Despite concerns about the size and impact of the project, the Ouray Planning Commission has recommended approval of a major expansion of the Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs.

With only three of the five Planning Commission members available — there’s a vacancy on the board, and Twin Peaks co-owner and General Manager Ryan Hein recused himself because of a conflict of interest — planning commissioners Jeff Skoloda, Tamara Gulde and Gary Dunn voted on Oct. 9 to sign off on the final pla...