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Planning commission approves agricultural-to-commercial rezoning near Cannonville for small-cabin development
Summary
The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a request to rezone a parcel from agricultural to commercial near Cannonville, clearing the way for a low-density lodging proposal the applicant described as roughly 15 cabins with a small clubhouse and restaurant. Commissioners cited existing utilities and prior traffic studies in support.
The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to approve a rezoning that changes a parcel from agricultural to commercial near Cannonville, clearing the way for a lodging project the applicant said would include about 15 cabins and a small clubhouse with a restaurant.
The commission opened a public hearing after a staff briefing and discussion of infrastructure. County staff said the area already has nearby commercial properties, three-phase conduit for power, town-supplied water and prior traffic studies, and that these factors made the parcel a candidate for commercial use. The applicant (Unidentified Speaker 6) told commissioners the site is a good fit and described plans for 15 cabins and a small restaurant.
Commissioners questioned sewer and wastewater options; staff and the applicant said septic design would be completed during the building-permit phase and that an engineer would determine system type and capacity. Staff also noted groundwater depth and prior infrastructure upgrades that widened road access to the parcel.
After public input and commissioner questions, Unidentified Speaker 5 moved to approve the zone change; Unidentified Speaker 2 seconded the motion. The commission approved the motion by voice vote and the chair declared the change passed. The commission did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript.
The decision permits commercial zoning for the parcel; any specific building, septic or sewer work must return to staff for permit review and for any required health-department approvals. No environmental permit or building permits were issued at the meeting.
What's next: Steps listed by staff include submittal of building permits, engineered septic or sewer plans as required, and any health-department reviews. The commission did not attach additional conditions to its approval at the meeting.
Representative quote: "I think this is a great location that a lot of neighboring properties are commercial," said the applicant (Unidentified Speaker 6).
