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County meeting sparks debate over vacation rental development

September 26, 2024 | El Paso County, Colorado


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County meeting sparks debate over vacation rental development
In a recent meeting of the county commissioners held on September 26, the board commenced with an invocation led by John Perez from Gideons International, emphasizing the need for wisdom and discernment in governance. Following the invocation, the commissioners proceeded through the agenda, noting no emergency items or changes to the schedule.

The meeting included a public comment segment, but no residents signed up to speak on items not listed on the agenda. However, during the discussion of the land use consent calendar, specifically item 6E, local residents Kimberly and Christopher Heidloff raised concerns regarding a proposed development adjacent to their property. They highlighted discrepancies in the application, which initially stated plans for four homes intended for sale but later indicated the homes would be used as vacation rentals. The Heidloffs expressed apprehension about the potential increase in traffic and the lack of a traffic study associated with the development.

The board acknowledged the public's input and will consider these concerns as they move forward with the land use decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1 at 9 AM, where further discussions and decisions will take place.

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