Board approves additions at 536 Journey’s End Road; chimney material revised to log

The Board of Zoning and Architectural Review approved proposed site additions and material revisions for the Abrahm Trust property at 536 Journey’s End Road (Site 7, The Heights at Crested Butte) on March 31, 2026.

Earley presented the application, noting proposed first-floor bedroom additions, new doors and window revisions, a 3-foot dry stacked stone wainscot on the primary building (and corrugated metal on the accessory building), a new standing-seam roof, and a new chimney on the west elevation. Staff said snow storage and parking were identified on the site plan and that most zoning requirements were met. The file referenced relevant guidelines (GL 4.25–4.83) and additional conditions.

During deliberation Schmidt expressed concern about the chimney location and material; board members discussed alternatives and the applicant’s representative (Andrew Hadley) offered a revision to use log sheathing on the chimney. Davol and Spann Labato supported log material and continuous fascia; the Board supported the revision and otherwise supported materials and elevations.

The Board found the additions consistent with the neighborhood context and approved architectural appropriateness. Conditions included final landscape plan review by the Chair if changed during construction, assessment of water and sewer lines for reuse, year-round accessible parking, on-site snow storage only, county permits for any work in rights-of-way that are county roads, HOA letter of support if required, and construction per approved plans. Davol moved approval; Schmidt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.