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Plan to allow second dwelling at 36265 W. 150 First St. moves forward after zoning board recommendation
Summary
County planning staff recommended approval of an accessory dwelling unit permit (Resolution 091‑25) for the property at 36265 West 150 First Street, where a 948‑square‑foot cabin sits in addition to the main house.
County planning staff presented an application for an accessory dwelling unit permit for a property at 36265 West 150 First Street, a site that currently contains a primary residence and a separate 948‑square‑foot cabin.
Sean Pendley, county planning staff, told the Board of County Commissioners the cottage was built in 1975 and the main house in 1960, both predating current zoning regulations. “This is a request for an accessory dwelling unit permit for the subject property located at 36265 West A Hundred And 50 First Street,” Pendley said. Because the ADU exceeds the 900‑square‑foot maximum and the 200‑foot separation standard, the application proceeds through a public hearing process; the West Consolidated Zoning Board held that public hearing July 16 and recommended approval with stipulations included in Resolution 091‑25.
Pendley said the applicant intends to subdivide the property later, but that subdivision is not before the county at this time; the ADU permit is a necessary step before any tract split. He also explained that the distance and size standards were originally intended to keep detached ADUs in rear yards and near the main house; staff said they plan to evaluate that standard as part of upcoming zoning regulation amendments and that the 200‑foot rule may be unnecessary for large properties.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions: Commissioner Allen Brand, whose district includes the property, praised the applicant’s submission. Commissioner Brewer asked about septic systems; Pendley said the two structures in this case have separate grandfathered septic systems because they predate the current rules, but new ADUs would need an environmental department septic permit.
Next steps: staff said the matter was recommended for approval by the West Consolidated Zoning Board and will proceed to the commission for formal action under Resolution 091‑25, subject to the stipulations detailed in the staff packet.
