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Commissioners table Taylor conditional-use application after water-district concerns
Summary
A conditional-use request by operators at Centennial’s restaurant/bar property was tabled after the Centennial Water and Sewer District flagged unapproved connections; the commission asked applicants to appear Feb. 18 to explain.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 4 tabled a conditional-use application by operators at a commercial property in Centennial after the local water district raised concerns about an unpermitted connection.
The request, identified in the meeting as the "Taylor Conditional Use Application CU-one-twenty 4," sought approval to site a residence on commercially zoned property at 2768 Highway 130 in Centennial. County planning staff reported that the property is connected to the Centennial Water and Sewer District system and that the district’s board chair had submitted a letter noting the connection was installed without district oversight.
Why it matters: Unapproved taps and utility work can create public-health and liability concerns. County planning staff and the county attorney’s office are responsible for enforcing land-use standards and ensuring proper permitting before a use is legalized.
What led to the action: During discussion, commissioners and planning staff said the modular/residential structure had been placed or connected after a recent vacation of a portion of First Street in Centennial. The Centennial Water and Sewer District’s letter noted the district was not notified about the connection and that required oversight had not occurred. Planning staff told commissioners the district’s letter raised operational and oversight issues but that the district did not direct a specific county action in its letter.
Commission action: Commissioner Gosar moved to table the Taylor CU application to the Feb. 18 meeting to allow the applicant and the water district time to appear before the commission and address outstanding concerns. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Clarifying details and next steps: Planning staff said the county’s enforcement options include informal compliance processes, notices to remove or reconnect infrastructure if work is unauthorized, and referral to the county attorney’s office if compliance is not reached. The county asked the applicant (presenters identified in the packet as David and Susan Taylor; property owner listed as Valley Investments LLC) to appear at the Feb. 18 meeting with an explanation and supporting documents about hookups, permits and any agreements with the Centennial Water and Sewer District.
Ending: The board set Feb. 18 as the next opportunity to hear the application and asked staff to notify the Centennial Water and Sewer District and the applicant. Commissioners said they would consider enforcement options if required.
