Planning Projects

The Director has approved an application for an addition in the rear of the lot at 1815 East Street following the Village House Form Type Standards. One minor adjustment related to the sidewalk width was approved simultaneously with this request because the sidewalk is on a Local Street, pedestrian volume is not anticipated to increase, and the decrease better connects to the existing sidewalk network, and mature landscaping would be removed with a wider sidewalk. Additionally, the Historic Preservation Board granted a certificate of appropriateness on February 12, 2025 for the addition.

If the Director approves a form zone site development plan, the approval shall not be deemed final, and building permits shall not be issued unless and until the written decision and the complete application materials (including all exhibits and supplemental materials) have been posted for 21 days on the city’s website and the decision has not been called up for Planning Commission review by City Council.

Two members of City Council may initiate a Call-Up of the Director’s decision by filing a written request for a Call-Up with the City Clerk on or before 21 days after the written decision and complete application materials are published to the city’s website. If a Call-Up is initiated, Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 30 days after the written request was filed with the City Clerk to determine whether the subject site development plan complies with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.29.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Case Packet

You are invited to come to the City’s booth at the Heart of Golden Next Phase Community Meeting #7 for more information about the draft site plan for the new police and municipal building on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Community Center, 1470 10th St, Golden, CO. This serves as the ‘neighborhood meeting’ prior to the formal application to be reviewed by the planning department. Additional information can be found at: https://www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden-moving-forward

Email to planning@cityofgolden.net with questions or call (303) 384-8097.

The Director has approved an application for an addition in the rear of the lot at 200 Orion Street following the Suburban House Form Type Standards. One minor adjustment related to the sidewalk width was approved simultaneously with this request because the sidewalk is on a Local Street, pedestrian volume is not anticipated to increase, and the decrease better connects to the existing sidewalk network, and mature landscaping would be removed with a wider sidewalk.

If the Director approves a form zone site development plan, the approval shall not be deemed final, and building permits shall not be issued unless and until the written decision and the complete application materials (including all exhibits and supplemental materials) have been posted for 21 days on the city’s website and the decision has not been called up for Planning Commission review by City Council.

Two members of City Council may initiate a Call-Up of the Director’s decision by filing a written request for a Call-Up with the City Clerk on or before 21 days after the written decision and complete application materials are published to the city’s website. If a Call-Up is initiated, Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 30 days after the written request was filed with the City Clerk to determine whether the subject site development plan complies with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.29.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Case Packet

Application Type: Major Adjustment and Form Zone Site Plan

Approval Process: The city received a FZSP application on December 18th, 2024, and for the major adjustment on April 4th, 2025. The Planning Commission has authority to approve the application.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Staff Report (to be posted 7 days before the meeting)

Application documents:

• Site plan
• Applicant narrative

Notable application details:

The application is a request the adjustments to the following design standards:

• The principal building elevation that faces the street shall have at least 2 massing articulations that are visible from the sidewalk

Next Steps: Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 at 5:30pm in City Council Chambers: 911 10th St.

Final Outcome: Denied by the Planning Commission on 05/07/2025

Application Type: Major Adjustment

Approval Process: The city received an application on January 17, 2025. The Planning Commission has authority to approve the application.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Staff Report (to be posted 7 days before the meeting)

Application documents:

• Site plan
• Applicant narrative

Notable application details:

The application is a request the adjustments to the following design standards:

• Garage door shall be recessed at least 6 feet from the principal building wall.
• Garage doors facing a primary street shall be set back at least 20 feet from the lot line coterminous with that street.

Next Steps: Planning Commission hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 at 5:30pm in City Council Chambers: 911 10th St.

Final Outcome: Approved by the Planning Commission on 05/07/2025

The Director has approved an application for a new home located at 2315 Illinois Street following the Suburban House Form Type Standards. One minor adjustment related to the sidewalk width was approved simultaneously with this request because the sidewalk is on a Local Street, pedestrian volume is not anticipated to increase, and the decrease better connects to the existing sidewalk network .

If the Director approves a form zone site development plan, the approval shall not be deemed final, and building permits shall not be issued unless and until the written decision and the complete application materials (including all exhibits and supplemental materials) have been posted for 21 days on the city’s website and the decision has not been called up for Planning Commission review by City Council.

Two members of City Council may initiate a Call-Up of the Director’s decision by filing a written request for a Call-Up with the City Clerk on or before 21 days after the written decision and complete application materials are published to the city’s website. If a Call-Up is initiated, Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 30 days after the written request was filed with the City Clerk to determine whether the subject site development plan complies with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.29.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Case Packet

The Director has approved an application for a new detached garage located at 816 Partridge Cir. following the Suburban House Form Type Standards. A FZSP is required due to the size prompting a substantial alteration. One minor adjustment related to the sidewalk width was approved simultaneously with this request because the sidewalk is on a Local Street, pedestrian volume is not anticipated to increase, and the decrease better connects to the existing sidewalk network.

If the Director approves a form zone site development plan, the approval shall not be deemed final, and building permits shall not be issued unless and until the written decision and the complete application materials (including all exhibits and supplemental materials) have been posted for 21 days on the city’s website and the decision has not been called up for Planning Commission review by City Council.

Two members of City Council may initiate a Call-Up of the Director’s decision by filing a written request for a Call-Up with the City Clerk on or before 21 days after the written decision and complete application materials are published to the city’s website. If a Call-Up is initiated, Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 30 days after the written request was filed with the City Clerk to determine whether the subject site development plan complies with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.29.

The Code requires that the written decision posted on the city’s website include a written analysis of the approval criteria. This staff report constitutes the written decision required by the Code.

Case Packet

04/24/2025 Applicant Updates:

1. Location of two replacement tree-equivalents (2.5” caliper) to account for the one qualifying tree that will be removed has been noted.
2. Windows have been added to the garage structure to avoid a blank façade.
3. Updates to the proposed cladding material from stone to brick have been added.

Condition: The change in cladding from large stone to brick (matching the principle structure) is preferred, but if the brick cannot be adequately sourced, staff will allow the originally proposed stone to be used.

Updated Case Packet

Approved, 4/28/2025

The Planning Commission of the City of Golden will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, Colorado to consider a request to vacate a portion of Bonvue Drive right-of-way in front area of 2120 Bonvue Drive to accommodate a detached garage which also requires a major adjustment to setbacks and placement. The Planning Commission will review the request and make a recommendation to City Council.

APPLICANT: Tim Kamper

LOCATION: 2120 Bonvue Drive

Members of the public may submit written comments to the Department prior to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by mail to the City of Golden, Planning Department, 1445 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 or by email to planning@cityofgolden.net. Additional information regarding this application may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (303) 384-8097.

PC24-27 Applicant Materials

The Planning Commission of the City of Golden will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, Colorado to consider a request to vacate the portion a portion of right of way adjacent to 211 Lookout View Drive. The portion of right of way is a 60-foot long, semi-circle shaped portion of the Lookout View Drive right-of-way. The Planning Commission will review the request and make a recommendation to City Council.

APPLICANT: Peter Ewers

LOCATION: 211 Lookout View Drive Members of the public may submit written comments to the Department prior to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by mail to the City of Golden, Planning Department, 1445 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 or by email to planning@cityofgolden.net. Additional information regarding this application may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (303) 384-8097.

Applicant Packet

Application is appoved.

Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30pm at 911 10th Street, City Council Chambers, to review an application for a Major Adjustment related to a combination of Form Zone Types for 1615 Ford Street. (PC25-17) The Planning Commission shall, as provided in the public notice, conduct a public hearing, review the proposed major adjustment against the applicable major adjustment criteria contained in section 18.29.07.001.4.b.4, and at the close of the public hearing, render its decision. See Code § 18.29.07.02.4.b. The request is to amend the previous approval’s square footage for a cottage duplex from 2,200 sq. ft total to 2,400 sq. ft. The layout and lot coverage are not proposed to change, only interior space planned under the roof. The maximum square footage would remain 3,900 sq. ft.

The property, 1615 Ford Street, is a 7,000 square-foot lot located in the Transition Form Zone District and R3 Use Zone at 1615 Ford Street. The site consists of lot 4 of Block G of the Kinneys Addition subdivision. There is an existing single-household dwelling (a contributing structure in the East Street Historic District) that is proposed to remain and an existing garage that would be removed. The existing home was constructed in 1878 according to the Jefferson County Assessors records. The lot front on to Ford Street, which is a local street, with alley access to the rear. The applicant is requesting approval of a major adjustment to build a compound of attached and detached cottage units, a major adjustment related to a combination of forms. The existing single-household cottage will remain with a new duplex cottage structure for a total of three units. A new attached garage is proposed to provide parking for the existing cottage and new proposed duplex cottage units. This proposed Form Zone Type is primarily based off of the 18.29.03.009 Compound Form Type- Two or Three Cottage Compound. The Proposed Lot Standards and Building Size & Dwelling Unit Limitations for 2 or 3 cottages, Setbacks, Porch Standards and Additional Standards are drawn directly from the existing Compound Form Type – Two or Three Cottage Compound. The proposed form type draws language from Adjustments for Mostly Preserved Buildings and from multiple allowable form types on this parcel. These include House Side Drive and Village, and Cottage Side Drive Form Types.

Also, the Planning Commission will consider separately a form zone site plan for 1615 Ford Street (PC25-14). The Form Zone Site Plan is in conformance with the major adjustment related to combination of form types.

Proposed Site Plan