Alamosa County Commissioners unanimously approved a diesel equipment repair shop and a farm brewery subdivision at their February 11 meeting. The board authorized Angel Rubio-Mix to establish a diesel repair business on 2.5 acres in the Industrial zone along Highway 160 with seven operating conditions. Commissioners approved Wayne and Sandra Cody’s request to subdivide 41 acres, separating the Colorado Farm Brewery operation from 35 acres of irrigated farmland. The board also appointed two airport board members and renewed the Quest Car Rental lease with a rate increase.
Rubio-Mix Diesel Repair Approval
Commissioners approved Rubio-Mix’s major site plan for a diesel equipment repair shop on Highway 160 near the county line with seven conditions. Staff reported Rubio-Mix worked with the county to bring the building into compliance with the International Building Code. The seven conditions include developing a waste management plan, providing ADA-compliant parking, obtaining required permits, complying with lighting standards, and maintaining a 25-foot setback from the south property boundary for vehicle parking.
Commissioners discussed the diesel repair shop during the meeting. Commissioners said a diesel mechanic will be in high demand and expressed support for seeing people in the community establishing businesses. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously following the January 14 meeting. Alamosa County Fire Protection District and Road & Bridge expressed no concerns.
Cody Farm Brewery Subdivision
Commissioners approved the Cody family’s minor subdivision dividing 41 acres into two tracts. The subdivision creates a 6.39-acre parcel for the Colorado Farm Brewery and a 34.95-acre parcel maintaining irrigated farmland. The Planning Commission removed all staff conditions after reviewing an updated plat. The property was reduced from 160 acres to 41 acres during the application process. The Special Use Permit for the farm brewery requires updating to reflect the new legal description.
Three well permits serve the property. Well permit 90473-F serves the brewery domestic use, well permit 54710-A serves the farmland irrigation, and well permit 90472-F serves the farmland domestic use. Colorado Division of Water Resources confirmed adequate water supplies for the approved development.
Airport Board Actions
Commissioners appointed Carl Dinslow to a new term and Sid Martinez to fill a vacancy on the San Luis Valley Airport Advisory Board. The board amended airport bylaws changing meeting schedule requirements from a fixed second Tuesday to a flexible schedule set annually in December.
Commissioners approved a one-year lease extension for Quest Car Rental with a rent increase to $27.17 per square foot plus a 4 percent concession fee calculated on Consumer Price Index adjustments. Staff reported Quest’s fleet has grown past 24 vehicles. The airport plans to develop a terminal art program with bi-annual art openings designed to bring community members to the terminal who wouldn’t normally visit.
Consent Agenda
Commissioners approved the consent agenda including PROV grant certifications and payment of bills. General fund checks numbered 170659 through 170881 and public health checks numbered 36994 through 37017 were approved.
Public Comment
Cindy New spoke during public comment supporting the Rubio-Mix business application. One resident spoke about Madison Harding, a University of Colorado Denver master’s student working on an affordable housing project in the county.
Work Session Discussion
Commissioners discussed potential shooting range development during the work session. The board reviewed Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment guidance documents regarding lead contamination concerns and hazardous materials management for shooting range operations.
The meeting opened with an invocation by Commissioner Arlan Van Ry. The meeting was held at the courthouse, 8900 Independence Way. Deputy Clerk Jamie Greeman recorded the proceedings.
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