Planning commission recommends approval of Noah L. Bennett Jr.'s rezoning for RV park in Antimony

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to approve and forward a request to change zoning from agricultural to commercial for a property at the mouth of Antimony Canyon owned by Noah L. Bennett Jr.

Applicant Noah L. Bennett Jr. (introduced in the agenda and speaking as S2) described existing on-site facilities and a plan to provide RV spaces, saying, "I have 3 RV spots already set up," and explaining that the proposed commercial zoning would support mining employees who need on-site supervision and provide spaces for other travelers. County planner Caden (S5) warned that the entire parcel would be changed to commercial if approved — "the entire parcel will be changed to commercial, including, you know, the portion that surrounds your home" — and told the applicant the planning commission’s favorable recommendation would be forwarded to the Garfield County Commission for a final decision at the next county meeting on Tuesday.

Commissioners moved and seconded the recommendation; the commission recorded affirmative votes and staff said the matter will appear on the county commission agenda the following Tuesday for final action. Planner Caden told the applicant the land and home tax treatments would not change immediately and discussed sanitary/septic considerations tied to the existing health‑district permitting that staff had on file.