A new ODP and Written restrictions were filed on 5/28/08
The ODP is here
The Written Restrictions are here.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Board of County Commissioners Hearing on Proposed Lyons Ridge Rezoning - April 15, 2008
The second session of hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on the proposed Lyons Ridge rezoning was held on April 15, 2008. Following another two hours of testimony (there were many excellent presentations opposing the rezoning), Commissioner McCaskey asked Tim Carl, Jefferson County Director of Transportation and Planning, to make a PowerPoint presentation on the rezoning.
Part of this presentation involved a slide showing three possible scenarios for the BCC to consider. Oddly, neither the Planning Commissioners recommendation of 215 lots, nor the SJCCP recommendation of 115 lots was one of the scenarios. The presentation, which had been prepared at the direction of Commissioner McCaskey between the April 3 hearing and the April 15 hearings, proposed a "compromise" of 230 lots (total for both use areas).
At the conclusion of this presentation, Commissioner McCaskey made a motion that the applicant meet with the staff in the next few weeks to refine the Written Restrictions for a development totaling 230 lots. The resolution included a provision that the abandoned campus be demolished by December 31, 2008. The motion was made to "continue" the hearing until June 10.
Commissioner Kathy Hartman voted in favor of continuing the hearing but made it clear that the density proposed in the resolution was too high. She added that she would support the effort to include the design guidelines. The motion to continue was approved by all three Commissioners.
Part of this presentation involved a slide showing three possible scenarios for the BCC to consider. Oddly, neither the Planning Commissioners recommendation of 215 lots, nor the SJCCP recommendation of 115 lots was one of the scenarios. The presentation, which had been prepared at the direction of Commissioner McCaskey between the April 3 hearing and the April 15 hearings, proposed a "compromise" of 230 lots (total for both use areas).
At the conclusion of this presentation, Commissioner McCaskey made a motion that the applicant meet with the staff in the next few weeks to refine the Written Restrictions for a development totaling 230 lots. The resolution included a provision that the abandoned campus be demolished by December 31, 2008. The motion was made to "continue" the hearing until June 10.
Commissioner Kathy Hartman voted in favor of continuing the hearing but made it clear that the density proposed in the resolution was too high. She added that she would support the effort to include the design guidelines. The motion to continue was approved by all three Commissioners.
The applicant is required to resubmit the revised ODP within 21 days prior to the June 10 hearing. The revised ODP will be referred to the community HOAs.
Anyone wishing to speak at the June 10 hearing will be permitted to speak.
The Hogback Conservancy Coalition (HCC) is very concerned that Commissioner McCaskey made a decision PRIOR to the hearing and the consideration of ALL the testimony. Since rezoning actions are quasi-judicial proceedings, it is clearly improper to make a decision prior to hearing the complete testimony.
The HCC will provide an update once the revised ODP has been submitted, and will again be asking for people to testify at the June 10 hearing.
The Hogback Conservancy Coalition (HCC) is very concerned that Commissioner McCaskey made a decision PRIOR to the hearing and the consideration of ALL the testimony. Since rezoning actions are quasi-judicial proceedings, it is clearly improper to make a decision prior to hearing the complete testimony.
The HCC will provide an update once the revised ODP has been submitted, and will again be asking for people to testify at the June 10 hearing.
Monday, April 14, 2008
FINAL HEARING
APRIL 15, 2008
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on April 15th, 2008 at 6pm concerning the Lyons Ridge ODP. They will hear FINAL TESTIMONY and will most likely make their decision concerning the Lyons Ridge rezoning.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on April 15th, 2008 at 6pm concerning the Lyons Ridge ODP. They will hear FINAL TESTIMONY and will most likely make their decision concerning the Lyons Ridge rezoning.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEARING
APRIL 3, 2008
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held a hearing on
April 3, 2008 at 6pm concerning the Lyons Ridge ODP. The Planning and
Zoning staff made their presentation and AGAIN recommended DENIAL "based on
the criteria set forth in the Community Plan" regarding subareas,
visual resources and design guidelines.
The applicant made their presentation, followed by an impressive list
of speakers representing the Hogback Conservancy Coalition. The Hogback
Conservancy Coalition (HCC) is an organization comprised of eleven
homeowner associations, as well as Red Rocks County Club and the Willow
Springs Open Space Owners Association. The HCC represents over 1,000
homes and over 2,000 Jefferson County residents in the area west of
the Dakota Hogback, south of US Hwy 285 and north of Ken Caryl North
Ranch.
Over a dozen HOA representatives and residents spoke on the subjects
of: the integrity of the SJCCP (South Jefferson County Community Plan),
failure of ODP to meet criteria for Plan Exceptions, removal of
existing campus, ODP densities vs. densities along Belleview and
throughout community and impact on rural character. Property rights
issues and design guidelines were also leading topics.
The Commissioners decided at 9pm to "continue" the hearing until April
15th at 6pm when the remaining testimony will be heard and a decision
will be made.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held a hearing on
April 3, 2008 at 6pm concerning the Lyons Ridge ODP. The Planning and
Zoning staff made their presentation and AGAIN recommended DENIAL "based on
the criteria set forth in the Community Plan" regarding subareas,
visual resources and design guidelines.
The applicant made their presentation, followed by an impressive list
of speakers representing the Hogback Conservancy Coalition. The Hogback
Conservancy Coalition (HCC) is an organization comprised of eleven
homeowner associations, as well as Red Rocks County Club and the Willow
Springs Open Space Owners Association. The HCC represents over 1,000
homes and over 2,000 Jefferson County residents in the area west of
the Dakota Hogback, south of US Hwy 285 and north of Ken Caryl North
Ranch.
Over a dozen HOA representatives and residents spoke on the subjects
of: the integrity of the SJCCP (South Jefferson County Community Plan),
failure of ODP to meet criteria for Plan Exceptions, removal of
existing campus, ODP densities vs. densities along Belleview and
throughout community and impact on rural character. Property rights
issues and design guidelines were also leading topics.
The Commissioners decided at 9pm to "continue" the hearing until April
15th at 6pm when the remaining testimony will be heard and a decision
will be made.
Friday, March 21, 2008
WRITE THE COMMISSIONERS!
You can also WRITE the THREE County Commissioners and voice your opinion:
Commissioner Jim Congrove
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish1@jeffco.us
Commissioner Kevin McCasky
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish2@jeffco.us
Commissioner Kathy Hartman
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish3@jeffco.us
Commissioner Jim Congrove
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish1@jeffco.us
Commissioner Kevin McCasky
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish2@jeffco.us
Commissioner Kathy Hartman
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
commish3@jeffco.us
County Commisioner Hearing
The hearing before the THREE County Commissioners will be held on THURSDAY, APRIL 3 at 6PM.
PLEASE ATTEND!
PLEASE ATTEND!
Report on PLANNING COMMISSIONERS HEARING
At a meeting held March 12th, the Planning Commissioners voted 5-2 to adopt a motion to approve rezoning,with some conditions.
The motion was introduced by Commmissioner Spanstra, based on a red-lined
version of the ODP prepared by Commissioner Johnson. The Commissioners
deliberated for an hour and a half.There was no public testimony. The major
issue discussed was density, with comments and recommended conditions to be
placed on wildlife corridors, minimum lot sizes, water tanks, removal of
current campus, setbacks and privacy fencing.
The bottom line: The ODP allowed for a maximim of 280 units in Use Areas 1 & 2. THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS MOTION APPROVED WAS FOR 75 UNITS IN USE AREA 1 (Valley) AND 140 UNITS IN USE AREA 2 (Old Campus). This recommendation reduces the density from the ODP to a level which is STILL 95.4% MORE THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE SJCCP.
This decision was AGAINST their own P & Z Staff recommendation of DENIAL.
Most of the Commissioners did not seem to be concerned with maintaining the
integrity of the newly-revised and adopted South Jefferson Çounty Community
Plan, the community planning process, or about whether or not the ODP meets
the Plan Exception criteria. The Commissioners seemed overly concerned with
compromise.
The motion was introduced by Commmissioner Spanstra, based on a red-lined
version of the ODP prepared by Commissioner Johnson. The Commissioners
deliberated for an hour and a half.There was no public testimony. The major
issue discussed was density, with comments and recommended conditions to be
placed on wildlife corridors, minimum lot sizes, water tanks, removal of
current campus, setbacks and privacy fencing.
The bottom line: The ODP allowed for a maximim of 280 units in Use Areas 1 & 2. THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS MOTION APPROVED WAS FOR 75 UNITS IN USE AREA 1 (Valley) AND 140 UNITS IN USE AREA 2 (Old Campus). This recommendation reduces the density from the ODP to a level which is STILL 95.4% MORE THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE SJCCP.
This decision was AGAINST their own P & Z Staff recommendation of DENIAL.
Most of the Commissioners did not seem to be concerned with maintaining the
integrity of the newly-revised and adopted South Jefferson Çounty Community
Plan, the community planning process, or about whether or not the ODP meets
the Plan Exception criteria. The Commissioners seemed overly concerned with
compromise.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
UPDATE: FEBRUARY 13 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING
The Planning Commission hearing for the CCU/Lyons Ridge rezoning was held on
February 13 at 6:15 pm.
The hearing was well attended: 366 signed in (270 opposing the rezoning, 84
in favor and 12 undecided).
The applicant testified, followed by the Planning and Zoning Staff Report
which recommended DENIAL of the rezoning. The Hogback Conservancy Coalition
lawyer, Ted Sells, testified on behalf of the homeowners associations. Sells
recommended DENIAL of the rezoning request. Testimony by 22+ residents
followed. All recommended DENIAL.
At 10pm Chairman Jim Cole moved for a "continuance" to be held on March 5 at
6:15pm, at which time the Planning Commission will hear additional
individual testimony from those who signed in to testify on February 13.
Others wishing to testify on March 5 may do so.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND CONTINUED SUPPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NEW, "CONTINUED" HEARING
Wednesday, March 5
6:15 pm (Please arrive at 6:00 pm)
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Hearing Room 1 (Enter"Taj" building, turn left at front desk, turn right at
elevators)
February 13 at 6:15 pm.
The hearing was well attended: 366 signed in (270 opposing the rezoning, 84
in favor and 12 undecided).
The applicant testified, followed by the Planning and Zoning Staff Report
which recommended DENIAL of the rezoning. The Hogback Conservancy Coalition
lawyer, Ted Sells, testified on behalf of the homeowners associations. Sells
recommended DENIAL of the rezoning request. Testimony by 22+ residents
followed. All recommended DENIAL.
At 10pm Chairman Jim Cole moved for a "continuance" to be held on March 5 at
6:15pm, at which time the Planning Commission will hear additional
individual testimony from those who signed in to testify on February 13.
Others wishing to testify on March 5 may do so.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND CONTINUED SUPPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NEW, "CONTINUED" HEARING
Wednesday, March 5
6:15 pm (Please arrive at 6:00 pm)
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Hearing Room 1 (Enter"Taj" building, turn left at front desk, turn right at
elevators)
Monday, February 11, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
SUMMARY OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE CCU/LYONS RIDGE REZONING PROPOSAL
A revised
It is extremely important for area residents to attend this hearing and to express opposition to any development proposal that is not consistent with the South Jefferson County Community Plan (SJCCP), a plan that was adopted by the Jeffco Planning Commission in March, 2007, as a guide for land use decisions in
The revised
Please click to see a detailed summary of some of the major issues with the revised ODP.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Revised ODP filed with Jefferson County
A new ODP has been filed with Jefferson County...
Please click to download Part 1 of the ODP
Please click to download Part 2 of the ODP
Please click to download Part 1 of the ODP
Please click to download Part 2 of the ODP
HCC Press Release
New press release from the Hogback Conservancy Coalition (HCC)
Please click to download HCC press release, January 24, 2008
Please click to download HCC press release, January 24, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
LINKS
SOUTH JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R24.htm
JEFFCO ZONING RESOLUTION
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R41.htm (most relevant provisions are inSection 1 (Administration), pages 10-17 and in Section 18 (P-D Planned Development), pages 1&2)
REZONING PROCESS
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R26.htm (then click "Rezoning #1, Planned Development" for pdf file)
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING GUIDE
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R41.htm (in the first paragraph, click on "Your Guide...." and a 3-page pdf will appear.
PLANNING AND ZONING PROCESS
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R95.htm
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R24.htm
JEFFCO ZONING RESOLUTION
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R41.htm (most relevant provisions are inSection 1 (Administration), pages 10-17 and in Section 18 (P-D Planned Development), pages 1&2)
REZONING PROCESS
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R26.htm (then click "Rezoning #1, Planned Development" for pdf file)
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING GUIDE
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R41.htm (in the first paragraph, click on "Your Guide...." and a 3-page pdf will appear.
PLANNING AND ZONING PROCESS
Please click to download: http://co.jefferson.co.us/planning/planning_T59_R95.htm
How you can HELP!
WRITE LETTERS!
Please write letters to oppose this ODP!
Mail to:
Ms. Heather Gutherless, Case Manager
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Department
100 Jefferson County Pkwy #3550
Golden, CO 80419
Copy:
Mr. Jim Cole, Chairman
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission
100 Jefferson County Pkwy #3550
Golden, CO 80419
Mr. Jim Congrove,Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
Kevin McCasky, Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
Ms. Kathy Hartman,Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
SIGN PETITION!
You may sign petitions at the Willow Springs/Willowbrook entrances on Sunday, February 3rd between 12 and 2pm!
ATTEND HEARING!
The single most important show of opposition is to ATTEND THE HEARING, FEBRUARY 13 at 6:15pm. Individuals may testify for 3 minutes.
Please write letters to oppose this ODP!
Mail to:
Ms. Heather Gutherless, Case Manager
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Department
100 Jefferson County Pkwy #3550
Golden, CO 80419
Copy:
Mr. Jim Cole, Chairman
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission
100 Jefferson County Pkwy #3550
Golden, CO 80419
Mr. Jim Congrove,Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
Kevin McCasky, Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
Ms. Kathy Hartman,Commissioner
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
SIGN PETITION!
You may sign petitions at the Willow Springs/Willowbrook entrances on Sunday, February 3rd between 12 and 2pm!
ATTEND HEARING!
The single most important show of opposition is to ATTEND THE HEARING, FEBRUARY 13 at 6:15pm. Individuals may testify for 3 minutes.
DENSITY SHIFT!
Following further study of the ODP Conceptual Plan, the HCC found the plan shows a substantial density shift from Use Area 1 to Use Area 2.
Please click to download HCC letter dated December 24, 2007
Please click to download HCC letter dated December 24, 2007
HCC OPPOSES REZONING PLAN
The Hogback Conservancy Coalition (HCC) wrote P&Z staff detailing the concerns and issues with the ODP
Please click to download HCC letter, December 14, 2007
Please click to download updated land use comparison chart, December 14, 2007
Please click to download HCC letter, December 14, 2007
Please click to download updated land use comparison chart, December 14, 2007
P&Z STAFF COMMENTS
Additional official P&Z STAFF COMMENTS are found on this P&Z "red-marked" version of the Written Restrictions.
Please click to download P&Z "red-marked", December 28, 2007
Please click to download P&Z "red-marked", December 28, 2007
STAFF UNABLE TO SUPPORT THIS PROPOSAL
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning staff is still UNABLE TO SUPPORT THIS PROPOSAL based on the conflicts to the South Jefferson County Community Plan (SJCCP).
Please click to download P&Z STAFF COMMENTS, January 2, 2008
Please click to download P&Z STAFF COMMENTS, January 2, 2008
ODP
Lyons Ridge ODP, November 29, 2007
(Official Development Plan Written Restrictions)
The intent of this Official Development Plan (ODP) is to rezone approximately 284.4 acres of land from the present A-2 and PD zoning classifications to Planned Development (PD) allowing for 1 DU/acre and a maximum of 280 lots. The new Planned Development will consist of:
Use Area 1: 210.5 acres of single-family residential with 1 acre average lot sizes.
Use Area 2: 73.6 acres of single-family residential with 8,000 sf minimum lot sizes.
Use Area 3: 3600 sf, existing telecommunication facility.
Use Area 4: 1600 sf, existing telecommunication facility.
Use Area 5: 8800 sf, existing telecommunication facility and water storage tank.
ODP LINK
(Official Development Plan Written Restrictions)
The intent of this Official Development Plan (ODP) is to rezone approximately 284.4 acres of land from the present A-2 and PD zoning classifications to Planned Development (PD) allowing for 1 DU/acre and a maximum of 280 lots. The new Planned Development will consist of:
Use Area 1: 210.5 acres of single-family residential with 1 acre average lot sizes.
Use Area 2: 73.6 acres of single-family residential with 8,000 sf minimum lot sizes.
Use Area 3: 3600 sf, existing telecommunication facility.
Use Area 4: 1600 sf, existing telecommunication facility.
Use Area 5: 8800 sf, existing telecommunication facility and water storage tank.
ODP LINK
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jefferson County Planning Commission Meeting
Civitas, Inc. and Shea Properties have requested a hearing on behalf of Colorado Christian University before the Jefferson County Planning Commission.
THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 6:15PM.
All residents of Willow Springs, Willowbrook and Weaver Gulch HOAs are encouraged to attend!
The intent of the ODP is to rezone approximately 284.4 acres north of Belleview, which includes the land between the Dakotah Hogback and Lyons Ridge as well as the existing college campus near Dakotah.
THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 6:15PM.
All residents of Willow Springs, Willowbrook and Weaver Gulch HOAs are encouraged to attend!
The intent of the ODP is to rezone approximately 284.4 acres north of Belleview, which includes the land between the Dakotah Hogback and Lyons Ridge as well as the existing college campus near Dakotah.
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