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 Department works with residents and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the City of Golden zoning regulations. The department coordinates with the Planning Commission to process and review site plans and subdivision plats, and to approve land use and rezoning.
The Golden Planning Department has a number of projects happening at any given time. Follow cases here and know what's upcoming at the Planning Commission meetings and projects around town. Contact planning@cityofgolden.net with any questions.
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 Department works with residents and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the City of Golden zoning regulations. The department coordinates with the Planning Commission to process and review site plans and subdivision plats, and to approve land use and rezoning.
The Golden Planning Department has a number of projects happening at any given time. Follow cases here and know what's upcoming at the Planning Commission meetings and projects around town. Contact planning@cityofgolden.net with any questions.
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PC 24-23- Major Adjustment - 919 5th St - Approved
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Approval Process: The city received an application on August 29, 2024. 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.
Notable application details: (bullet point)
- The application is a request to allow a fence height above six feet for a 6 foot privacy fence and a two foot trellis extension, for a portion of the fence along the north-eastern property line.
Next Steps: Public Hearing for Final Decision
Final Outcome: Approved by Planning Commission hearing scheduled for 10/24/24 at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers:911 10th St.
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Approved-PC 24-03 The Col Final Plat
Share Approved-PC 24-03 The Col Final Plat on Facebook Share Approved-PC 24-03 The Col Final Plat on Twitter Share Approved-PC 24-03 The Col Final Plat on Linkedin Email Approved-PC 24-03 The Col Final Plat linkThe Golden City Council held a Public Hearing on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, Colorado to consider a final plat and subdivision development agreement for 3.68 acres to allow for redevelopment. Platting ensures that proper easements and dedications occur for utilities and that the various deeded parcels are merged into a single legal lot of record. The subdivision development agreement details all public improvements for utilities, sidewalks and landscaping to be completed for the redevelopment. The Plat was approved.
CASE NO: PC 24-03/Ordinance 3128
APPLICANT: West Colfax Golden, LLC
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Approved - PC 23-24 - PUD/ODP Amendment - 0 Clear Creek Ln - Notice for Public Hearing
Share Approved - PC 23-24 - PUD/ODP Amendment - 0 Clear Creek Ln - Notice for Public Hearing on Facebook Share Approved - PC 23-24 - PUD/ODP Amendment - 0 Clear Creek Ln - Notice for Public Hearing on Twitter Share Approved - PC 23-24 - PUD/ODP Amendment - 0 Clear Creek Ln - Notice for Public Hearing on Linkedin Email Approved - PC 23-24 - PUD/ODP Amendment - 0 Clear Creek Ln - Notice for Public Hearing linkNext Steps: City Council 2nd Reading on October 8, 2024 at City Hall- 911 10th St. Golden, CO 80401 - Public Hearing for final decision. City Council Packet
Members of the public may comment on the application during the public hearing and/or submit written comments to the City Council prior to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Email publiccomment@cityofgolden.net
Planning Commission Continuation Recommended Approval to City Council on August 21st, 2024.
Continuation Memo to Planning Commission
Application Type: PUD Amendment
Approval Process: The city received an application on October 16, 2023 and review comments by the city have been addressed by the applicant. The City Council has authority to approve the application, following a Planning Commission Public Hearing for a recommendation.
Notable application details: (bullet point)
- The application proposes to maintain the current residential use of the site, however would change the type of development allowed to include single household, duplex and row house types where single bedroom condominiums are all that is currently allowed.
- The PUD amendment includes additional design and landscaping standards
Final Outcome: Approved at City Council 10/13 meeting.
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**Concluded** Neighborhood Meeting: 523 Ford Street Rezoning (Pre App: 24-12)
Share **Concluded** Neighborhood Meeting: 523 Ford Street Rezoning (Pre App: 24-12) on Facebook Share **Concluded** Neighborhood Meeting: 523 Ford Street Rezoning (Pre App: 24-12) on Twitter Share **Concluded** Neighborhood Meeting: 523 Ford Street Rezoning (Pre App: 24-12) on Linkedin Email **Concluded** Neighborhood Meeting: 523 Ford Street Rezoning (Pre App: 24-12) linkThe meeting was held on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
The intent of a neighborhood meeting is for an opportunity to provide comments and input on a project to help it fit into the Golden context before a formal application for development to the City. The neighborhood meeting is hosted by the potential applicant; however, city staff attends to observe and answer questions regarding the process.
Application Type(s): Rezoning from R-1 with a Peripheral Form Zone Overlay to R-2 with a Core Form Zone Overlay in order to build a cluster of attached and detached cottages.
Approval Process: Rezonings are reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council. Planning Commission will provide a recommendation to City Council who will make a decision on the application.
Next Step is a formal application to the city.
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PC 24-13 - Major Adjustment - 619 6th Street - Notice for Public Hearing
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Approval Process: The city received an application on May 30th and review comments by the city have been addressed by the applicant. The Planning Commission has authority to approve the application.
Notable application details: (bullet point)
- Zoning of the site: R2 / Core Form Zone Overlay
- The application is to build a semi-detached garage with a second story attached to the rear dwelling unit by an elevated deck.
- Adjustments requested:
- An adjustment to the standard in subsection 18.29.03.003.4.c.1 to allow a maximum total floor area of 4,974 sq ft where 3,000 is the maximum allowed for a Village House Form Type.
- An adjustment to the standard in subsection 18.29.03.003.4.c.2 to allow a maximum lot coverage in the middle BEA of 46.5% where 32% is the maximum allowed for a Village House Form Type
- An adjustment to the standard in subsection 18.29.03.003.4.c.3.B to allow a 24 ft 3 ¾ inch/2 story structure to encroach into the middle BEA where only a 20 feet/single story height is allowed.
Next Steps: Public Hearing for final decision
Final Outcome: TBD
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PC 24-15 Right of Way Vacation of Arapahoe Street-817 14th Street
Share PC 24-15 Right of Way Vacation of Arapahoe Street-817 14th Street on Facebook Share PC 24-15 Right of Way Vacation of Arapahoe Street-817 14th Street on Twitter Share PC 24-15 Right of Way Vacation of Arapahoe Street-817 14th Street on Linkedin Email PC 24-15 Right of Way Vacation of Arapahoe Street-817 14th Street linkNext Step: City Council 2nd Reading on October 8, 2024 at City Hall- 911 10th St. Golden, CO 80401 - Public Hearing for final decision. City Council Packet
Members of the public may comment on the application during the public hearing and/or submit written comments to the City Council prior to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Email publiccomment@cityofgolden.net
The Planning Commission of the City of Golden recommended approval to City Council at the meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, Colorado to consider a request to vacate the portion of Arapahoe Street between 14th and 15th Streets right of way adjacent to 817 14th Street and Colorado School of Mines.
APPLICANT: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
LOCATION: 817 14th Street
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PC 24-12 - Major Adjustment and FZSP - 705 Iowa St - Notice for Public Hearing
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Approval Process: The city received an application on June 3, 2024 date and review comments by the city have been addressed by the applicant. The Planning Commission has authority to approve the application.
Notable application details: (bullet point)
- The application is to build an addition onto an existing single-household dwelling unit following the Village House Form Type
- A Major Adjustment is requested to allow a 6' 9" open-side setback where 10 feet is required
Next Steps: Public Hearing for Approval/Denial
Final Outcome: APPROVED
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PC 24-07 - Major Adjustment and Form Zone Site Plan - 300 Lily Lane - Public Hearing
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Approval Process: The city received an application on April 16 and review comments by the city have been addressed by the applicant. 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. The Staff Report will be posted in 6/17/2024
Notable application details:
- The application is to build second story addition onto an existing single-family home following the Side Drive House Form Type standards
- The Major Adjustment is to allow an increase of height in the middle BEA for the second-story addition
Next Steps: Public Hearing for final decision
Final Outcome: TBD - Hearing scheduled for 6/24/2023
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PC 23-30 - Minor Subdivision - 2315 Illinois Street - Notice of Application
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Approval Process: The city received an application on May 20th 2024 and is currently under review. The Director of Community Development has the authority to approve the application.
The Code requires that the property be posted for at least 14 consecutive days, posting shall indicate that a minor subdivision plat application has been filed with the department, that the application and plat are available for public inspection during working hours, and that any comments must be filed in writing with the director.
Notable application details:
- Use Zone: R1A
- Form Zone Overlay: Peripheral
- The application is to subdivide an existing parcel into 3 smaller lots for future single household development
Proposed Minor Subdivision Plat
Next Steps: Recording
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PREAPP-24-0009 - Cluster Subdivision & Site Plan - 1121 6th Street - Neighborhood Meeting **RESCHEDULED**
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Date and Time and Venue of Meeting: RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 3RD at 6PM - Virtual
Application Type(s): Site Development Plan for a proposed Cluster Home Subdivision
Approval Process: Site Development Plans can be approved administratively by the Director of Community Development or at a Public Hearing at Planning Commission
Next Step is a formal application to the city.
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