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Board approves Alpine West final plat; two lots set aside for housing authority
Summary
After an extended review under the prior land‑use code, Chaffee County commissioners approved the Alpine West major subdivision final plat creating 31 building lots, including two lots to be conveyed to the Chaffee Housing Authority for multi‑family affordable housing.
Chaffee County commissioners approved the Alpine West final plat on April 1, completing a multiyear review under the county’s previous land‑use code and clearing the way for development that includes two lots reserved for the Chaffee Housing Authority.
County planning staff told commissioners the application was filed under the older code and that the planned development (PD) zoning and development agreement had been finalized previously. The final plat creates 31 building lots plus outlots and rights‑of‑way; two lots (noted on the plat) are intended for conveyance to the Chaffee Housing Authority for multi‑unit dwellings.
Staff reported that infrastructure issues including water, sewer (through Buena Vista sanitary connections), electric and gas hookups, internal streets, pedestrian and trail connections, and a stormwater detention tract have received required approvals or sufficient plans. A required inclusion into the Buena Vista Sanitation District had been processed and signatures were being gathered for recording, staff said; the developer noted recording deadlines and a planned closing timeline.
Commissioners discussed traffic mitigation, specifically a westbound left‑turn lane/shoulder improvements on County Road 306; staff and the developer said the turn lane will be constructed when traffic volumes — projected to increase when the housing authority’s apartments move forward — justify the work, with the developer and engineering plans reflecting the requirement.
The board approved the final plat subject to listed conditions in the staff resolution, including finalization of BV Sanitation District inclusion and completion of any outstanding engineering plans. The decision was unanimous by voice vote.
