Jefferson County planning commission recommends rezoning for Palo Verde Park Estates to allow up to 12 homes

The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted unanimously on June 25 to forward a recommendation of approval for Case 24-113412RZ, the Palo Verde Park Estates official development plan, which would rezone a 3.67-acre property at 3942 South Palo Verde Road in Evergreen to a planned development following Mountain Residential 3 (MR-3) standards and allow up to 12 dwelling units.

Planning staff case manager Sarah Hoemeyer told the commission staff had reviewed the proposal against compatibility, conformance with the county Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP), mitigation of negative impacts, infrastructure and services, and health, safety and welfare. Hoemeyer said staff found the request in conformance with applicable CMP goals and policies and recommended approval. “Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request,” Hoemeyer said.

The applicant, represented by Richard Miller of Progressive Planning Services of Colorado, described two conceptual layouts: one with eight single-family lots and one showing six two‑family structures for a total of 12 dwelling units. Miller said the plan includes a minimum 28%…