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County approves two private‑road modification requests for nearby subdivisions with conditions
Summary
The board approved private‑road standard modifications for Sunset View Estates and East Summit/Lavender Hills, accepting longer private roads than the county’s 750‑foot public‑road threshold and adding a required 60‑foot easement between specified lots for future connectivity.
Planning staff presented two private‑road modification applications to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners: one for Sunset View Estates (private road > 750 feet) and one combining East Summit Acres Division No. 1 and Lavender Hills (requests for >750‑foot private road and a narrow 40‑foot segment tied to an easement agreement).
For Sunset View Estates planning staff said required approvals from Central Fire and Golden Ridge found no objections to the private road design, and the applicant had provided a signed private‑road maintenance agreement to be recorded prior to final plat approval. Planning recommended approval and the commissioners approved the private‑road modification in a roll‑call vote.
On the East Summit / Lavender Hills application, staff explained the road crosses an easement that narrows to roughly 40–43 feet for a short segment because of an existing private easement; public‑works staff acknowledged the narrow segment and noted it would prevent future county standard upgrade unless widened. Central Fire’s approval letter required snow removal, a 26‑foot developed driving surface, and compliance with other private‑road standards.
Commissioners approved the East Summit/Lavender Hills modification with an added condition: the applicant must grant or reserve a 60‑foot easement between Lots 7 and 8 (at the end of the private road) to preserve the option of future connectivity and widening. The approval will be recorded and the private‑road maintenance agreement must be finalized before the final plat is recorded.
