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San Miguel County approves two wastewater‑system variances in Ophir
Summary
The county commissioners conditionally approved variances allowing on‑site wastewater treatment systems for two Ophir lots, a step staff said could enable additional workforce housing if sewer infrastructure is expanded.
San Miguel County commissioners voted June 17 to approve variances for on‑site wastewater treatment systems serving properties in the town of Ophir.
The first action approved a conditional variance for an on‑site wastewater treatment system for Seamus Croke (Lots 5 and 6, Block M in Ophir). The board then approved a related resolution allowing a variance for Slater/Applin (Lots 1 and 2, Block Q). Both motions were moved and seconded during the meeting and carried on recorded 'aye' votes by the two commissioners present.
County staff and a nearby property owner noted the potential that new or upgraded sewage systems in Ophir could support additional workforce housing in the town. Mr. Cooley, speaking to the board, flagged the town’s potential for workforce housing if a centralized sewage option were to be evaluated and developed.
The motions were presented as resolutions (referenced in the packet by county staff as resolution numbers in the '20 26' series) and carried without recorded opposition from the commissioners in attendance. Commissioners did not amend code language but approved the conditional variances as written; staff will finalize the resolutions and record them per county practice.
Next steps: staff will complete the administrative steps to finalize approvals and continue to evaluate infrastructure implications for workforce‑housing opportunities in Ophir.
