Salida public meetings in 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session with two discussion items: introductions of new commission members and the upcoming Saving Places virtual conference in early 2024. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these informational and introductory items.

• New Commission member introductions
• Saving Places virtual conference, January 31 - February 2, 2024

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to approve a ground lease option for Artspace Projects at 102 D Street and 233 E. First Street. The council will also consider adopting the 2024 fee schedules, a pre-annexation agreement for 1030 Illinois Avenue, and first readings for the Flour Mill major impact review and the reappointment of the municipal court judge. Additionally, the council will vote on appointing Christy Doon as City Administrator and approving her employment agreement, following an executive session on negotiations.

• Ordinance 2023-19: Approve option to ground lease 102 D Street and 233 E. First Street to Artspace Projects, Inc. (second reading and public hearing)
• Resolution 2023-55: Adopt 2024 fee schedules
• Resolution 2023-56: Authorize pre-annexation agreement with Just Off The River Inc. for 1030 Illinois Avenue
• Ordinance 2023-20: Approve Flour Mill Major Impact Review for planned development overlay and major subdivision at 6907 C.R. 105 (first reading)
• Resolution 2023-54: Appoint Christy Doon as City Administrator and approve employment agreement

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three topics: a presentation from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) on roles and responsibilities, a quasi-judicial legal overview workshop, and a discussion on short-term rentals. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• DOLA presentation on roles and responsibilities
• Quasi-judicial legal overview workshop
• Short-term rental discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Salida Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Shane and Taline Meredith to reduce the required rear yard setback from 20 feet to 14 feet for a single-family residence at 148 River Ridge Lane. The board will also approve draft minutes from August 28, 2023, and hear unscheduled citizen comments.

• Variance request for reduced rear setback (20 ft to 14 ft) at 148 River Ridge Lane
• Approval of draft minutes from August 28, 2023
• Public hearing procedure includes staff review, applicant presentation, and public input

The Board of Adjustment met on December 12, 2023, and approved the minutes from their August 28, 2023, meeting. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved August 28, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Limited Impact Review for a Minor Subdivision proposed by Shane and Taline Meredith. The request would divide a vacant lot into two individual lots at 148 River Ridge Lane. The meeting also includes approval of the November 27, 2023 draft minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing: Limited Impact Review for Meredith Minor Subdivision at 148 River Ridge Lane
• Approval of November 27, 2023 draft minutes

The Salida Planning Commission denied the Meredith Minor Subdivision Limited Impact Review application for 148 River Ridge Lane, which sought to split a vacant lot into two lots. The commission recommended staff create a new administrative review based on the original application, allowing either a second principal structure or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the plan. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved November 27, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Denied Meredith Minor Subdivision Limited Impact Review (7-0)
• Recommended staff create new administrative review for Meredith property, allowing second principal structure or ADU

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold final readings and public hearings on ordinances modifying the Vandaveer Ranch Planned Development for the South Ark neighborhood and annexing and zoning the Flour Mill property as high-density residential. The council will also consider resolutions related to the Flour Mill annexation, a budget amendment, and grant support for South Ark infrastructure, along with a first reading of a ground lease option for Artspace Projects. Consent agenda items include a dog park MOU with the school district and a ski bus contract with Monarch Mountain.

• Ordinance 2023-16: Substantial modification of Vandaveer Ranch PD parcels VPA-1, VPA-7, VPA-8, VPA-9 for South Ark neighborhood, final reading
• Ordinances 2023-17 and 2023-18: Annexation and R-3 zoning of Flour Mill property, final readings
• Resolution 2023-52: Amendment to 2023 budget and appropriations, public hearing
• Resolution 2023-53: Support for state/federal grants for South Ark infrastructure with local match
• Ordinance 2023-19: Option to ground lease 102 D Street and 233 E. First Street to Artspace Projects, Inc., first reading

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to review survey results for the F Street Plaza, discuss the Downtown Parking Program, and hear updates from the Extraordinary Teen Council. The PROST Special Subcommittee will also discuss plans for an outdoor pool.

• F Street Plaza Survey Results review
• Downtown Parking Program discussion
• PROST Special Subcommittee discussion on outdoor pool plans

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a limited impact review for a 10-unit employee housing and hospitality building at HRRMC Medical Campus, and a continued major impact review for the Flour Mill Planned Development and subdivision, which includes residential lots, a laundromat, and a parking lot. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• HRRMC Limited Impact Review for 10-unit building at 7164 C.R. 154
• Flour Mill Planned Development Overlay with deviations (density, height, setbacks, lot coverage)
• Major Subdivision into 12 residential lots, 1 laundromat lot, 1 parking lot at 6907 C.R. 105
• 50% of Flour Mill units to be deed restricted
• Approval of October 23, 2023 draft minutes

The Planning Commission approved a limited impact review for employee housing at the HRRMC Medical Campus. Additionally, the Commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the Flour Mill Planned Development Overlay and Major Subdivision, subject to several conditions including deed restrictions and a prohibition on short-term rentals.

• Approved HRRMC limited impact review for 10-unit housing building (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Flour Mill Planned Development (5-2)
• Recommended City Council approve Flour Mill Major Subdivision (5-2)
• Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold final readings and public hearings on three ordinances, including one to modify the Vandaveer Ranch Planned Development for the South Ark Neighborhood, and will consider annexing the Flour Mill property and zoning it for high-density residential. The council will also vote on a custodial services contract, a resolution amending the 505 Oak Street housing agreement, and several consent agenda items.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2023-14 adding variance rules for private water supply
• Final reading of Ordinance 2023-15 establishing a Sustainability Committee
• Final reading of Ordinance 2023-16 modifying Vandaveer Ranch Planned Development (VPA-1, VPA-7, VPA-8, VPA-9) for South Ark Neighborhood
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-17 to annex the Flour Mill property
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-18 to zone the Flour Mill Annexation as High Density Residential (R-3)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation, Fire, and Building Codes, and an update on city-owned EV charging stations. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2021 International Energy Conservation, Fire, and Building Codes
• Update on city-owned EV charging stations

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The body will consider adopting the 2024 budget, approving ordinances related to private water supply variances and sustainability committee establishment, and reviewing a substantial modification to the Vandaveer Ranch Planned Development for the South Ark neighborhood. Public hearings are scheduled for these items.

• Approve 2024 budget for the calendar year
• Ordinance 2023-14: First reading on private water supply variance rules
• Ordinance 2023-15: First reading to establish a Sustainability Committee as an advisory body
• Ordinance 2023-16: First reading on substantial modification to Vandaveer Ranch Planned Development (VPA-1, VPA-7, VPA-8, VPA-9) for South Ark neighborhood
• Special Event Elks Application approvals for November 18 and 24-25, 2023

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: public restroom management and a report from the Chaffee County Community Foundation. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of public restroom management
• Report from Chaffee County Community Foundation

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three related items for the Flour Mill property at 6907 County Road 105: annexation into the city, a zoning change to High Density Residential (R-3), and a Major Impact Review for a planned development overlay and subdivision. The applicant, Biker Baker LLC, proposes deviations from standard zoning rules including increased density, reduced setbacks, and deed restrictions on 50% of units.

• Flour Mill Annexation - property at 6907 County Road 105
• Flour Mill Zoning - request for High Density Residential (R-3) designation
• Major Impact Review for Planned Development Overlay and Major Subdivision with 12 residential lots, 1 laundromat lot, and 1 HOA parking lot

The Salida Planning Commission recommended City Council approve the annexation of 6907 County Road 105 and its zoning as High-Density Residential (R-3), with conditions including inclusionary housing, school contributions, and open space fees. The Commission continued the Major Impact Review and Major Subdivision requests for the same property to the November 27 meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Flour Mill Annexation with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended R-3 zoning for Flour Mill site (unanimous)
• Continued Major Impact Review for Planned Development Overlay to Nov 27 (unanimous)
• Continued Major Subdivision request to Nov 27 (unanimous)
• Approved October 10, 2023 draft minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings and take final action on financing for the fire station project, adopt the 2024 budget, and consider several resolutions including appointments and an annexation petition. The agenda also includes consent items for permits and event approvals, and a public hearing on an amplified sound permit for High Side!.

• Ordinance 2023-13: final reading and public hearing to authorize financing for public improvements, including a site lease and lease-purchase agreement for the fire station project.
• Resolution 2023-47: adopt the 2024 budget summarizing revenues and expenditures for each fund.
• Resolution 2023-48: expressing opposition to Ballot Question 300, which would reduce the short-term rental lodging tax.
• Resolution 2023-46: finding the Flour Mill annexation petition in substantial compliance and setting a public hearing.
• Consent agenda includes approving CMT Technical Services for the fire station construction project and permits for Parade of Lights, Halloween Festival & Thriller Dance, and Dia de Los Muertos amplified sound.

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update from the Chaffee Housing Authority, interviews for the Historic Planning Commission and Planning Commission, and interviews for the Chaffee Housing Authority. They will also discuss outdoor soaking and a community pool. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes scheduled.

• Chaffee Housing Authority update
• Historic Planning Commission interviews
• Planning Commission interviews
• Chaffee Housing Authority interviews
• Outdoor soaking and community pool discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed modification to the Vandaveer Ranch Overall Development Plan, affecting 93.5 acres owned by the city. The change would reclassify the area into the South Ark Neighborhood and Vandaveer Regional Park. The commission will also review draft minutes from July 24, 2023.

• Public hearing on Vandaveer Ranch PD Modification for South Ark Neighborhood
• Amendment to Vandaveer Ranch Overall Development Plan for 93.5 city-owned acres
• Rezoning of VPA-1 to South Ark Neighborhood and VPA-7, VPA-8, VPA-9 to Vandaveer Regional Park
• Approval of July 24, 2023 draft minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a modification to the Vandaveer Ranch Overall Development Plan for 93.5 acres owned by the City of Salida, covering the South Ark Neighborhood and Vandaveer Regional Park. The recommendation includes conditions on affordable housing eligibility for those over 60, a limit of 30 ADUs on single-family homes, and bike/pedestrian separation where practical. The motion passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Vandaveer Ranch ODP modification for South Ark Neighborhood (6-0)
• Added condition: individuals over 60 qualify as local workforce if 10 years residency or 4 years work in Chaffee County
• Added condition: ADUs limited to 30 on single-family attached and detached houses
• Added condition: bike/pedestrian separation where practical, especially on CR 104

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss long-term strategic planning. The council will also discuss revenue related to short term rentals.

• Council Strategic Planning discussion
• Short Term Rental Revenue discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include an intergovernmental agreement on opioid funds, a fee schedule amendment, certifying delinquent taxes, and financing public improvements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, citizen comments, and an executive session for legal advice.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 budget
• Resolution 2023-40: Intergovernmental agreement on opioid MOU with Chaffee County, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs
• Resolution 2023-41: Amending 2023 fee schedule
• Resolution 2023-42: Certifying delinquent charges to Chaffee County Treasurer for 2023 tax roll
• Ordinance 2023-13: Financing public improvements via lease purchase agreement, first reading

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, with a consent agenda including approvals for a disc golf tournament, Holiday in the Park, and a final settlement for asbestos abatement and demolition. Under new business, the council will consider a construction contract for the Fire Station and a resolution approving a development improvement agreement for Lot 5 of the Angelview Minor Subdivision. The meeting also includes citizen comment, reports from councilors, mayor, treasurer, attorney, and staff.

• Construction Contract for Fire Station
• Resolution 2023-39 approving Development Improvement Agreement for Lot 5 of Angelview Minor Subdivision
• Approve Final Settlement for Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Project
• Approve Hot RDG Classic - Disc Golf Tournament
• Approve Holiday in the Park

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss the Salida Campground concept, review the 2024 budget presentation, and address a Certificate of Participation sale for the Fire Station. A contract discussion for the Fire Station will also take place.

• Salida Campground Concept Review
• 2024 Budget Presentation
• Certificate of Participation Sale for Fire Station
• Fire Station Contract Discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss two items: the Extraordinary Teen Council initiative and the Chaffee Shuttle project. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Extraordinary Teen Council discussion
• Chaffee Shuttle project discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council is meeting to approve two intergovernmental agreements: one with Salida School District R-32-J and another involving the Town of Buena Vista and Chaffee County. The agenda also includes consent items for final settlements on asphalt and concrete maintenance projects, a proclamation for Hispanic Month, and routine reports. No other major action items are listed.

• Resolution 2023-37: IGA with Salida School District R-32-J
• Resolution 2023-38: IGA with Town of Buena Vista and Chaffee County
• Final settlement for 2023 Asphalt Maintenance Project
• Final settlement for 2023 Concrete Maintenance Project
• Proclamation of Hispanic Month

Board of Adjustment

The Salida Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a rear yard setback at 326 E. Eighth Street and another for a front setback at 105 Park Ave. The board will also approve draft minutes from July 24, 2023, and take public comment.

• Barnes Variance: request to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet for a covered patio/deck at 326 E. Eighth Street
• Burns and JHW Partnership: request for front setback variance in R-2 zone at 105 Park Ave.
• Approval of July 24, 2023 draft minutes
• Public comment period via email or webinar registration

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests. The first granted a rear-yard setback variance for a covered patio/deck at 326 E. Eighth Street. The second approved a front setback variance at 105 Park Ave., conditioned on a letter from Excel Energy regarding a guy wire.

• Approved Barnes variance for rear setback reduction to 7 feet at 326 E. Eighth Street (unanimous)
• Approved Burns and JHW Partnership front setback variance at 105 Park Ave., conditioned on Excel Energy letter (4-2)

City Council

The Salida City Council is meeting to consider a resolution amending the city's comprehensive plan and future land use map, with a public hearing. The council will also discuss a petition concerning short-term rental taxes and fees. Several consent agenda items include special event approvals, a boiler project payment, airport lease terminations, and a concrete maintenance change order.

• Resolution 2023-32 amending the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map (public hearing)
• Short-term rental taxes and fees petition discussion
• Final payment to Colorado Mechanical Systems for Aquatics Center Boiler Project
• Airport lease termination notices from Andrew Marks and Salida Soaring Co.
• 2023 Concrete Maintenance Project change order

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss the Gartzman property, updates to the Future Land Use Map, and receive an update from the Chaffee Housing Authority Executive Director. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Scout Wave project.

• Joint work session on Gartzman Property
• Future Land Use Map discussion
• Chaffee Housing Authority Executive Director Update
• Scout Wave Discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes a final reading on an ordinance to adjust compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2023-32 regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Final reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2023-11 regarding compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer
• Appointment of Christy Doon as Interim City Administrator and associated salary adjustment
• Resolution 2023-34 regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy for the Partners in Energy program
• Resolution 2023-35 regarding an alternate appointment to the Chaffee Housing Authority

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss neighborhood planning and housing. The session includes a presentation on the South Ark Neighborhood Draft Preferred Alternative and a ground lease presentation regarding the Chaffee Housing Trust.

• South Ark Neighborhood Draft Preferred Alternative presentation
• Chaffee Housing Trust ground lease presentation

Board of Adjustment

The Salida Board of Adjustment will reconsider a previously approved variance for 147 West Fourth Street because a public comment was missed due to an invalid email address. They will also continue a variance request from P&C Enterprises for reduced side yard setbacks at 306 Old Stage Road, along with a lot coverage variance if a minor subdivision is approved.

• Reconsideration of Kuhn variance at 147 West Fourth Street due to incomplete record
• P&C Enterprises variance for 3' and 3'-3" side yard setbacks at 306 Old Stage Road
• Variance from maximum lot coverage for P&C Enterprises if subdivision approved
• Approval of June 26, 2023 draft minutes

The Board of Adjustment denied a lot coverage variance for 306 Old Stage Road, requiring the developer to reduce patio size to meet requirements. The Board also approved a side yard setback variance for an accessory dwelling at the same location. A motion to re-open a previously approved variance request for 147 West Fourth Street failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to re-open Kuhn variance hearing failed (no second)
• Denied lot coverage variance for 306 Old Stage Road (5-1)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 306 Old Stage Road (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 2023 and conduct public hearings on two minor subdivision requests. The hearings will follow a structured procedure including public input and commission discussion before a decision or recommendation.

• Limited Impact Review - 306-310 Old Stage Road Minor Subdivision (3 lots)
• Limited Impact Review - Wood Minor Subdivision -2 (2 parcels)

The Planning Commission approved two requests to subdivide parcels of land. One approval included requirements for a party wall agreement, sewer requests, and a lot coverage variance cure.

• Approved 306-310 Old Stage Road Minor Subdivision with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Wood Minor Subdivision-2 (6-0)
• Approved June 13 and June 26, 2023 draft minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will meet on July 18, 2023, to consider several key items, including adopting an updated strategic plan for the Salida Creative District, amending the comprehensive plan and future land use map, and authorizing a lease for public parking. The meeting also includes a new tavern liquor license application and a first reading of an ordinance adjusting compensation for elected officials.

• New tavern liquor license for Tunnybuns LLC/Jost Partners LLC dba Little Red Hen Bakery at 302 G Street
• Adopt updated strategic plan for Salida Creative District (Resolution 2023-31)
• Amend comprehensive plan and future land use map (Resolution 2023-32, public hearing)
• Authorize lease for public parking on .26-acre parcel between 1st and 2nd Streets (Resolution 2023-33)
• First reading of ordinance adjusting compensation for Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer (Ordinance 2023-11) with public hearing

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session featuring a site visit to the Pasquale property and a presentation on the Creative District. The meeting includes a public webinar registration process for remote attendance.

• Pasquale site visit at 8754 County Road 175
• Creative District presentation in City Council Chamber

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a final reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2023-10, which amends the municipal code to promote workforce housing. The council will also consider resolutions adopting 2023-2024 inclusionary housing sales and rental prices and the city's Energy Action Plan. Consent agenda items include approving the Avalanche contract, a fire station design change order, and a temporary safe outdoor space at Centennial Park.

• Ordinance 2023-10: final reading and public hearing on inclusionary housing amendments
• Resolution 2023-29: adopting 2023-2024 inclusionary housing sales and rental prices
• Resolution 2023-30: adopting the City of Salida Energy Action Plan
• Approve Avalanche Contract
• Approve a Fire Station Design Change Order

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to hear a presentation from Partners in Energy. The council will also discuss practices regarding the recruitment and retention of council members.

• Partners in Energy presentation
• City Council recruitment and retention practices discussion

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 306-310 Old Stage Road, which is being continued to July 24, 2023. They will also make a recommendation to City Council on an addendum to the Salida Comprehensive Plan that adopts a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to guide future development.

• Minor subdivision at 306 Old Stage Road into three lots (continued to July 24)
• Comprehensive Plan addendum with Future Land Use Map (FLUM) recommendation to City Council

The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and accompanying land use categories as an addendum to the Salida Comprehensive Plan, with a modification to designate the area west of the future Vesta Road extension as Agricultural Reserve. The commission also continued a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 306-310 Old Stage Road to the July 24, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve FLUM addendum to Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Modified area west of future Vesta Road extension to Agricultural Reserve (4-3)
• Continued public hearing for 306-310 Old Stage Road minor subdivision to July 24, 2023 (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Salida Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The public hearing for a variance at 306-310 Old Stage Road will be continued to the July 24, 2023 meeting. The board will also hear a request from Martin and Adriane Kuhn for a reduced side yard setback at 147 West Fourth Street. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from December 13, 2022.

• Variance request for 306-310 Old Stage Road (Lot 57 Two Rivers Subdivision) by Chris Vaith and Peter Schaefer of P&C Enterprises LLC – hearing continued to July 24, 2023
• Variance request by Martin & Adriane Kuhn at 147 West Fourth Street to reduce side yard setback from 3 feet to 16 inches for an existing accessory structure
• Approval of draft minutes from December 13, 2022

The Salida Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Martin and Adriane Kuhn at 147 West Fourth Street, allowing a 16-inch side yard setback for an existing accessory structure instead of the required 3 feet. The board also continued the public hearing for a variance request at 306-310 Old Stage Road to the July 24, 2023 meeting. Minutes from December 13, 2022 were approved.

• Approved Kuhn variance for 16-inch side yard setback at 147 W. 4th St. (7-0)
• Continued 306-310 Old Stage Road variance hearing to July 24, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the Extraordinary Teen Council and the South Ark neighborhood. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion items.

• Discussion of Extraordinary Teen Council
• Discussion of South Ark neighborhood

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 20, 2023, addressing a consent agenda, a resolution for a coordinated mail ballot election, and the first reading of an ordinance to amend inclusionary housing rules to support workforce housing. The council will also review the 2022 annual financial report and hear citizen comments.

• Ordinance 2023-10: first reading to amend Chapter 16, Article XIII on inclusionary housing to promote workforce housing, with public hearing set
• Resolution 2023-28: approving coordinated mail ballot election and adopting Uniform Election Code
• 2022 Annual Financial Report
• Approve 2023 Street Reconstruction Project Change Order
• Approve Arts & Culture Concert Permits and Elks Club Special Event Permit

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will review and recommend a Future Land Use Map addendum to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and proposed changes to the Inclusionary Housing ordinance. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled for this meeting; the body will only deliberate and prepare recommendations for the City Council.

The Salida Planning Commission recommended City Council approve proposed amendments to Chapter 16, Article XIII of the Municipal Code regarding Inclusionary Housing, as amended by the City Attorney. The commission also continued discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Addendum and Future Land Use Map to a special meeting on June 26, 2023, without making a recommendation. The minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Recommended council approve inclusionary housing code amendments as amended by City Attorney (7-0)
• Continued Comprehensive Plan Addendum/FLUM discussion to June 26, 2023 special meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, proclamations, and several action items. Key decisions include a final vote on an ordinance limiting excessive vehicle idling, a resolution allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park for a special event, and an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on wastewater connections due to capacity limits. The council will also consider a new liquor license and an asbestos abatement and demolition project.

• Final reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2023-08 limiting excessive vehicle idling
• Resolution 2023-27 to allow overnight camping in Marvin Park on Sept 15-16 for Salida 76 and Crest Crank event
• Emergency Ordinance 2023-09 imposing temporary moratorium on wastewater connections for properties affected by Poncha Interceptor capacity
• New fermented malt beverage license for Howard General LLC at 108 Old Stage Road, Unit A
• Asbestos abatement and demolition project at 102 D Street and 233 E. 1st Street

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a financial management plan presentation by Ehler's and a discussion about the fire station. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Ehler's Financial Management Plan presentation
• Fire Station discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a public hearing on an amplified noise permit for High Side! Bar and Grill, consider a resolution adopting the 2023/2024 policy statement for Colorado Communities for Climate Action, and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to limit excessive vehicle idling. The consent agenda includes approvals for several events, an employee handbook update, and contracts for the Salida Space to Create predevelopment and the Harriet Alexander Field weather observation system. The council will also enter executive session to discuss sewer system intergovernmental agreements with the Town of Poncha Springs.

• Public hearing on amplified noise permit for High Side! Bar and Grill
• Resolution 2023-26 adopting 2023/2024 CC4CA policy statement
• Ordinance 2023-08 first reading to limit excessive vehicle idling
• Professional services agreement for Salida Space to Create predevelopment at 1st and D
• Contract for AWOS replacement and relocation at Harriet Alexander Field

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a final reading and public hearing on an ordinance establishing procedures for small cell facilities, and consider resolutions adopting associated fees, amending development services fees, reauthorizing temporary closure of F Street, and allowing overnight camping in Marvin Park for FIBArk. The consent agenda includes awarding the 2023 Asphalt Maintenance Project and approving contracts for FIBArk and Ark Valley Pride Celebration.

• Ordinance 2023-05: small cell facility application, review, and siting procedure (final reading and public hearing)
• Resolution 2023-22: adopt presumptively valid small cell facility fee schedule
• Resolution 2023-23: reauthorize temporary closure of F Street and revise outdoor expansion procedure for liquor licensees
• Resolution 2023-24: amend 2023 fee schedules for development services
• Resolution 2023-25: allow overnight camping in Marvin Park June 12-18 for FIBArk

Historic Preservation Commission

The Salida Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a Major Certificate of Approval for exterior alterations to the facade of the building at 138 North F Street, known as Curran Finch/Confectioner. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from December 1, 2022, and time for public comment.

• Public hearing for Major Certificate of Approval for exterior facade alterations at 138 North F Street (Curran Finch/Confectioner)
• Approval of draft minutes from December 1, 2022

The Commission approved a Major Certificate of Approval for exterior façade alterations at 138 North F Street, also known as Curran Finch/Confectioner. The board also approved the draft minutes from December 1, 2022.

• Approved exterior alterations to the façade at 138 North F Street (5-0)
• Approved December 01, 2022 draft minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Room 190, 448 E. 1st Street. The body will review draft minutes from February 28, 2023, and conduct public hearings on two items: proposed amendments to Chapter 16 of the Salida Municipal Code to establish rules for small cell facility siting, and a request to renew a conditional use permit for the Sherman Market at 151 W. First Street.

• Amendments to Chapter 16 of the Salida Municipal Code regarding small cell facility siting procedures
• Sherman Market Conditional Use Permit renewal at 151 W. First Street

The Salida Planning Commission recommended City Council approve amendments to Chapter 16 of the municipal code establishing procedures for small cell facilities. The commission also continued the Sherman Market conditional use permit renewal hearing to May 22, 2023, because the applicants were not present. Minutes from February 28, 2023, were approved.

• Approved February 28, 2023 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 16 small cell facility text amendments (unanimous)
• Continued Sherman Market conditional use permit renewal hearing to May 22, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve several special event requests, liquor licensing authority hearings, and citizen appointments to local boards. The agenda includes routine approvals of past minutes, proclamations, and staff reports.

• Approve FIBArk Special Event
• Approve Ark Valley High Rollers Special Event
• Tres Litros Amplified Sound Permit Request (PUBLIC HEARING)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Mexico Tradicional LLC at 509 E Highway 50 (PUBLIC HEARING)
• Resolution 2023-20 to allow overnight camping & dogs in Marvin Park for Canine Culture, LLC. dog agility event

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session with one discussion item: the new pool. This is a discussion item only, not a final decision.

• Discussion of the new pool project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on the second installment of the Land Use Code draft. The commission will also discuss an update regarding the South Ark Neighborhood Plan.

• Land Use Code Draft Installment #2 discussion
• South Ark Neighborhood Plan update

City Council

The City Council will conduct final readings and public hearings regarding the Groover annexation and its designation as a medium density residential zone. The meeting also includes a liquor license public hearing and several resolutions concerning city finances and ADA planning.

• Final reading and public hearing for Groover annexation (Ordinance 2023-06)
• Final reading and public hearing for Groover annexation R-2 zoning (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Public hearing for Rocky Mountain Mercantile liquor license at 119 E 1st Street
• Approval of professional services agreement for Boat Ramp Plaza design and engineering
• Adoption of the City of Salida ADA Transition Plan (Resolution 2023-17)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss the ADA Transition Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of ADA Transition Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings and set public hearings for the Groover Annexation and its rezoning to Medium Density Residential. The meeting also includes approving grant applications for the fire station and citizen appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• First reading and public hearing setting for Groover Annexation (Ordinance 2023-06)
• First reading and public hearing setting for Groover Annexation R-2 zoning (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Approval of Energy and Mineral Impact Grant Applications for the Fire Station
• Approval of Final Settlement for the 2022 Concrete Maintenance Project
• Citizen appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission (Resolution 2023-13)

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the Extraordinary Teen Council and updates on inclusionary housing. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Extraordinary Teen Council
• Inclusionary Housing Review Updates

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the second installment of the draft Land Use Code. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Land Use Code Draft Installment #2

City Council

The Salida City Council will conduct a final reading and public hearing for an ordinance adopting the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision agreements and memorial procedures in city parks.

• Public hearing and final reading for Ordinance 2023-04 (Plastic Pollution Reduction Act)
• Awarding of the 2023 Concrete Maintenance Project
• Liquor license location change request for Baubles and Bottles LLC dba Riveting Experience Jewelry
• Resolution 2023-11 regarding memorial and donation procedures in city parks and trails
• Resolution 2023-12 approving the subdivision and inclusionary housing agreement for 505 Oak Street

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss two items: a presentation by Studio Seed on the South Arkansas Neighborhood Survey and the Parks and Recreation Annual Report. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Studio Seed presentation on South Arkansas Neighborhood Survey
• Parks and Recreation Annual Report

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related items: a request by Dewey and Lorita Groover to annex their 0.65-acre property at 7285 County Road 160, and a request to zone the property as Medium Density Residential (R-2) if annexed. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and updates.

• Public hearing: Groover Annexation – 0.65-acre property at 7285 County Road 160
• Public hearing: Groover Zoning – request for R-2 (Medium Density Residential) designation
• Approval of draft minutes from January 23, 2023
• Unscheduled citizens comments and agenda amendments

The Salida Planning Commission approved the January 23, 2023 meeting minutes and recommended that the City Council approve an annexation request for a 0.65-acre property at 7285 County Road 160. Additionally, the commission recommended that the City Council approve zoning the property as Medium Density Residential (R-2).

• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Groover Annexation at 7285 County Road 160 with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Medium Density Residential (R-2) zoning designation for the Groover property (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Salida Planning Commission and City Council are holding a joint work session to discuss the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Land Use Code Draft Installment #2. They will review December survey results for the FLUM and proposed zone districts and dimensional standards. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Review of December survey results for the Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
• Proposed Land Use Code zone districts
• Proposed dimensional standards

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on ordinances and resolutions, including final readings for stormwater management standards and a public hearing on the Groover annexation petition. New business includes adopting a plastic pollution reduction ordinance and approving a subdivision agreement for Salida Crossings.

• Final reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2023-03 amending stormwater management and erosion control standards
• Public hearing set for Resolution 2023-08 on the Groover annexation petition
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-04 adopting the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
• Approval of subdivision agreement for Salida Crossings Planned Development
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-05 setting fees for small cell facilities

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: an update on the golf course, a review of the 2022 Police Department performance, and a discussion about the summer closure of F Street. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Golf Course Update
• 2022 Police Department Review
• F Street Summer Closure Discussion

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approvals for contracts, events, and resolutions, as well as discussions on fee schedules and design standards. Several items, such as the Monarch Madams Special Event and FIBArk Boathouse Lease Agreement, are part of the consent agenda.

• Approve 2023 Street Reconstruction Project
• Amend 2023 Fee Schedules via Resolution 2023-06
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-03 to amend stormwater and erosion control design standards
• Approve FIBArk Boathouse Lease Agreement
• Approve Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements – Harriet Alexander Field

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold a work session to discuss a planning update for the Poncha Boulevard Design and Construction project and review results from a recent election survey. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Poncha Boulevard Design and Construction Planning Update
• Election Survey Results

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 16, Article VIII of the Salida Municipal Code. These amendments concern design standards for stormwater management, grading, and erosion control.

• Public hearing for amendments to Chapter 16, Article VIII of the Salida Municipal Code
• Proposed changes to Stormwater Management and Grading and Erosion Control design standards

The Salida Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve proposed text amendments to Chapter 16 of the Salida Municipal Code regarding Design Standards for Stormwater Management and Grading and Erosion Control. The recommendation includes noting two points of change or correction. The commission also approved the December 13, 2022 draft minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council approve stormwater management code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 draft minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold final readings and public hearings on ordinances to annex the Lundberg/Castro property and zone it as high-density residential (R-3). They will also consider resolutions approving the annexation agreement and supporting a state housing grant application. The consent agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, a purchasing policy, and a hangar ground lease.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2023-01: annexation of Lundberg/Castro tract
• Final reading of Ordinance 2023-02: zoning Lundberg/Castro as R-3 high-density residential
• Resolution 2023-03: findings of fact for Lundberg/Castro annexation
• Resolution 2023-04: approval of annexation agreement with Karen Lundberg and Virginia Castro
• Resolution 2023-05: support for Colorado Innovative Housing Development Incentives grant application

City Council

The Salida City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to receive updates on the South Ark Neighborhood Plan process, revisions to the Land Use Code, and a discussion of Transfers of Development Rights (TDRs). This is an informational meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

• South Ark Neighborhood Plan Process Update
• Land Use Code Revision Update
• Discussion of Transfers of Development Rights (TDRs)

City Council

The Salida City Council will hold first readings and set public hearings on ordinances to annex the Lundberg/Castro tract in unincorporated Chaffee County and zone it as High Density Residential (R-3). The council will also take final action on an ordinance amending water and wastewater fees for accessory dwelling units, and consider resolutions on public notice posting and a civility invocation.

• Ordinance 2022-26: final reading and public hearing to amend water/wastewater customer class for accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance 2023-01: first reading to annex Lundberg/Castro tract
• Ordinance 2023-02: first reading to zone Lundberg/Castro annexation as R-3 High Density Residential
• Resolution 2023-01: designating place for posting public notices
• Resolution 2023-02: amending and readopting civility invocation

City Council

The Salida City Council is holding a work session with a single discussion item: an update from the Economic Development Council. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Economic Development Council update