Planning Commission

San Juan County Planning Commission · October 16, 2026

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Opening, roll call and approval of minutes

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Chair Rick Hoffman opened the meeting, conducted roll call of commissioners (Sheila, Louie, Gary, Serna, Steven present; Peter absent), and the commission moved, seconded and approved the minutes of Sept. 18 with two abstentions from members who were not present for that meeting.

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Joint public hearing on proposed 2026 amendments to San Juan Countys Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) and Shoreline Master Program (SMP); staff and state Ecology described the amendment process and 'no net loss' standard, planners proposed larger habitat buffers and other code changes, many residents and builders urged more time and objected to buffer sizes and removal of a guidance figure. Hearing continued to Nov. 20.

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