Larimer County Planning Commission 6/17/26

The Larimer County Planning Commission held a meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily to discuss the Life Quest Campus and Retreat Center Rezone application (file number 25-Zone 3797). The applicant proposed rezoning 235 acres from Open to Rural Planned Development (RPD) to allow a mixed-use retreat campus including residential dwellings, resort lodging, workforce housing, and event spaces. Staff recommended denial due to incompatibility with the county's comprehensive plan, concerns about density, infrastructure, and potential impacts on the adjacent Green Ridge Glade Reservoir, a critical drinking water source for the City of Loveland. The City of Loveland Utilities and Water Department expressed significant opposition citing risks to water quality and public health. The applicant and supporters argued the project aligns with the RPD purpose, offers community benefits including workforce housing, and includes technical mitigation measures for water and wildfire risks. After extensive discussion and public testimony both supporting and opposing the project, the commission voted to continue the hearing to July 15, 2026, to allow the applicant to address outstanding concerns and encourage further coordination with county staff and the City of Loveland. No final vote on the rezoning was taken at this meeting.