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The board first approved a rezone of the parcel from Residential 3 to Residential 2, which lowers the minimum lot size threshold and allows creation of smaller rural lots. Planning and Zoning Director Victoria said the parent parcel is roughly 41 acres, with a net tract area of about 35.5 acres after rights‑of‑way are excluded.

Applicant representative Allen Doran said the minor subdivision would split the parcel into a 26.367‑acre lot containing the existing residence and outbuildings and an 8.911‑acre vacant lot that would exceed the 4.5‑acre minimum in the Residential 2 district. Doran said the second lot would be for a single‑family residence with an outbuilding for horses.

County planning staff recommended approval of both the zone change and the minor subdivision with conditions. Staff approved waivers for a drainage plan and for soil testing at this time, provided the developer complete drainage and soil/septic work at the time of development for Lot 2. The Western Fremont Fire Protection District requested a pullout on the long driveway in lieu of constructing a two‑lane driveway; staff reported that arrangement is acceptable and that the applicant must place the pullout where the fire district deems appropriate.

A neighboring resident testified that assessor records show two dwelling units on the existing parcel and voiced concerns about water availability if additional lots are developed. Planning staff responded that there was no verified code violation documented and that any future development (including additional subdivisions or accessory dwelling units) would require separate permitting and review. The board approved the zone change and the minor subdivision by roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fremont County BOCC Meeting-9/23/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved rezoning a 41‑acre property from Residential 3 to Residential 2 and a related two‑lot minor subdivision for the Kiwish property at 360 Granite Hills Road; staff approved waivers and required plat corrections and development‑stage drainage, access and septic reviews.","taxTitle","Fremont County, Colorado","taxId",27338,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977258,"Commissioners approve unrestricted hours for planned Red Creek Quarry with conditions",344,2244000,2588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31&start=2244&end=2588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31/thumbnail_2244000.jpg","/articles/5977258/Fremont-County/Colorado/Commissioners-approve-unrestricted-hours-for-planned-Red-Creek-Quarry-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977258-c2002161f94d33613a133de160badd26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151268&Signature=EfVdSOoZ6ecYUYS5smYvdqq8ElfkW-FJ9LWbLsQ4xa5L9kcJgMGNYQNRZAQgwHL8A80PUhTuYyq355-2p9-yoPmfQ-hyIksx8U-dsK1fStqp6T8mrQXElOjETcoC2wVc~SOMe4CE~5R3-PKjIaGkzykPw9t83KnUy~I6BsSFkwVJqC2R4yn~eV-hWkw5FvbN6Mvo0Yi3eXtuysbqbOpsoxf-mSRRyGdwnEXb3Fm~jwuQljTEVzCxrK399FaAUdWigZfhuA8oVeyz8vgB8I4F8ylMNTItbcGf02xFTIxAqjPfzgV8~aKuVQcqqFOA~ZwDr6rEABeCb~cvMk5LTPh-YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners voted to amend Condition 13(a) of Resolution No. 12, Series 2025 for CUP 24‑001 (Red Creek Quarry) to allow unrestricted hours of operation \"if needed,\" removing the prior daylight‑hours limitation.

Tim Smith of AmRise asked the board to modify the condition, saying the company operates its existing quarry 24 hours and seeks the operational flexibility for the new site. \"We are planning on 12 hours per day, but we don't want the daylight... and we respectfully ask if we could have that changed,\" Smith said. County planning staff recommended approval after review, and Planning and Zoning Director noted the applicant had met submittal requirements.

Commissioners and staff discussed neighborhood proximity and operational context; staff and the applicant emphasized that the proposed quarry site is much more remote than AmRise’s current operation, with the nearest residence roughly a mile and a half away. The board approved the amendment by roll call; the motion passed unanimously.","The board amended a conditional-use permit to remove a daylight‑hours limit at the planned Red Creek Quarry, allowing unrestricted hours if needed; applicant said intended typical shifts will be 12 hours, while staff and commissioners noted the site’s remote setting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977262,"Fremont County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month",394,1746000,2140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31&start=1746&end=2140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31/thumbnail_1746000.jpg","/articles/5977262/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-proclaims-October-2025-Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977262-ab16bffbf969e708e88e6060b461efea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151268&Signature=J1MblpHe2X5u0L3xHSFcI5p2l63qiy7Ccixh~50ugJqJ4uhDM7QdabNSvWrHw3bMtC4Tev3yVPzhv0mDkHe9WtjEUhc9VgFXqnRJX4Yjl2hK5j0o2~OOuNSO0gHIYuMK-ses-Kr3LWYYEYCpRBSy7Un8kAKAVfxtTY30T2staCINFVU-HstKwhihHB2c4gYO0ppHq4cgyDK64fWP5oykgaQ1t8QoIqHSWfAJ-CsmhwzEwlrcUuqXtiBixbigVOPC7e-0hXlRAFiCsCDMUvDNSctBD-x3gUcSeQa6lZtM1p2Fo3cQHFGzKtqx8l9-dyPPT6jTiutpYZk1zvzHpTxdPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urged residents to support local services that assist victims.

Sarah Fisher of Family Crisis Services asked the board to adopt the proclamation and provided statistics cited in the text of the resolution, noting national exposure figures and the local need for resources. \"This is what we do. So we service all of Fremont County and Custer County in matters related to sexual assault and domestic violence,\" Fisher said, and she provided the organization’s local 24‑hour hotline: (719) 275‑2429.

Commissioners thanked Family Crisis Services and urged community awareness. \"One in four women and one in seven men — those are startling numbers,\" Commissioner Grantham said, emphasizing that domestic violence is often hidden and that community members should watch for opportunities to help. The board approved the proclamation by roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously.","Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighted Family Crisis Services’ local hotline and services.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977267,"Rainbow Trail camp, U.S. Forest Service report progress on proposed land exchange",310,1307000,1617000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31&start=1307&end=1617","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31/thumbnail_1307000.jpg","/articles/5977267/Fremont-County/Colorado/Rainbow-Trail-camp-US-Forest-Service-report-progress-on-proposed-land-exchange","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977267-0c3e8aee867075c4c5fa9d93a70fec84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151268&Signature=Ammre6cfaDticV9Z5ca~EPGAuvkKY0jeaSa4viLiQzRpF1oCYSFcQzH5vzksAja3Z9CLFtL1EiHyCvHKZyfVvuP70ru5KIi0P91poQRClF45thKlIkJVGzwTqh4K1SHi3jGfuYMNSv21DsdK3Y~TW5NlaWrJIGfFMU6J98mA9TnI5C059X~L9~iXMRkVxC44zJYsk8avMI6dSyhPRMxDjXTuo5kCYyPb0XWRIwinL67ofFMKXAX5qQLBSBWt748tehChL5yoWxeI4~CoiFxvhSNfP8FZQ53c~G5Tyg-dC2aO4AlyhcdVx-7rRN3HmaVH28OQL8kqAbBubUjQjLTMmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp representatives and the San Carlos Ranger District updated the Fremont County Board of County Commissioners on a proposed land exchange that would convey the camp’s private parcel into federal ownership in exchange for other lands.

\"The land exchange proposal that we submitted back then in essence has not changed,\" said Dave Jarvis, executive director of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, during the board meeting. Chris Lieber, a camp board member, described appraisals, monument setting and acreage adjustments that have taken place and said the parcel under consideration is approximately 94 acres. \"One of the very next steps that we're headed towards is another round of public comment period. We expect that to take place in the month of November,\" Lieber said.

U.S. Forest Service district ranger Destiny Chapman said the agency needs concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Office and a Bureau of Land Management mineral potential review before it can issue a final decision. She said the parcel that would transfer into federal ownership is a private inholding on Lock Mountain in Fremont County, and that the swap would provide additional public recreation opportunities including hunting and hiking. \"We do expect there'll be a couple of groups that have some comments that just aren't in favor of land exchanges in general,\" Chapman said, and added the agency will respond to comments during the environmental review process.

Camp and Forest Service staff said they expect to complete the public-comment phase and address review items before moving toward a mid‑2026 exchange, though they cautioned that several procedural reviews remain and timing could change.","Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and the San Carlos Ranger District said work on a multi-year land exchange and associated conservation easement continues; public comment period expected in November and final action could occur mid‑2026.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977271,"Fremont County reports sales-tax gains but budgets conservatively for 2026",138,207000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31&start=207&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821870-d2dbd849687debc671fffbe59ad97b31/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/5977271/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-reports-sales-tax-gains-but-budgets-conservatively-for-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977271-0a5edb558be8ab3666e053aff04ce00c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151268&Signature=fVYTon6VwBHXZNSlTu2mvT75GCboaeuJoPptgWPXxkwhrI4g2e-~P4pUNq5SwHjrboJ44IxI8pwsNeK70hprLRcL5dnMrZQaPjn-n2JoSJ7jx-ATrL0Q5EMrceujljIOVIU07Eano-sOZJ18qt0kGJXKxbbyS-H3HP55ZJytGdLBh6GMzJWXgiREZks1ijiRSPt19LvUr74CyUDI4C5zbyDa-QWjLlOJZirNtvkM05kQtSHlhYBbGJBgeJtMIV52oTS5KRDPrALN4EWG7QeBveEwBtDQw4fGCB3WE3QYcGeQYCJVdUMonWkMO1DAwoUMTqDq3zFsXTDwRNb4BAjaTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fremont County budget finance officer Sean Sutton told the Board of County Commissioners that July and August 2025 retail and vehicle-use sales tax receipts are ahead of the county’s budget projections even though year‑to‑date totals differ from 2024. \"Retail sales tax collections for general fund totaled $893,565,\" Sutton said, and vehicle-use (auto) sales tax for August totaled $144,936.

The report matters because those receipts feed the county general fund and help shape the commissioners’ 2026 budget assumptions. Commissioners said the operating approach will remain conservative as staff prepare next year’s budget. \"The more important number is... what we budgeted as compared to what we have collected and we are still far above,\" Commissioner Grantham said when the board discussed the report.

Sutton presented line-item figures, including year‑to‑date totals and comparisons to 2024 for the county’s general fund and special funds. For example, he said year‑to‑date retail sales tax was $5,469,784, \"which is $12,733 less than 2024, but we remain ahead of budget by $569,784.\" He also reported that the sheriff’s retail sales tax for July totaled $595,712 and the sheriff’s auto-use sales tax for August totaled $96,624.

County Clerk staff expanded the financial context during the county clerk’s monthly report, noting large vehicle sales in prior years had driven spikes in auto-use collections in September–October 2023–2024. The clerk said those large fleet sales are not expected to repeat in 2025 and that the office accounted for those differences when setting the current budget.

Commissioners emphasized continued caution as they work on the 2026 budget and prepare for uncertain property‑tax revenue next year. They said the budget will be posted when available and that they expect public hearings on the proposed 2026 budget later this year.","County budget officer reports July–August 2025 retail and auto-use sales tax collections ahead of budget despite mixed year-to-date comparisons; commissioners say conservative 2026 budgeting continues amid uncertainty over property-tax collections and PILT funding.","actionData","errors"]

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