Commission approves Bear Dance lot‑line change and split, adds easement and wildfire mitigation condition

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two related applications affecting the Bear Dance Ranch minor subdivision: a common lot‑line change between Lots A and B (applicants Catherine and William Voyles, and Aaron and Melissa Walls) that transfers approximately 0.96 acres to the Wallace property, and a subdivision amendment to split Lot A (Voyles) into two lots, creating a three‑lot moderate subdivision.

Planning staff said the proposed boundary lines follow a proposed fence alignment and that the Wallace property would gain roughly one acre to accommodate an adjusted yard area. The properties are adjacent to Bureau of Reclamation lands (Jackson Gulch Reservoir), and staff noted the Upper Road 42 Water Association is pursuing grant funding to extend a shared water distribution system; until that system is available the properties rely on cisterns.

Commission discussion focused on access easements and wildfire risk for the rear parcel. Commissioners required a recorded access easement to the back lot and added a condition that wildfire mitigation continue as development or roads are built on the back lot, citing visible stands of ponderosa and other fuels near the parcel. After discussion the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval subject to the easement and wildfire mitigation condition. Planning staff will forward the recommendation and conditions to the Board of County Commissioners.