Goldbranch Properties Announces Exemptions from Boulder County's Land Use and Building Codes
Goldbranch Properties (Goldbranch), the developer of Goldbranch Estates, Homes of Distinction, in Niwot, announced that it reached an agreement with Boulder County regarding exemptions that properties in Goldbranch Estates will enjoy from certain County Land Use and Building Codes that pertain to house size limits and the County’s BuildSmart program.
Specifically, Goldbranch has obtained exemptions from the County’s Site Plan Review (SPR), the County Transfer of Development Credit (TDC), and the County’s BuildSmart programs. Goldbranch previously objected to the adoption and implementation of these County programs, particularly as they would have applied to Goldbranch. Goldbranch contended that the timing of the formulation and enactment were in conflict with the County’s review and approval of the Goldbranch PUD. After many months of negotiation, an amicable solution was reached.
To summarize, Goldbranch, as a P.U.D., is exempt from the SPR process in its entirety. Additionally, Goldbranch is exempt through August 24, 2015 from the County’s TDC program, which requires homes exceeding 6,000 square feet in size to purchase TDC credits. Goldbranch is also exempt from strict compliance with the BuildSmart Regulations. Homes in Goldbranch are not subject to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index that otherwise apply to all new residential construction in the County. Rather, due to the nature of the Goldbranch PUD and the planned development in Goldbranch Estates, the County and Goldbranch agreed upon specific cost effective energy-saving solutions that will be used in Goldbranch Estates. This assures that new construction in Goldbranch Estates will enact financially feasible enhancements as future green building technologies become commercially viable over a 10 to 20 year period, depending on construction of an Estate or Village home, respectively.
Goldbranch Estates was designed for Homes of Distinction. Securing exemptions from the strict enforcement of the County’s SPR, TDC and BuildSmart programs reinforces the distinct, unique and special nature of development in Goldbranch Estates. Ron Budacz, CEO of Goldbranch Properties, stated, “At the time the County approved the Goldbranch development, we knew the community would be special. Through legal counsel, we fought long and hard to assert our rights as property owners in order to preserve the distinct character of Goldbranch Estates. Goldbranch is pleased to have safeguarded its prospective customers’ right to choose to build a home that conforms to owner’s individual tastes, while providing cost effective energy-saving alternatives both today and in the future. Currently, a custom home is under construction in Goldbranch, and it nearly generates the amount of power it will consume. Hopefully with these exemptions announced today we will see an uptick in the building trades’ activity, thus creating jobs in Boulder County. This opportunity is unique to our residential community in Niwot.”
“As a direct result of these exemptions, Goldbranch has seen increased interest and activity in recent weeks,” Ron Ibsen, Vice President of operations, stated.
Located in Boulder County, in the Town of Niwot, Goldbranch Estates is a luxury residential development. Boasting artistic infrastructure, European-inspired architecture, cutting edge electronics security, and magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains, Goldbranch Estates offers a limited number of home sites available in an enclave-like setting. The project, which consists of Village lots (ten stunning, top-of-the-line homes) and Estate lots (seven oversized, spectacular parcels), is unlike anything found in the Boulder area as it uniquely combines all elements of fine living into one complete package.
For more information contact Deb Dribnak at 303-652-0510 or visit www.goldbranchestates.com.
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