Planning commission recommends approval to split 10-acre Ferguson lot into three parcels

The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a subdivision amendment and rezoning for Track 1 of the Ferguson Subdivision at 17813 Road G in Cortez, a proposal to split about 3 acres from an existing 10.02-acre parcel so the sellers can transfer that smaller parcel to a private buyer planning to build a single-family home.

Planning staff summarized that utilities and an existing house are already on the site and that surrounding properties are a mix of agricultural and residential uses, with Bureau of Indian Affairs land nearby. "Because there is a house on there already, there are already utilities on the property," a Planning Department staff member said during the hearing.

The commission included a condition that the new owner be made aware of Montezuma County land use code requirements. Commissioners also noted that any new driveway would have to be permitted by Road and Bridge. Planning staff said water service is available to the address, noting a four-inch water main north of Road D and that service could be pursued by the buyer.

No members of the public spoke on the item. After brief discussion the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Roll-call votes recorded: Commissioner Hernandez — Aye; Commissioner Nygaard — Aye; Commissioner Armstrong — Aye.

The recommendation is advisory; the Board of County Commissioners will make the final decision. The commission recorded no additional conditions beyond the buyer-notification about the county land-use code and standard permitting requirements for driveway access.