EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners spent much of Thursday listening to Buc-ee's appeal of an administrative determination. The board approved the appeal in a four-to-one vote.
- Hear the County Commissioner's decision below:
This decision confirms that Buc-ee's qualifies as a convenience store, making it a permitted use for land zoned under C-1.
However, this vote does not authorize construction, as the project must still undergo a formal site development plan review by El Paso County staff.
- Watch News5's coverage of the appeal below:
Now, Buc-ee's can submit a site development plan for review by El Paso County staff. That plan will be approved administratively, according to the county.
Back in June, the county couldn't decide if Buc-ee's counted as a convenience store. The planning director reviewed the plans, but could not make an official ruling.
To view the developer's and El Paso County Staff's presentations, click here.
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