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County approves MOU placing Fairway Pines mailbox center on HOA greenbelt with added whereas language
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding allowing a permanent mailbox center on Fairway Pines Estates’ greenbelt (Filing 1, Greenbelt No. 8) after adding a whereas acknowledging the greenbelt’s use for benefit of HOA owners; the HOA representatives said they are prepared to sign.
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners on July 8 approved a memorandum of understanding with the Fairway Pines Estates Owners Association to locate a permanent mailbox center on Greenbelt No. 8 (Filing 1), subject to a minor language change requested by commissioners.
Planning staff told the board the parcel is platted for utilities and shared mailbox placement fits within that scope. Randy Mathis, speaking for the Fairway Pines association, said the HOA is "satisfied with the agreement and prepared to sign it" and will work with planning staff on any required driveway permits.
Commissioners noted a 2007 board resolution discussing prior assistance with mailbox relocation and asked that the MOU explicitly acknowledge that the greenbelt is intended for the "use and enjoyment" of HOA owners. A motion to add a whereas reflecting that historical context and to approve the chair’s and county attorney’s signatures passed unanimously.
Staff and commissioners discussed ensuring the agreement is routed through building permitting for any structure and correcting a typographical error in the association name before signatures are executed. Attorney comments confirmed the MOU could include the requested whereas language and staff agreed to verify historic land‑use code citations for precise wording.
The board recorded no dissent; the motion carried unanimously. The MOU authorizes the mailbox center placement on HOA property rather than a public right‑of‑way and requires the HOA to proceed through standard building permitting for any minor structure.
