Town of Basalt

The primary focus of the meeting was to gather feedback on the proposed Green Business Recognition Program outline, which aims to acknowledge local businesses adhering to environmentally sustainable practices across categories such as Buildings, Transportation, and Waste. Key discussion points included potential incentives, refining action items, and considering if recognition should follow the business or the location. Furthermore, the team discussed the Town Council's planned overview of progress toward the all-electric code and the net zero roadmap, focusing on Sustainable Building Regulations (SBRs) implementation and whether to adopt the 2024 or wait for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Member updates covered the success of the Holy Cross Energy heat pump on-bill repayment program, EV usage rate structure discussions, and progress on regional net zero initiatives and grant applications by CORE.

The meeting agenda included approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting and beneficiary selections for the Roaring Fork Charity Classic. The session also featured public comment, reports from the Mayor, Council, and Town Manager. Presentations included the Call of the Year Award recognition and a presentation on Speed Cameras. Key Council Actions involved a Public Hearing and First Reading for Ordinance No. 03 Series of 2026 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Rates and Policies, and Ordinance No. 04 Series of 2026 concerning various Code Amendments, including those related to Accessory Dwelling Units. Information items covered Accounts Payable and correspondence.

The agenda for the meeting includes a sales tax update, a report on the GFOA budget submission status, and discussions regarding revisions to the bylaws. A significant item involves a performance review of managed accounts by Ehler's, including a specific team call to address performance relative to Colorado Trust.

The meeting covered multiple discussion points regarding development review applications and code amendments. Key topics included the ADU Code Amendments, where the Commission recommended approval for changes to permit ADUs and increase commercial mitigation requirements. Discussion also focused on the affordable housing mitigation code amendments, specifically concerning the square footage threshold for exemption on projects of three or fewer units, leading to a recommendation for an adjustment based on deed restriction for primary resident units. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the updated development review application for 555 Basalt Avenue, recommending that the applicant meet exterior storage requirements, that deed-restricted units average a lower income category due to size and amenity constraints in the original mix, and suggested converting some units to two-bedroom units while maintaining affordability goals.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting involved multiple public hearings concerning the 555 Basalt Avenue development application, which proposes 54 commercial storage units and 45 multi-family residential units. Key discussion points included the requirement for a Master Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map and Typology Map for the site, traffic concerns related to access roads (Fiou Lane and E. Cody Lane), and pedestrian connectivity to the Basalt Park & Ride. The Commission also reviewed the applicant's revised affordable housing proposal, which included 11 deed-restricted units averaging Category 3 pricing, and addressed requirements for exterior storage for deed-restricted units. A separate public hearing addressed updates to the Housing Mitigation and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Amendments, including changes to definitions, dimensional requirements, and mitigation rates, with the Commission ultimately recommending approval of the ADU code language with language to encourage occupancy. The Commission also continued the public hearing for the 72 Sunset Drive PUD Amendment.