This letter is a formal "stop order" for a massive, controversial development project in Garfield County. After facing significant public opposition and a "thumbs down" from county planning staff, the developers are officially throwing in the towel on their current proposal.

Here is a breakdown of what the letter means in plain English:

1. The "Harvest Roaring Fork" Project is Cancelled

The developer (Harvest Roaring Fork, LLC) is officially withdrawing its application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD).

• What this was: A proposal for a 1,500-unit subdivision (recently called "Harvest Village") located on Highway 82 between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.

• The Impact: All reviews, staff reports, and—most importantly for the community—all upcoming public hearings are cancelled immediately. The "Harvest" proposal as we know it is dead.

2. Why they are doing this now

This letter follows a major blow to the project in March 2026.

• Planning Commission Denial: The Garfield County Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend denial of the project on March 11.

• Public Outcry: Hundreds of residents attended meetings to protest the project’s density, traffic impact (a projected 44% increase on Hwy 82), and fire evacuation risks.

• Staff Thumbs Down: County staff had already released a memo stating the project was too big, incompatible with the surrounding area, and didn't follow the county's growth policies.

3. They still want to kill the "River Edge" PUD

The last sentence of the letter is a strategic legal move: "Harvest intends to maintain the revocation application for the River Edge Colorado PUD."

• Background: The land is currently "locked" under an old development plan called River Edge.

• The Goal: Harvest wants to revoke (cancel) that old River Edge plan entirely.

• Why? If they successfully revoke River Edge, the land's zoning will likely revert to "Residential Suburban." While they have cancelled their 1,500-unit "Harvest" plan, killing the old "River Edge" plan clears the slate for them to potentially come back later with a different (likely smaller) proposal under standard county zoning.

Summary of the "Win" for Opponents

If you have been following this because you were worried about the 1,500 units, traffic, or fire safety on the mesa: This is a total victory for the current round of opposition. The 1,500-unit "Harvest Village" is no longer being considered. Any future attempt to build on those parcels will have to start over with a brand-new application.