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Commission denies Ellis Lewis four‑lot subdivision near Summit Lake, citing access and safety standards
Summary
The Montezuma County commissioners voted unanimously to deny a four‑lot subdivision and rezoning application for 39.66 acres at 14171 Road 36.75 (Mancos), concluding the property lacks the 60‑foot right‑of‑way and raises traffic and safety concerns on local roads.
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday denied a four‑lot moderate subdivision and rezoning application filed by Ellis Lewis for a 39.66‑acre parcel at 14171 Road 36.75 (Mancos), finding the proposal did not meet county standards for safe access and public facilities.
Planning staff and the planning commission recommended denial, and commissioners cited the county’s subdivision policies — specifically standards intended to “avoid subdivisions that result in unacceptable or unsafe traffic, noise, or dust levels on county roads” — in explaining the decision. County staff emphasized that the proposed subdivision lacks a 60‑foot public right‑of‑way to the property and that the current access…
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