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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 BOCC Staff Report 10.05.1987REQUEST: • BOCC 10/05/87 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Public Hearing for Zone District Text Amendment to Section 3.02.02; Uses, Conditional; to add "Boarding or Rooming House" APPLICANT: John M. Traul I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to add "Boarding or Rooming House" as a conditional use in the Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density (A/R/RD) zone district. The proposal would allow for small scale commercial lodging establishments, including Bed and Breakfasts, subject to review by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board, under the conditional use permit review process, may refer the application to the Planning Commission, require a public hearing, and impose conditions of approval, but may not formally deny a request. II. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The A/R/RD zone district currently does allow for commercial lodging in the form of "resorts" and "camper parks", both requiring Special Use Permits. 2. The Zoning Resolution defines "Boarding or Rooming House" as, "A residential building, or portion thereof, other than a hotel, motel, or lodge, which is used both as a residential building and to provide lodging (with or without meals) for four or more persons for compensation . . . ". A "hotel, motel, or lodge" is defined as, "A building providing six or more rooms for the lodging of members of the public . ". Based on these definitions, a boarding or rooming house could maintain a maximum of 5 rooms for rent before being categorized as a hotel or lodge. 3. The new zoning regulations, currently being developed by the Board of County Commissioners, include Bed and Breakfast and Boarding House in the Agricultural Zone District as a "use by right subject to standards". The proposed standards include a 12 guest maximum, limits on kitchen facilities, signs, and requirements for off-street parking. 4. Existing zoning regulations applicable to Boarding and Rooming Houses include sign code limitations and off-street parking requirements of one space per rentable room. 5. Given the potential impacts of the proposed activity, it is appropriate that each proposal be reviewed on a site specific basis by the Board of County Commissioners, which is provided for under the Conditional Use permitting process. • • III. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That an application for a zone district text amendment was made in conformance with the requirements of Section 10.00 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 2. That the Board of County Commissioners is authorized by the provisions of Section 30-28-109-116, C.R.S. 1973, amended to provide for the approval of amendments to the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. 3. That the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at the hearing. 4. That the Garfield County Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed zone district text amendment and made a recommendation as required by Section 10.04 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 5. That the proposed text amendment is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS On September 9, 1987, the Garfield County Planning Commission recommended approval of the following Zone District Text Amendment: Section 3.02.02; Uses, Conditional Add: Boarding or Rooming House The Planning Commission included with their recommendation the informal suggestion of a maximum of 32 square feet for signs associated with Boarding or Rooming Houses. 02 REQUEST: • • PC 9/09/87 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Zone District Text Amendment to Section 3.02.02; Uses, Conditional; to add "Boarding or Rooming House" APPLICANT: John M. Trawl I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to add "Boarding or Rooming House" as a conditional use in the Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density (A/R/RD) zone district. The proposal would allow for small scale commercial lodging establishments, including "Bed and Breakfasts", subject to review by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board, under the conditional use permit review process, may refer the application to the Planning Commissioners, require a public hearing, and impose conditions of approval, but may not formally deny a request. II. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The A/R/RD zone district currently does allow for commercial lodging in the form of "resorts" and "camper parks", both requiring Special Use Permits. 2. The Zoning Resolution defines "Boarding or Rooming House" as, "A residential building, or portion thereof, other than a hotel, motel, or lodge, which is used both as a residential building and to provide lodging (with or without meals) for four or more persons for compensation . . . ". A "hotel, motel, or lodge" is defined as, "A building providing six or more rooms for the lodging of members of the public Based on these definitions, a boarding or rooming house could maintain a maximum of 5 rooms for rent before being categorized as a hotel or lodge. 3. The new zoning regulations, currently being developed by the Board of County Commissioners, include Bed and Breakfast and Boarding House in the Agricultural Zone District as a "use by right subject to standards". The proposed standards include a 12 guest maximum, limits on kitchen facilities, signs, and requirements for off-street parking. 4. Existing zoning regulations applicable to Boarding and Rooming Houses include sign code limitations and off-street parking requirements of one space per bed. 5. Given the potential impacts of the proposed activity, it is appropriate that each proposal be reviewed on a site specific basis by the Board of County Commissioners, which is provided for under the Conditional Use permitting process. • • III. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That an application for a zone district text amendment was made in conformance with the requirements of Section 10.00 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 2. That the Garfield County Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed zone district text amendment and made a recommendation as required by Section 10.04 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 3. That the proposed text amendment is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS Approval of the following zone district text amendment: Section 3.02.02; Uses, Conditional Add: Boarding or Rooming House