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Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for August 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
ARCHULETA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting ID 910 9814 1147 – Passcode 4141885
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
REPORTS
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Department of Human Services Second Quarter 2026 Report
Heidi Martinez
Department of Human Services Director -
Assessor’s Report of Valuation for 2026
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes § 39-8-105, the Assessor shall report the following to the County Board of Equalization: 1) Valuations for assessment of all taxable property, and 2) A list of persons who have appeared before the Assessor to present objections or protests of real and personal property, including the determination in each case.Johanna Tully-Elliot
County Assessor
ABATEMENT HEARING
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Abatement Hearing for Account R015424, Owned by Aaron R. Hill
This Abatement for account R015424, parcel number 5893-154-04-091 owned by Aaron R. Hill. The petitioner is requesting an abatement based on the percent increase disagreement for the 2023 property tax. Petitioner’s opinion of value is unknown. The Archuleta County Assessor respectfully recommends that the County Board of Equalization uphold the 2025 actual value of $27,250.Johanna Tully-Elliott
County Assessor -
Petition for Abatement for Account R015426, Owned by Aaron R. Hill
This Abatement for account R015426, parcel number 5893-154-04-093 owned by Aaron R. Hill. The petitioner is requesting an abatement based on the percent increase disagreement for the 2023 property tax. Petitioner’s opinion of value is unknown. The Archuleta County Assessor respectfully recommends that the County Board of Equalization uphold the 2025 actual value of $27,250.Johanna Tully-Elliot
County Assessor -
Petition for Abatement for Account R013835, Owned by Clifton and Karen Lee
This Abatement for account R013835, parcel number 5887-083-04-001 owned by Clifton and Karen Lee. The petitioner requests that the value of the subject property be reduced to its purchase price of $595,000, this sale was an arm’s length transaction. The Archuleta County Assessor respectfully recommends that the County Board of Equalization deny the petition and sustain the Assessor’s actual value of $784,000.Johanna Tully-Elliott
County Assessor
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PLN-VAR-26-034, 301 Park Avenue, General Variance
David Schreck is requesting approval of PLN-VAR-26-034 for a General Variance from the Road & Bridge Design Standards to allow the driveway and parking area associated with a personal-use warehouse/garage to remain unpaved, despite the property accessing a paved County road (Park Avenue).Eva Kruse
Development Director
LAND USE HEARING
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PLN26-026, Meadows 4 Plat Amendment 2026-01, 368 Crestone Pl
Jill Marks-Townley has applied for approval of PLN26-026, Meadows 4 Plat Amendment 2026-01 to amend the existing plat for the property located at 368 Crestone Place. The applicant previously consolidated two lots in 1998 and later constructed a second dwelling that crosses the original interior lot line. The proposed plat amendment will establish new lot lines in lieu of restoring the original lot configuration so the existing dwelling is located entirely within one lot and both resulting lots comply with the required setbacks. The existing parcel is within a Planned Unit Development (PUD).Eva Kruse
Development Director -
Public Hearing for Consideration of Approval of PLN26-027, Rio Blanco Cabin Sites 1 Plat Amendment 2026-01, 267 Calderwood Pl
Scott and Christie Calderwood have applied for Approval of PLN26-027, Rio Blanco Cabin Sites 1 Plat Amendment. The purpose of this action is to re-subdivide their previously consolidated lot, into two new lots.Eva Kruse
Development Director
LIQUOR BOARD
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Consideration of Approval of a Special Event Permit for Spanish Fiesta
Spanish Fiesta has submitted an application for a Special Event Permit to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors at their event on August 7-8, 2026, at the PLPOA Clubhouse located at 230 Port Avenue in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Sheriff has been notified of this event and the proper fees were collected. The premises will be posted for the required ten (10) days prior to the event. Staff recommends approval of this Special Event Permit.Micayla Porter
Administrative Assistant
NEW BUSINESS
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Consideration of Approval to Continue with the Federal Lands Access Program
This is a request to source funding from the Federal Highway Administration. This grant is to provide a better road service to property owners in the vicinity of purposed project CR 500 when the road is eroding and effecting the stability of the bank around mile. The other purposed project will consist of paving CR 600 from the end of asphalt one mile to the top of Bennet Hill, and 1.9 miles of County Road 302.Michael Torres
Public Works Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Executive Session
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 24-6-402(4), upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present, the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to CRS § 24-6-402(4)(e) regarding County Facilities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE
This is an opportunity during the meeting for the public to address the Board of County Commissioners on any topic. Please complete the Public Comment Form and submit it to an Administrative Staff member prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please keep your comments to three (3) minutes. The Board is not required to discuss or reply to your comment.