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Board backs exploring sale of Whistler parcel; district advances 22‑unit staff‑housing plan contingent on water and appraisal
Summary
After community pushback against prior development proposals, the board signaled openness to selling the Whistler 9.2‑acre parcel (preferably to the city as parkland) and heard a 22‑unit staff‑housing proposal (Rural Homes). The proposed project is estimated at about $10 million with the district potentially purchasing 10 units (approx. $5 million need); water access is the key hurdle.
The Steamboat Springs School Board on Aug. 11 discussed selling the district’s 9.2‑acre Whistler parcel after staff described strong community resistance to prior development attempts and recommended the district pursue a sale that could preserve parkland.
"I don't think that the school district will be able to effectively utilize it as an asset for, either a school or housing," Board President Katie Lee said, citing two unsuccessful prior development rounds and loud community feedback. Multiple board members said their preference would be to market the property at top value while seeking an outcome that preserves…
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