5 acres into six lots west of Chantelle Lane and north of LJ Road in Delta, with additional conditions to move emergency access and pave Chantelle Lane. The motion passed 5-3. The commission also approved the June 8 meeting minutes unanimously and received updates on other county projects, but did not consider the Land Use Code work session item.

• Approved PLN22-007/C. Brown Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions (5-3)
• Added condition to move emergency access to west side of Lot 5
• Added condition to pave Chantelle Lane to cul-de-sac and dedicate right-of-way
• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Land Use Code work session (not considered)

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health approved the May minutes and financial reports, and discussed updates on COVID-19, staffing, and community health programs. The board scheduled a special session for June 29 to adopt revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) regulations, incorporating proposed changes from Commissioner Koontz.

• Approved May 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May financial reports (unanimous)
• Scheduled special session June 29 to adopt revised OWTS regulations
• Discussed adding OWTS regulations to agenda (no formal vote)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Brentlee Subdivision, a 4-lot development on 26.60 acres in the A-5 zoning designation, with staff recommendations and additional conditions including a road/utility maintenance agreement, a plat note prohibiting further subdivision, a County Engineer site visit to assess access safety, and a building corridor restriction. The motion carried 8-0-1, with one abstention. The commission also approved meeting minutes and provided direction on Land Use Code updates, including deleting an agriculture exemption subsection and requesting clarifications to zoning district definitions.

• Approved PLN22-048/Brentlee Subdivision preliminary plat (8-0-1, Locke abstained)
• Added conditions: road/utility maintenance agreement, no further subdivision plat note, County Engineer site visit, building corridor within 150 ft of utility meters
• Approved April 27 and May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed deletion of agriculture exemption subsection in Land Use Code Chapter 1, Section 5.B
• Requested corrections to Chapter 2, Section 1.A zoning district table, including retaining A-5, defining 'suitable', and revising UGA overlay language

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment approved all four variance requests on the agenda, each with staff-recommended findings and conditions. The board also approved the April 28, 2022 meeting minutes and continued its annual meeting to June 23, 2022.

• Approved PLN21-023/Gash: lot size variance for three lots on Kiser Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved PLN21-026/High Desert Partners: lot size variance for one lot on Pitkin Road (unanimous)
• Approved PLN21-056/Clark: setback variance from 15 ft to 7 ft on Cottonwood Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-041/R. Morris: lot size variance for one lot on Highway 65, excluding 'No Further Subdivision' plat note (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2022 meeting minutes as presented
• Continued annual meeting to June 23, 2022

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health postponed action on adopting revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations and Regulation 43 by reference, moving it to the June 21 meeting to allow additional stakeholder input from Commissioner Koontz. The board approved the April meeting minutes and financial reports unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financials (unanimous)
• Postponed adoption of revised OWTS regulations and Regulation 43 to June 21

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission established protocols for public comment, allowing Zoom access for meetings and public hearings, with comments at the Chair's discretion for public meeting items. They also continued the Land Use Code update, making straw motions to repeal or amend several older ordinances and directing staff to incorporate changes into the new code. No public hearings were held, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2022.

• Adopted Zoom access for meetings and public hearings
• Public comment for public meeting items at Chair's discretion
• Public comment for public hearings permitted via Zoom with sign-up
• Straw motion to repeal Highway 92 Overlay Ordinance 2006-09
• Straw motion to repeal Resolution 2003-R-027, incorporate into LUC
• Straw motion to amend Pre-HUD Mobile Home Ordinance 2006-10 (not repeal)
• Directed staff to amend LUC to reflect Development Application Ordinance 2016-01

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment approved all three variance requests on the agenda, each unanimously. The board also discussed future work sessions on land use code updates and lot-size regulations.

• Approved variance reducing lot size from 35 to 5.03 acres for Lot 2 on Redlands Mesa Road, Hotchkiss (unanimous)
• Approved variances reducing lot sizes from 5 to 1.21 and 2.16 acres for two lots at 3659 & 3663 2000 Road, Delta (unanimous)
• Approved variances reducing lot sizes from 20 to 9.289 and 10.173 acres for two lots at 36908 & 36904 M50 Road and 12401 3700 Road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission discussed and set new guidelines for public participation, including removing general public comment from agendas and allowing the chair discretion on public speaking during work sessions. The Land Use Code update work session was continued to May 11, 2022, with the process overview portion deferred. The commission also approved the April 13 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Land Use Code update work session to May 11, 2022
• Set public comment rules: remove general public comment item, chair discretion on work sessions, written comments allowed

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health approved the March 15 meeting minutes and the financial report as presented. The board held a public hearing on the draft Onsite Wastewater System (OWTS) regulations and recommended moving forward with adoption by resolution at the May 17 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of new OWTS regulations at May 17 meeting

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will consider key topics and the process for amending the 2021 Land Use Code, following a Board of County Commissioners work session. Staff recommends the commission review a punch list of topics, the existing permit process, and provide direction on how to process amendments, with public hearings beginning April 27, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of the March 23, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Land Use Code update: consider topics/groupings and permit process, with direction to staff
• Approve March 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Potential amendments include zoning districts, lot dimensions, subdivision terminology, density, water supply proof, and process changes
• Staff recommends a hybrid approach: forward completed topics to BoCC, then compile comprehensive Amendment #1

The Delta County Planning Commission approved the March 23, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. They also discussed the Land Use Code update and directed staff to include definitions, the Development Application Ordinance No. 2011-01, and the Development Application Process as topics for the April 27, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to discuss definitions, Development Application Ordinance No. 2011-01, and Development Application Process at April 27 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider and discuss a real estate offer for a property at 829 Highway 92 in Hotchkiss, Colorado. The agenda includes constituent time for public input, but no decisions are made during that period. The meeting is brief, scheduled for 30 minutes.

• Discussion of real estate offer at 829 Highway 92, Hotchkiss, CO

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, to consider several items including liquor license transfers, a special events application, bid tallies for road equipment and construction, and two conditional use permits. The board will also hear a presentation from Delta Health on its sole source provider status, revenue, and forward plan. Public comment is limited to constituent time, and no decisions are made during that period.

• Liquor license transfer for Grand Mesa Lodge LLC at 25861 Highway 65, Cedaredge
• Liquor license transfer for SFR Operations LLC dba Dinner Bell Rest @ Smith Fork Ranch at 45362 Needle Rock Road, Crawford
• Special events application for American Legion - Wilson Head Post #97 on May 7, July 1, and July 3, 2022
• Final bid tally for 2022-RFP-05 Trailer Mount Jetter Unit and 2022-RFP-06 Segment II-V River Ridge Road to Delta County Fairgrounds
• Conditional use permit for TDS Telecommunications 50-foot wireless facility near Crawford and for Alliance Ready Mix mobile concrete batch plant on F Road, Delta

Board of Adjustment

The March 24, 2022 regular meeting of the Delta County Board of Adjustment is cancelled. The meeting is adjourned to the next regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled and adjourned to April 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will consider two main items: a Certificate of Designation transfer for a compost facility from CB Industries to CHT Resources, LLC, including minor revisions to the Engineering Design and Operations Plan, and a preliminary plat for a 5-lot clustered subdivision on Bull Mesa Road in Cedaredge. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and hear public comments. Both items are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Certificate of Designation transfer for compost facility at 11289 Doughspoon Road, Delta (Parcel 323721300003) from CB Industries to CHT Resources, LLC
• 5-lot clustered subdivision (Preliminary Plat) at 15627-15767 Bull Mesa Road, Cedaredge (Parcel 319536200013) in A-20 zoning
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 15, 2022, to consider several administrative items, including approving minutes, liquor license renewal, appointments, and a warrant ratification. They will also decide on the final bid for Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles, ambulance licenses, a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application, and planning items such as a right-of-way dedication and temporary staging permits for a gas pipeline project. A presentation on geothermal analysis is scheduled, and the meeting includes public comment time.

• Final bid tally for Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle Purchase 2022-RFP-04
• Liquor License Renewal for Cheers Management LLC dba The Stone Fly Cantina at 7904 Shea Road, Austin, CO
• Limited Use Permits for three temporary staging sites for Black Hills Energy gas pipeline (Collbran to Reed Junction Phase A)
• Accept Quit Claim Deed for right-of-way dedication on Bell Creek Road, Back River Road, and Slate Point Road (Paonia)
• Application for FEMA/DHSEM Hazard Mitigation Grant for updating Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance request for an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) at 1653 Valley View Circle, Cedaredge. The board will also consider adopting amendments to its bylaws and approve the February payment report and income statement.

• Public hearing on OWTS variance for 1653 Valley View Circle, Cedaredge
• Action on bylaws amendments
• Approval of February payment report
• Review of February income statement

The Delta County Board of Health approved amendments to its bylaws, including changes to membership composition and vacancy appointment, and unanimously approved a variance for a septic system at 24203 Valley View Circle, Cedaredge. The board also approved the February minutes and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports (unanimous)
• Adopted bylaws amendments (unanimous)
• Approved variance for .4-acre lot at 24203 Valley View Circle (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will consider a Limited Use Permit for three temporary staging sites for Black Hills Energy's gas pipeline project from Collbran to Reed Junction. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes approval of the February 23, 2022 minutes.

• Limited Use Permit for staging site at 23253 U Road, 2.25 miles north of Cedaredge (Parcel 319305300046)
• Limited Use Permit for staging site at 16408 Happy Hollow Road, 0.75 miles west of Cedaredge (Parcel 319330300037)
• Limited Use Permit for staging site at North Road/Harts Basin Road, adjacent to Eckert (Parcel 323905100001)
• Approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Delta County Planning Commission unanimously approved a Limited Use Permit (PLN22-002) for Black Hills Energy to establish three temporary staging sites for a gas pipeline project from Collbran to Reed Junction (Phase A). The approval includes staff recommendations and an added condition limiting Site #1's hours of operation to 9am-4pm weekdays, with reclamation by December 31, 2022. The commission also approved the February 23, 2022 meeting minutes as presented.

• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PLN22-002 Limited Use Permit for three temporary staging sites (unanimous)
• Added Condition #9: Site #1 hours limited to 9am-4pm weekdays, no weekends, reclamation by Dec 31, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 2-lot subdivision at 42044 Long Gulch Road, Crawford. The board will also vote on a resolution to deny a previously considered variance for a subdivision on 2500 Road in Cedaredge and receive a status report on a 5-lot clustered subdivision on Bull Mesa Road. Public comments and agenda adjustments are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on variance for 2-lot subdivision at 42044 Long Gulch Road, Crawford (Parcel: 350320200004)
• Resolution to deny variance for 2-lot subdivision at 16627 2500 Road, Cedaredge (PLN21-021/Cottrell)
• Status report on 5-lot clustered subdivision at 15627-15767 Bull Mesa Road, Cedaredge (PLN21-071/Armstrong)
• Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Delta County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 42044 Long Gulch Road, Crawford, with a condition that septic system location be clarified in the resolution. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included adopting a resolution denying variances for a different subdivision and accepting a status report for another application.

• Approved variance for PLN21-075/Pipher 2-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including denial resolution for PLN21-021/Cottrell (unanimous)
• Accepted status report for PLN21-071/Armstrong (part of consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permits: one for a mobile concrete batch plant at 19337 F Road, Delta, and another for a 60-foot wireless facility near Stucker Mesa Road. The batch plant application was continued from October 2021 for additional information, and the telecom application was continued from February 9, 2022. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 9 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Mobile Concrete Batch Plant at 19337 F Road, Delta (Parcel 345522300015)
• Conditional Use Permit for 60-foot wireless facility in County Right-of-Way adjacent to 38590 Stucker Mesa Road (Parcel 3443-023-00-055)
• Consideration of draft resolution for PLN21-039 (TDS Telecommunications)
• Approve February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Delta County Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a mobile concrete batch plant at 19337 F Road, Delta, with conditions including a $20,000 road maintenance bond and a Level 3 Traffic Study. The vote was 3-2, with one recusal. The commission also approved a resolution for a wireless facility on Stucker Mesa Road and approved the February 9 meeting minutes.

• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PLN21-001/Miller (Alliance Ready Mix) CUP for mobile concrete batch plant at 19337 F Road, Delta, with conditions including $20,000 road maintenance bond and Level 3 Traffic Study (3-2, Hutto recused)
• Approved resolution for PLN21-039/TDS Telecommunication wireless facility adjacent to 38590 Stucker Mesa Road (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider a Limited Use Permit for an 80MW solar photovoltaic facility proposed by Garnet Mesa Solar LLC (DMEA/Guzman Energy). The project would be located on about 472 acres across three parcels west of Delta. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Limited Use Permit PLN21-030 for 80MW solar facility
• Project sites: west of 2200 Road and southwest corner of G Road and 2100 Road, ~2.2 miles east of Delta
• Parcels: 3455-231-00-001, 3455-232-00-009, 3455-133-00-020

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a memorandum of understanding with the state for radio equipment at Young Peak, a request for two new sheriff vehicles, and a discussion on purchasing a roll-off vehicle for the landfill. The board will also consider appointments, grant applications, and responses to federal agencies, along with routine approvals and reports.

• MOU with State of Colorado Public Safety Communication Network for radio equipment at Young Peak site in Crawford
• Sheriff's Department request for two additional vehicles
• Appointment to Delta County Fair Board for Heritage Hall
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application
• Response to U.S. Forest Service proposed communication fee increase

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health will meet to act on the January meeting minutes, review financial reports, and approve the 2022 Environmental Health Fee Schedule. The board will also discuss follow-up items from the annual meeting, including attorney review of bylaw incongruences and 2022 board positions, and receive updates from the Environmental Health Director on private burials.

• Action on January 18 meeting minutes
• Action on January payment report and review of January income statement
• Approve 2022 Environmental Health Fee Schedule
• Attorney review of bylaw incongruences
• Discussion of private burials

The Board approved the January minutes, financial reports, and the Environmental Health fee schedule. To comply with state law, one commissioner will step down and the Board of County Commissioners will appoint a community member, preferably with an environmental health background. The Board also discussed removing the 60-day vacancy-filling timeframe from the bylaws and proposed ordinance changes for private burials.

• Approved January 18 minutes unanimously.
• Approved financial reports unanimously.
• Approved Environmental Health fee schedule unanimously.
• Agreed one commissioner will step down; Board of County Commissioners will appoint a replacement.
• Agreed to remove 'within 60 days' from Bylaws Article III, Section 4.
• Agreed to change Article III, Section 1 wording from 'be limited to' to 'consist of at least'.
• Discussed removing RV/mobile home dwelling regulation from enforcement.
• Discussed proposed ordinance changes for private burials to be brought to the Board.

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will hold its annual meeting to elect officers and set the 2022 schedule. The primary decision involves approving Conditional Use Permits for TDS Telecom to install two wireless communication facilities. Staff recommends approval for a 60-foot pole near Stucker Mesa Road and a 50-foot pole near Cottonwood Creek Road, subject to conditions.

• Approval of Conditional Use Permit PLN21-039A for a 60-foot wireless pole in County Right-of-Way at 38590 Stucker Mesa Road
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit PLN21-039B for a 50-foot wireless pole at 39025 Cottonwood Creek Road
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of the 2022 meeting schedule and consideration of special projects

The Delta County Planning Commission voted 4-3 to continue the conditional use permit for the TDS wireless facility on Stucker Mesa Road to explore co-locating on the KVNF tower, and unanimously approved the permit for the Cottonwood Creek Road site with a decommission plan. Officers were re-elected for 2022, and a meeting schedule was set.

• Re-elected Tom Kay as Chair and Tate Locke as Vice-Chair (4-2 votes)
• Continued PLN21-039A (Stucker Mesa Rd wireless facility) for 2 weeks to explore co-location (4-3)
• Approved PLN21-039B (Cottonwood Creek Rd wireless facility) with staff recommendations and decommission plan (unanimous)
• Set 2022 meeting schedule: second Wednesday in Hotchkiss, fourth Wednesday in Delta, no November/December fourth meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with constituent time, approval of minutes, and several business items. Key actions include considering a bid for sheriff's office patrol vehicles, appointing members to the Planning Commission, and issuing commendations. The board will also receive a COVID update and review its schedule.

• Consideration of final bid for 2022-RFP-01 Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle Purchase
• Appointments to the Planning Commission: Curtis Cummings, Kate Darlington, Hardy Hutto, David Marek, Michelle Roberts, Cindy Watson, Ron White, Eli Wolcott
• Commendation for Ricky Granger for Army National Guard deployment
• Honoring Connie Johnson for 11 years as Dispatch Supervisor
• Consideration of Colorado Manager Permit for Electric Mountain Lodge LLC at 41338 Electric Mountain Lane, Paonia

Board of Adjustment

The Delta County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests for lot sizes in agricultural zoning districts. The board will provide direction on whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variances, and is expected to continue both matters to a future meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• PLN21-021/Cottrell: Variance for 2-lot subdivision at 16627 2500 Road, Cedaredge (A-5 zoning)
• PLN21-071/Armstrong: Variance for 5-lot subdivision at 15627-15767 Bull Mesa Road, Cedaredge (A-20 zoning)
• Consent agenda: Approve minutes from October 21 and October 28, 2021 meetings

The Delta County Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a 2-lot subdivision (PLN21-021/Cottrell) in the A-5 zoning district, citing concerns about setting a precedent that could affect property values. The board approved a 5-lot subdivision (PLN21-071/Armstrong) in the A-20 district with conditions, including increasing Lot 4 to at least 1.0 acre and allowing setback variances for existing buildings. Both decisions were unanimous and will be formalized in resolutions at the next meeting.

• Denied PLN21-021/Cottrell 2-lot subdivision variance (unanimous)
• Approved PLN21-071/Armstrong 5-lot subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Delta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Shannon Rasmussen to rezone the western 10 acres of a 251.26-acre parcel at 26380 Cedar Mesa Rd, Cedaredge, from Agricultural/35-acre (A-35) to Agricultural/5-acre (A-5). Staff recommends approval with a condition that the rezoning not take effect until a preliminary plat is approved. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from three prior meetings.

• Rezone PLN21-049: 10 acres of Parcel 319335100032 from A-35 to A-5, subject to preliminary plat approval
• Approve minutes from November 17, December 8, and December 15, 2021 meetings
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Commissioner comments and department report

The Delta County Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezone of the western 10 acres of a 251.26-acre parcel at 26380 Cedar Mesa Rd, Cedaredge, from Agricultural/35-acre (A-35) to Agricultural/5-acre (A-5), subject to a condition that the rezone takes effect only after a preliminary plat is approved. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting was informational.

• Approved rezone PLN21-049/S. Rasmussen for 10 acres at 26380 Cedar Mesa Rd from A-35 to A-5, subject to preliminary plat approval (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 17, December 8, and December 15, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review resolutions regarding commissioner district and precinct boundaries. They are also scheduled to consider a health services contract amendment for the jail and an appointment to the Library Board.

• Liquor License application for Blue Harrow LLC at 10962 3250 Road, Hotchkiss
• Resolution to change Commissioner District Boundaries
• Resolution to change Precinct Boundaries and Precinct Name Change
• Delta CO Health Services for Jail - SHP Contract Amendment No. 1
• Appointment to the Library Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review an excavator purchase and a final plat for the Seitz Family Subdivision. The meeting includes liquor license renewals and reports from the GIS Coordinator and County Treasurer.

• Consideration of 2021-RFP-20 Excavator Purchase
• Final Plat for Seitz Family Subdivision (29.4 acres at H Road and Buena Vista Road)
• Vacation Plat for common access easement at 24650 Ute Trail Road
• Liquor license renewals for Desperado Liquor, Zack's Bar B Q, Gunnison River Pleasure Park, and Alexander Lake Lodge
• Appointment to the Library Board

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct annual business, including the election of officers and a review of by-laws. The body will also review the 2022 Environmental Health Fee Schedule and financial reports for November and December.

• Review of Environmental Health Fee Schedule for 2022
• Election of 2022 officers
• Action on November and December payment reports
• Annual training required by HB 21-1115
• Update on Delta County OWTS Regulations Review Committee

The Delta County Board of Health unanimously elected Don Suppes as Chair and Wendell Koontz as Vice Chair. The board approved the November minutes and financial reports for Nov/Dec 2021. They reviewed proposed changes to the Environmental Health fee schedule and discussed bylaw updates, with a request for the attorney to review incongruences. No formal action was taken on the fee schedule or bylaws at this meeting.

• Elected Don Suppes as Chair and Wendell Koontz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 16th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for Nov and Dec 2021 (unanimous)
• Reviewed proposed EH fee schedule changes; no formal action taken
• Requested attorney review of bylaw incongruences; report due next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide whether to rescind a previous approval for the Garnet Mesa Solar project. If rescinded, the commission will hold a new hearing to consider a Limited Use Permit for an 80MW solar facility. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for a parcel in Cedaredge.

• PLN21-030: Limited Use Permit for an 80MW solar facility on 472.85 acres near G Road and 2100 Road
• PLN21-049: Proposed rezoning of 10 acres from A-35 to A-5 east of Stardust Lane and south of Cedar Mesa Road
• Motion to rescind the November 17, 2021 approval of the Garnet Mesa Solar project

The Delta County Planning Commission voted 6-2 to approve a Limited Use Permit for the 80MW Garnet Mesa Solar facility, subject to staff recommendations and added conditions including consulting the City of Delta on truck routing and increasing the road bond to $100,000. The commission also unanimously rescinded its November 17, 2021 approval of the same project, and continued a rezoning request to the January 26 meeting.

• Approved Limited Use Permit for 80MW solar facility (6-2)
• Rescinded prior approval of Garnet Mesa Solar (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning PLN21-049 to January 26 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct annual administrative appointments and designations for 2022. The body will also consider several land use applications and a variance appeal. Other items include the reorganization of the Delta County Fair Board and a lease assignment for Blake Field Airport.

• Preliminary Plat for Corona (PLN21-010) to subdivide 34.36 acres into 6 lots
• Appeal by Beeson Family Trust regarding a Board of Adjustment variance decision (PLN21-020)
• Disposition of 29 development applications preceding the 2021 Land Use Code
• Assignment of lease for Blake Field Airport hangar #152 from Friendshuh to Major Development LLC
• Resolution authorizing the County Treasurer to deposit and invest public funds