Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative
2019 Resident Survey
Boulder County Land Use (now known as Community Planning & Permitting) staff circulated a survey in March 2019 to gauge the community’s preferred path forward for efforts to addressing the Allenspark community’s planning needs. Thank you to those who were able to complete the survey. Your feedback and comments are extremely valuable and a vital part of the process.
The survey results indicate a need for individual property owner conversations with staff to address parcel by parcel concerns utilizing the current Land Use Code. In addition, there appears to be substantial interest among respondents to further explore the Rural Community District concept. Staff recommends stationing a planner in Allenspark with office hours on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule during the summer months to address resident concerns. View or download the survey summary.
Submit comments or question via the Ask a Planner Form.
Public Meetings
Meetings will be posted when scheduled, and notifications will be sent to the Allenspark Townsite Planning news list. Sign up for updates via email or text, you may unsubscribe at any time.
Following the Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Meeting on July 23, 2019, Boulder County staff have been working to continue efforts in addressing community concerns.
Past Meeting Information
Community Meeting on Rural Community District (RCD) concept, Nov. 18, 2019
On Nov. 18, 2019, Boulder County staff met with members of the Allenspark community to further discuss pursuing the Rural Community District (RCD) concept for the Allenspark Townsite.
Documents:
- Community Meeting summary, Nov. 18, 2019
- Map of the historic Allenspark Townsite as defined by the Land Use Code
- Map showing existing floor area of structures by parcel within the Allenspark Townsite as of October 25, 2019
- Map showing Floor Area Ratio (FAR) by parcel within the Allenspark Townsite as of October 25, 2019
- Map showing extent of current Business, Forestry, and Mountain Institutional zoning districts and extent of 1965 Business zoning district within the Allenspark Townsite
Community Meeting on Short-term Dwelling Rentals, Oct. 2, 2019
On Oct. 2, 2019, Boulder County staff met with members of the Allenspark community to discuss short-term rentals (STR). The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department (formerly the Land Use Dept.) is updating Land Use Code regulations related to short-term rentals in unincorporated (i.e., outside cities and towns) Boulder County.
Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Working Group Meeting – July 23, 2019
On July 23, 2019, Boulder County staff met with members of the Allenspark Townsite community to further discuss topics identified as priorities through previous engagement with the community. The goal was to confirm community priorities identified to date and collaboratively define a process for moving forward to address community planning priorities.
Documents: Community Meeting summary, July 23, 2019
Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Working Group Meeting – Nov. 7, 2018
Boulder County held an Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Meeting at the Allenspark Fire Hall on Nov. 7, 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to further clarify and prioritize the community’s concerns and interests, and to initiate steps to address issues.
Documents: Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Meeting summary, Nov. 7, 2018
Boulder County – Allenspark Townsite Planning Initiative Community Meeting – July 23, 2018
Boulder County held a meeting at the Allenspark Fire Hall on July 23, 2018 to engage the community in discussing potential ways to address unique land use issues affecting the Allenspark Townsite (such as setbacks, addressing non-conforming properties, business zoning, historic preservation and other issues). This meeting continued earlier discussions as part of the county’s Townsite Planning Initiative (TPI). The current focus is on the Allenspark Townsite. Staff provided an overview of progress to date, then lead participants in identification and discussion of issues, and establish next steps. The goal is to find a collaborative path forward. Thank you to those who participated in the meeting. Please find the community meeting summary and presentation below.
Documents:
Background on the 747 Community Project
The 747 Community Project was put on hold after the September 2013 flood and has resumed as the Allenspark Townsite Initiative.
Residents of the greater Allenspark, Raymond, and Riverside community formed the 747 Community Project to guide the Allenspark, Raymond, and Riverside Townsite Planning initiative. In 2013, the Allenspark regional planning process entered a phase where the County Land Use Department would oversee review of the five proposals (Comprehensive Plan, Interface Committee, Built Environment, Building Materials and Business Zoning) developed through the 747 Community Project planning process. The goal was for staff to work closely with the 747 Community Project and any other members of the Allenspark community to explore ways to address the concerns raised by the Commissioners, discuss parts of the proposals that staff feels need further work as well as meet the intent of the proposals. Information about these proposals and related meetings are available below.
Past 747 Community Project Meeting Information
Planning Commission Public Hearing: Docket BCCP-10-0001: Allenspark Regional Comprehensive Plan – April 4, 2013
Proposed plan for the area within the Allenspark Fire Protection District including the townsites of Allenspark, Raymond, and Riverside, for inclusion into the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. This was an introduction of the Allenspark Regional Comprehensive Plan Summary only – Planning Commission did not take any action on this docket at this time. The public was invited to review the draft staff report and to comment on the Summary either in writing or in person.
Documents:
- BCCP-10-0001: Staff Report for Planning Commission for April 4, 2013
- BCCP-10-0001: 747 Community Project Information Materials for April 4, 2013
- BCCP-10-0001: Public Comments
- 747 Community Project Core Team presentation and handout, April 4, 2013
- BCCP-10-0001: Planning Commission audio, April 4, 2013
Board of County Commissioners 747 Community Project Study Session – Sept. 8, 2011
Documents:
- View the meeting video (select Event Bookmark #9)
Planning Commission Meeting: 747 Community Project Update Informational Item with Public Testimony – August 17, 2011
Documents:
- BCCP-10-0001: Planning Commission meeting agenda and information packet, Aug, 17, 2011
- BCCP-10-0001: Planning Commission audio, Aug. 17, 2011
Allenspark 747 Community Project Past Topic Meetings and Hearings
| Topic: |
Business Zoning – Draft Implementation Plan |
| Date: | Aug. 23, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Topic: |
Built Environment/Site Plan Review |
| Date: | July 26, 2012 |
| Location: | Boulder County Community Land Use Department (now the Community Planning & Permitting Dept.) |
| Topic: |
Communitywide Meeting |
| Date: | July 14, 2012 |
| Location: | Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center, Allenspark |
| Documents: | |
| Topic: |
Planning for July 14, 2012 Meeting |
| Date: | June 28, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents | Meeting Notes from June 28, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Built Environment Field Trip with County Staff |
| Date: | June 22, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Agenda and Meeting Notes from June 22, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Business Zoning, Building Materials, Built Environment Field Trip Prep |
| Date: | June 21, 2012 |
| Location: | Boulder County Land Use Department (now the Community Planning & Permitting Dept.) |
| Documents: | Meeting Materials and Meeting Notes from June 21, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Business Zoning and Building Materials |
| Date: | May 24, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Agenda and Meeting Notes from May 24, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Business Zoning, continued |
| Date: | April 26, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Materials for April 26, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Business Zoning |
| Date: | April 12, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Materials April 12, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Building Materials |
| Date: | Jan. 12, 2012 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Materials for January 12, 2012 |
| Topic: |
Businesses and Business Zoning |
| Date: | Nov. 10, 2011 |
| Location: | Allenspark Fire Station |
| Documents: | Meeting Materials and Meeting Notes for November 10, 2011 |