Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing - 2026-04-28
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Meeting Summary
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved the Bloom preliminary plan for 32 single-family lots on 81.85 acres near Bayou Gulch Rd. (5-0 Planning Commission recommendation, unanimous board approval). The board also approved vacation of a portion of Cottonwood Ave. in Grandview Estates (2-1 vote) and granted a zoning resolution waiver for the Sedalia Recycling Center to modify the state permitting timeline for a proposed landfill expansion from 124 to 166 acres.
Key Decisions (3)
Bloom Preliminary Plan - 32 Single-Family Lots
Approved preliminary plan to subdivide 81.85 acres into 32 single-family residential lots and six tracts near Bayou Gulch Rd. in northeast Douglas County. Gross density of one lot per 2.53 acres. Lots range from 1.01 to 1.66 acres with approximately 27 acres (33%) dedicated to open space. Applicant is Affinity Holdings (Cade Bader). Homes will be custom-built ranging from 2,500-6,000 sq ft with values starting around $2 million. Property was rezoned from agricultural to estate residential in 2016.
Vacation of Portion of Cottonwood Ave. in Grandview Estates
Approved vacation of approximately 0.45 acres of unused right-of-way at the easternmost portion of Cottonwood Ave. in Grandview Estates. The right-of-way was never improved as a road. Adjacent property owners John and Jamie Coffin and neighbor to the south will split the vacated land equally. Applicants plan to use the land as driveway access to the backside of their properties for home and shop construction.
Zoning Resolution Waiver for Sedalia Recycling Center Landfill Expansion
Approved waiver of section 2107.3 requirement that applicant receive CDPHE certificate of designation recommendation before applying for USR. Sedalia Land Company/Waste Connections seeks to expand existing 124-acre landfill to 166 acres by incorporating former General Shale property and relocating scale house to Delva parcel. Waiver allows applicant to complete local USR process before state technical review.
Development Activity (2)
Bloom
32 single-family custom homes on 81.85 acres. Lots range 1.01-1.66 acres. Homes 2,500-6,000 sq ft starting at $2 million. 27 acres (33%) open space with 1.75 miles of trails. Gated entrance with monumentation. Estate residential zoning (1 unit per 2.5 acres max).
Sedalia Recycling Center and Depository Expansion
Proposed expansion of existing landfill from 124 acres to 166 acres. Includes incorporation of former General Shale property and relocation of scale house to Delva parcel. Adjacent to Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Custom home development targeting $2 million+ price point in northeast Douglas County indicates continued demand for luxury estate residential product in the Parker area.
Infrastructure
Parker Water and Sanitation District providing will-serve letter for new development with $1.5 million non-refundable connection fee indicates significant infrastructure investment requirements for new residential projects.
Sentiment
Board expressed strong support for infill development that respects existing estate residential zoning, with Commissioner Till noting 'infill plans suck' but acknowledging this project stayed within the planning framework.