Delta County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022, was cancelled. The commission will next meet on January 11, 2023.

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2023.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a preliminary plat for a 37-acre subdivision and a real property purchase in Hotchkiss. The meeting includes decisions on a liquor license renewal and a lease agreement for Blake Field.

• Preliminary Plat for 25177 Cedar Mesa Road to subdivide 37 acres into four lots
• Purchase of real property owned by Hickam and Castle in Hotchkiss
• Fixed Base Operator's Agreement and Lease with Smiling Aviation, Inc. at Blake Field
• Liquor License renewal for Desperado Liquor at 40486 D Road, Crawford
• Award for 2022-RFP-24 regarding Permit Database Software

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications to reduce required lot sizes in the A20 zoning designation. The meeting includes a work session to discuss lot size variance criteria as part of the 2022 Land Use Code Update.

• PLN22-158 (Ballard): Proposed variance for a 7.14-acre lot at F Road and 2100 Road
• PLN22-159 (O’Neal): Proposed variance for two 13-acre lots south of Starlight Court
• PLN22-162 (Rice): Proposed variance for a 2-acre lot at 20520 and 20652 Brimstone Road
• PLN22-024 (Gray): Proposed variance for a 14-acre lot north of Ute Trail Road (recommended for continuance)
• PLN22-154 (Chapman): Recommended cancellation of public hearing for parcel north of Ute Trail Road

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)

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will review several applications to reduce minimum lot size requirements in the A20 zoning designation. The meeting includes a work session regarding the 2022 Land Use Code Update and lot size variance criteria.

• PLN22-158 (Ballard): Proposed variance for a 7.14-acre lot at F Road and 2100 Road
• PLN22-159 (O’Neal): Proposed variance for two 13-acre lots south of Starlight Court
• PLN22-162 (Rice): Proposed variance for a 2-acre lot at 20520 and 20652 Brimstone Road
• PLN22-024 (Gray): Proposed variance for a 14-acre lot north of Ute Trail Road (recommended for continuance)
• PLN22-154 (Chapman): Recommended cancellation of public hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Community Development Block Grant application to the State of Colorado. The board will also discuss the adoption of Secure Transportation Regulations and Application. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the potential purchase of real estate in the Delta area.

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State of Colorado
• Adoption of Secure Transportation Regulations and Application
• Executive session regarding purchase of real property in the Delta area

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider the Planning Commission's certified copy of the 2022 Land Use Code Update. The meeting includes a designated time for constituents to present issues of concern.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Land Use Code Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2023 budget, appropriations, and the 2022 property tax levy. The meeting includes discussions on Sheriff's fees and a CDBG fund application for low to moderate-income persons.

• Resolution adopting 2023 budget and 2022 property tax levy
• Discussion regarding increase in Sheriff's fees
• CDBG reimbursement request for Delta Housing Authority in the amount of $23,357.28
• Public hearing for CDBG application for $348,000.00
• McDaniel Boundary Line Adjustment for parcels at 575 S. River Lane, 629 Doc Maloney Way, and 833-841 Highway 92

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Delta County Budget. The meeting also includes time for constituents to present issues of concern to the Board.

• Public hearing regarding 2023 Delta County Budget

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 will hold a continued public hearing to consider the Public Draft of the 2022 Land Use Code Update. The body will provide direction to staff for finalizing the draft for certification on November 16, 2022.

• Public hearing on 2022 Land Use Code Update
• Review of October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of December Planning Commission schedule
• Review of Planning Commissioner terms ending January 31, 2023

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to increase E911 fees and review a ground ambulance permit for the Delta County Ambulance District. The board will also consider appointments for the Delta County Fair Board.

• Resolution to increase E911 fees starting February 1, 2023
• Ground Ambulance Permit for Delta County Ambulance District
• Appointments of Phillip Hulet, Gary Peebles, Jennifer Craig, and Kelsi Buhr to the Delta County Fair Board

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 is holding a continued public hearing to consider the public draft of the 2022 Delta County Land Use Code Update. The body will provide direction to staff for finalizing the draft, with a final version expected for certification on November 16, 2022.

• Public hearing on the 2022 Land Use Code Update
• Proposed modification to Chapter 3 setbacks to allow non-habitable accessory structures to be setback 5 feet from interior property boundaries
• Proposed modification to Chapter 7 regarding incomplete application materials
• Proposed modification to Chapter 12 regarding the Certificate of Taxes Paid and Standard Notes

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review land use permits and a property exchange in Hotchkiss. The meeting includes discussions on road signage and a resolution regarding the FAMLI Program.

• Conditional Use Permit for Delta Paving Gravel Pit expansion at 8020 State Highway 65
• Preliminary Plat for Brentlee Subdivision to divide 26.60 acres into four lots
• Resolution to decline participation in the FAMLI Program
• Property exchange agreement between Delta County and McDaniel in Hotchkiss
• Funding request for the Delta Conservation District Conservation Technician Program

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 will conduct a public hearing to consider the 2022 Delta County Land Use Code Update. The board is expected to recommend changes to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Land Use Code Update
• Proposed change of Urban Growth Area zoning designation to an overlay
• Proposed addition of Residential 2.5-acre and Residential 1.0-acre designations
• Proposed standards for Renewable Energy and Wireless Communication Facilities
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 25 and September 6, 2022

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to present the submitted budget for 2022. The meeting also includes time for constituent comments.

• Presentation of the 2022 Delta County Submitted Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to gather testimony and direction on the public draft of the Delta County Land Use Code Update. This update aims to refine the code based on implementation since January 2021.

• Public hearing on the Public Draft of the Delta County Land Use Code Update
• Proposed change of Urban Growth Area zoning designation to an overlay
• Proposed addition of Residential 2.5-acre (RES-2.5) and Residential 1.0-acre (RES-1.0) designations
• Proposed standards for Renewable Energy Facilities
• Proposed standards for Wireless Communication Facilities

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review funding renewals for health and housing programs. The meeting includes decisions on liquor and event permits and the awarding of an IT hardware bid.

• WIC renewal with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for $112,155.00
• CDBG Housing Projects Quarterly Financial Status Report for $29,343.76
• Club License renewal and Special Events Permit for American Legion #97 at 40772 Lamborn Mesa Road
• Temporary Permit extension for Dinner Bell Restaurant at 45362 Needle Rock Road
• Award of bid for 2022-RFP-23 IT hardware

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for September 28, 2022, was cancelled. The commission adjourned to its next regular meeting on October 12, 2022.

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustments scheduled for September 22, 2022, was cancelled. The meeting has been adjourned to a special meeting on October 13, 2022.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to act on the August payment report and review the August income statement. The meeting includes reports from the Public Health and Environmental Health directors.

• Action on August payment report
• Review of August income statement
• West Nile Virus season summary
• Retail Food Establishment (RFE) plan reviews

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.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a conditional use permit for a gravel mining expansion and mobile asphalt mixing facility. The meeting also includes discussions on road projects in Crawford and Paonia and a real property closing at 550 Palmer Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for Delta Paving Gravel Pit expansion at 8020 State Highway 65
• Intergovernmental Agreements for asphalt overlay or patch projects in Town of Crawford and Town of Paonia
• Reimbursement request for Delta Housing Authority in the amount of $8,339.56
• Resolution for closing documents for real property at 550 Palmer Street, Delta, CO
• Acceptance of Cadwell and Cotten/Robley Easements for Miners Trail

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 will conduct a work session to review redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code. The body is considering updates to zoning districts, lot dimensions, and subdivision regulations.

• Work session on Land Use Code Chapter 2: Zoning Districts, Temporary Uses, and Use Specific Standards
• Work session on Land Use Code Chapter 3: Lot Dimensions
• Work session on Land Use Code Chapter 12: Subdivision Regulations
• Review of standards for wireless communications and renewable energy

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 Board of Adjustment is conducting a work session to review redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code. The body is providing direction to staff on proposed changes to lot dimensions, variances, and subdivision regulations.

• Proposed new residential zoning designations: RES-2.5 (2.5-acre) and RES-1 (1-acre)
• Proposed administrative authority for the Director to approve one additional non-conforming lot for parcels zoned A-35 or A-20
• Proposed updates to Chapter 12 Subdivision Regulations, including phasing and vacating plats
• Proposed revisions to Chapter 8 regarding Administrative Modifications and Variances
• Proposed updates to Chapter 14 Definitions based on input from local surveyors

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a potential 12-month moratorium on commercial-scale renewable energy applications in unincorporated areas. The meeting includes several intergovernmental agreements with the Town of Cedaredge for street overlays and the adoption of a rubbish accumulation ordinance.

• Proposed 12-month moratorium on commercial-scale renewable energy facility applications
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting the Accumulation of Rubbish (Junk)
• Intergovernmental Agreements with Town of Cedaredge for overlays on NE 4th Street, Daisy, Elder, Bluebell, and Columbine Streets
• Contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Special Events Permit application for Slow Food Western Slope at 12982 3700 Road, Hotchkiss

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the allocation of a Private Activity Bond to the Delta Housing Authority. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2021 audit and updates on land use code projects.

• Allocation of Private Activity Bond to Delta Housing Authority
• Gray and Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant Program application guidelines
• Renewal lease for Blake Field Hangar #167 LeVay Living Trust
• Update on 3 development applications preceding the 2021 Land Use Code
• Presentation and discussion of the 2021 audit by Blair and Associates, P.C.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests regarding property setbacks and minimum lot sizes. The meeting also includes a work session to review redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code.

• PLN21-044 (Campbell): Variance to reduce setbacks from 15 and 25 feet to 2 and 4 feet for a barn and shed at 37224 Campbell Road
• PLN22-067 (Nieman): Variance to reduce minimum lot size from 35 acres to approximately 3.25 acres at 16454 Grange Road
• PLN22-079 (Hamilton): Variance to reduce minimum lot size from 20 acres to approximately 10.88 acres at 39772 & 39766 L75 Road
• Work session to consider updates to the Land Use Code, including zoning districts, lot dimensions, and variances

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 Planning Commission will deliberate on a conditional use permit for the Delta Paving Gravel Pit. The body is also holding a work session to review redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code.

• Conditional Use Permit for gravel mine expansion and mobile asphalt mixing facility at 8020 State Highway 65
• Proposed operation of sand and gravel mine on three parcels totaling 170.771 acres
• Work session on Land Use Code updates including zoning districts, lot dimensions, and subdivision regulations

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 Board of Health will meet to review the July payment report and income statement. The board will also consider a draft budget for 2023 and receive reports from the Public Health and Environmental Health directors.

• Action on July 19th meeting minutes
• Action on July Payment Report
• Review of July Income Statement
• Review of 2023 Draft Budget

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)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and consider a contract to buy and sell real estate. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice and negotiations regarding the property.

• Consideration of contract to buy and sell real estate at 550 Palmer Street in Delta, Colorado

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land subdivision plats and a rezone request. The meeting includes discussions on a supplemental budget resolution for 2021 and a proposed ordinance prohibiting the accumulation of rubbish.

• Limited Use Permit for an 80MW solar facility by Garnet Mesa Solar LLC
• Ordinance prohibiting the accumulation of rubbish (junk) within Delta County
• Final Plat for Victorian Subdivision at 37572 & 37614 Back River Road
• Final Plat for Corona subdividing 34.36 acres into six lots
• Rezone of 65.793 acres at 18668 B50 Road from RI/C to A-35

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit to expand a gravel mining operation and allow a temporary mobile asphalt mixing facility. Staff recommends approving the expansion across three parcels totaling 170.771 acres and vacating a previous resolution that prohibited asphalt plants on the site.

• Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel mine and asphalt plant at 8020 State Highway 65
• Proposed expansion to three parcels totaling 170.771 acres
• Recommendation to vacate Resolution No. 99-R-009
• Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting

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)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for the Blake Field FBO and a dozer. They are also considering a liquor license transfer for the Electric Mountain Lodge and a change to the county's internet domain.

• Liquor License Transfer for Electric Mountain Lodge at 41338 Electric Mountain Lane, Paonia
• Award of 2022-RFP-22 for the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Award of Final Bid Tally for 2022-RFP-15 - Dozer
• Consideration of Blake Field FBO RFP bid by Smiling Aviation
• Proposed closure of motor vehicle services to assist with the November 8, 2022 Election

Board of Adjustment

The July 28, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Adjustments was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting has been adjourned to August 25, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone 65.793 acres at 18668 B50 Road from Rural Industrial/Commercial to Agricultural/35-acre. The body will also hold a work session to review redline drafts of the Delta County Land Use Code.

• Proposed rezoning of 65.793 acres at 18668 B50 Road from RI/C to A-35 (PLN22-082)
• Request to remove asphalt plant restriction at 8020 Highway 65 (PLN21-080)
• Work session on Land Use Code updates including zoning districts and review processes

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 will review financial reports and department updates. The meeting includes a report on the rollout plan for new onsite wastewater treatment system regulations.

• Action on June payment report
• Review of June income statement
• Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems new regulations rollout plan

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)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposed 6-lot clustered subdivision and a master agency agreement for alcohol monitoring services. The meeting includes financial reports from the County Assessor, Treasurer, and Human Services.

• Proposed 6-lot Clustered Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) west of Chantelle Lane and north of LJ Road
• Master Agency Agreement between Delta County Criminal Justice Services and Alcohol Monitoring Systems
• Quit Claim Deed for 1.642 acres of Right-of-Way at 42044 Long Gulch Road
• Liquor license transfer for The Barn at Blue Spoon Ranch LLC at 10962 3250 Road
• Delta Housing Authority financial report for CDBG Housing Project in the amount of $21,004.20

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit for the Garnet Mesa Solar project. The body will also hold a work session to review redline drafts of the Land Use Code.

• Public hearing for PLN22-084: 80MW ground mounted solar facility on 472.85 acres
• Land Use Code Update work session to consider redline drafts
• Approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes

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 County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the allocation of opioid settlement funds and the termination of a hangar lease at Blake Field Airport. The board will also consider appointments and resignations for the Board of Adjustment and Paonia Cemetery District.

• Opioid Settlement Fund distribution: $32,338.83 for year one and $287,567.09 over 18 years for SWCORC
• Termination of lease for Blake Field Airport hangar #297 - Dorr
• Re-appointment of Mark Roeber to the Board of Adjustment
• Resignation of Wayne Wiitanen from the Paonia Cemetery District
• Update on 6 development applications preceding the 2021 Land Use Code

Board of Health

The Delta County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to take action on a resolution. The primary focus is the adoption of regulations for onsite waste water systems.

• Resolution to adopt Onsite Waste Water System Regulations

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 Board of Adjustment will hold its annual meeting to elect officers and set a 2022 schedule. The body will also consider two variance requests to reduce minimum lot sizes in the A-35 zoning district.

• PLN22-032: Proposed variance to reduce lot size from 35 acres to 1.5 acres at 6067, 6177 & 6183 Townsend Road
• PLN22-057: Proposed variance to reduce lot size from 35 acres to 5.001 acres at 13420 County Road 265
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes

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 Planning Commission will review a proposal to subdivide 19.5 acres into six lots west of Chantelle Lane and north of LJ Road. The body will also hold a work session to discuss redline drafts for several sections of the Land Use Code.

• Public hearing for PLN22-007/C. Brown Subdivision (19.5 acres in A-5 zoning)
• Work session on Land Use Code updates for Zoning Districts and Use Standards
• Review of Preliminary Plat for a clustered subdivision with Stewardship Areas
• Discussion of extending Chantelle Lane to a cul-de-sac

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 Board of Health will review financial reports and department updates from May. The meeting includes a proposed resolution to adopt Onsite Waste Water System Regulations.

• Resolution to adopt Onsite Waste Water System Regulations
• Action on the May Payment Report
• Review of May Income Statement

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)

Board of County Commissioners

The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss airport administration and land easements. The board is considering resolutions regarding fire restrictions and the restructuring of the airport advisory body.

• Miners Trail Easement Agreement with Penny Family Trust in Hotchkiss
• Trail Easement Agreement with Steven M. and Jennifer Louise West at 399 River Ridge Road
• Resolution to end the Airport Advisory Board and establish the Blake Field Airport Advisory Committee
• CDBG reimbursement request of $14,045.10 for rehabilitation costs
• Resolution authorizing the County Sheriff to implement, modify and rescind fire restrictions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and consider a resolution regarding the implementation of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Delta County.

• Resolution concerning Delta County entering into Stage 1 Fire Restriction

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to subdivide 26.60 acres into four lots. The body will also hold a work session to discuss redline edits for several sections of the Land Use Code.

• PLN22-048/Brentlee Subdivision: Preliminary plat for a 4-lot subdivision on 1900 Road
• Land Use Code Update: Work session on draft edits to Chapters 1 and 2
• Review of April 27, 2022 and May 11, 2022 meeting minutes

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for Jail Base Behavioral Services and review several contracts and easements. The meeting includes a planning session for a subdivision plat in Hotchkiss and a review of truck purchase bids.

• Final Plat for Phase I of Kwiki Tire II Subdivision at 35191 & 35189 Hwy 133, Hotchkiss
• Miners Trail Easement Agreement with Joanne Couey Trust
• Professional Service Agreement with Buckhorn Engineering Inc. for Miners Trail Bridge Design
• Final bid tally for 2022-RFP-20 Truck Purchase
• Special Events Permit for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at 721 E. Bridge Street, Hotchkiss

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review four applications for variances regarding lot size and setback requirements. The board will also hold its annual meeting to elect officers and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• PLN21-023 (Gash): Request to reduce minimum lot size from 35 acres to 15.1, 19.2, and 25.7 acres at 18151 Kiser Creek Road
• PLN21-026 (High Desert Partners): Request to reduce lot size from 35 acres to 5.0 acres at 38962 Pitkin Road
• PLN21-056 (Clark): Request to reduce interior property line setback from 15 feet to approximately 7 feet at 40270 & 40386 Cottonwood Creek Road
• PLN22-041 (R. Morris): Request to reduce minimum lot size from 20 acres to approximately 6.5 acres at 19454, 19444, & 19448 Highway 65

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

Planning Commission

The Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment are holding a joint work session. The body will discuss desired land use patterns, zoning designations, minimum lot sizes, and density ratios.

• Discussion of land use patterns and development areas
• Review of zoning designations and regulatory frameworks
• Discussion of minimum lot sizes and variations
• Review of density ratios for land use and dwelling units
• Discussion of standards for higher densities, including affordable and farmworker housing

Board of Adjustment

The Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment are holding a joint work session. The bodies will discuss desired land use patterns, zoning designations, minimum lot sizes, and density standards.

• Discussion of desired land use patterns and protection areas
• Review of zoning designations and regulatory frameworks
• Discussion of minimum lot sizes and variations
• Review of density ratios and standards for housing types

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review April financial reports and department updates. The meeting includes a proposed resolution regarding wastewater system regulations and an update on mosquito surveillance.

• Resolution to adopt Onsite Waste Water System Regulations
• Action on the April Payment Report
• Review of April Income Statement
• Update on mosquito surveillance

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the adoption of the Fairgrounds Master Plan and a proposal for jail design services. The meeting includes reviews of landfill tipping fee credits and a request for housing reimbursement.

• Adoption of the Fairgrounds Master Plan
• Reimbursement for Delta Housing Authorities CDBG in the amount of $6,959.10
• Historic Landmark Designation application for National Guard Armory at 355 Grand Ave.
• 2022 Municipal Waived Landfill Tipping Fee Credit Program
• Mutual driveway/private road easement agreement for 829 Highway 92, Hotchkiss

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review the Land Use Code, specifically focusing on the application process and updated definitions. The body will also consider protocols for public comment during meetings, including Zoom usage.

• Review of Land Use Code definitions including Accessory Business Use of the Home, Communal Living, and Manufactured Home Parks
• Discussion on integrating the Development Application Ordinance into the Land Use Code
• Proposed repeal of the Highway 92 Overlay Ordinance
• Proposed repeal of the 35+ Acre Street Plan Resolution
• Consideration of public comment protocols for Planning Commission meetings

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 County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider the sale of real property and a land transfer between county parcels.

• Authorization to sign a plat for a lot line adjustment between Parcel 32431100005 and Parcel 324331000028
• Resolution authorizing the sale of real property at 829 Highway 92, Hotchkiss, CO

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review final bid tallies for asphalt, magnesium-chloride, and fuel. The board is also considering a sketch plan for the Victorian Subdivision in Paonia.

• Final bid tally for 2022-RFP-11 (Asphalt and Emulsions)
• Final bid tally for 2022-RFP-12 (Magnesium-Chloride)
• Final bid tally for 2022-RFP-14 (Gasoline and Diesel Fuel)
• SUB19-040 Victorian Subdivision sketch plan for 34 acres at 37586 & 37614 Back River Road, Paonia
• Ratification of signature for CDC Workforce Potential Funds via the Colorado Department of Health

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three separate applications for variances to reduce minimum lot size requirements in A-35, A-5, and A-20 zoning districts. The board will decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny these requests.

• PLN21-005 (Klaseen): Request to reduce lot size from 35.0 acres to 5.030 acres on Redlands Mesa Road in Hotchkiss
• PLN21-089 (Bower): Request to reduce lot sizes from 5.0 acres to 1.21 acres and 2.16 acres at 3659 & 3663 2000 Road, Delta
• PLN22-011 (Mitchell/Brill-Key): Request to reduce lot sizes from 20.0 acres to 9.286 acres and 10.173 acres at 36908 & 36904 M50 Road and 12401 3700 Road

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 Planning Commission will conduct a work session to review definitions and the application process for the Land Use Code. The body will also discuss the use of Zoom for public participation.

• Work session on Land Use Code Chapter 14, Section 2 (Definitions)
• Review of the Development Application Process Outline
• Discussion on the potential repeal of the Highway 92 Overlay District Ordinance
• Discussion on amending the Pre-HUD Mobile Homes Ordinance
• Review of the 35+ Acre Road Resolution and surveyor terminology

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 Board of Health will meet to review March financial reports and department updates. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding draft regulations for onsite waste water systems.

• Public hearing for Onsite Waste Water System Draft Regulations
• Action on March Payment Report
• Review of March Income Statement

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bid tallies for road paint, building access controls, and the Miners Way to Fairgrounds project. The meeting includes decisions on three subdivision or permit applications and several airport lease assignments.

• Final bid tallies for Miners Way to Delta County Fairgrounds, building access controls, and road paint
• Final Plat for Seitz Family Subdivision at H Road and Buena Vista Road
• Preliminary Plat for 5-lot Armstrong Subdivision at 15627-15767 Bull Mesa Road
• Certificate of Designation for CHT Resources, LLC compost facility at 11289 Doughspoon Road
• Resolution to purchase real estate from Alton Bain along River Ridge Road

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

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the approval of a compost facility ownership change and a preliminary plat for a 5-lot clustered subdivision. Both items will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Approved March 9, 2022 action minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SD03-006/CHT Resources, LLC compost facility ownership change and plan revisions (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of PLN21-071/Armstrong 5-lot clustered subdivision (unanimous)

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