Planning commission approves three minor subdivisions; public asks that spring be noted on plat

The Montrose County Planning Commission on Dec. 9 approved three minor subdivisions: the Brewster Miner subdivision (a ~4.5-acre parcel split from an 80-acre tract off Brittany Road), a 1.20-acre park-lot split from a 138-acre tract on Day Wood Road, and the Bridal minor subdivision. Planning staff said each proposal met county regulations and noted utility arrangements (Shakira Water for water and septic for wastewater were mentioned for the Brewster Miner parcel).

During the Day Wood Road and Bridal items, a public commenter, Paul Hoffman, said a spring/well that serves neighboring property should be shown on the plat. "We have a well on this property and we just like to see that it gets noted on the plat," Hoffman said, asking that the planning record reflect the spring. Planning staff member Kim and Talmadge explained that noting a spring on a plat typically requires an easement or an agreement recorded by the property owners; staff said that a deeded easement or showing the feature on the plat could be pursued if the landowners agree.

Each subdivision proposal was moved, seconded and approved unanimously. Commissioners asked routine questions about access, overhead lines and proximity to national forest boundary during the Brewster Miner discussion. For the Day Wood Road park-lot, staff noted an existing approved variance for a second access and said that any access upgrades would be handled as part of permit review.

The commission advised applicants and the public that they could submit additional comments to planning staff ahead of any further approvals or actions required at subsequent levels of review.