Routt County public meetings in 2025

SPECIAL MEETINGS

The Yampa Valley Transportation Authority board will elect its Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The board will adopt a resolution designating the bulletin board outside the Commissioners’ Office on the second floor of the Routt County Courthouse at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, as the location for posting meeting notices for 2025. The board will also establish a regular meeting schedule and discuss service‑contracting matters such as legal, finance, interim administration and public relations.

• Election of Board Officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
• Adoption of resolution designating bulletin board at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs for posting meeting notices
• Establishment of a regular meeting schedule for the board
• Discussion on service contracting (legal, finance/banking/bookkeeping, interim administrator/executive director, PR/communications)
• Consideration of a message to the community and future topics (bylaws, committees)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a special use permit application for Jesse Riddle doing business as Apexx MTN Adventures. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Special Use Permit application PL20250076 for Jesse Riddle D/B/A Apexx MTN Adventures

Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the December 4, 2025 minutes and Commissioner DeFrancia seconded. The motion carried unanimously. No other actions or permits were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

SPECIAL MEETINGS

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority Appointments Committee will conduct an interview process check‑in. Committee members will review applications and resumes for candidates such as Michael Ann Lamotte, Lou Tortora, Lyle Krug, Bob Schneider, and Joella West. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Interview process check‑in for YVHA board appointments
• Review of Michael Ann Lamotte YVHA application (redacted)
• Review of Lou Tortora YVHA application and resume (redacted)
• Review of Lyle Krug YVHA application (redacted)
• Review of Bob Schneider YVHA application (redacted)

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the Desert Jet Application for Aircraft Storage Operator (SASO). The meeting also includes budget and infrastructure updates, an air service update, and an Atlantic Aviation update. Committee reports on marketing, outreach, and finance will be presented, and the October 9, 2025 minutes will be approved.

• Public hearing and YVAC vote on Desert Jet Application for Aircraft Storage Operator (SASO)
• Airport/Capital/Infrastructure/Budget updates presented by Josh Schroeder and Tinneal Gerber
• Air service update presented by Janet Fischer and Tinneal Gerber
• Atlantic Aviation update presented by Tim Ascher
• Committee reports: Marketing & Outreach and Finance

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The commission then opened a public hearing on Desert Jet’s application to operate as a Specialized Aviation Service Operator for aircraft storage. Staff presented a recommendation that the application meet all airport minimum standards, but no final approval or denial was recorded.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Desert Jet aircraft‑storage application held (no vote recorded)

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of Equalization is conducting hearings regarding property valuation and classification. An independent referee appointed by the Board of County Commissioners will hear evidence and provide recommendations.

• Abatement hearing for Alice G & John F Sands Rev Living Trust

SPECIAL MEETINGS

The Routt County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the City of Steamboat Springs. Commissioners will receive an update on child care services. They will also review the Yampa Valley Housing Authority Intergovernmental Agreement.

• Child Care update (Romero-Heany/Franges)
• Review of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority Intergovernmental Agreement

Planning Commission

The Routt County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for Alpine Mountain Ranch (PL20250054). The amendment seeks to extend the deadline for removing the temporary sales office from October 2026 to October 2032 at the intersection of HWY 40 and Meadow Creek Drive. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and an administrator’s report.

• Alpine Mountain Ranch Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (PL20250054) – extension of sales‑office removal deadline to October 2032
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public comment period for agenda items and items not on the agenda
• Administrator’s Report covering upcoming agenda items and recent County Commissioner decisions
• HOA public comment documents related to the Alpine Mountain Ranch amendment

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve item PL20250054, amending the Conditional Use Permit for Alpine Mountain Ranch to extend the removal deadline for the temporary sales office to October 16, 2032. The approval includes a list of conditions that must be met under the Routt County Unified Development Code. The motion was moved by Commissioner DeFrancia, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and the Chair voted yes.

• Approved amendment to CUP extending temporary sales office deadline to Oct 2032 (7‑0)

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Board will review a draft of the PDR Rules of Order. Committee members will provide updates on work preparing for the March 2026 commissioners update. The board will discuss proposed amendments to Project 223 to decide if a new project application is required. An executive session may be called to consider a real‑estate transaction under Colorado Revised Statutes 24-6-402(4)(a).

• Review of PDR Rules of Order draft
• Committee work updates for the March 2026 commissioners update
• Review and discussion of proposed amendments to PDR Project 223
• Potential executive session to discuss a real‑estate transaction per Colorado Revised Statutes 24-6-402(4)(a)

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of County Commissioners has appointed a hearing officer to conduct abatement hearings on property valuation for three cases. Each petitioner will present evidence, after which the hearing officer will ask questions and issue a recommendation. No discussion of taxes is permitted during the hearings.

• R8181395 – Turo Inc.
• R6316729 – Bar Double J Ranch, LLC
• R6166097 – Steamboat Lake Ranch, LLC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the site plan for a single‑family workforce housing project for Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Stagecoach State Park (PL20250080). It will also hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on the draft Steamboat Springs Community Plan. Minutes from the July 17 and August 7, 2025 meetings will be approved.

• Site plan review for Stagecoach State Park employee housing (PL20250080)
• Public hearing and recommendation on the draft Steamboat Springs Community Plan
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2025

The commission approved a site‑plan review for a 4‑bedroom, 4‑bath single‑family residence to provide workforce housing for Colorado Parks and Wildlife at the north shore of Stagecoach Reservoir, subject to conditions outlined in the motion. The commission also voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners formally acknowledge the Steamboat Springs Community Canvas Plan. No public comment was received.

• Approved site‑plan review for single‑family workforce housing (8‑0)
• Recommended County Commissioners acknowledge Steamboat Springs Community Canvas Plan (8‑0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes unanimously (8‑0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes unanimously (8‑0)

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Equalization is holding hearings to review property valuation and classification petitions. Petitioners include Pro-Build Real Estate Holdings, United Parcel Service, New Main Street, and New Flour Mill. An appointed hearing officer will hear evidence from the Assessor's Office and each petitioner and then make a recommendation. No discussion of taxes is permitted during these hearings.

• R6817248 & R8180761 – Pro-Build Real Estate Holdings, LLC property valuation hearing
• R0817834 – United Parcel Service, Inc property valuation hearing
• R7718897 – New Main Street, LLC property valuation hearing
• R4772309 – New Flour Mill, LLC property valuation hearing

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

On Oct. 29, 2025 the Routt County Board of Equalization will hold a series of hearings to consider petitions on property valuation and classification. Each hearing will be conducted by an appointed hearing officer, with evidence presented by the Assessor's Office and the petitioner. The hearings are open to the public at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, and via Zoom. No tax policy decisions will be made at this meeting.

• R3771976 – NATGRO, LLC – property valuation hearing
• R4215268 – Sundance Plaza, LLC – property valuation hearing
• R8164289 – Building ChangERS Association – property valuation hearing
• R0277314 & R8179433 – Dream Island Mobile Home Park, LLC – property valuation hearing
• R3257571 – Capital Real Estate – property valuation hearing

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of Equalization will conduct hearings regarding property valuation and classification. An independent referee appointed by the Board of County Commissioners will determine recommendations based on evidence from the Assessor's Office and petitioners.

• Property valuation hearing for R8169681 RHODEN

Museum and Heritage Advisory Board

The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will approve the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the 2025 Fall Cycle Capacity Building Grant applications, including the Hahns Peak Area Historical Society museum ceiling and lighting project, and consider recommendations to approve those grants to the Board of County Commissioners. The board will also set the date for its first‑quarter meeting to examine museum financials and the 2026 budgets.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Fall Cycle Capacity Building Grant applications
• Consideration of grant approval recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
• Discussion of Hahns Peak Area Historical Society museum ceiling and lighting grant
• Set date for first‑quarter board meeting to review 2025 financials and 2026 budgets

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Equalization will hear appeals regarding property valuation and classification for three specific properties. The hearings are conducted by an independent hearing officer and are open to the public.

• Hearings for Fetcher Family Property, LLLP
• Hearings for Russ property
• Hearings for Lochhead property
• Held at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs
• Remote participation available via Zoom

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Graham Custom Homes, LLC for Lot 75 in the Tree Haus Subdivision. The petition seeks permission to exceed the county’s maximum building height of 40 feet. Materials on the site’s existing conditions, slope analysis, and revised plans are listed for review.

• Variance request to exceed 40‑ft height limit for Tree Haus Lot 75 (Graham Custom Homes, LLC)
• Review of existing conditions and extreme steep‑slope analysis for the lot
• Revised site plan and floor plans for Lot 75 submitted Aug 27, 2025
• Elevation drawings showing proposed building height
• Public comment document (Brock Schupp, 10‑4‑2025)

The Board of Adjustment voted 4‑1 to grant Graham Custom Homes a variance of 7 ft 6 in, raising the allowable height from 40 ft to 47 ft 6 in for Lot 75 in the Tree Haus subdivision. The approval includes conditions that construction must begin within three years and that any changes to the building’s footprint, size, height, or location require a new application. The motion was seconded by Mr. Albers and carried despite one dissenting vote.

• Approved 7'6" height variance (47'6" total) for Lot 75 (4-1 vote)
• Condition: construction must start within 3 years or variance is reviewed
• Condition: any change to footprint, size, height, or site location requires a new application

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Equalization will hold a series of hearings on November 9, 2023 at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs. Each hearing will address a petition concerning property valuation or classification for a specific taxpayer, with the Assessor’s Office and the petitioner presenting evidence. An appointed hearing officer will ask questions and then make a recommendation to the Board.

• R4524055 – Bruce R. Braun Trust petition
• R8163276 – Fortson petition
• R0015583 – Abell petition
• R6828622 – 2 Peas, LLC petition
• R8165078 – Newman petition

Yampa Valley Airport Commission

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission met on Oct 9, 2025 to review airport capital projects, budget updates, and service issues. Commissioners received updates on the $75 million Terminal West Expansion, a $240,000 funding reallocation for terminal improvements, and the need for an additional ARFF/OSS officer and new fire truck. They also discussed the reduction of Honey Stinger’s lease space, the West Acres Ranch housing proposal’s compatibility concerns, and Atlantic Aviation’s upcoming 30,000‑gallon fuel tank installation. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda; the meeting focused on status reports and planning for future actions.

• $75 M Terminal West Expansion project at 60% design, construction slated for April 2026.
• $240,000 redirected to terminal improvements, leaving utility relocation unfunded.
• Honey Stinger reducing terminal lease to ~50% of space, prompting search for new tenant.
• Request for a seventh ARFF/OSS officer and new ARFF fire truck expected Q1 2026.
• Atlantic Aviation to install a 30,000‑gallon fuel tank with electronic gauging after Labor Day.

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Routt County Board of Equalization will conduct hearings on property valuation and classification for six petitioners. An appointed hearing officer will hear evidence from the Assessor's Office and each petitioner, then make a recommendation. Hearings are scheduled at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, with a Zoom option for remote attendance.

• R8173201 – Wintergreen, LLC hearing
• R6777870 – French hearing
• R3214790 – Hoaglund Living Trust hearing
• R8168610 – Magin hearing
• R8171862 – Schnydrig hearing

Historic Preservation Board Agendas

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct a roll call and consider a final nomination for the Hayden Congregational Church. The agenda includes a resolution to amend and restate a document and a Tribal State Historic Preservation Office (CLG) update.

• Hayden Congregational Church nomination final
• Resolution 2003-47.AMENDING AND RESTATING.58595REVISED
• CLG update
• Roll call for quorum determination
• Meeting adjournment at 2:00 P.M.

CBOE & Abatement Hearings

The Board of County Commissioners' appointed hearing officer will conduct hearings regarding property valuation and classification. The Assessor's Office and petitioners will present evidence for recommendations.

• Abatement hearing for R0582131 RANIERI

Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings

The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens’ Advisory Board will meet remotely on September 11, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. The meeting includes an executive session required under Colorado law to discuss the Tier II review of Project 219. A representative from the sponsoring land trust will be present to answer questions. No other agenda items are listed.

• Tier II review of Purchase of Development Rights Project 219 (executive session)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the June 9, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved variance PL20250046, allowing a 28‑foot south‑setback reduction for an addition and decks on the Schreiner property, with a 5‑0 vote. The approval includes conditions on construction timing and compliance with the UDC. No public comment was received.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance PL20250046 for setback adjustment (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission moved to recommend approval of item PL20240095, a Special Use Permit for a Guest Ranch and Recreational Facility with overnight accommodations. The recommendation also includes a variance from the employee‑housing requirement. The motion was adopted and the approval is subject to conditions outlined in the staff report.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Guest Ranch & Recreational Facility (PL20240095)
• Approved variance from employee housing requirement
• Set condition that the SUP must comply with the Routt County Unified Development Code
• Require annual fee and proof of liability insurance before operations begin
• Allow accessory structures/uses to be approved administratively by the Planning Director
• Permit transfer only after filing a statement with the Planning Director

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved a right‑of‑way vacation for Doug Matthews (PL20250021). It also approved a zoning map amendment changing a 2‑acre parcel from Planned Unit Development to High‑Density Residential (PL20250040). Finally, it approved a plat vacation for the Cheney Creek West subdivision (PL20250051). All three motions carried 9‑0 with the chair voting yes.

• Approved Right-of-Way Vacation for Lot 63 High Cross and Lots 172‑175 Sky Hitch III (PL20250021) – vote 9‑0
• Approved zoning map amendment from PUD to High‑Density Residential at Schussmark Trail (PL20250040) – vote 9‑0
• Approved plat vacation of Cheney Creek West subdivision to revert to original Town of Milner plat (PL20250051) – vote 9‑0

Planning Commission

Commissioners voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of item PL20240034, a site‑plan review for a restaurant with a second‑floor employee dwelling and a variance from the sidewalk requirement, subject to multiple conditions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly and carried with the Chair voting yes. The commission also unanimously approved the corrected minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved site‑plan review and sidewalk variance for PL20240034 (7‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Bed & Breakfast on State Highway 131, voting 9‑0 in favor. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a large commercial guided hunting operation at 10700 County Road 29, with conditions attached. Both approvals are subject to compliance with the Routt County Unified Development Code and required permits.

• Approved PL20250024 Conditional Use Permit for Bed & Breakfast (9-0)
• Approved PL20250031 Conditional Use Permit for guided hunting operation (vote tally not recorded)
• Both permits require compliance with all applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code
• Bed & Breakfast permit includes conditions on liability insurance, annual fees, and disclosure of non‑inspected kitchen
• Guided hunting permit includes conditions on annual fees, no junk storage, and compliance with federal, state and local laws

Planning Commission

The commission voted 9‑0 to recommend approval of a plat correction (PL20250013) with eight specific conditions. It also voted 9‑0 to recommend approval of the associated easement vacation, with three conditions. A motion was made to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a guided hunting operation (PL20250001) with numerous conditions, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved plat correction PL20250013 (9‑0)
• Approved easement vacation for PL20250013 (9‑0)
• Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit for guided hunting (outcome not recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 9‑0 to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Elam Swarey's milling and processing of lumber at 32755 County Road 5. The approval includes conditions such as limited daylight hours, a 9:00 am‑4:00 pm restriction from March 1 to May 15, and protection of nearby sage‑grouse habitat. Staff recommended approval and the decision follows Colorado Parks and Wildlife guidance. No public comment was received.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for lumber milling (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 9‑0 to approve item PL20240063, a Conditional Use Permit for commercial guided hunting operations at the Pilot camp on County Road 80. The approval includes a list of specific conditions covering operations, safety, environmental compliance, and permit requirements. The commission also unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Applications for a private parking lot in Phippsburg and the Tailwaters project were noted as tabled.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit PL20240063 for commercial guided hunting (9‑0)
• Approved March 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Private parking lot application in Phippsburg tabled
• Tailwaters application tabled

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved Special Use Permit PL20240068 for a private automobile parking lot, adding a list of conditions. The Tailwaters petition was tabled again due to missing information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit PL20240068 for a private parking lot with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Tailwaters petition (no vote recorded)