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Commissioners approve Retreat at Perry Park Filing 1 final plat converting remaining condos into fee-simple lots
Summary
The Douglas County Board approved a minor development final plat for Retreat at Perry Park Filing 1 to create 24 fee-simple duplex lots and a tract for access and open space, subject to four conditions, and noted the applicant's agreement with the existing homeowners association.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 14 approved the Retreat at Perry Park Filing 1 minor development final plat, converting the remaining undeveloped condominium units into 24 fee-simple duplex lots and establishing one tract for access, drainage, utilities and open space.
Brett Thomas, chief planner with the Department of Community Development, told the board the 10.34-acre site in the Perry Park area had an approved site improvement plan from 2006 for 48 duplex units; 24 units have been constructed. The current application (project file SB2023-034) proposes conversion of the undeveloped portion from condominium ownership to fee simple ownership to avoid legal challenges that can arise with condominium projects.
Roger Hollard, representative of Stratus Perry Park LLC, said the applicant secured a fully executed agreement with the existing Retreat at Perry Park homeowners association the day before the hearing to govern cost sharing, maintenance and governance between the existing association and a new association for the fee-simple lots. Hollard said the developer has a contract with Tri Pointe Homes to finish and market the remaining units, and that the parties expect construction and sale completion by mid-2025 if approvals proceed.
Staff and applicant accepted four conditions recommended for approval: 1) make technical corrections to the final plat exhibit prior to recordation; 2) provide Colorado Parks and Wildlife literature to prospective homeowners about potential wildlife presence; 3) during construction, the applicant and successors must take reasonable care to watch for historic, paleontological and other cultural resources and notify the county if any are found; and 4) the applicant must satisfy all commitments and promises made during the public hearing or in writing.
The planning commission recommended approval 6-0 at its December 16, 2024 hearing. The board voted to approve the final plat 3-0. Commissioners speaking in favor said the conversion to fee-simple lots responds to statewide construction-defect and condominium insurance issues that have complicated condominium development and that the proposed housing product is consistent with the neighborhood context.
