San Miguel County, Colorado

Open Space Commission

Housing Code Update SSR

Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Joint Work Session

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Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review several routine items, including a consent agenda with a letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant, an audit extension request, and the May 2026 Road Report. Commissioners will vote on appointing a trustee to the Wilkinson Public Library Board for a term ending Dec 31 2030. The meeting also includes a presentation of the High Country Road Opening Policy and discussion of the Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) 2027 policy proposals.

• Ratify letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant to the Renewable Natural Resource Foundation
• Approve Chair's signature on request to extend filing of the 2025 Audit
• Accept the May 2026 Road Report
• Consider appointment to the Wilkinson Public Library Board of Trustees (term until Dec 31 2030)
• Present the Road and Bridge High Country Road Opening Policy

Historical Commission

The San Miguel County Historical Commission regular meeting on July 21, 2026 will open with a call to order, approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting, and provide updates on new and old business. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda notes that items may be added up to 24 hours before the meeting, but none are detailed in this document.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting on July 18, 2026 at 10 p.m. The agenda includes a debrief of the day's activities and a discussion of any matters brought to the board from that day. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2026. The agenda consists of a call to order, a debrief of the day's events, and a discussion of any matters brought to the board. The meeting will then adjourn.

Housing Code Update SSR

The SSR group is discussing refinements to recommendations for the Land Use Code to facilitate affordable and workforce housing. These non-binding recommendations will inform final redlines for potential adoption by the BOCC in October.

• Proposed reduction of minimum lot sizes for subdivision approval to less than 35 acres
• Proposed allowance of one caretaker unit per 35-acre parcel in the F zone district
• Proposed height increases up to 40-45 feet for multi-family buildings in the Community Housing Zone
• Proposed expansion of allowances for ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, cohousing, and tiny homes
• Tabled items include parking requirement adjustments and application fee reductions

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The board is meeting to debrief on the day's activities. Members will discuss matters brought to the board resulting from the day's events.

• Debrief of the day
• Discussion of matters brought to board from the day

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to amend the land use code for natural medicine businesses and nonconforming lots. They will also vote on a vacation of lot lines at Lawson Hill PUD and a special event liquor license for the Telluride Rotary Foundation at the Telluride Airport. The consent agenda includes approval of a retaining wall agreement on County Road 58P with EarthTech West II, Ltd., and reappointment of Sonny Lopez to the Board of Adjustments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-28 to amend Land Use Code Section 5-31 for Natural Medicine Businesses
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-29 to amend Land Use Code regarding Nonconforming Lots
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-27 for Vacation of Lot Lines for Lots 425-1 and 425-2 Lawson Hill PUD (County Jail)
• Special event liquor license for Telluride Rotary Foundation at Telluride Airport on Sept 24-26, 2026
• Consent agenda: Approval of Chair's signature on Road & Bridge County Road 58P Retaining Wall Agreement with EarthTech West II, Ltd.

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

This is a special meeting of the San Miguel Basin Fair Board with a procedural agenda: a debrief of the day and discussion of matters brought to the board. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold a special meeting to debrief the day's events, discuss matters arising, and set market classes for the fair. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Setting market classes for the fair

Historical Commission

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board is holding a special meeting to assign oversight responsibilities for various fair areas among board members and to discuss lamb bedding setup. This is a planning meeting for the upcoming fair. No decisions on budgets or policy are on the agenda.

• Assignment of board member oversight for fair areas
• Discussion of lamb bedding setup

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Use Code. Topics include updates to Section 6-4 Forestry Practices, Section 6-5 Oil & Gas Operations, Section 6-6 Deep Geothermal Operations, Section 5-1215 Condominium Plats, and Section 5-14 Major and Minor Subdivision processes. No decisions will be made; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-4 Forestry Practices
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-5 Oil & Gas Operations
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 6-6 Deep Geothermal Operations
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 5-1215 Condominium Plats
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 5-14 Major Subdivision and Minor Subdivision Process

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting in Norwood, featuring a presentation of the Placerville Fire Survey results and a possible appointment to the Planning Commission. Commissioners will also weigh signing on to a comment on a proposed federal rule for financial assistance. The evening concludes with a listening session for residents.

• Presentation of Placerville Fire Survey results (Jarrod Biggs, Deputy County Manager)
• Consideration of appointment to Planning Commission (alternate member)
• Consideration of signing on to a comment on Proposed Rule for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2026
• Listening session with residents at 6:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider adoption of the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan, interview candidates for the Planning Commission alternate, and discuss a new road opening policy for High Country roads. Also on the agenda are updates to the ADA policy, a reappointment to the Behavioral Health Solutions Panel, and a tax abatement petition. The meeting includes a presentation from Senator Hickenlooper's office and an executive session on code enforcement.

• Adoption of updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Interview for Planning Commission alternate (Catherine Jett)
• Presentation of Road and Bridge High Country Road opening policy
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-26 adopting ADA policy updates
• Petition of Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Alonso-Renfroe Management Trust

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will meet to approve minutes from June 8 and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will discuss recent updates on the Perimeter Trail NEPA review, new signage for the Keystone Gorge Loop Trail, and future goals for the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Corridor. It will also receive conceptual plan updates for Mill Creek Park and hear about the Down Valley Connector Trail from the Town of Sawpit. Vacancies on the commission and county staff will be noted.

• Perimeter Trail – NEPA Update
• Keystone Gorge Loop Trail – New Signage
• San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Corridor – Future Goals
• Mill Creek Park – Conceptual Plans
• Down Valley Connector Trail – Town of Sawpit update

Lodging Tax Panel

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will hold a regular meeting with routine administrative items, including approval of March meeting minutes and updates from the Norwood Chamber and Telluride Tourism Board. No votes on funding or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2026
• Update from Norwood Chamber via Kerry Bentler, Lone Cone Library Director
• Update from Telluride Tourism Board via Kiera Skinner
• Review of lodging tax reports, if available

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a retail liquor license renewal, adoption of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and several contracts and agreements. They will interview and consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission, and vote on two conditional variances for onsite wastewater treatment systems in the Town of Ophir. Additional items include an affordable housing update, a letter of support for Enterprise Zone boundary changes, and a $51,116 floor replacement project for the county courthouse.

• Approval of a retail liquor license renewal for 19 Lone Hand LLC (DBA The Blue Jay) at 22332 Highway 145, Placerville, CO
• Approval of the $51,116 floor replacement project at the San Miguel County Courthouse
• Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with West Central Public Health Partnership for suicide and death data sharing
• Interview and possible appointment of Jonathan Prince to the Board of Adjustment
• Conditional approval of variances for onsite wastewater treatment systems for Sheamus Croke and Slator Aplin in the Town of Ophir

The provided document contains only DocuSign envelope IDs and no meeting minutes. No actions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on recommending four amendments to the Land Use Code covering natural medicine facilities, nonconforming lots, affordable housing qualified developer definitions, and wildfire mitigation. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Land Use Code Amendment: Natural Medicine
• Land Use Code Amendment: Nonconforming Lots
• Land Use Code Amendment: Affordable Housing Qualified Developer
• Land Use Code Amendment: Wildfire

Board of Review

The Board of Review will hear a presentation from Shaunna Mozingo on the State of Colorado Low Energy & Carbon Code, covering the 2024 Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Presentation on the State of Colorado Low Energy & Carbon Code from Shaunna Mozingo, with reference to the 2024 Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will consider a term sheet for the Junior Livestock Sale and an update to the board's bylaws. The meeting also includes approval of the May 11, 2026 minutes and new/old business updates. No other specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Junior Livestock Sale - Term Sheet
• Bylaw update
• Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a Land Use Code Amendment for Accelerated Housing Review, a 90-minute item aimed at streamlining affordable housing approvals. Other key housing items include a Deep Creek Workforce Housing Planning Project agreement, a deed restriction covenant for secondary units to offset affordable housing impact fees, and an ADU code clarification. The consent agenda includes a $50,000 jail-based behavioral health services contract and a letter of support for a state immigration enforcement remedy bill.

• Public hearing: Land Use Code Amendment for Accelerated Housing Review (90 mins)
• Professional Services Agreement for Deep Creek Workforce Housing Planning Project (no dollar amount listed)
• Approval of jail-based behavioral health contract with Paragon Behavioral Health Connection, not to exceed $50,000
• Consideration of deed restriction covenant for secondary units to obtain Affordable Housing Impact Fee credit
• Public hearing: Special Events Permit for San Miguel Basin Rodeo Committee alcohol service at fairgrounds (July 31–Aug 1, 2026)

The provided document contains only DocuSign envelope IDs and no meeting minutes. No actions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting with two segments: a 2 PM session in Telluride with action items including two onsite waste treatment system variance requests in Ophir, termination of a settlement agreement for a deed-restricted property at 528 Society Drive in Lawson Hill, and acceptance of a Housing Planning Grant from DOLA; followed by a work session at the Placerville School House (4-6:30 PM) to discuss CDOT updates, road and bridge, corridor beautification from Montrose to Telluride, and a Telluride Fire District Station #3 expansion. No formal action can be taken at the work session.

• Variance request for OWTS design on Lots 5 & 6, Block M, Ophir (Parcel 477935311021)
• Variance request for OWTS design on Lots 1 & 2, Block Q, Ophir (Parcel 477935306015)
• Termination of settlement agreement for deed-restricted Lot 35B (528 Society Drive), Lawson Hill Subdivision
• Acceptance of Housing Planning Grant (HLPN) from DOLA
• Work session: corridor beautification requests (signage, lighting, landscaping) from Placerville to Telluride and Telluride Fire District Station #3 expansion plans

The provided document contains only DocuSign envelope IDs and no record of discussion or action. No substantive decisions, proposals, or votes were documented.

Open Space Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several public hearings, including septic regulations and a logging permit. The body will also discuss the adoption of the 2024 Building Code and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing on Department of Health Septic Regulation
• Public hearing for Logging Special Use Permit at Elk Creek Reserve LLC High Meadow Ranch
• Public hearing for Subdivision Exemption for Lot Lines 51 and 52, Fall Creek Subdivision No.2
• Purchase of two dump truck conversion upgrades for the Road and Bridge Department
• Discussion on adopting the 2024 Building Code and energy conservation codes

The provided document contains only DocuSign envelope IDs and no meeting minutes. No actions, discussions, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a substantial PUD amendment for Lot 400-15, LHPUD Ilium. The body will also consider recommendations for land use code amendments regarding 'Footprint' definitions and accelerated housing review.

• Lot 400-15, LHPUD Ilium Substantial PUD Amendment
• Land Use Code Amendment: Adding 'Footprint' to definition section
• Land Use Code Amendment: Accelerated Housing Review
• Work Session: Draft Land Use Code Amendment regarding Natural Medicine
• Garlock Special Use Permit for Social & Scenic Uses (Tabled)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss community housing funding, the 2026 Green Grants Program, and approve the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado EV pickups. The meeting includes a presentation on the Open Space Commission's work plan and a discussion on the Telluride School District's budget.

• Approval of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickups (up to $134,890)
• Discussion on funding community housing in unincorporated county
• Discussion on Telluride School District budget and mill levy override
• Presentation of Open Space Commission 2026 work plan
• Consideration of a Letter of Support for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant

The minutes for the San Miguel County Board of Commissioners on May 13, 2026 consist only of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Therefore, there were no substantive decisions documented.

Historical Commission

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to approve minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of 4/13/26 San Miguel Basin Fair Board Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a shared road chipper upgrade, a special events liquor permit for Norwood, and administrative reports. The meeting includes a resident listening session and updates on various county departments.

• Approval of $87,243.95 chipper upgrade shared with Ouray County
• Public Hearing: Special Events Permit for Music on the Mesa at 1165 Summit St
• Discussion: West End Zone District fire compliance
• Listening Session: Fire district mill levy and road updates
• Approval: Chair's signature on Behavioral Health Program Contract Amendment #6

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included routine reports, a RoadAI services agreement, and a chipper upgrade purchase of $87,243.95 with reimbursement from Ouray County. They also adopted a proclamation naming May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month. Finally, they granted a Special Events Permit allowing Norwood Parks and Recreation District to serve malt, wine, and spirit liquor at the Music on the Mesa events on June 13 and August 8, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items (Treasurer report, Public Trustee reports, RoadAI agreement, minutes, road report, comment letter on SUHFER DEA) – 3-0
• Approved purchase of chipper upgrade $87,243.95, with $43,621.97 reimbursement from Ouray County – 3-0
• Approved Behavioral Health Administration contract amendment #6 – 3-0
• Approved Proclamation 2026-03 designating May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month – 3-0
• Approved Special Events Permit for Norwood Parks and Recreation District to serve malt, wine, and spirit liquor at Music on the Mesa events (June 13 & Aug 8, 2026) – 3-0

Noxious Weed Advisory Board

The board will discuss how to appropriate grant funds to landowners and whether funds should cover county vegetation management costs. They will also consider new bylaws for the Citizens Weed Advisory Board and address a vacant chair position. Updates on summer 2026 vegetation management will be provided. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Discussion of new CWAB bylaws
• Grant funds appropriation discussion – how to distribute to landowners
• Vacant chair position; Susanne Cheavens has expressed interest
• Approval of minutes from 3/27/2025 and 10/20/2025
• Update on summer 2026 vegetation management and cost-share program

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The board will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, approve minutes from April 13, 2026, and discuss new/old business updates. No specific actions or items are listed beyond these procedural steps, so the meeting is purely administrative.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• New and old business updates (no details provided)

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation on first-quarter funding projections, updates on housing projects including the Deep Creek RFP firm selection and Ilium housing discussion with the Town of Mountain Village, and legal matters such as a cross-appeal in a court case. The board will also hold an executive session on Mill Creek Affordable Housing and receive Board of Health training.

• Presentation of 1st quarter funding projections
• Update on Deep Creek affordable housing RFP firm selection
• Ilium Housing Discussion with the Town of Mountain Village
• Discussion of SB26-176, State Remedies for Constitutional Rights Violation
• Consideration of filing cross-appeal in Lucarelli v. BOCC

The meeting consisted only of procedural matters and did not include any decisions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Housing Code Update SSR

The San Miguel County Strategic Solutions Roundtable will review draft recommendations for a Housing Code Update, including accelerated review for affordable housing and changes to zoning and density allowances. The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for May 14th.

• Accelerated Housing Review process for qualifying affordable projects
• Draft code recommendations for density bonuses and setbacks
• Proposed changes to zoning districts and use allocations
• Planning Commission hearing scheduled for May 14th
• Board of County Commissioners hearing scheduled for June 3rd

Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will discuss and potentially approve the 2026 work plan, receive updates on Mill Creek Park and Galloping Goose Park, and consider a County Memorial Policy. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a report from the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee. No votes on spending or land-use changes are on the agenda.

• 2026 Open Space Commission Work Plan discussion
• Mill Creek Park update from Janet Kask
• Galloping Goose Park update from Janet Kask
• County Memorial Policy review
• San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee update from Angela Dye

Noxious Weed Advisory Board

The San Miguel County Noxious Weed Advisory Board will review past meeting minutes and receive a summer 2026 update from the Vegetation Control & Management department. The board plans to discuss new bylaws, a code of conduct, and how to allocate grant funds to landowners. Additionally, the group will address a vacant chair position and consider a new board member.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 27, 2025, and October 20, 2025
• Discussion of new bylaws for the Citizens Weed Advisory Board (CWAB)
• Discussion on appropriating grant funds to landowners and covering department costs
• Discussion of a vacant Chair position and potential candidate Susanne Cheavens
• Review of Vegetation Control & Management summer 2026 synopsis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a recommendation to deny a property tax abatement for RRMV LLC. They will also act on a consent agenda including intergovernmental agreements for noxious weed management with TRAA, Mountain Village, and Ophir, an updated construction agreement for Miramonte Boiler Replacement, and several deed restrictions. Presentations include the Historical Commission 2026 work plan and a planning department update.

• Consideration to deny tax abatement petition ABMT2026-7 for RRMV LLC
• IGAs with TRAA, Town of Mountain Village, and Town of Ophir for noxious weed management
• Updated construction agreement with Carl Kelly Plumbing & Heating for Miramonte Boiler Replacement (including bonding)
• Amended and Restated Deed Restrictions for vacant unit 314-13 Society Dr. and 182 Alexander Overlook
• Agreement with Armor Proseal, LLC for asphalt installation services

The minutes only list a Docusign envelope ID repeated several times and note the Chief Deputy Clerk. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

San Miguel Basin Fair Board

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting and voting to adopt updated bylaws. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order at 7:00 p.m.
• Approval of SMB FB 3/9/26 meeting minutes
• Approval of updated bylaws

General

The Planning Commission regular meeting on April 2, 2026 was canceled. All items originally scheduled have been moved to the May 14, 2026 meeting. No decisions or discussions will occur at this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $271,681.31 purchase of Avtec software and a $16,608 maintenance contract for a Motorola radio dispatch console at the jail, and a $126,694.50 purchase for upfitting three sheriff's patrol vehicles. They will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2026-14, which would implement the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code starting July 1, 2026. Additional items include a temporary use permit for the Paradigm Festival in Egnar and recommendations to deny tax‑abatement petitions for two property owners.

• Approval of Avtec software purchase ($271,681.31) and first‑year maintenance ($16,608) for jail radio console
• Approval of Alpine Emergency Vehicle Solutions purchase ($126,694.50) to upfit three sheriff’s patrol vehicles
• Public hearing on adopting Resolution 2026-14 for the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Consideration of a Temporary Use Permit for the Paradigm Festival in Egnar
• Recommendation to deny tax‑abatement petitions for RRMV LLC and Epic Ridge Properties LLC

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope identifiers and contain no recorded decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. Consequently, there were no substantive actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners on April 1, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission are holding a work session to discuss potential land use code changes. No formal decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Work session on Land Use Code Amendment for Accelerated Housing Review
• Work session on Land Use Code Amendment for Natural Resources - Forestry Practices

The minutes consist only of document identifiers, headings, and signatures. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board will vote on a Housing Action Plan grant application. Several deed restriction items and appointments will be approved on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes updates on agriculture, energy, road reports, and pending litigation.

• Approve Chair's signatures on multiple Amended and Restated Deed Restrictions and Covenants for private properties
• Approve appointment of Galena Gleason to represent the county in the West End Vision Plan
• Ratify Chair's signature on Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements
• Consider a Housing Action Plan grant application
• Executive Session to discuss pending litigation: Lucarelli v. BOCC, case 23CV30044

The minutes for the San Miguel County Board of Commissioners on March 25, 2026 consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No decisions, approvals, denials, or other actions were documented.

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will hear a presentation of the 2025 Black Swift assessment for Bridal Veil Falls, delivered by Rob Sparks of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. It will also consider recommendations to add GuSG to the County PES Program, presented by Starr Jamison, County Director of Natural Resources & Climate Resilience. Additional agenda items include updates from the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee, a review of the County Memorial Policy, discussion of the County Pheromone Pack Program, and notice of two open commission seats.

• Presentation of the 2025 Black Swift Assessment Report for Bridal Veil Falls (Rob Sparks)
• Recommendations to include GuSG in the County PES Program (Starr Jamison)
• Update from the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee (Angela Dye)
• Review of the County Memorial Policy (Janet Kask)
• Open Space Commission vacancies: 1 regular member and 1 alternate

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will meet to review lodging tax reports and receive updates from the Norwood Chamber and Telluride Tourism Board. The meeting includes a report on a Board of County Commissioners decision regarding the Treasurer's fee on collections.

• Review of Lodging Tax Reports
• Overview of Board of County Commissioners' decision on Treasurer's fee on collections
• Update with the Norwood Chamber
• Update with the Telluride Tourism Board

The Lodging Tax Board approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the March 19, 2026 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Dec 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a range of items including routine consent agenda approvals, intergovernmental agreements, and several planning and tax matters. The most significant action is the adoption of Resolution 2026‑12 to approve the West End Vision Plan. Other key items include a substantial PUD amendment for the Elk Meadows Lawson Hill development and a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Telluride for the Fruen redevelopment. The Board will also review a tax‑abatement petition for Tomboy Perch LLC and a recommendation to deny a tax‑abatement request from the Uriarte family.

• Adopt Resolution 2026‑12 approving the West End Vision Plan
• Approve a Substantial PUD Amendment to Lot 314‑13 Elk Meadows Lawson Hill PUD to expand the maximum building footprint
• Consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Telluride for the Fruen redevelopment
• Approve Chair’s signatures on deed‑restriction terminations and amendments for multiple properties (e.g., Worthington, Davis, Green, Demas, Van Stratt, Jordan)
• Recommend approval of the tax‑abatement petition for Tomboy Perch LLC (contiguous residential classification, Lot 10R Blk E North Telluride)

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope identifiers. No agenda items, votes, approvals, or other decisions are documented. Therefore, the meeting did not record any substantive actions.

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on March 16, 2026, departing at 8:30 am from the Lawson Hill Intercept parking lot at 130 Society Dr, Telluride, CO 81435. The session includes a tour of State Land Board parcels on the West End. The tour is for informational purposes only and no formal decisions will be made. The meeting is open to press and the public, who must provide their own transportation.

• Tour of West End State Land Board parcels (informational, no decisions)
• Departure from 130 Society Dr, Telluride at 8:30 am

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will meet to approve February minutes and receive a briefing from Building Official Matt Gonzales. The discussion will focus on wildfire code and building code enforcement updates.

• Briefing on Wildfire Code and Building Code Enforcement Update by Matt Gonzales

Historical Commission

The San Miguel County Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 13, 2026, and discuss new and old business updates. The meeting will be held in Telluride and is subject to change.

• Approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• New and old business updates
• Executive Session for statutorily authorized reasons

General

The San Miguel Basin Fair Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, and discuss the 2025 Livestock Sale and the fair schedule. The meeting will be held at the Norwood Sheriff Annex.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 agenda and minutes
• Discussion of the 2025 Livestock Sale
• Consideration of the San Miguel Basin Fair Schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals, public health licensing fees, and planning updates. The session includes a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss uses on nonconforming lots.

• 2026 Dust Control agreement with Desert Mountain Corporation not to exceed $375,000
• Resolution 2026-11 concerning licensing fees for retail food establishments at special events
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Norwood for building permit and inspection services
• Engineering concept plan and cost estimate for Silverpick Road/SH 145 and CR 63L/SH 145
• Refund of tax lien certificates for Paradox properties

The minutes consist only of repeated Docusign envelope ID entries and contain no recorded actions, approvals, or votes.

Housing Code Update SSR

The body is meeting to refine recommendations for changes to the Land Use Code to simplify the construction of affordable and workforce housing. Feedback from this session will be integrated into the Final Code Audit Report and the Accelerated Housing Review program.

• Review of Menti poll results
• Overview of the Accelerated Housing Review process
• Refining draft recommendations for Land Use Code changes

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the Emergency Operations Plan and hear a presentation on the West Region Wildfire Council's 2025 accomplishments. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Road and Bridge spring and summer work plan.

• Review of Emergency Operations Plan
• Presentation of West Region Wildfire Council 2025 accomplishments
• Initial discussion of Road and Bridge spring and summer work plan
• Commissioner updates on outside meetings
• County Attorney update

Open Space Commission

Open Space Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve several routine items on the consent agenda, including a grant offer of up to $1,305,660 for airport improvements and a $94,201 soil‑prep contract for Mill Creek Park. They will consider a contractor for the Mountain Village Town Hall Access Control Project funded by a State Homeland Security Grant. A public hearing will be held on a Substantial PUD amendment to Ilium Industrial Park lots 400‑444 that proposes new uses and 20 additional residential units. Additional land‑use actions include covenant and deed agreements with Alexander Ranch LLLP and a petition to deny a tax‑abatement request for vacant land in Mountain Village.

• Approval of U.S. DOT grant offer (IIJA Project No. 3-08-0088-042-2026) up to $1,305,660 for Telluride Regional Airport south apron and Taxiway B3 construction
• Approval of contract with Ground Pounders for soil preparation and regrading of Mill Creek Park Site, $94,201
• Consideration of selected contractor for Mountain Village Town Hall Access Control Project funded by State Homeland Security Grant
• Public hearing on Substantial PUD Amendment for Ilium Industrial Park Lots 400‑444, adding 20 residential units and new allowed uses
• Consideration of restrictive covenant and deed agreements with Alexander Ranch LLLP for wastewater treatment plant property and right‑of‑way parcels

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No decisions, approvals, denials, or other actions were documented.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a substantial PUD amendment for a specific lot. The body will also receive a briefing on updating addressing standards in Appendix A.

• Public hearing: PUD Amendment to increase maximum allowable footprint for Lot 314-13 Elk Meadows Lawson Hill
• Briefing on addressing standards updates to Appendix A
• Site visit at Lot 314-13 Elk Meadows Lawson Hill

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the county's long-term capital plan and discuss the creation of a work group regarding State Trust Lands. The meeting includes several contract approvals and executive sessions regarding resource management and mining regulations.

• Contract with Ground Pounders for Mill Creek Park site soil prep and regrading for $94,201
• Construction Agreement with Carl Kelly Plumbing & Heating Services for Miramonte Boiler Replacement
• Agreement with National Forest Service for the 2026 Recreation Ranger Program Operating Plan
• Montrose County Community Partnership agreement for 2026 to support the San Miguel County Fair Board
• Discussion of House Bill 25-1332 regarding State Trust Lands work group and appropriation

The meeting minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were documented. Therefore, no substantive decisions were made or recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to the Land Use Code regarding short-term rentals and review proposals for an on-call affordable housing project. The board will also decide on several deed restrictions and a tax abatement petition.

• Public hearing on San Miguel County Land Use Code Section 5-3001 Short Term Rentals
• Leasing of three patrol vehicles from Enterprise Leasing for $241,860.60
• Consideration of proposals for San Miguel County On-Call Affordable Housing Project
• Decision on the Assessor's recommendation to deny a tax abatement petition for Steele Family Trust
• Review of an employee definition exception request by Medora W. Willmore and Chadwick E. Morris

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope ID entries. No motions, approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded. Consequently, there were no substantive actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners on this date.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes signing a Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant application, approving the purchase of two snow‑plow trucks costing up to $272,807, and signing documents to terminate and reinstate deed restrictions for 121 Alexander Overlook. They will discuss a proposed loop line with the Norwood Water Commission and hear a presentation on an e‑bike feasibility study. A potential executive session will address code‑enforcement matters, and the Natural Resources Director will provide updates.

• Approve purchase of a 2025 Freightliner 108SD snow plow for $207,627 and a 2014 Freightliner 108SD for $65,180 (total not to exceed $272,807)
• Approve Chair's signature on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant Application
• Approve Chair's signature to terminate the amended and restated deed restriction and covenant for Chris & Kate Thompson, 121 Alexander Overlook
• Approve Chair's signature to reinstate deed restrictions for Chris & Kate Thompson, 121 Alexander Overlook
• Discussion of proposed loop line with the Norwood Water Commission

The minutes consist only of repeated Docusign envelope identification numbers and contain no recorded approvals, denials, or other actions.

Housing Code Update SSR

The San Miguel County Housing Code Working Session will show images of various housing types and collect live poll input from participants. The discussion will focus on appropriate scale, density, and approval thresholds for residential zoning districts in the East End and Norwood/Placerville areas. Results will inform code recommendations on residential zoning. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Summary of preliminary code audit feedback (15 min)
• Proposition 123 Fast Track approval overview (15 min)
• Visual preference poll on housing types (45 min)
• Discussion of poll results and code recommendations (30 min)
• Meeting wrap‑up and next steps (5 min)

Open Space Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will approve several routine consent‑agenda items, including road reports and library board appointments. They will continue a public hearing on mining regulations and discuss unfunded mandates. The board will consider an appeal of an administrative decision on an employee housing impact fee. Executive sessions with the county attorney are scheduled to address deed‑restriction and labor‑certification matters.

• Approval of the 2025 November and December Road Report (consent agenda)
• Approval of the Chair's signature on the Amended & Restated Deed Restriction for Colin & Jennifer Hubbard, 546 Society Dr.
• Reappointment of Kelsey Brax to the Wilkinson Public Library Board of Trustees
• Continuation of the public hearing on mining regulations
• Consideration of an appeal of an administrative decision on an Employee Housing Impact Fee

The minutes record only the Docusign envelope identifier for the meeting. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were documented.

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will discuss updates to San Miguel County sanitation regulations during the Public Health and Environment segment. The meeting also includes a review of the Payment for Eco Services program and a discussion of next steps for Mill Creek Park. No formal actions can be taken because this is a work session.

• Update and upcoming changes to sanitation regulations (Public Health and Environment)
• Review of the Payment for Eco Services (PES) program
• Consideration of next steps for Mill Creek Park

Historical Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a substantial PUD amendment for the Ilium Park Owners Association. The body will also consider a Land Use Code amendment concerning Special Use Permits for nonconforming lots in specific districts.

• Public hearing: Ilium Park Owners Association Substantial PUD Amendment
• Proposed Land Use Code amendment for Special Use Permits in Forestry, Agriculture and Open (F) and Wrights Mesa (WM) Zone Districts
• Mining Regulations Land Use Code Update from Planning Director Kaye Simonson
• Election of Officers
• Cancelled site visit at the Ilium Industrial Park

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will act on a consent agenda of deed restriction signatures and other routine items. It will consider reappointing Jenny Russell to the Southwestern Water Conservation District and a request to exempt lodging‑tax revenues from the 1% treasurer’s fee. The meeting also includes discussion of a new full‑time public‑health position focused on behavioral health and several resolutions related to land‑use and mining permits at Telluride Regional Airport.

• Approve $624,538 in behavioral health grant awards to nine recipients
• Consider exemption of lodging‑tax revenues from the 1% treasurer’s fee
• Consider adding a full‑time public‑health employee for behavioral health services
• Reappoint Jenny Russell as San Miguel County Director to the Southwestern Water Conservation District
• Adopt Resolution 2026-02 accepting the triennial review of a special‑use mining permit for Telluride Regional Airport