Sketch Major Subdivision and Planned Development - Ponderosa Mountain - X Great West Ave

UPDATE: This Sketch Major Subdivision and Planned Development proposal has been postponed by the developer to the September 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting.

Modern Community Builders is hosting two neighborhood meetings on August 31 at 7:00 p.m. and September 1 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pagosa Springs Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., to discuss the proposed Ponderosa Mountain Properties project. The 28-acre development is proposed to include the 82-cabin Lodges at Ponderosa Ridge resort on approximately 10 acres and 30 for-sale certified workforce housing units on the remaining property. The meetings will provide neighboring property owners and residents an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

The Town of Pagosa Springs has received an application for a Sketch Major Subdivision and a Planned Development known as the Ponderosa Mountain Major Subdivision

The proposed subdivision encompasses approximately 70 acres of vacant land located at Great West Blvd and U.S. Highway 160. The project area includes three pieces of property: Parcel #s 569914309001, 569914309004 and 569914311011

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:30 pm to consider the Sketch Major Subdivision application and Planned Development Agreement. This hearing is specific to the subdivision action; all future proposed individual site development within the subdivision will be reviewed under a separate Major Design Review application process.

Public Hearings and Meetings will be conducted at 551 Hot Springs Blvd and available for remote attendance via the Zoom meeting platform. To access the meeting agendas and staff reports, click the round Minutes and Agendas tab located at the bottom of the photo on the Town’s website home page at pagosasprings.co.gov. You may also view the application at mypagosa.org/proposed-development-projects.

We encourage interested parties to contact the Planning Division prior to the public hearing dates, with any questions via phone at 970-585-8636 or email at planning@pagosasprings.co.gov. Written comments received 7 days prior to the meeting or public hearing will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Public comments will be accepted at the public hearing.