An extensive discussion regarding the Alpine West Planned Development final plan ensued at the Aug. 6 Chaffee County Commissioners regular meeting, primarily revolving around the desire to protect affordable housing requirements in that planned development regardless of what future homeowners associations may try to vote on.  A concern brought forth by commissioners was that in a development that includes both market rate and affordable housing, that is operated by an HOA, there may come a time that the HOA raises the yearly fees to a level that is outside the scope of affordability.    Read the article…………………………….