Planning commission approves zone change to allow 50-acre glamping resort; final decision goes to county commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a zone change from agricultural to commercial for Lot 8 of the My Rock Grama subdivision so the property owner, identified in the hearing as Mark 3 Investments LLC, may develop a luxury glamping resort.

Applicant representative Jason described the roughly 50-acre parcel and said the project would include tents and campsites, small cabin units, an on-site restaurant and laundry facilities. Jason told the commission the developer is completing due diligence and that the purchase is likely contingent on zone-change approval.

Commissioners and staff discussed technical details related to the parcel: staff noted the recent recording of updated parcel lines, referred to an existing private road with adequate width and drainage, and raised a possible water-supply issue — the present agricultural well is about 6 inches in diameter and may need to be upgraded to a larger well to support commercial use.

There was no in-person public comment for the item. A commissioner moved to approve the agricultural-to-commercial zone change for Mark 3 Investments LLC; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. Staff advised the matter will be presented to the Garfield County Commission roughly 11–13 days later for final approval; the applicant was told it was not necessary to attend that hearing but was welcome to do so.

The planning commission’s approval clears a major local permitting milestone but is not a final land-use decision until the county commission considers the item.