Park County ABE reviews multiple land‑use variance requests, urges agency consultations on wetlands and river proximity

At its Feb. 10 meeting the Park County Advisory Board of the Environment reviewed multiple pending land‑use applications and issued recommendations intended to address wildlife, wetlands and public‑health considerations.

ABE reviewed A25‑0119, a variance request to rear and side setbacks for an extension to a nonconforming building. The board found no wildlife or environmental conflicts but noted county procedures must be followed for removal of an existing outhouse. Jennifer Migliorato excused herself from commenting on this application.

On A25‑0120, a request for a 30‑foot front‑setback variance to meet wetland setback requirements, ABE recommended contacting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to confirm the accuracy of the current wetlands map and warned that locating a well and septic could be challenging on the lot.

For A26‑0003 (15‑foot side setback variance for a 30x40 garage), ABE found no wildlife concerns and questioned whether the garage could be sited behind the existing house to avoid the variance. For A26‑0004 (15‑foot variance from a required 20‑foot setback to build a shed), ABE again raised the possibility of relocating the shed closer to the existing deck to reduce the need for a variance.

ABE reviewed A25‑0091, a proposed three‑lot subdivision of a 33.56‑acre property to create a 0.22‑acre parcel intended for a water‑treatment facility near the South Platte River. While ABE found no wildlife conflicts, the board recommended consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment because of proximity to the river and the facility’s planned function.