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Larimer County planners recommend approval to expand Fire Mountain residential program near Estes Park
Summary
The Larimer County Planning Commission on Oct. 15 voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve an amended special review for Bear Tribe LLC’s Fire Mountain residential program at 5532 E. U.S. Highway 36, near Estes Park, to remove a previous age restriction and increase capacity to 45 residents.
The Larimer County Planning Commission on Oct. 15 voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve an amended special review for Bear Tribe LLC’s Fire Mountain residential program at 5532 E. U.S. Highway 36, near Estes Park, to remove a previous age restriction and increase the facility’s capacity to 45 residents.
Planner Laura Cullerton, Larimer County, told commissioners the property is roughly 38.9 acres and has prior approvals dating to 1982 and a 2013 special review allowing a state‑licensed group home with a 24‑resident cap. "The applicant today is requesting approval of an amended special review for the state licensed group home to remove the previously approved age restrictions and increase capacity from 24 to 45 individuals," Cullerton said.
The request drew questions from commissioners and objections from nearby property owners and managers of the Jellystone Park of Estes campground, who said a 2016 incident…
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