Board of Health approves wastewater variance for 16 Hillside Drive

The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners approved a Board of Health resolution (Resolution 2025‑01) during its June 10 meeting to grant a variance from the county on‑site wastewater treatment system regulations for property at 16 Hillside Drive (Solana, Colorado).

Staff and the applicant presented findings at the meeting indicating the variance would allow an alternative on‑site wastewater configuration at the address, subject to conditions intended to ensure system performance and public health protection. Commissioners were told the homeowners had reviewed structural and maintenance issues and agreed to frequent pumping and other upkeep measures required by the variance conditions.

The board approved the resolution after staff presentation and a motion from a commissioner. The adopted conditions include regular maintenance obligations for the property owner and compliance with any additional engineering requirements noted during permitting. The approval was recorded in the meeting minutes as passed; the approving vote was voiced as "Aye." No further appeals or additional actions were announced at the meeting.

The variance was the only Board of Health item taken from the consent agenda for separate consideration after one commissioner stated they could not vote on that specific matter due to proximity. The county clerk’s packet lists the resolution and the standard follow‑up requirements for recording and inspection.

County staff said the approval completes the county’s process for the variance application and that the homeowners must meet permitting and inspection timelines established in the waiver conditions.