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San Miguel County appoints a member to Board of Adjustment; planning‑commission alternate interviews set for July
Summary
The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners appointed a candidate to the Board of Adjustment and continued interviews for a planning‑commission alternate, scheduling a special meeting in Norwood on July 8 so all three commissioners can vote.
The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners appointed a candidate to the Board of Adjustment and set a schedule to finish interviews for a planning‑commission alternate.
Commissioner Waring opened the June 17 meeting and, following Planning Director Kaye Stevenson’s briefing that the board of appeals handles variances to the land‑use code, commissioners interviewed a candidate introduced in the packet as Jonathan (the record identifies him in different places as “Jonathan Fitz” and “Jonathan Prince”). After discussion about the board’s role and the need to balance property owners’ interests with community regulations, the board moved and approved the appointment.
The board also began a multi‑applicant process to name an alternate to the Planning Commission. Commissioners conducted interviews with three candidates today and postponed one interview until July 1; they set a special meeting in Norwood for July 8 so Commissioner Brown (traveling today) can participate in the final vote. Commissioner Waring said the panel will pose the same questions to all candidates to ensure parity. Applicants described experience ranging from HOA/DRC service to multi‑decade real‑estate and planning work; several emphasized consensus building and the need to base housing decisions on clear infrastructure and water data.
Planning Director Kaye Stevenson told the board the Planning Commission is a five‑member body that meets infrequently but plays an important role reviewing variance requests and interpreting the county’s land‑use code. Commissioners said they will review recordings and application materials before the July decision and encouraged applicants to attend the Norwood meeting in person if possible.
A final vote is scheduled for July 8; if a candidate cannot attend, commissioners said they will notify the applicant by phone or email with the decision.
Next steps: the board will hold the July 8 special meeting in Norwood to conclude interviews and vote on the planning‑commission alternate.
