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Neighbors oppose Morris rezoning in Centennial; commissioners debate enforcement, short‑term rentals and neighborhood character
Summary
The commission voted Aug. 13 to recommend denial of a Morris zoning‑district amendment in Centennial after neighbors said a second dwelling had been operated as a short‑term rental and raised compatibility concerns.
The Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission on Aug. 13 voted to recommend denial of a zoning‑district amendment requested by Keith and Renee Morris that would have changed a roughly 4.08‑acre parcel in Centennial from Rancho/rural residential to Small Lot Residential so a second dwelling on the parcel would be permitted.
Renee Morris, an applicant and co‑owner of Mountain Valley Gate Getaway LLC, told the commission the structure began life as a permitted garage built after permit application in 2015 and that living quarters were later added. Morris said the addition was an oversight in permitting and that the owners moved quickly to engage planning staff after a June notice; a planning packet in the public record shows an enforcement file open since 2019 that referenced a wastewater complaint.
Neighbor Michelle Tilly and other Centennial residents spoke during the public hearing and submitted written comments opposing rezoning. Tilly said the garage was constructed with…
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