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Board backs Sugarloaf Mountain Ranch conditional‑use permit to support forest‑health activities

Lake County Board of County Commissioners · January 6, 2026

Summary

The Board approved a CUP for Sugarloaf Mountain Ranch (file 25‑41) after the planning commission recommended approval; staff said the structures would support Colorado State Forest Service agricultural and fire‑mitigation activities, subject to Lake County Fire Rescue recommendations and other conditions.

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional‑use permit (file 25‑41) for Sugarloaf Mountain Ranch on Jan. 6, following a favorable recommendation from the planning commission.

Melissa Kendrick, deputy director for Community Planning & Development, said the project consists of three buildings on the west side of Turquoise that support Colorado State Forest Service agricultural efforts related to forest health and fire mitigation. The planning commission offered a favorable recommendation with conditions, including addressing Lake County Fire Rescue's recommendations and any additional comments submitted in the record.

No applicant representative was present to speak; commissioners said the application had been reviewed in depth by the planning commission and staff. The board moved, seconded and approved the CUP consistent with the planning commission’s conditions.

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