The Jefferson County Board of Adjustment on Aug. 20 approved the renewal of a short-term rental special exception for 14030 Pine Valley Road in Pine, subject to conditions that the property's septic system be serviced or pumped within 30 days and that the parking plan be revised and resubmitted to the case manager within the same timeframe.

Planning staff presented the case, identifying the property as a 10.09-acre parcel zoned Agricultural 2, surrounded by residential uses, with a residence built in 2014. Planner Ali McGahee told the board staff had found the application met the zoning resolution criteria for a short-term rental and recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.

Applicant Chad Vermeer, sworn before speaking, said he did not expect to present but answered board questions about the septic and parking. When asked whether recent maintenance records were available, Vermeer said septic service “has been within the last 3 to 4 years” but that he would need to check records. He agreed to schedule a pump-out within 30 days and to supply an updated parking plan after board members noted the submitted plan showed three spaces rather than the four required.

Board members questioned whether the evidence on septic maintenance met the county standard. Board member Warrington (the motion-maker) noted that one septic standard is pumping at least every two years depending on load, and the board added an explicit condition requiring maintenance or pump-out within 30 days. Warrington moved adoption of the resolution approving case 25‑114403 Victor Charlie; Miss Porter seconded. The roll call was unanimous and the motion passed.

The board instructed the applicant to contact the assigned planner for next steps and permit application timing.

Ending: The board’s approval was conditional; staff advised the applicant to follow the listed conditions and to coordinate permit submittal with planning and public health as required.