Commission approves 3‑lot Hudson preliminary subdivision on Wooden Shoe Lane

The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary Hudson subdivision, a three‑lot division of property at 4300 Wooden Shoe Lane in the AG‑10 zone.

Planner Maddie McDonough summarized the application: "This is another preliminary subdivision application... Lot 1 being at 1.54 acres, Lot 2 at half an acre, and Lot 3 at 2.2 acres." McDonough said all three parcels are owned by the Hudson family and that staff found the proposal complies with the development code "or complies as conditioned," noting several standard plat edits, labeling of irrigation ditch easements, and required plat notes.

Applicant representative Roy Williams said the applicants agreed with staff findings and conditions: "On behalf of the applicants, we agree with the findings of fact and the conditions of approval as stated in the staff report," he said.

Commissioners probed utilities and on‑site services. McDonough and the applicant reported that Lot 1 already has a drilled well and an active building permit; Lot 2 is served by Wooden Shoe Water Company and has an existing septic system the health department has deemed sufficient; Lot 3 will need to provide its own water source and obtain septic approval when developed. McDonough said staff language in the report that referenced the county manager for noticing was incorrect; postcards and published notices correctly identified the Planning Commission as the reviewing body.

A resident, Alan Thompson, spoke during public comment to express concern about watershed impacts and possible effects on spring water: "I don't want anything to affect someone else's water," he said, noting a prior nearby development he said had affected his spring and water quality.

Roy Williams answered that Lot 1 has a well drilled for the Hudsons and Lot 2 is already served by the Wooden Shoe Water Company; staff and the applicant indicated Lot 3 will have to meet health‑department requirements at time of development. The commission voted to approve the preliminary subdivision "pursuant to the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and conditions of approval" and recorded unanimous votes in favor.

Next steps: the applicant must correct the mylar per staff conditions, label easements and plat notes as required, and demonstrate compliance with water and health requirements for any future development of Lot 3 before final plat approval and recordation.