Jason Duncan

The public hearing focused on text amendments regarding accessory structures and uses, specifically addressing container storage, signage regulations, and temporary use permits for structures such as shipping containers, greenhouses, and temporary roadside vendors. Discussions included permit requirements based on structure size, considerations for agricultural uses, and the impact of the proposed changes on existing unpermitted shipping containers. Public comments were raised regarding sales tax collection for roadside vendors and the compliance status of structures exceeding 200 square feet.

The meeting includes an agenda for the board to review and act upon various items, including the approval of bills and obligations, and a presentation from the public. The consent agenda covers the Treasurer's April Fund Report, a resolution for the transfer of a parcel to the City of Alamosa, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) regarding the USACE General Evaluation of the Levee, a letter of support for the La Veta Pass Rail Project, and a Harris hosting contract. Public hearings are scheduled for a condition review of a minor subdivision and a request for a replat and minor subdivision for CYA Investments, LLC. Additional agenda items involve appointments, a presentation from the Small Business Development Center, the Colorado State Forest Service 2025 Forest Health Report, a 2025 audit presentation, and a contract for Secure Transportation with First Response K9 Security, followed by board and staff updates.

This Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the San Luis Valley, encompassing Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties, outlines a strategy for disaster loss reduction and maintaining Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program eligibility. Developed for the 2023-2028 period, it unifies previous county plans. The plan identifies and assesses risks from a range of natural and human-caused hazards, including avalanche, dam incidents, drought, earthquake, flood, hailstorm, severe winter weather, wildfire, high winds and tornadoes, cyber attack, hazardous materials incidents, and pandemic. Its strategic direction includes county-specific mitigation goals and recommendations to reduce future losses across the region.

The public hearing focused on a Special Use Permit application for a home-based daycare center. The discussion covered the application review against criteria, site inspection findings regarding building codes, child safety measures, and the requirements for state licensure. The Land Use Director confirmed that most conditions for approval had been met, and public comment was provided in support of the applicant.

The board discussed several items including the approval of a survey services contract, a proclamation for Hepatitis Awareness Month, and multiple public hearings regarding special use permits for residential use in a commercial zone and subdivision conditions. The board also addressed appointments to various associations, the presentation of stop the bleed boxes, grant awards, property conveyances, and received updates from staff and the department of human services. Discussions touched upon zoning regulations, land use, and the potential elimination of district attorney term limits.