The Jefferson County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously July 16 to approve a 12-month renewal of a special-exception short-term rental permit for 11968 Beagle Circle in Coal Creek Canyon.
Staff case manager Alexander (Alex) Folkes told the board the 3-bedroom home has a septic sized for three bedrooms, adequate parking for four required spaces, a valid defensible-space permit and no active zoning violations; staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
The board discussed a single public comment submitted in opposition. Board member Johnson pressed staff to summarize the complaint; Folkes said the letter raised general concerns about turnover, noise and impacts on residential character but did not identify specific incidents tied to this property and may have addressed two nearby properties.
Applicant Rex Geissler said he self-manages the property and that "our particular STR has not had any police activity for years." He told the board he serves on the local HOA and has been involved in community governance for more than a decade.
Board members said they found no verifiable evidence in the record that the complaint referred specifically to this property and that staff had not received any formal complaints or violations through the planning office since the prior approval. Based on that record, Johnson moved to adopt the resolution approving case 25107190 VC; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call vote with all five voting members present voting "aye."
The board approved the special exception under the zoning resolution standards for short-term rentals; planners directed the applicant to consult the assigned case manager about permit and next-step timing.
Ending: The renewed permit is valid for 12 months under the current rules; the board noted neighbors who observe problems should file formal complaints so staff can investigate under the county process.