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GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 5 of 14 that occurred at that time and the potential for future occurrences. John Reed responded that the potential avalanche path has been calculated in review of this application. The Board discussed their previous site visit for this application. The number of pets allowed in Skyland, and the maximum house size square footage were reviewed. Moved by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt the Planning Commission Recommendation for the Preliminary Plan of Filing 3, Skyland Subdivision, dated February 21, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Planning Director Williams noted that the Board must take action on whether or not to conduct a public hearing prior to Board approval. The Planning Commission has recommended that no public hearing be conducted. Moved by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to not conduct a public hearing on this application. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Planning Director Joanne Williams submitted a written report summarizing 2002 activities in the Planning, Building, and Environmental Health Departments. She said that the new permit- tracking software is working out well, although full coordination with other County departments is not yet in place. Land Use Change Permits in 2002: 90 total applications; 41 Administrative Reviews, 1 withdrawn; 49 Minor Impact, 3 withdrawn; 1 Major Impact; 1 LPIP withdrawn. ISDS Inspections in 2002: 394 total inspections; 121 permits issued. Chairperson Field asked why there were so many more inspections than permits issued. Planning Director Williams responded that on -site visits and inspections during installation of a system are required prior to permit issuance. Building Inspections for 2002: 796. Total mileage for building inspections: 24,842. Planning Director Williams reported that monthly reports for environmental health and building statistics are now being provided, free of charge, via e -mail. She said that additional projects in the department include work on the temporary oil and gas regulations, and training of new Planning Commission members. Planning Commission meetings are currently being scheduled into May. The Board initiated discussion regarding possible Land Use Resolution amendments. Commissioner Anderson requested that lighting, signs, and open space be re- considered. He is particularly concerned about the lack of lighting allowed. Commissioner Starr responded that perhaps the Comprehensive Plan could result in different regulations for different areas of the County. Commissioner Starr suggested that the LUR be shortened without amending substantive provisions. Planning Director Williams responded that the Sonoran Institute had reviewed the County's LUR and had suggested that the document could be separated with Minor Impacts being a smaller document. She asked if the Board would want to wait until the Comp Plan is completed before working on the codification of the LUR document. Commissioner Anderson agreed to wait, but would like a cost estimate prior to that time. Planning Director Williams will provide cost estimates on the codification of the LUR at the second meeting in April. LUNCH: From 11:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. the Board recessed for a lunch break. http : / /www.co.gunnison.co.us/BOCC /minutes /20030325mn.html 6/6/2003