CONIFER AREA DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
PREPARED BY
CONIFER AREA COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 18th, 2009
Go to www.coniferareacouncil.org for Updates to this List


COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Bradford Junction Preliminary Plat Application Jo Blakey-271-8708 Case #04-125785PL
27051 Barkley Road at corner of Barkley Road and Highway 73. Request for preliminary plat to create 4 lots from current zoning of RC to proposed zoning of RD. Planning Commission recommended approval on August 24, 2005. Waiting for submittal for Final Plat. Received extension to 2010.

Carpe Diem Gardens Preliminary Application to Rezone to Planned Development Josh Drexler 271-8767 Case #08-112640PA: 9250 South Highway 285 between Granzella Road and Silver Dale Feed: Request to rezone property for single family residence and low intensity commercial usage such as art gallery, antiques, artisan, photography, gift shop, floral, catering and tea room. Community Meeting was December 3rd, 2008. No application received.

Clifton House Inn Preliminary-Final Plat Jesse Hein-271-8762 Case #08-112611PF
12414 S. Hwy 285. Preliminary – Final Plat to legalize improper division of land. 5.39 acres consists of a two-story Bed & Breakfast, vacant barn, garage plus small shed and accessory buildings called “Clifton House Historic & Cultural Arts Center.” Comments were due January 20th, 2009. Will need to resubmit request.

Conifer Business Center Official Development Plan Rezoning Application Josh Drexler-271-8767 Case #06-117397RZ: 10698 South U.S. Highway 285 - 8 acres northeast of Pleasant Park Road underpass. Rezoning from Restricted Commercial to Planned Development to permit a mixed-use retail/office park consisting of several buildings. During Platting, land will be dedicated for Main Street and right of way template for trail or sidewalk. The project will be phased with two buildings being planned initially, followed by additional buildings being built as the market demands by Williams Development, LLC. Water by well / Sanitation by Conifer Metropolitan District but will need to be trucked until pipeline built. Board of County Commissioners approved on November 13, 2007. Site development plan processed.
Mylar recorded July 15, 2008; Rezoning completed.

Conifer Village Hardware PD Rezone Application Alan Tiefenbach 271-8738 Case #05-166374RZ
10875 US Highway 285 – Rezone of 3.6 acres on the corner of Kitty Drive and Hwy 285 from A-2 to PD to allow commercial uses, including a hardware store. They are restricted to 15,000 square feet of retail and planning to be on well and septic. Approved by Board of County Commissioners on September 19th, 2006. Site Development Plan forthcoming. This is on hold for now. Other developers looking at purchasing.

Dismuke Official Development Rezoning to a Planned Development –Josh Drexler 271-8767 Case #07-123311RZ: 26527 Conifer Road – 26466 Sutton Road – To rezone Lots 13, 14 and 15 Aspen Park Unit 1, Block 20 for office and retail space use. Community meeting was August 8th, 2007. 1st Referral completed. Water and Traffic issues must be addressed. Extension to November 17th, 2008 issued to resubmit plan. Another extension required.

Eagle Cliff Commercial / Residential Development Rezoning to a Planned Development Sean Madden 271-8719. Case #05-176674RZ. 9425 Eagle Cliff Road. They would like to rezone to a Planned Development - 43 acre parcel to 10 acres commercial and 6 residential lots on 33 acres. Property is between Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church and The Village at Aspen Park / Conifer. Call Mark or Anne Bossman at 303-838-2416 with questions. Small park and trail system to be a part of this. Board of County Commissioners approved on 11/14/06. Pre-application 2/8/07 to create 5 residential lots and 1 commercial superlot. ON HOLD because of no available public water.

Elk Run Plaza LLC Preliminary / Final Plat Jesse Hein 303-271-8762 Case #09-103513PF. 12405 S. Hwy 285. Create two commercial lots on 6 acres – Kum&Go and 2nd building for multiple retail stores. Access provided at 3 locations along Kings Valley Drive, not 285. Improvements required by Jeffco and CDOT, site drainage/utility improvements completed; owner has paid funds for future traffic signals at Kings Valley Dr. and Hwy 285. Water, sewer provided by Mountain Water & Sanitation District. Comments were due May 4, 2009.

Green Valley Business Center Application to Rezone to Planned Development Jeanne Shaffer-303-271-8750 Case #09-102752PA: Green Valley Business Center, 11873 Springs Road, Conifer, CO 80433. Rezoning request to permit existing commercial uses and live commercial uses and live community theater, lessons. Community Meeting was held April 8, 2009.

JJMadwells / Tri-State Office Park Rezone Application Heather Gutherless 271-8716Case #05-166036RZ
26412 Main Street - Lots 1,2,6,7 Block 30 Aspen Park Unit 2 - Rezoning from R-1 to PD to allow for 11,700 square feet of retail and 6,000 square feet of office. Madwells Restaurant to remain. The remaining three lots in Block 30 were
rezoned to PD in October 1996. Allowed to use up to 600 gallons of water per day. Approved by BCC February 13, 2007. Site Development Plan forthcoming from applicant.

Sandoval Rezone to a Planned Development Alan Tiefenbach 271-8738 Cast #08-101-61PA
16506 Pine Valley Road, Pine, CO 80470 – Property on Pine Valley Road Hwy 126 near Pine Valley Open Space Park. Request to rezone from A-2 to Planned Development to allow excavation business and outdoor storage. Permit issued for detached garage but no application to date for PD for uses. Code violation has been resolved.

Shaffers Crossing Development Pre Application Mike Schuster 271-8756 #07-131545PA
Pre-application filed by Ron Lewis. Listed land uses include 88 one, two, and three to five-acre single-family residential lots, 180 multifamily units, 8 acres as commercial, RV park and open space. Development currently does not meet Conifer 285 land use plan and project is stalled. If project moves forward, community meetings will be required. On a related matter, CDOT is presently working on improving the Shaffers Crossing/ Hwy 285 intersection. No rezoning application filed as of this time. Deadline was not met, a new pre-application will need to be re-filed.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Blue Ridge Subdivision Preliminary – Final Plat Combination Jesse Hein 271-8762 #09-107715PF
16286 Pine Valley Rd. – 43 acres being subdivided into 4 lots for single family detached lots. 1st draft of final plat reviewed and need to address several issues prior to resubmittal.

Conifer Meadows Estates Preliminary – Final Plat Combination Ross Klopf -271-8733 Case #07-101281PF. 10101 County Hwy 73 – 44.7 acres at the southwest corner of Hwy 73 and Shadow Mountain Road. Request to subdivide the 44.7 acres into 4 residential lots each with a minimum of 10 acres. 2nd Referral completed. Trail connection being discussed. Property is FOR SALE.

Conifer Heights (Formerly Conifer Ridge) LLC Preliminary Application – Alan Tiefenbach 271-8738 Case #07-121838PA or Josh McGibbon 303-670-6944:10250 County Hwy 73 – Rezone and Platt for Condominiums and Assisted Living Units. Total of 100 units. Trail connections and other community uses are being addressed. Applicant completed pre-application process; P&Z gave applicant response letter and awaits re-submittal. County doesn’t support project and expects new information to be submitted. Planning to include public trail on property.

Cottonwood Canyon Preliminary-Final Plat Sean Madden 303-271-8719 Case #09-102732PF: 12293 S. Maxwell Hill Road, Littleton. Proposed to subdivide 129 acres into 9 parcels of 10 acres or more single-family detached units. Existing roads tentatively approved by fire marshal and required water cisterns in place, filled. Water augmentation approved and recorded. Land currently leased for livestock grazing, which HOA will be required to continue. Property accessible off Deer Creek Canyon Road. Comments were due 5/7/2009. Case will probably be delayed into early 2010.

Creekside Subdivision Preliminary – Final Plat Combination Jesse Hein 271-8762 #08-112892PF
13380 South Foxton Road – 39.61 acres being subdivided into 2 lots for single family detached lots. 1st revision of final plat. 10/17/08 extension granted.

Foxtail Ridge Estates Preliominary-Final Plat Combination Angela Tien 271-8751 Case #08-106304PF
26521 Molly Drive – Current and proposed zoning of A-2 to create three single family detached lots on 35.64 acres.9/08 extension granted. Waiting on re-submittal.

High Flight Estates Preliminary – Final Plat Combination Sean Madden 271-8719 Case #08-113744PF
12304 U.S. Highway 285: Request to plat 8 residential lots on 88.5 acres across Hwy 285 from Kings Valley. 1/19/09 deadline letter sent. Delayed for water augmentation plan.

Lax Official Development Plan Rezone Application John Wolforth 271-8713 Case #05-163006RZ
8884 South U.S. Highway 285. Request to rezone 51 acres C-O (Conservation Zone District) Campground to Planned Development permitting four single-family residential units. Approved by BCC. Final Platting forthcoming - Water Augmentation Plan will be required. Access issues being addressed.

Senior Living Community Preliminary Application Alan Tiefenbach 271-8738
10531 and 10550 South Hwy 73 between Conifer Marketplace and Conifer High School: Pre-app to explore possible Senior Living Community and limited office on 43 acres. Awaiting re-submittal. Interested in having trail through property.

Silver Springs Ranch Subdivision Preliminary – Final Plat Sean Madden 303-271-8719 #09-101277PF: 34298 Springdale Drive, Pine. Legalize two pre 1972 parcels by dividing 10.16 acres into equal legal parcels. One home exists on one parcel which is now considered illegal. Parcels have been owned by same owner since 1984.

Southview At Kings Valley Final Plat Ross Klopf 303-271-8733 Case #08-101245FI
East of Braun Way and north of Pike View Drive in the Kings Valley Subdivision. Request to subdivide 16.3 acres of MR-1 zoned property into 21 lots. Preliminary Plat was approved in 2004. Mountain Water and Sanitation District would serve the site. Initial review complete. Engineer says revisions are required.

Turkey Creek Rezone Josh Drexler 303-271-8767 Case #09-101135PA: 8445 S. Highway 285, Morrison. Rezone from A2 and MR-1 to Suburban Residential-Five (SR-5) to bring the entire property into one zone district and create one buildable lot. Community meeting was held on May 20, 2009.


OTHER INFORMATION
To Check Development Cases that are in Process in Jefferson County
Go to http://planning.jeffco.us: scroll down to “Updated Permit Search Site” and search by address or permit #.

Notice of Amendments and Changes to the Zoning Resolution & the Land Development Regulation
View revisions at http://planning.jeffco.us under Regulation Revisions.

New Mountain Ground Water Overlay District Regulations Pat O-Connell-271-8707
Go to (http://jeffco.us/planning/planning_T59_R104.htm)

Changes to the ISDS Regulations as of August 4th, 2007 Craig Sanders-271-5759
Go to http://health.jeffco.us for changes.

Conifer/285 Corridor Area Community Plan, Summary Housing Density Cart Updated, July 27, 2009 Heather Guntherless-271-8716: Revised language regarding residential densities inside Village Centers.
Go to http://jeffco.us/planning_T59R16.htm for changes.

SLASH COLLECTION / RECYCLING SITES
Rooney Road Slash Collection Site: Hours 7:00 am to 4:45 pm every day except holidays. Price is $5.00 per cubic yard. Call 303-710-9120 OR 303-271-4900 or go to http://www.jeffco.us/slash.htm for more information, including directions to site, and what is allowed.

Rooney Road Recycling Center – 303-316-6262
Recycling and disposal of household substances, electronic materials and items that shouldn’t be poured down the drain or thrown away. By appointment only. For directions, hours and information call 303-316-6262 or go to http://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org .



According to results of the “Claiming Conifer’s Character” Survey,
two Study / Action Teams are meeting:




    Call Susan Imming (303-838-5163) or Shirley Johnson ( 303-697-9196) for additional information on the above referenced Study / Action Teams, projects and regulations or to begin a study of specific projects or projects in general.

    Future Conifer Area Council Town Hall Meetings
    February 17th, 2010 / April 21st, 2010


    Conifer Area Council would like to thank
    Jim Johnson (303-996-4863) with Pinnacle Mortgage Group
    for printing all fliers and handouts for this evening’s meeting.