The Fremont County Commissioners dealt with a lengthy but mostly routine agenda of business for Tuesday's regular meeting.
The Commissioners heard a presentation from Flo Orona, Catherine Petersen, and Ron Hinkle regarding efforts to promote Fremont County to soldiers who will be relocating from Fort Hood, Texas, to Fort Carson. They explained that once soldiers, their families, and support personnel arrive in the area it will bring an impact of another 32,000 people. The Fremont County contingent joined groups from Colorado Springs and Pueblo at Fort Hood in March to promote the areas' attributes to the soldiers who will be relocating.
The Commissioners approved the final plat for filing six of the Top Rail Ranch Estates subdivision located in the Beaver Park area on nearly 93 acres on the northeast corner of Highway 50 and 'R' Street. The latest filing will include 33 lots ranging in six from 2.28 to 5.07 acres. The Commissioners commended developer Chris Jenkins for the professional way the project is being developed.
The Commissioners scheduled a public hearing at 10 a.m. on May 8th for consideration of the 24th Amendment to the county zoning resolution. Proposed language amendments would better define Group Homes and Assisted Living Residences, extend the time for action by the Commissioners following a public hearing from 20 days to 30 days for zone changes, conditional use permits, special review use permits, and site development plans. Another amendment would more clearly define 'junk' in Fremont County.
In other business the board:
The Commissioners heard a presentation from Flo Orona, Catherine Petersen, and Ron Hinkle regarding efforts to promote Fremont County to soldiers who will be relocating from Fort Hood, Texas, to Fort Carson. They explained that once soldiers, their families, and support personnel arrive in the area it will bring an impact of another 32,000 people. The Fremont County contingent joined groups from Colorado Springs and Pueblo at Fort Hood in March to promote the areas' attributes to the soldiers who will be relocating.
The Commissioners approved the final plat for filing six of the Top Rail Ranch Estates subdivision located in the Beaver Park area on nearly 93 acres on the northeast corner of Highway 50 and 'R' Street. The latest filing will include 33 lots ranging in six from 2.28 to 5.07 acres. The Commissioners commended developer Chris Jenkins for the professional way the project is being developed.
The Commissioners scheduled a public hearing at 10 a.m. on May 8th for consideration of the 24th Amendment to the county zoning resolution. Proposed language amendments would better define Group Homes and Assisted Living Residences, extend the time for action by the Commissioners following a public hearing from 20 days to 30 days for zone changes, conditional use permits, special review use permits, and site development plans. Another amendment would more clearly define 'junk' in Fremont County.
In other business the board:
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Approved a temporary septic installation for Rick Byrd at 1245 Lawrence Avenue who agrees to become part of the sewer expansion project when it is developed;
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appointed Esther Brunette to a vacancy on the Penrose Library Board of Trustees as recommended by the library board;
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approved a six month extension for the McLane two lot minor subdivision in the Howard area; approved a six month extension for a lot line adjustment in the MeadowBrooke subdivision filing two in North Canon; approved a temporary use permit for the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Trials at 775 Bridadew Springs Trail north of Cotopaxi on May 25th, 26th, and 27th. Up to 125 competitors are expected along with some 250 spectators;
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approved a temporary use permit for the Canon City Chamber of Commerce to host the Carson and Barnes Circus on May 29th at 9th Street and Oak Creek Grade Road;
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approved a temporary use permit for the Blossom Festival Carnival May 1st through May 7th at 9th Street and Oak Creek Grade Road;
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and approved a two lot minor subdivision at County Road #95 and Moore Drive south of Florence.