Planning Commission Public Meeting

Description

Planning Commission Public Meeting, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting will include a Joint Workshop with the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission regarding the 2025 Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update.

Attend In-Person
Boulder County Planning Commission meetings are convened in a hybrid format where attendees can join through Zoom or participate in-person at the Downtown Boulder County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. In-person speaker registration is available starting at 1 p.m. at the hearing.

Watch the Meeting
Meetings are streamed live through eSCRIBE. Video will display on the agenda page as soon as the meeting begins.

Register to Attend Via Zoom

Registrants will receive an email from Zoom with the link to join the meeting online AND the optional call-in number and meeting ID. Optional call-in information: Dial 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) | Meeting ID: 160 759 7981

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View the Boulder County Planning Commission agenda, July 17, 2024

Agenda Items Include:

1. Joint Workshop With the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Regarding the 2025 Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update (1-2 p.m.)
   Staff will provide an introduction and overview of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and review the workplan that has been developed for the 2025 Major Update. Informational & Discussion Item Only. Public testimony will not be taken at this time.
2. Staff Update on Boulder County Comprehensive Plan Maps
   Staff have finalized updates to the Comprehensive Plan maps that were approved in 2023. Staff will provide a brief overview to the Planning Commission of the updated and reformatted maps. Informational & Discussion Item Only. Public testimony will not be taken at this time.
3. Docket SU-24-0002: Pivot Solar Energy Facility
   Public testimony will be taken.
   Request: Special Use Review for an approximately 4-acre solar energy facility on a 13-acre parcel.
   Location: 9215 Arapahoe Road, located on the north side of Arapahoe Road approximately 0.3 mile west of the intersection of Arapahoe Road and N. 95th Street, in Section 29, Township 1N, Range 69W.
   Zoning: Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District
   Owner: Dewire Family Trust
   Applicant: Pivot Solar 48 LLC
   Website: https://boco.org/SU-24-0002
   Action Requested: Recommendation to BOCC
   Staff Planner: Pete L'Orange
4. Docket DC-19-0003: Land Use Code Text Amendment to Articles 3, 9, and 18
   Public testimony will be taken.
   Request: Update language in Article 9 (Building Lots, Mergers, Subdivision Exemptions & Exemption Plats) to simplify and streamline the SE/EP process. Introduce a definition for Townsite in Article 18 to help resolve issues around what a Townsite is considered in the County. Make necessary revisions in Article 3 of the Code to incorporate the changes made in Article 9.
   Website: https://boco.org/DC-19-0003
   Action Requested: Recommendation to BOCC
   Staff Planner: Jack Sheehan

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The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and takes action on Land Use Code Updates and Development Review dockets and advises the County Commissioners of those actions and on planning matters. The Planning Commission has statutory responsibility to make, adopt, and amend the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also has a role in reviewing and acting on revisions and amendments to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.