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Planning commission backs 5‑acre split at Road S, conditions access to remainder acreage
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a 5‑acre single‑lot split filed by Alisa/Elissa Backstrom and Shannon/Stephanie Stephenson/Stevens, and required that access to the remaining ~155 acres be resolved (easement or other arrangement) before final action.
The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve an application to create a five‑acre single‑lot development at 1904 Road S, with the condition that access to the larger remaining acreage be established before final approval.
Planning staff said the proposal would carve a roughly five‑acre parcel out of an approximately 160‑acre property; the remaining ~155 acres would stay in agricultural use. Staff told the commission that Montezuma Water Company has a 2‑inch main along Road S and can provide water taps, and that the county road and bridge office indicated the current access is for agricultural use and may require upgrading for residential driveway standards.
During discussion the applicants explained they intend to create a west‑side access route from the new five‑acre parcel to the back acreage but acknowledged no recorded easement currently exists. Commissioners emphasized the need to resolve access for the remainder acreage; the motion recommending approval included that condition.
The motion passed unanimously in a roll‑call vote by Commissioners Hernandez, Armstrong, Nurgard, Lynch and Doyle. The commission noted the Board of County Commissioners may attach additional conditions when it takes final action.
Background: The planning department recommended approval based on conformity with the land‑use code and availability (or potential availability) of utilities and services.
