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In a staff presentation, Candice Miller, the county planning and zoning coordinator, summarized the Planning Commission’s recommended amendments to section 405.4 (temporary uses). The proposed changes clarify that a temporary-use permit may be issued by the planning director upon application, that approvals will be time-limited to the scope of the proposed project, that approved permits will require annual reporting and a midway on-site inspection for longer projects, and that only one extension may be granted for extenuating circumstances. The draft also states that failure to comply with an approved permit’s end date may be cause for review and termination of the permit and referenced penalties in the county’s zoning resolution (transcript cites section numbers inconsistently; see clarifying details).

Why it matters

The changes were presented as a means to provide more regulatory checkpoints for temporary uses that could otherwise operate indefinitely, including so-called “man camp” or temporary-dwelling situations. Planning staff said the midway inspection and annual reporting will allow county staff to monitor projects and reduce the risk that temporary uses become de facto permanent developments.

Public comment and concerns

During the public hearing multiple residents spoke. Kathy Field (4217 E. Victory Way) asked for more time to review the proposed language, raised concerns about water and sewage availability in agricultural areas where temporary uses might be placed, and requested that the board consider extending the public comment period so residents could meet further with staff. Candice Miller and commissioners responded that staff would meet with residents to answer questions; the board declined to unilaterally extend the notice period at that meeting but acknowledged residents’ requests.

Land-use applications decided

- North Maybelle Minor Subdivision (S-2501), applicant Paul Goudy: The board approved a preliminary minor subdivision application to divide the applicant’s parcel into four roughly 5.83-acre lots; Lot 1 contains an existing residence and all proposed lots will use County Road 19 for access. The applicant and staff discussed well and septic plans; staff said wells were not yet installed and that septic is currently expected to be used because tapping into the Maybelle sewer would require an easement and additional pipe and cost (the transcript records staff describing tap fee and easement considerations; exact tap fee amount was not specified in the meeting record). The motion to approve S-2501 passed.

- Ortega subdivision exemption (E-2501), applicant Jesus Ortega: The board approved an exemption to create a 15-acre parcel from an existing 35-acre holding; staff said this is the owner’s one-time exemption and that no further split on the parcel will be allowed. A neighboring resident, John Cromer, testified that subdividing would affect his southern view; commissioners noted the property owner had made mitigation changes and that the exemption was limited to one time. The motion to approve E-2501 passed.

- Georgiou/Penner replat (S-2502): The board approved a replat adjusting a property line so Lot 1C becomes approximately 10.68 acres and Lot 1D becomes about 29.32 acres; staff said no concerns were raised by the Planning Commission and no public opposition appeared at the hearing. The motion to approve S-2502 passed.

Procedural and next-step notes

- The board voted to place the revised section 405.4 language into a resolution that will be returned to the BOCC for formal adoption at a future meeting (the planning staff indicated the resolution will appear on the Feb. 25 agenda).

- Staff encouraged residents with questions to meet with Candice Miller for clarifications on well, septic and permit procedures.

Clarifying details and transcript inconsistencies

- The draft temporary-use language presented to the board included a reference to penalties under a section of the county resolution; the transcript alternately cites ‘‘section 420.2’’ and ‘‘section 520.2.’’ The meeting packet and the final resolution text should be consulted for the authoritative citation.

- Vendor and fee names related to other agenda items were sometimes spoken with inconsistent spelling in the transcript; planning staff repeatedly offered to follow up with residents and provide documentation.

What the record shows

The planning coordinator read the proposed amended temporary-use language and explained that it would create more checkpoints (midway inspections and annual reporting) than the older language, which had allowed renewals without the same review steps. The board made a motion accepting the revised language for placement into an upcoming resolution and approved the three land-use applications by motion and voice vote.

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The county accepted a low bid of $35,360 from Industrial Welding Supply of Sterling for an elliptical dump box to be installed on a 10-wheeler, the commissioners were told. The board also approved a bid of $28,238.40 submitted by Craig Steele (bidder name in the packet) to fabricate cattle guards and extra iron needed during the year. Finally, the board accepted the lone mag chloride bid received at $1.15 per gallon from the vendor listed in the bid packet; Road & Bridge staff said the per-gallon price rose 15 cents this year and that the increase will force the department to remove roughly 14.5 miles from the mag chloride program in the coming season.

Why it matters

Mag chloride is used by the county to treat unpaved roads. Road & Bridge staff told the board the per-gallon cost has risen since 2017 (staff cited a rise from roughly $0.69 per gallon in 2017 to $1.15 per gallon now) and said the county has narrowed the treatment program and cut treated miles as costs increased. Commissioners discussed that tighter budgets have left fewer miles of road receiving mag chloride each year.

Details, discussion and procedural notes

- Dump box: Industrial Welding Supply (Sterling) — recommended award $35,360; staff said two bids were received and the recommended vendor met specifications. The motion to award passed.

- Cattle guards/iron: bid for $28,238.40 (bidder listed as Craig Steele in the packet) — staff said one qualified bid was received after other submissions were incorrectly submitted or late; the county’s budget for cattle gates was $50,000. The motion to award passed.

- Mag chloride: single bid accepted at $1.15 per gallon (vendor shown in the packet). Staff said the higher unit cost reduces the miles that can be treated within the current budget and noted the county has reduced mag chloride miles over recent years as the per-gallon cost rose. The motion to accept the mag chloride bid passed.

Votes and outcomes

Each of the three Road & Bridge items was moved, seconded and approved by the board during the Feb. 11 meeting; the clerk recorded the motions as carried.

What the record shows

The purchases were presented by Road & Bridge staff (recorded in the transcript as Dan and Road & Bridge staff). The transcript shows staff explained the budget impacts of rising mag chloride prices and that only one mag chloride bid was received. The board recorded formal motions and votes to accept each of the three bids; the transcript records ‘‘Aye’’ votes and the chair indicated each motion carried.

Clarifying details and vendor names

- The transcript identifies Industrial Welding Supply (Sterling) and a bidder recorded as Craig Steele for the cattle guards. The mag chloride bidder is listed inconsistently in the transcript and meeting remarks; staff identified the accepted unit price as $1.15 per gallon. The packet on file with county procurement is the authoritative source for final vendor names and contract documents.

Next steps

Staff will proceed with purchase orders and installation/contract scheduling for the dump box and cattle guards, and Road & Bridge will schedule mag chloride application consistent with the reduced mileage dictated by the budget and the higher per-gallon price.

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