Planning Projects

Development projects are reviewed under Title 18 of the Municipal Code. Specifically, projects within the City's form zones are reviewed under Chapter 18.29 and Chapter 18.40.
The Planning Division works with citizens and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the City of Golden zoning regulations. The division coordinates with the Planning Commission to process and review site plans and subdivision plats, and to approve land use and rezoning.
The Golden Planning Division has a number of projects happening at any given time. When official applications are received, a case number is assigned to the proposed development and posted on this page. Follow cases here and know what's upcoming at the Planning Commission Meetings and projects around town.
For an archive of past projects (before July 2018) please visit Cityofgolden.net/PlanningProjectsArchive
Development projects are reviewed under Title 18 of the Municipal Code. Specifically, projects within the City's form zones are reviewed under Chapter 18.29 and Chapter 18.40.
The Planning Division works with citizens and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the City of Golden zoning regulations. The division coordinates with the Planning Commission to process and review site plans and subdivision plats, and to approve land use and rezoning.
The Golden Planning Division has a number of projects happening at any given time. When official applications are received, a case number is assigned to the proposed development and posted on this page. Follow cases here and know what's upcoming at the Planning Commission Meetings and projects around town.
For an archive of past projects (before July 2018) please visit Cityofgolden.net/PlanningProjectsArchive
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PC 22-46 410 Garden Street FZSP
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City of Golden has received and reviewed an application for a Form Zone Site Plan at 410 Garden Street. The scope of the proposed project includes and addition onto an existing single family detached residence, as well as a new detached garage following the Suburban House Form Type. Also as a part of the project, the basement will be expanded for a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The Addition is primarily concentrated in the rear of the existing home, with the exception of a front porch expansion. The Detached Garage will also be located in the rear of the property and will require a new access of of the side street, Garden Glenn Court.
Project will be posted for Public Review for 21 days or until February 10th
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ZV23-01 1276 Mesa Court
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Planning Division of the City of Golden has received a request for an administrative variance to allow 49.44% lot coverage where 40% is allowed for an existing rear deck and stair addition.
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PC 22-42 415 Arapahoe Street-Form Zone Site Plan-Approved
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkJanuary 13, 2023
The Notice of Director approval is now confirmed for the Form Zone Site Plan request. The Applicant may now proceed with building permits for their addition.
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December 22, 2022-January 12, 2023
Notice of Director approval of a form zone site plan for a second story addition on a side drive cottage form type located at 415 Arapahoe Street. The property is in the Core Form Zone, (Zoned R2). There is an existing one-story single-family house on the property with a mostly below the average grade walk-out basement in the middle of the property. The second story addition is proposed in the front building envelope area.
Staff’s review of the form zone site plan concludes that all applicable sections of 18.29 and 18.40 are met for an addition on a side drive cottage at 415 Arapahoe Street and the Director approves this application. Within 21 days, if the public review of this application finds an error in the the application of the review criteria, Municipal Code Section 18.40.045, City Council Call-Up Procedures, may apply. Email planning@cityofgolden.net with any questions.
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PC 22-44 791 Pine Ridge Rd Special Use Permit (SUP) for retail Marijuana - APPROVED
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City has received a Special Use Permit (SUP) application for a retail marijuana store located at 791 Pine Ridge Rd. A Public Hearing for this case has been scheduled for January 11th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 911 10th St, Golden CO.
UPDATE: This SUP application request was approved by Planning Commission on 1/11/2023
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17270 W Colfax - Neighborhood Meeting- Re-zone
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City of Golden Planning Division has received notice of a potential submittal for a Re-Zoning from C-1 to PUD to allow for multi-family residential use, a boarding house and a restaurant located at 17270 W. Colfax Avenue.
December 15th Virtual Meeting @ 4:30 pm
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ZV 22-05: 419 Wyoming Circle Variance Request - Approved
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAdministrative Variance to allow a lot coverage of 44% where 40% is allowed for the replacement of an existing rear yard deck with the same footprint.
Application is approved. Appeal period ended Saturday December 31st 2022
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ZV 22-06: 710 2st Street Variance Request - Approved
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Planning Division of the City of Golden has received a request for an administrative variance to allow a 2.5 foot closed side setback where 5 feet is required for a bedroom addition that will be flush with the existing home, not encroaching further into the side setback.
Variance Request Letter
Appeal Period ENDED 12/20/2022
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PC22-39 : 791 Pine Ridge Rd Special Use Permit Marijuana Retail
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkNeighborhood Meeting to be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 6th at 791 Pine Ridge Rd in Golden - Informal meeting to provide an opportunity for neighbors to view the space that is the subject of a future Special Use Permit (SUP) application for retail marijuana, and provide feedback to the Applicant about the proposal prior to the formal submission for a SUP to the City for review, which is followed by the public hearing process.
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PC22-02: 18401 W Colfax Ave Martin Marietta Mine Expansion
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOn November 15, 2022, the Golden City Council held a public hearing regarding the application for the Lena Gulch PUD/ODP-2nd Amendment. The City Council voted 7-0 to approved the Lena Gulch PUD/ODP for the Martin Marietta Mine Expansion.
Review the packet here on the Agenda Page-City Council Agenda: http://www.cityofgolden.net/government/city-council/agenda-minutes-web-casts-meeting-schedule/ (November 1, 2022 meeting-Item 6b)
Previously:
On October 5, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the Lena Gulch PUD/ODP-2nd Amendment with conditions related to traffic mitigation to City Council. See Resolution: PC22-02a
The Planning Commission of the City of Golden held a Public Hearing at a meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, Colorado to review an application requesting a major amendment to the Lena Gulch Planned Unit Development in order to allow mining operations in an area currently used as a buffer zone on the south side of the aggregate mine (the “Buffer Exchange Area (To Be Mined) 13.8 Acres” shown on map), to establish a new buffer zone in an area previously mined on the north side of the aggregate mine (the “New Buffer Area 13.8 Acres” shown on map), and to add office as a permitted primary use in the area of the site adjacent to W. Colfax Avenue. The major amendment proposes a 55-foot setback from W. Colfax Avenue and a 25foot height limit on the primary office use. If approved, the zoning amendment would extend the lifespan of the mine but not the number of annual truck trips.
The attached map explains the changes proposed to the mine. Separate from the major amendment to the Lena Gulch Planned Unit Development, the applicant is seeking a zoning amendment from Jefferson County to expand mining operations (the aggregate quarry) south of the City’s southern boundary in the area of the map labeled “Future Mining Area 48 Acres”; this area is outside of the City’s jurisdiction and is not part of the application being reviewed by the Golden Planning Commission.
Previously, a virtual Neighborhood Information Meeting was held at 5:30 PM Monday, January 31, 2022 online.
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PC22-27: 600 Arapahoe St Form Zone Site Plan/Major Adjustment
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkTo review a Form Zone Site Plan for a new proposed structure following the Compact Cottage Duplex Form Type, including a Major Adjustment request to waive the standard in subsection 18.29.361(5)(f)1 prohibiting curb cuts off a primary street to allow a curb cut off Arapahoe St to serve the northern proposed lot.
On November 16, 2022 Planning Commission approved the Major Adjustment and Ratification of the Director’s Determination of approval for a Form Zone Site Development Plan.
Neighborhood Planning Implementation Report
Following the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 2011, Planning Commission and staff embarked on a number of new neighborhood plans in the community, which are considered areas of focus within the Comprehensive Plan, beginning with the Central Neighborhoods Plan (2012). The idea is to translate the community values into land use goals for specific areas of town. This memo is intended to serve as an update regarding the implementation efforts of completed neighborhood plans through 2019.
Golden's Neighborhood Plan Implementation Report
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501 McIntyre (670 KB) (pdf)
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17200 W Colfax.pdf (1.81 MB) (pdf)
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501 McIntyre Sketch Plan (1.44 MB) (pdf)
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3_911 Site plan.pdf (120 KB) (pdf)
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Martin Marietta Land Exchange Map (2.69 MB) (pdf)
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Spec Agg - Lena Gulch ODP Second Amendment - 9-22-22.pdf (3.3 MB) (pdf)
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PC Resolution 22-02a - Approval with Conditions- signed.pdf (3.45 MB) (pdf)
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530 Arapahoe Major Adjustment Site Sketch.pdf (1.59 MB) (pdf)
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600 Arapahoe Staff Packet.pdf (10.3 MB) (pdf)
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415 Arapahoe Street - Staff Report Final.pdf (366 KB) (pdf)
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415 Arapahoe St-Form Zone Site Plan.pdf (2.72 MB) (pdf)
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