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Glenwood Springs planning panel approves variances for Iron Mountain Hot Springs sign, 4–3
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 27 approved two variances allowing a taller, multi-pole sign for Iron Mountain Hot Springs after a 4–3 vote. Staff recommended denial, citing failure to meet variance criteria; the applicant argued site topography and highway visibility required larger signage.
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4–3 on Jan. 27 to grant two variances requested by Iron Mountain Hot Springs that will allow a multi‑pole poll sign and greater sign height than the code normally permits in the RE Resort district. Commissioner Connorton moved to approve both variances and Commissioner Cowan seconded the motion; the commission recorded a 4–3 favorable outcome.
Staff had recommended denial. Jim, a planning staff member, told commissioners the application met only two of the seven variance criteria in the code and that the prior 2014 approval had expired; he also said reviewing agencies including CDOT raised no conflict with the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. No public commenters spoke during the hearing and staff said public notice requirements…
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