Archuleta County Development Services Department ARCHULETA COUNTY: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Archuleta County Planning Commission Minutes, Regular Meeting January24,2024  The Archuleta County Planning Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Archuleta County Commissioners Meeting Room, 398 Lewis Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Acting Chairman Peter Beaudry called the  meeting to order at6 6:01 pm. Commissioners in attendance: Staff in Attendance:  Peter Beaudry, David Pribble, and Matt Nobles were present establishing: ac quorum.  Pamela Flowers, Development Director; Owen O'Dell, Planning Manager; Justin Griffin, Planner; Melissa Ryan, Planner and  Josef Lovin, Code Enforcement Officer. Publici in Attendance: Joseph Yolklavich Keith Coppins Corey Samples Jemal Mihalik Brian Wattier Allen Roth Election of Officers Agenda Review:  Commissioner Vihle was not present, therefore: a vote was heldt tol have Commissioner Beaudry act as Chair. Commissioner Nobles made ther motion and Commissioner Pribble seconded and it was carried unanimously (3-0). Commissioner Nobles moved to approve the Meeting Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Pribble: seconded the motion  and it was carried unanimously (3-0).  Consent:  A. Review and Approve Minutes for December 20, 2023, Planning Commission Regular Meeting. Commissioner Nobles moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Pribble: seconded the  motion and ity was carried unanimously (3-0).  Old Business: None New Business: A. Election of New Officers  Thel Development Director reviewed ther requirement that new officers be elected every year. Commissioner Nobles nominated himself for Planning Commission Chair. Commissioner Pribble seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously (3-0). Commissioner Nobles then nominated Commissioner Pribblet for Planning Commission Vice-Chair.  Commissioner Beaudrys seconded ther motion andi it was carried unanimously (3-0).    B. Public Hearing to Review PLN23-194, ARX Wireless, CMRS Tower, Board Conditional Use Permit Thel Planning Manager reviewed the staffr report for the Board Conditional Use Permit and presented it with conditions 1- 9. The Applicant, Corey Samples, made a small comment about their compliance and excitement for the project. Allen Roth oft the PLPOA: spokei ini favor oft the proposal, stating the areai is currently underserved for cell service. Commissioner Beaudry moved to recommend approval of the CMRS Tower Board Conditional Use Permit as presented with 9 conditions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pribble andi it passed unanimously (3-0). Thel Development Director presented the upcoming changes tot the By-Laws. This discussion included changing the day of the meetings to Thursday. Director Flowers also indicated that the Extension Building would be ab back-up locationi if crowds are anticipated. Commissioner Beaudry asked some questions for clarity, no changes were made. Commissioner Beaudry moved to recommend approval of the changes to the Planning Commission By-Laws. The D. Consideration and Recommendation Regarding an Applicant for al New Planning Commission Member. The Development Director introduced the applicant tot the current Planning Commissioners. Chair Nobles opened an informal interview with both applicants. Commissioner Pribble andE Beaudry asked af few questions tot the applicant Commissioner Beaudry moved to recommend appointment of the applicant. The motion was seconded by  C.D Discussion Regarding the Changes to the Planning Commission By-Laws  motion was seconded by Commissioner Pribble and it passed unanimously (3-0).  regarding her experience and reasons for interest. Commissioner Pribble and it passed unanimously (3-0).  E.D Discussion Regarding Changes tot the Archuleta County Land Use Regulations  The Development Director presented the upcoming changes to sections 2,3,5, &: 11 of the. Archuleta County Land Use Regulations (The Regulations). Director Flowers decided it was best to go through eachs section one-by-one and vote on Section 2: Director Flowers presented the changes. Planner, Justin Griffin, recommended: some changes to the verbiage, the staff and commission agreed.. Joseph Yolklavich, a member oft thep public, spoke inf favor oft the changes to! Section2d of Commissioner Beaudry moved to recommend approval of the changes to Section 2 of The Regulations as amended.. Section 3: Director Flowers presented the changes. Commissioner Beaudry recommended: some changes to add clarity, the staff and commission agreed. Commissioner Nobles recommended that listings can remain during theg grace period of failed STRi inspections, there was some discussion between the commissioners. ands staff, whiche ed1 to ani informal vote on Commissioner Beaudry moved to recommend approval of the changes to Section 3 of The Regulations as amended. Section! 5: Director Flowers presented the changes. An in-depth conversation between the Commissioners: and Staff was helds surrounding the changes toi the Short Term Rental section within Section! 5. Carl Young, a member oft the public, made some comments: surrounding the changes, mostly in favor. A discussion was also had about the changes tot the livestock: section in Section 5. Planning Commissioners and Staff discussed reaching outt tot the Extension Office to havea Commissioner Beaudry moved tor recommend approval of the changes to Section! 5 of The Regulations as amended.  eachs sectioni individually, thec commission agreed.  The Regulations, specifically the neighborhood meeting addition.  Commissioner Pribble seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously (3-0).  Commissioner Nobles suggestion. They vote went against Commissioner Nobles suggestion (2-1). Commissioner Pribble seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).  morei informed decision surrounding the capacity of animals per acre. Commissioner Pribble: seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously (3-0).  Page 2of3    Section 11: Director Flowers presented the changes. Small discussion around definition. Commissioner Pribble seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).  Commissioner Beaudry moved tor recommend approval of the changes to Section 11 ofThe Regulations as presented.  Member Comments: None. Next Meeting: February 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm Adjourn: "Aye."  Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Beaudry and seconded by Commissioner Pribble. Vote was unanimously3-0  Chairman Nobles adjourned the meeting at 8:58 pm. Approved this 22th day of February 2024. pon  -  Owen O'Dell Planning Manager   Matt Nobles Chairman  Page 3of3