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Planning commission recommends approval of Chevel Final Plat for 24 ten‑acre lots
Summary
The Elbert County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Chevel Final Plat (FP20260002), a proposal to subdivide 306 acres into twenty‑four 10‑acre lots with individual wells and septic systems; staff listed three standard conditions and the BOCC will consider the plat on June 24.
The Elbert County Planning Commission on June 2 recommended approval of the Chevel Final Plat (FP20260002), a proposal to subdivide roughly 306 acres into 24 ten‑acre lots with more than 20% open space, and forward it to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on June 24.
Kelsey Lam of the county Community Development & Services Department presented the application and told the commission the applicant is asking “to subdivide 306 acres to create 24 10 acre lots.” Lam said the reszone and preliminary plat had been approved by the BOCC in August 2025, referral agencies raised no outstanding objections, and the project meets notice and community‑meeting requirements under the updated regulations.
Applicant Mike Bennett told the commission the proposal was developed in coordination with county planning staff and community input, and said, “This has been a fantastic process and we look forward to completing this project.” Commissioners asked technical questions about water sourcing, septic systems and fire protection. Bennett said the project will rely on individual wells and that the development team chose deeper aquifers to avoid further stress on the Denver Basin, adding that “water's our gold” in the county’s planning and that the project team discussed cisterns to support fire response.
Staff recommended three standard conditions of approval: removal of posted signs within one week after final decisions, payment of required fees before the plat becomes effective, and recordation of the final plat and required documentation within 180 days of BOCC approval. After discussion, a motion to recommend approval with the conditions passed on a roll‑call vote the commission announced as eight in favor, zero opposed.
The planning commission closed the public hearing and moved into a comprehensive plan work session. The BOCC will consider the final plat at a scheduled meeting on June 24; the planning commission will transmit its recommendation and the staff conditions to the BOCC record.
The commission’s action is a recommendation; final approval and any additional conditions are the Board of County Commissioners' prerogative.
