Jefferson County commissioners approve rezoning to allow four dwellings at 1212 Kerr Gulch Road in Evergreen

Jefferson County commissioners on Aug. 12 approved a rezoning request to allow conversion of an existing office building at 1212 Kerr Gulch Road in Evergreen into up to four residential dwelling units.

The approval of Resolution CC25-209 (case 23-136369) follows a staff recommendation for approval and public testimony that included three neighbors who opposed the change because of concerns about density, traffic and wildfire risk.

Reid Powers, case manager with GEFCO Planning and Zoning, told the board the proposed official development plan (ODP) would limit the entire site to a maximum of four dwelling units and cap the combined gross floor area of the units at 5,500 square feet. “Staff finds that the proposed allowed use is compatible with existing and allowed land uses,” Powers said, summarizing his analysis on conformance with the comprehensive master plan, mitigation measures and available infrastructure.

The ODP includes limits and requirements written into the zoning: a 4-unit maximum across the ODP boundary, accessory storage limited to 400 square feet,…