In The News
Moving from 10,000 to 4,200 and exempting multi-family units
[ By Katherine Nettles ]
County commissioners will consider it next with public hearing
[ By Katherine Nettles ]
Sparked by Slate River property but
cannot affect existing applications
[ By Katherine Nettles ]
Three Mile Plan wouldn’t address the issue
[ By Mark Reaman ]
Wandering Willows application
submitted to the county last week
[ By Katherine Nettles and Kendra Walker ]
CPW says ongoing development is diminishing wildlife habitat
[ By Katherine Nettles ]
Buildings exceed 12,500 sq. ft., project will be classified as Minor Impact Land Use Change
The large footprint of this proposed development may result in future habitat loss
What people are saying:
“The Town of Crested Butte and organizations like the Crested Butte Land Trust have struggled over the years to preserve this "Soul Enriching" viewshed. The County needs to step-up to making this...mansion scaled down to fit into something that reflects and resonates with the values of this end of the valley and acknowledges the sensitive wildlife
environment surrounding this homesite.”
— Walker Berkshire
“Dear Commissioners, Please put a pause on this development and consider the larger picture. Consider more of the people's interest to protect wildlife, combat climate change, conserve wetlands, preserve scenic vistas, and keep
our waters clean. Thank you.”
— Beth Cooke
“The Slate is our collective resource and responsibility for generations to come. This building is a threat to clean water and habitat for numerous wildlife. The view shed alone is as iconic as the Grand Canyon and recognizable to so many across the world who value the things that make Colorado a wild and untamed place."
—Arvin Ramgoolam
“This project will set an example for all other large scale developments along scenic easement stretches across America. If this is built it only proves that our local governments have decided to follow money over conservation. It will be looked at, in the near future as a failure by our local leaders to protect the people and wildlife of this valley and it will be highly regrettable.”
— Sam O’Neill