HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.030.2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO,
AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE PITKIN COUNTY CODE,THE 2006 LAND USE CODE,FOR LAND USE
CODE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TILE CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PUD(CD-PUD) ZONE
DISTRICT
Ordinance No.030-2016
RECITALS
I. Deadwood Ranch I LLC and Deadwood Ranch II LLC proposed amendments to the 2006 Pitkin County Land Use
Code("Code")to revise provisions of the Code related to development in the Conservation Development PUD(CD-
PUD)Zone District. Amendments are proposed to the following chapters and sections of the Code:
Chapter 3
• Amend Sec,3-70-40: CD-PUD (Conservation Development PUD)
Chapter 6
• Amend Sec. 6-30-90: Exemption for Development in the Conservation Development PUD(CD-PUD)Zone
District
• Amend Sec. 6-30-100: Exemption for Development of up to 5,750 Square Feet of Residential Floor Arca on
Certain Types of Pre-Existing Lots
2. The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposed code amendments at regularly
scheduled meetings on March 15 and July 19,2016,and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0, and considered further
revisions at a regularly scheduled meeting on September 28,2016 and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0,
3. The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,Colorado("BOCC")considered the proposed code
amendments on first reading on December 7,2016,and voted to approve the proposed amendments on second reading at
a duly noticed public hearing on December 21,2016.
4. The ROCC finds that the proposed code amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Code.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the BOCC that it hereby amends"I itle 8 of the Pitkin County
Code,the Land Use Code,as follows in Attachment A.
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ADOPTED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 21s1 DAY OF DECEMBER,2016.
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THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION FOLLOWING FINAL
ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORA P
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By
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Je• ette Jones,Clerk to I e BOCC
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Ely,Co omey Cindy.4Iouben.
Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENT A - CODE AMENDMENTS
AMEND SEC.3-70-40: CD-PUD (CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PUD)
(a) Intent
(1) Conservation Development PUD zone district allows for a variety of conservation
development options, including low density, low intensity residential development or
compatible rural commercial agricultural operations.
(2) The purpose of this zone district is to allow residential and agriculturally related
commercial uses that minimize impacts of construction, servicing and occupation of the
residences to preserve the rural character of lands in this zone district. The zone districts
seeks to limit the density and intensity of development thereby protecting existing onsite
natural resources, preserving neighborhood rural character, decreasing employment
generation which would occur with more intense development and otherwise limiting the
demand for public services.
(b) Location Criteria
lands eligible for the CD-PUD zone district are large properties of one hundred sixty (160) acres or
greater located in Rural Areas. These parcels may have or may be associated with environmental or
ecological resources, environmental hazards, areas of state interest, and agricultural resources, or
may be properties otherwise sensitive to overly intensive development.
(c) A CD-PUD Development Plan
A CD-PUD Development Plan shall be approved concurrent with approval of a rezoning to the CD-
PUD zone district.
(d) Use Restrictions
lands within the CD-PUD zone district are limited to the following permitted and special review
uses. Uses not listed are prohibited.
(1) Permitted Uses
(a) Single family dwelling unit(s), together with associated accessory structures.
(b) Farming or ranching. Under Development Option 1, Residential Development,
farming or ranching shall be accessory to the primary residential use of the
property, and any activities occurring on the property, or uses of the property that
would cause the properties to be classified as agricultural lands pursuant to Title
39, Colorado Revised Statutes, are prohibited. Under Development Option 2,
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Commercial Agricultural Development, and Option 3. Residential/Agricultural
Development.farming and ranching must be conducted for the primary purpose
of obtaining a monetary profit.
(c) Agricultural buildings.
(d) Agricultural stands.
(c) Caretaker dwelling units.
(1) Home occupations.
(g) Public utilities, minor, which may be accessory to uses on other properties.
(h) Satellite reception device.
(i) Solar energy collector.
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(2) Special Review Uses For Commercial Agricultural Development Option 2 Only
(a) Agricultural housing.
(b) Arts and crafts studio.
(c) Bed and Breakfast
(d) Blacksmithing.
(e) Cellular telephone facility or building-mounted cellular telephone antennae.
(I) Cemetery.
(g) Club house or recreational building.
(h) Country inn, guest ranch and resort cabins (allows up to 20 guest rooms)
(i) Day care home.
(j) Firewood splitting, commercial.
(k) Horse boarding.
(I) Logging.
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(in) Micro Hydro Electric Energy System
(n) Mineral and gravel extraction.
(0) Nordic ski area& support.
(p) Outdoor recreational, other.
(q) Public utilities, major.
(r) Radio or TV transmitting station.
(s) Sewage disposal area or water plant.
(t) Silviculture.
(u) Use by Federal permit.
(v) Water crossing or diversion.
(w) Wind powered electric generator
(3) Special Review Uses For Residential/Agricultural Development Option 3 Only
(a) Agricultural housing.
(h) Cellular telephone facility or building-mounted cellular telephone antennae.
(c) Horse boarding. Accessory (Non-commercial).
(d) Micro Hydro Electric Energy System.
(e) Public utilities. major.
(f) Sewage disposal area or water plant.
(g) Water crossing or diversion.
(h) Wind powered electric generator.
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(c) Development Standards
(1) General
All standards established in Chapters 5 and 7 of this Land Use Code shall apply within the
CD-PUD unless modified as provided in subsection (3) below.
(2) Entire Parcel
An application for a CD-PUD Rezoning and Development Plan must include within the
application the entirety of the un-subdivided parcel and adjacent parcels held in common
ownership as configured on the 5th of July,2006 sufficient to meet the minimum acreage
requirement in Sec. 3-70-40(b). Adjacent parcels held in separate ownership may be
aggregated to meet the minimum acreage requirement; if the CD-PUD is approved, the
parcels shall be combined into one (1) ownership. Adjacent parcels acquired either
subsequent to the 5th of July.2006 or subsequent to establishment of a CD-PUD Plan may be
added to an approved CD-PUD. subject to applicable approvals, which may include but not
be limited to: Lot Line Adjustment. Merger_ Rezoning and growth management exemption
pursuant to Section 6-30-100(a)(9).
(3) Height and Setbacks
Maximum heights of principal and accessory structures and setbacks of all structures may be
modified through the CD-PUD approval process.
(4) Siting
AU development will be sited after a site specific analysis of the resources, scenic qualities,
and constraints of the parcel in consideration and application of the policies and siting criteria
contained in this Land Use Code. At a minimum, the CD-PUD Development Plan shall
establish Activity Envelopes on the parcel. Concurrent with or following approval of the
CD-PhD Development Plan, approval of a Site Plan(s) conforming to this Land Usc Code
shall be required for all development within the approved Activity Envelope(s).
(() Conservation Easement
"fhe entirety of the property within the CD-PUD shall be encumbered by a Conservation Easement
that runs to the benefit of Pitkin County. The Conservation Easement shall depict the Activity
Envelopes where approved development may occur and the Preservation Areas outside of the
Activity Envelopes. The Conservation Easement shall ensure at a minimum that:
(1) Inc Preservation Areas are preserved in perpetuity.
(2) The Property is limited to those allowed and special review uses specified in the CD-
PUD Plan, as may be amended from time to time.
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(3) The Property is restricted in perpetuity against any future division, subdivision (including
de file° subdivision), partition of the Property into more than one parcel of land, whether
by physical or legal process, or encumbering less than the entirety of the Property by
deed of trust, and any attempt to do so may be set aside by a court of competent
jurisdiction. At all times, the Property shall be owned and conveyed as a single parcel.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, multiple parties may hold and own undivided interests in
the Property as co-tenants or joint tenants.
(3)0) In the case of a CD-PUD utilizing Commercial Agricultural Development Option 2 or
Residential/Agricultural Development Option 3, the conservation easement shall include
provisions guaranteeing continued commercial agricultural practice and operations.
Land that has been previously encumbered by a conservation easement is eligible for consideration
in an application for a CD-PUD rezoning and Development Plan.
(g) Choice of Development Options
In the CD-PUD application, the applicant shall choose either Development Option 1 - Residential
Developmentfor Development Option 2—Commercial Agricultural Development, or Development
Option 3 —Residential/Agricultural Development. An applicant who chooses to use Development
Option 2 or 3 on the parcel may later choose to instead apply for an approval under Development
Option 1. As part of the application for approval under Development Option 1, the applicant shall
relinquish all rights to conduct any uses by special review available only under Options 2 or 3.
(h) Development Option 1: Residential Development
(1) Maximum Residential Density
There shall be no more than two (2) principal single-family dwelling units and two (2)
caretaker dwelling units on the parcel within the CD-PUD; except if the parcel contains six
hundred(600) acres of land or more, there shall be no more than three (3)principal single
family dwelling units and two (2) caretaker dwelling units. An existing dwelling unit(s) may
remain, but shall count towards the maximum residential density, either as one of the
principal single family dwelling units or one of the caretaker dwelling units.and shall also
count towards the maximum floor area.
(2) Maximum Floor Area
(a) The total combined maximum floor area of all principal single-family dwelling
units within the CD-PUD designation area shall be limited to fifteen thousand
(15,000) square feet.
(h) Certain Caucus area floor area limitations specified below shall apply as the
maximum. with no individual. or combination of two or three principal single
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family dwelling units exceeding the Caucus area limitation.Wh.�d
Caucus limitations to final maximum floor area exist, said limitation shall apply
as the maximum, with no individual, or combination of two or three principal
c) Within the Frying Pan Caucus area, the final maximum floor area for principal
single family dwelling units shall be limited to eight thousand (8.000) square feet,
with no more than four thousand (4,000) square feet contained within one
principal single family dwelling.
(c)Id) Within the Snowmass/Capitol Creek and Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus
areas. the final maximum floor area for principal sinele-family dwelling units
shall be limited to eight thousand two hundred fifty (8.250) souare feet.
6.1)(0,_ Up to two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area for
accessory structures (including barns and other agricultural buildings), and up to
one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor arca for each caretaker dwelling unit is
allowed in addition to the final maximum floor area for principal single family
dwelling units. All agricultural floor area, including barns, shall be considered to
be "accessory"and shall count towards the limitation of two thousand, five
hundred (2,500) square feet of accessory floor area in Development Option 1.
Floor area for accessory structures and the caretaker dwelling unit(s) may not be
combined.
(3) Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Approval of a CD-PUD Development Plan Development Option I shall result in the creation
of the following development rights on the property and the following exemptions from the
requirements of GMQS (see chapter 6), provided that all structures are constructed in
compliance with all applicable requirements of this Land Use Code:
(a) Eight thousand two hundred fifty (8,250) square feet of residential floor area for
principal single family dwelling units,. except where final maximum floor ar
limitations have been codified for specific Caucus ar as, said maximums shall be
family dwelling units. Where codified Caucus limitations to final maximum
floor area have been specified above, the Caucus area limitation shall apply as the
maximum growth management exemption for principal single-family dwelling
unit floor area, with no individual. or combination of two principal single-family
dwelling units exceeding the Caucus area limitation. On parcels containing less
than six hundred (600) acres, floor area may be divided between two (2) single
family dwelling units or used exclusively for one (I) single family dwelling unit.
On parcels containing six hundred (600) acres or more, floor area may be divided
between up to three(3) single family dwelling units or used exclusively for one
(1) single family dwelling unit.
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(eb) Two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area for accessory
structures, including agricultural buildings. This allowance may not be combined
with the exemption in subsection (a) above to create larger principal structures.
(de) One thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area for each caretaker dwelling unit.
If there is one(I) single-family dwelling unit, only one caretaker unit is exempt
from GMQS; if there are two (2) single family dwelling units, two caretaker units
may be exempt from GMQS. This allowance may not be combined with the
accessory structure exemption in subsection(c) above to create larger accessory
structures or caretaker dwelling units; nor may it be combined with the exemption
in subsection (a) or (b) above to create larger principal single-family dwelling
units. No more than two (2) caretaker units shall be exempt from GMQS.
(4) Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)
(a) TDRs from sending sites outside of the CD-PUD may not be used in the CD-PUD
under Development Option 1. However,TDRs from within the CD-PUD may be
used to increase the final maximum floor area of the principal single-family
dwelling unit(s) from eight thousand two hundred fifty (8,250) square feet up to a
total of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet of gross floor area exempt from
GMQS. Where Caucus area limitations to final maximum floor area have been
codified, the Caucus area limitation shall apply as the maximum.
(b) Within the Frying Pan Caucus area, TDRs shall not be used to exceed the final
maximum floor area of eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
(c) TDRs may be severed and sold from lands located within the CD-PUD under
Development Option 1. TDRs available for sale shall be calculated at one(1)
TDR for each thirty five(35) acres included in the CD-PUD,but excluding the
first one hundred sixty (160) acres that are developed pursuant to the standards for
Option 1.
(d) If the applicant chooses to limit the permitted principal single family dwelling
unit(s) to less than the eight thousand two hundred fifty (8,250) square feet that is
exempt from GMQS or to less than the eight thousand (8,000) square feet that is
exempt from GMQS in the Frying Pan, then one TDR per each two thousand five
hundred(2,500)square foot reduction in the total floor area of the principal
single-family dwelling units may be severed and sold. For example, if the total
floor area of the principal single-family dwelling units is limited to five thousand
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seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet. the CD-PUD would have one(I) TDR to
sever and sell. As another example, if floor area is limited to three thousand two
hundred and fifty (3,250) square feet in one principal structure and the second
(allowed) principal structure was never built, the property would have two (2)
TDR's to sever and sell.
(5) Vested Rights
Approval of a CD-PUD under Development Option 1 shall be granted vested property rights
pursuant to Sec. 2-20-170 for a period of twenty (20) years.
(6) Agricultural Property Tax Classification—Uses
A CD-PUD approved under Development Option I shall specify that the primary purpose of
ownership and use of all property in the CD-PUD is for residential purposes. and that all
improvements and uses of lands within the CD-PUD are associated with residential use of the
property. Any activities occurring on the property, or uses of the property that would cause
the properties to be classified as agricultural lands pursuant to Title 39. Colorado Revised
Statutes, are prohibited.
(i) Development Option 2: Commercial Agricultural Development
If the Community Development Director verifies that a portion of the parcel included in the CD-
PUD application is currently operating legal commercial agricultural uses, then the property may be
developed with additional commercial uses as set forth below. In return for the availability of
additional commercial agricultural commercial uses, residential development of the property shall be
more limited than that allowed under Options I and 3.
(I) Additional Special Review Uses
(a) Additional Uses Available
In addition to those uses by special review listed in Sec. 3-70-40(ed)(2), if
Development Option 2 is chosen, the applicant may request that the Board of County
Commissioners approve any permitted or special review use listed in Table 4-1 that is
(i) consistent with the existing agricultural operations on the property,and (ii) support
the continuing existence of the existing agricultural operation on the property.
Special review uses may be included in the application for approval by the Board as
part of the CD-PUD, or may be requested after approval of the CD-PUD through the
special review process in Sec. 2-40-20.
(b) Criteria for Approval of Special Review Uses
Applications for commercial agricultural supportspecial review uses are reviewed on
an individual basis to determine the appropriateness of the proposed use and level of
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activity, and shall only be approved if the Board of County Commissioners finds that
the use: (i) is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan for Pitkin County; and
(ii)is related to, and will support the continued existence of, a commercial
agricultural activity or use currently existing on the property; and (iii) will not
diminish the agricultural and/or conservation resource value of the parcel; and (iv) is
consistent with the stated intent of the CD-PUD zone district; and (v) will occur at
times and in frequencies that will not impose significant adverse impacts on nearby
residents.
(c) Annual Review
The BOCC may require the Applicant to submit a statement annually to the
Community Development Director attesting to the continued conformance of the
special review use(s)to the conditions of approval.
(2) Maximum Residential Density
There shall be no more than two (2)principal single-family dwelling units and two (2)
caretaker dwelling units on the parcel within the CD-PUD; except if the parcel contains six
hundred (600) acres of land or more,there shall be no more than three (3)principal single
family dwelling units and two (2) caretaker dwelling units. An existing dwelling unit(s) may
remain, but shall count towards the maximum residential density, either as one of the
principal single family dwelling units or one of the caretaker dwelling units, and shall also
count towards the maximum floor arca.
(3) Maximum Floor Area
(a) Each of the two principal single-family dwelling units shall have a final maximum
floor area of five thousand seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet. On parcels
eligible for up to three (3) principal single family dwelling units, the combined final
maximum floor area for said units shall not exceed eleven thousand, five hundred
(11,500) square feet;and no individual unit shall contain more than five thousand
seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet of floor arca. Certain Caucus area floor area
limitations specified below shall apply as the maximum. with no individual.or
combination of two or three principal single family dwelling units exceeding the
Caucus area limitation. - - - - - -
area limitation.
(b) Within the Frying Pan Caucus, the final maximum floor area for principal single-
family dwelling units shall be limited to eight thousand (8,000) square feet with no
more than four thousand(4,000) square feet contained within one principal single
family dwelling unit.
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(b)Ic) Within the Snowmass/Capitol Creek and Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus
areas. the final maximum floor area for principal single-family dwelling units shall he
limited to eight thousand two hundred Lilly (8250) square feet. with no more than
five thousand seven hundred fifty (5.750) square feet contained within one principal
single family dwelling unit.
&Old) In addition to the final maximum floor arca for the principal single family
dwelling unit(s) each of the two caretaker dwelling units shall have a maximum floor
area of one thousand (1,000) square feet. If a legal caretaker dwelling unit exists on
the date the CD-PUD is approved, and if the Caretaker Dwelling Unit is deed-
restricted as stated in the affordable housing guidelines, the floor area of the
Caretaker Dwelling Unit may be increased to a maximum size of one thousand
(1,000) square feet. All barn floor area and floor area allowed for special review uses
shall be in addition to the final maximum floor area for the principal single family
dwelling units.
(d)(e) Agricultural building floor area shall be unlimited in Development Option 2
and shall be in addition to the final maximum floor area for the principal single
family dwelling units.
(c)(f) _the following floor area is allowed for approved special review uses:
Parcel Size (acres) Floor Area for Special Review Uses (sq.ft.)
160-200 1,250
201-300 2,000
' 301-500 3,000
>500 5,000 - -
(4) Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Approval of a CD-FUD under Development Option 2 shall result in the creation of the
following development rights on the property and the following exemptions from the
requirements of GMQS (see chapter 6), provided that all structures are constructed in
compliance with all applicable requirements of this Land Use Code:
(a) Five thousand seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet of floor area for each of the
two (2) principal single-family dwellings. Eleven thousand, five hundred
(11,500) square feet of floor area divided between up to three principal single
family dwelling units on parcels containing six hundred (600) acres of land, or
more. These exemptions may not be combined to produce any principal single-
family dwelling with more than five thousand seven hundred fifty (5,750) square
feet of floor area. Where codified Caucus limitations to final maximum floor area
esishave been specified above, the Caucus area limitation shall apply as the
maximum growth management exemption for principal single-family dwelling
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unit floor arca,with no individual, or combination of two principal single-family
dwelling units exceeding the Caucus area limitation.
(b) Within the Frying Pan Caucus, eight thousand (8,000) square feet of residential
floor area shall be the maximum GMQS exemption for principal single-family
dwelling units. No more than four thousand (4,000) square feet shall be contained
within one principal single-family dwelling unit.
(c) One thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area for each of two (2) caretaker
dwelling units. These exemptions may not be combined to produce any caretaker
dwelling unit with more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area. No
more than two caretaker units shall be exempt from GMQS.
(d) All agricultural building floor area.
(-F)(u)_ (e) Floor area for approved special review uses shall be exempt from GMQS
up to the maximums allowed in Sec. 3-70-40(i)(3)(e).
Parcel Size(acres) Floor area exempt from
GMQS (sq ft)
160-200 1,250
201-300 2,000
301-500 3,000
>500 5,000
(5) Transferable Development Rights (PDAs)
(a) TDRs may be severed and sold from lands located within the CD-PUD under
Development Option 2. TDRs available for sale shall be calculated at one (1)
TDR for each thirty (35) acres included in the CD-PUD, but excluding the first
one hundred sixty (I 60) acres that are developed pursuant to the standards for
Option 2.
(b) In addition, if the applicant chooses to limit the total gross floor area of the
permitted principal single-family dwelling unit(s) to less than the five thousand
seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet that is exempt from GMQS,then one(1)
TDR per each two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet reduction in the total
floor area of the principal single-family dwelling unit(s) may be severed and sold.
For example,if the total floor area of one of the principal single-family dwelling
units is limited to three thousand two hundred fifty (3.250) square feet, the CD-
PUD property would have one(1) TDR to sever and sell. As another example, if
floor area was limited to five thousand seven hundred and fifty feet(5,750) square
feet in one principal single-family dwelling unit and the second principal single
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family dwelling unit was never built, the property would have two (2) TDRs to
sever and sell.
(6) Vested Rights
Approval of a CU-PUD under Development Option 2 shall be granted vested property rights
pursuant to Sec. 2-20-170 for a period of twenty (20) years.
(7) Covenant Regarding Conveyance of Structures
The applicant shall by covenant or other permanent commitment running with the land,
guarantee that in the event that multiple principal single family dwelling units and/or
caretaker dwelling units exist and/or are developed within the CD-PUD, said units shall not
be sold or otherwise conveyed or separated from the original parcel regardless of their
ultimate form of ownership.
(i) Development Option 3: Residential/Agricultural Development
If the Community Development Director verifies that a portion of the parcel included in the CD-
PUD application is currently operating legal commercial agricultural uses, then the property may be
developed as set forth below. In return for eliminating the potential for non-agricultural commercial
uses, residential development of the property shall be more limited than that allowed under Option 1
but less limited that allowed under Option 2.
(I) Special Review Uses
The BOCC shall review applications for Special Review uses listed in Sec. 3-70-40(d)(3).
pursuant to the standards in Sec. 2-30-30(h)(I) and (2). Special review uses may be included
in the application for approval by the Board as part of the CD-PUD, or may be requested
after approval of the CD-PUD through the special review process in Sec. 2-40-20.
(ba) Additional Criteria for Approval of Special Review Uses
Applications for • - t.. - •a special review uses are reviewed on
an individual basis to determine the appropriateness of the proposed use and level of
activity, and shall only be approved if the Board of County Commissioners finds that
the use: (i) is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan for Pitkin County: and
(ii) is related to. and will support the continued existence of. a commercial
agricultural activity or use currently existing on the property; and (iii) will not
diminish the agricultural and/or conservation resource value of the parcel: and (iv) is
consistent with the stated intent of the CD-PUD zone district:and (v) will occur at
times and in frequencies that will not impose significant adverse impacts on nearby
residents.
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(eb) Annual Review
The BOCC may require the Applicant to submit a statement annually to the
Community Development Director attesting to the continued conformance of the
special review use(s)to the conditions of approval.
(2) Maximum Residential Density
There shall be no more than two (2) principal single-family dwelling units and two (2)
caretaker dwelling units on the parcel within the CD-PUD; except if the parcel contains six
hundred (600) acres of land or more, there shall be no more than three (3) principal single
family dwelling units and two (2) caretaker dwelling units. An existing dwelling unit(s)may
remain, but shall count towards the maximum residential density, either as one of the
principal single family dwelling units or one of the caretaker dwelling units, and shall also
count towards the maximum floor area.
(3) Maximum Floor Area
(a) The total combined maximum floor area of all principal single-family dwelling
units within the CD-PUD designation area shall be limited to eleven thousand live
hundred (11.500) square feet. Caucus area floor area limitations specified below
shall apply as the maximum.with no individual, or combination of two or three
principal single family dwelling units exceeding the Caucus area limitation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section (j), when development
rights from an adjacent parcel are approved for aggregation pursuant to Sec. 6-30-
I00(a)(9), density and floor area allowances may be combined into one(1)
principal single-family dwelling with up to thirteen thousand two hundred fifty
(13,250) square feet of floor area. In cases of such aggregation pursuant to Sec.6-
30-100(a)(9). where the applicant desires two (2)principal single-family
dwellings, no individual unit shall contain more than eleven thousand five
hundred (11.500) square feet of floor area.
f b) Within the Frying Pan Caucus area.the final maximum floor area for principal
single-family dwelling units shall be limited to eight thousand (8,000) square feet
with no more than four thousand (4.000) square feet contained within one
principal single family dwelling unit.
(c) Within the Snowmass/Capitol Creek and Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus area. the
final maximum floor area for principal single-family dwelling units shall be
limited to eight thousand two hundred fifty (8.250) square feet_with no more than
five thousand seven hundred fifty (5.750) square feet contained within one
principal single family dwelling unit.
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(d) In addition to the final maximum floor area for the principal single family
dwelling units. each of the two caretaker dwelling units shall have a maximum
floor area of one thousand (L000) square feet. If a legal caretaker dwelling unit
exists on the date the CD-PUD is approved, and if the Caretaker Dwelling Unit is
deed-restricted as stated in the affordable housing guidelines, the floor area of the
Caretaker Dwelling Unit may be increased to a maximum size of one thousand
(1.000) square feet. All barn floor area and floor area allowed for special review
uses shall be in addition to the final maximum floor area for both the principal
single family dwelling units and the caretaker dwelling units.
(de) Agricultural building floor area shall be unlimited in Development Option 3 and
shall be in addition to the final maximum floor area for the principal single family
dwelling units and caretaker dwelling units.
(efThe following floor area is allowed for approved special review uses:
Parcel Size (acres) _ Floor Area for Special Review Uses (sq.ft.) I
160-200 1.250
201-300 _ 2.000
301-500 3,000 _
>500 5,000
(4) Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Approval of a CD-PUD under Development Option 3 shall result in the creation of the
following development rights on the property and the following exemptions from the
requirements of GMOS (see chapter 6). provided that all structures are constructed in
compliance with all applicable requirements of this Land Use Code:
(a) Eleven thousand five hundred (11.500) square feet of floor area for the principal
singlc family dwelling units. Where codified Caucus limitations to final
maximum floor area have been specified above. the Caucus area limitation shall
apply as the maximum growth management exemption for principal single-family
dwelling unit floor area. with no individual. or combination of two principal
single-family dwelling units exceeding the Caucus area limitation.—
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section(4)(a),when
development rights from an adjacent parcel arc approved for aggregation pursuant
to Section 6-30-100(a)(9), thirteen thousand two hundred fifty (13,250) square
feet of floor area may be developed in one(I) principal single-family dwelling. In
cases of such aggregation pursuant to Section 6-30-I00(a)(9) where the applicant
desires two (2) principal single-family dwellings, no individual unit shall contain
more than eleven thousand five hundred (11.500) square feet of floor area.
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(b) One thousand (1.000) square feet of floor area for each of two (2) caretaker
dwelling units. These exemptions may not be combined to produce any caretaker
dwelling unit with more than one thousand (1.000) square feet of floor area. No
more than two caretaker units shall be exempt from GMQS.
(c) All agricultural building floor area.
(d) Floor area for approved special review uses shall be exempt from GMQS up to
the maximums allowed in Sec. 3-70-40(i)(3)(e).
Floor area exempt from
Parcel Size (acres) GMQS (sg ft)
160-200 1 250
201-300 2.000
301-500 3.000
>500 5,000
(5) Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)
(a) TDRs may be severed and sold from lands located within the CD-PUD under
Development Option 3. TDRs available for sale shall be calculated at one (1)
TDR for each thirty (35) acres included in the CD-PUD. but excluding the first
one hundred sixty (160) acres that are developed pursuant to the standards for
Option 3.
(b) In addition, if the applicant chooses to limit the total gross floor area of the
permitted principal single-family dwelling unit(s) to less than the eleven thousand
two hundred fifty (11250) square feet that is exempt from GMQS, then one (1)
TDR per each two thousand five hundred (2500) square feet reduction in the total
Floor area of the principal single-family dwelling unit(s)may be severed and sold.
(6) Vested Rights
Approval of a CD-PUD under Development Option 3 shall be granted vested property rights
pursuant to Sec.2-20-170 for a period of twenty (20) years.
(7) Covenant Regarding Conveyance of Structures
The applicant shall by covenant or other permanent commitment running with the land.
guarantee that in the event that multiple principal single family dwelling units and/or
caretaker dwelling units exist and/or are developed within the CD-PUD. said units shall not
be sold or otherwise conveyed or separated from the original parcel regardless of their
ultimate form of ownership.
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II. AMEND SEC. 6-30-90: EXEMPTION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONSERVATION
DEVELOPMENT PUD (CD-PUD) ZONE DISTRICT
An exemption is provided for development in the Conservation Development PUD (CD-PUD) zone district
as specified in Sec. 3-70-40(h)(3) for the Residential Development Option I, Sec. 3-70-40(i)(4) for the
Commercial and Agricultural Development Option 2, and Sec. 3-70-40(1)(4) for the Residential/Agricultural
Development Option 3. In addition,an associated exemption is provided for aggregation of development
rights from an adjacent parcel into a CD-PUD as specified below in Sec. 6-30-100(a)(9) for the
Residential/Agricultural Development Option 3.
for the Commercial Option.
III. AMEND SEC. 6-30-100: EXEMPTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 5,750 SQUARE
FEET OF RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA ON CERTAIN TYPES OF PRE-EXISTING LOTS
A GMQS exemption is provided for the development of residential floor area in the following situations,
subject to compliance with the standards in this section.
(a) Exemption for any Lot or Parcel that was legally Created Before June 12, 1978
The development of residential floor area on a lot or parcel legally created before June 12, 1978, may be
exempted from Growth Management. This GMQS exemption may be used to develop one single-family
dwelling unit and accessory structures that count as floor area, subject to compliance with all other
applicable provisions of this Land Use Code and the following additional standards:
(1) Without Existing Structures
If the lot or parcel is not improved with any structures that count as floor area,then the applicant
may develop up to the base maximum size permitted by Table 5-1 on the lot or parcel that is exempt
from Growth Management.
(2) With Existing Structures Under 5,750 Square Feet
If there are existing structures on the lot or parcel that count as floor area,then the applicant may
expand the structures or develop a new structure(s), up to a cumulative limit equal to the base
maximum size permitted by Table 5-1 on the lot or parcel. If there is already an existing single-
family dwelling unit on the lot or parcel, then the applicant may not use the remaining square
footage to create an additional dwelling unit of density.
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(3) With Existing Structures of 5,750 Square Feet or More
If the existing structures on the lot or parcel already contain floor area equal to or greater than the
base maximum size permitted by Table 5-I, then the applicant cannot obtain additional floor arca via
this exemption. The applicant may obtain additional floor area by utilizing transferable development
rights to obtain an exemption from GMQS or by competing for an allotment in the Residential
GMQS.
(4) Replacement of Existing Structures
The existing structures on the lot or parcel may also be replaced, subject to compliance with Sec. 6-
30-110(c).
(5) Limitation on Additions
A new dwelling unit created through this exemption may be expanded at any time by utilizing
transferable development rights to obtain an exemption from GMQS or by competing for an
allotment in the Residential GMQS.
(6) Floor Area Reserved
Development constructed pursuant to this exemption that results in less floor area than the base
maximum size permitted by Table 5-I on the lot or parcel shall be entitled to expand up to the base
maximum size permitted by Table 5-1 in any future development at any future date.
(7) Governmental Lands Not qualified
Lands owned or controlled by any governmental entity or division on or before June 12, 1978, do
not qualify for this exemption.
(8) 'Fathering Parcel" Retains Exemption Even if Reconfigured After June 12, 1978
An original "fathering parcel' that was legally configured as of June 12, 1978, retains one GMQS
exemption subject to the limitations of this section, notwithstanding any reconfiguration of the parcel
after June 12, 1978.The exemption shall be granted to the parcel that seeks the exemption first in
time. or designated in the subdivision or division of the original fathering parcel.
(9) Use of Growth Management Exemption on Adjacent Parcel
The growth management exemption may be used on a contiguous parcel under separate ownership
or an adjacent parcel under the same ownership that is at least partially separated from the fathering
parcel by a public road or other right-of-way, subject to Special Review and the following additional
standards:
(a) The use of the growth management exemption shall:
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(1) Promote the clustering of buildings and uses;
(2) Promote the preservation of open space, agricultural lands and/or wildlife habitat
areas;
(3) Take advantage of a site's unique natural resources and scenic features, and avoid
or mitigate any hazardous areas.
(b) The receiving parcel shall contain a minimum of two (2)times the minimum lot arca in
the zone district to be eligible to receive the growth management exemption;
(c) When this growth management exemption is used in conjunction with a CD-PUD
Residential/Agricultural Development Option 3, the fathering parcel shall contain a
minimum of 35 acres or an aggregation of smaller. contiguous parcels that combine for a
minimum of 35 acres, and the aggregated development rights(floor area) may be
clustered into one or two principal dwellings such that the density of units is reduced.
For example, where a CD-PUD allows two principal dwellings and the adjacent parcel
being added to the CD-PUD allowed another dwelling, the transferred floor area shall be
used in a total either one principal dwelling or two clustered dwellings. In no event can
the resulting development exceed applicable floor area limitations of the zone district.
LE)A deed restriction shall be recorded against the fathering parcel to memorialize the
extinguishment of growth management exemption on the fathering parcel and the use of
the growth management exemption on the receiving parcel, prior to the approval of the
Site Plan, subdivision plat or other development approval for the receiving parcel.