HomeMy WebLinkAboutREZONE 1750, 1840, 1850, 1084, 1860 Marys Lake Road 2006-08-21
Robin Smith
82 Loveland Way
Golden, CO 80401
RE: Mary’s Lake Road Rezoning
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to inform you that the Larimer County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0-0
to rezone 1750, 1840, 1850, 1854, and 1860 Mary’s Lake Road from “A-1”
Accommodations to “RE” Rural Estate.
The “RE” Rural Estate zone district is defined in the Estes Valley Development Code,
and has a minimum lot size of 2.5-acres. Existing lots are considered legally non-
conforming. Any future subdivision of these properties requires lots to be at least 2.5-
acres.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at 577-
3729. Thank you.
Respectfully,
_____________________
David W. Shirk, AICP
Planner
cc: Tony and Florence Bielat
Robert and Deborah Briggs
Marjorie Angle
Ferrell Ingram
DATE: August 21, 2006
REQUEST: This is an application to change zoning of five properties from “A-1”
Accommodations to “RE” Rural Estate.
LOCATION: 1750, 1840, 1850, 1854, and
1860 Mary’s Lake Road
APPLICANT/ADDRESS: Robin Smith
(82 Loveland Way, Golden, CO 80401)
PROPERTY OWNERS: Smith, Ingram,
Angle, Bielot, and Briggs.
STAFF CONTACT: Dave Shirk
APPLICABLE LAND USE CODE: Estes Valley Development Code
DISCUSSION: Residents of 1750, 1840, 1850, 1854, and 1860 Mary’s Lake
Road have requested their properties be rezoned from “A-1” Accommodations to
“RE” Rural Estate. These properties are shaded red on the attached map.
The purpose of this “downzoning” request is to minimize future development
potential in this neighborhood, which has seen three subdivision proposals within
the last two years (Mary’s Lake Ridge, Hallett Heights, and Silver Tree Lane).
This proposed rezoning would reduce potential development in the area from
approximately seventy-six units to approximately twenty-nine units, of which
twelve have been built or are in the process of approval (leaving a maximum
potential of seventeen additional units). This density calculation includes all
properties accessed from Mary’s Lake Road, outlined in red on the attached map,
including those not proposed to be rezoned.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the
requested rezoning.
Marys Lake Road Rezoning
Estes Park Community Development Department
Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue
PO Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: 970-577-3721 Fax: 970-586-0249 www.estesnet.com
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PLANNING COMMISSION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION: On
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 the Estes Valley Planning Commission found, that pursuant
to Section 3.3D, this application for an Official Zoning Map amendment shall be
reviewed by the EVPC and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards
and criteria set forth below and with other applicable provisions of this Code.
1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas
affected (several new subdivisions in surrounding area);
2. The development plan, which the proposed amendment to this Code would
allow, is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan and with existing growth and development patterns in the
Estes Valley (development plan not applicable); and
3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to
provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application
were approved (due to reduced potential density, this is not applicable).
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend APPROVAL of the
proposed rezoning.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move approval of proposed rezoning of 1750, 1840,
1850, 1854, and 1860 Mary’s Lake Road.