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Commission legalizes long‑running Saint Mary's Glacier overflow parking, approves seasonal vendor plan
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners on July 15 approved a special‑use permit to formalize a 54‑space parking lot and a small seasonal retail structure near Saint Mary’s Glacier, with conditions covering sanitation, lighting, screening and traffic circulation.
Clear Creek County approved a special‑use permit July 15 that formalizes a long‑running overflow parking operation near Saint Mary’s Glacier and allows a small, seasonal retail structure for visitors.
Planning director Garrett McAllister told the board the application — SUP2025‑02 — requests permission for a public/private parking lot (54 spaces), a permanent but non‑foundation minor structure and seasonal retail activity not to exceed six months. McAllister said planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval with conditions to protect pedestrian safety,…
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