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Commission grants one‑week extension for ski‑area housing sales; SMRHA readies enforcement if units not posted
Summary
The board gave Telluride Ski & Golf a one‑week extension to place remaining deed‑restricted units under contract for employee sale; the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority has issued a notice of violation and will pursue fines if the developer fails to post unsold units by May 13.
San Miguel County commissioners on April 30 approved a one‑week extension, through May 12, for Telluride Ski & Golf (TSG) to place six deed‑restricted units under contract to eligible employees as required by previous development agreements. County staff said unsold units will be listed on the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority (SMRHA) website on May 13 if contracts are not complete.
The board’s action followed a written update from TSG and testimony from the 2 Rivers Owners Association. County staff said three of the six units are already under contract and a fourth is in negotiation; TSG asked for additional time after an off‑season staffing lull delayed internal outreach.
SMRHA enforcement and next steps: SMRHA issued a notice of violation April 21 for TSG’s failure to list the units as required; the authority’s cure period runs until approximately May 20 based on a November admission date included in earlier correspondence. SMRHA’s penalty is $20 per day per lot during the violation, up to $2,000 per lot; county staff said they would coordinate with SMRHA and monitor compliance. The county indicated it will revisit enforcement on the May 20 regularly scheduled docket if necessary.
Why it matters: the sale of deed‑restricted homes to local employees is a covenant of past development agreements and a county priority for long‑term workforce housing. Commissioners said they supported TSG’s internal efforts but wanted the units publicly posted within the new deadline to protect the broader public‑interest requirement.
Ending: commissioners unanimously approved the extension. SMRHA staff agreed to confirm publicly on May 13 whether the units have been posted on the authority’s site and to return to the board if further remedies are needed.
