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Montezuma County commissioners approve three land‑use applications, including two minor subdivisions
Summary
On July 7 the board approved a two‑lot minor subdivision at 45989 Highway 160 (Vistas Unlimited LLP), an amendment to the Garen Ranch subdivision adding a third lot, and a boundary line adjustment between neighboring parcels on Road 38.1; planning staff said utilities and access meet requirements and planning recommended unanimous approval.
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple planning items during its July 7 meeting, including two subdivision actions and a boundary line adjustment.
Planning staff summarized a two‑lot minor subdivision application from Vistas Unlimited LLP (agent Larry Ott) for a 35.25‑acre parcel at 45989 Highway 160 in Mancos. Staff said the split would separate an existing house into its own lot and leave the remaining acreage with an older farmhouse and barn; wells and septic were reported as permitted and planning unanimously recommended approval. The board opened the public hearing, heard no public testimony and approved the application by voice vote.
The board also approved an amendment to Lot 2 of the Garen Ranch subdivision (application by Douglas and Terry Rankin) to convert a two‑lot minor subdivision into a three‑lot moderate subdivision. Staff noted access and septic certification and recommended approval with a condition from wildfire‑mitigation partners that the Rankins prepare or adopt a mitigation plan for the northern section.
Separately, the board approved a boundary line adjustment among Scott and Mary Emke and Ron Lewis that transfers roughly 2.5 acres to enlarge one parcel to about five acres; staff said the parcels were originally created by an after‑the‑fact exemption in 2012 and that the change will simplify management for neighbors.
All three items passed by voice vote; planning staff said they will follow up on any outstanding conditions such as wildfire mitigation for the Rankin amendment.
