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Douglas County approves rezoning for 9315 Sand Creek Road to create an additional large rural residential lot
Summary
The board approved rezoning about 30.16 acres at 9315 Sand Creek Road from Agricultural-1 to Large Rural Residential to allow subdivision into a 10-acre lot with existing improvements and a 20-acre vacant parcel. Planning recommended approval and no public opposition was recorded.
Douglas County commissioners on May 13 approved a rezoning for 9315 Sand Creek Road that will allow the 30.16-acre parcel to be rezoned from Agricultural-1 to Large Rural Residential, a change the owner says will permit subdivision into a 10-acre lot containing the existing home and shop and a separate 20-acre vacant lot.
Trevor Bedford of Douglas County Planning Services told the board the rezoning application (project file ZR2024-030) is to rezone approximately 30.16 acres so the owner can create one additional lot. Planning staff said the request aligns with the county’s rezoning process under Colorado law and cited the comprehensive master plan’s Northeast sub-area designation. The planning commission reviewed the request at its April 21 meeting and unanimously recommended approval, 6-0. Planning staff said no public comments were received from abutting property owners.
Owner William Driscoll told the board his intent is to downsize: he said he will sell the 10-acre parcel with the house, shop and shed and retain the 20-acre parcel as unimproved land. The proposed Large Rural Residential zoning is intended for densities between one dwelling per 10 acres and one dwelling per 35 acres, which staff said is consistent with surrounding parcel sizes.
A motion to approve the rezoning was made, seconded, and the board approved the request by voice vote. No members of the public registered comments on the item in person or online.
Planning staff advised that, should the rezoning be finalized, the owner must proceed through the county subdivision process to create the additional lot and meet applicable subdivision and permitting standards. The board set no special conditions beyond standard procedural requirements.
