Stackhaus Annexation Petition

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A decision has been reached on this application.

April 13th, 2022 - During their April 11th meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the annexations, but did not reach the super-majority required to approve the zoning of the property. Since the annexation was contingent on the zoning, the annexations will not become effective.


This page exists to provide the residents of Buena Vista and surrounding areas relevant and accurate information about an application (or 'petition') for annexation for the property known as 15750 County Road 306, which is approximately 7.8 acres and is currently situated in unincorporated Chaffee County to the West of the Westwinds Subdivision. The presence of this page and the information on it does not imply approval of the Stackhaus Annexation request.

At the February 22nd, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board accepted this petition for annexation and set a public hearing date of April 12th, 2022. Petition acceptance is the first formal step in the annexation process and is used to determine if the petition is complete and is substantially compliant with annexation petition criteria as set forth in the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 and the Colorado Revised Statutes 31-12-101 et seq. Please note that acceptance of the petition does not imply nor constitute approval of the annexation. This will be a separate public hearing held in April.

During the public hearing held on March 16th, 2022 the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended to the Board R-3 High Density Residential zoning for the subject property along with three specific changes/additions to the Development Agreement:

  1. Replace the "two-story" height limit with 30';
  2. Increase the prohibition on short-term rentals from 30% of built units to 79% of built units;
  3. Require the developer to build a minimum of 50 apartment units. As proposed, the current master plan shows 64 apartments. Commissioners felt that ensuring a minimum number of units will provide maximum community benefit.

Under state statute, this property, while not itself contiguous with current municipal boundaries, can apply for annexation using a process called Flagpole Annexation, which allows for a section of roadway that is contiguous with municipal boundaries to be annexed, thereby allowing the annexation of the subject property itself.

April 13th, 2022 - During their April 11th meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the annexations, but did not reach the super-majority required to approve the zoning of the property. Since the annexation was contingent on the zoning, the annexations will not become effective.


This page exists to provide the residents of Buena Vista and surrounding areas relevant and accurate information about an application (or 'petition') for annexation for the property known as 15750 County Road 306, which is approximately 7.8 acres and is currently situated in unincorporated Chaffee County to the West of the Westwinds Subdivision. The presence of this page and the information on it does not imply approval of the Stackhaus Annexation request.

At the February 22nd, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board accepted this petition for annexation and set a public hearing date of April 12th, 2022. Petition acceptance is the first formal step in the annexation process and is used to determine if the petition is complete and is substantially compliant with annexation petition criteria as set forth in the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 and the Colorado Revised Statutes 31-12-101 et seq. Please note that acceptance of the petition does not imply nor constitute approval of the annexation. This will be a separate public hearing held in April.

During the public hearing held on March 16th, 2022 the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended to the Board R-3 High Density Residential zoning for the subject property along with three specific changes/additions to the Development Agreement:

  1. Replace the "two-story" height limit with 30';
  2. Increase the prohibition on short-term rentals from 30% of built units to 79% of built units;
  3. Require the developer to build a minimum of 50 apartment units. As proposed, the current master plan shows 64 apartments. Commissioners felt that ensuring a minimum number of units will provide maximum community benefit.

Under state statute, this property, while not itself contiguous with current municipal boundaries, can apply for annexation using a process called Flagpole Annexation, which allows for a section of roadway that is contiguous with municipal boundaries to be annexed, thereby allowing the annexation of the subject property itself.

A decision has been reached on this application.

If you have a question about this annexation, please feel free to ask it here. Town staff will work diligently to answer your question and will choose to do so either publicly or privately depending on the nature of the question and its relevancy to the community engagement process.

  • Share I do not have a question, but a statement to say I agree with this annexation. on Facebook Share I do not have a question, but a statement to say I agree with this annexation. on Twitter Share I do not have a question, but a statement to say I agree with this annexation. on Linkedin Email I do not have a question, but a statement to say I agree with this annexation. link

    I do not have a question, but a statement to say I agree with this annexation.

    stardust asked about 2 years ago

    Thank you for your comment - please feel free to speak at public comment during the annexation hearing tomorrow at the Board of Trustees meeting at the community center (or via Zoom - info here). 

  • Share How does this subdivision fit in with R3 zoning? Is it located close to commercial and mixed-use areas? Is it near downtown? Does it serve as a transition between lower-density and commercial or other nonresidential areas? Will it have connected streets and accessibility to parks, open spaces and schools? on Facebook Share How does this subdivision fit in with R3 zoning? Is it located close to commercial and mixed-use areas? Is it near downtown? Does it serve as a transition between lower-density and commercial or other nonresidential areas? Will it have connected streets and accessibility to parks, open spaces and schools? on Twitter Share How does this subdivision fit in with R3 zoning? Is it located close to commercial and mixed-use areas? Is it near downtown? Does it serve as a transition between lower-density and commercial or other nonresidential areas? Will it have connected streets and accessibility to parks, open spaces and schools? on Linkedin Email How does this subdivision fit in with R3 zoning? Is it located close to commercial and mixed-use areas? Is it near downtown? Does it serve as a transition between lower-density and commercial or other nonresidential areas? Will it have connected streets and accessibility to parks, open spaces and schools? link

    How does this subdivision fit in with R3 zoning? Is it located close to commercial and mixed-use areas? Is it near downtown? Does it serve as a transition between lower-density and commercial or other nonresidential areas? Will it have connected streets and accessibility to parks, open spaces and schools?

    JeninBV asked about 2 years ago

    Hi Jenny, thank you very much for the questions. Some of these will be addressed during the public hearing on March 16th, while others are more appropriate to be addressed through the various subdivision processes if the annexation is approved. 

  • Share Where will all the exits be? I was told that one would exit to the west? Or would it only be on 306? That will be a lot of more traffic for this area. on Facebook Share Where will all the exits be? I was told that one would exit to the west? Or would it only be on 306? That will be a lot of more traffic for this area. on Twitter Share Where will all the exits be? I was told that one would exit to the west? Or would it only be on 306? That will be a lot of more traffic for this area. on Linkedin Email Where will all the exits be? I was told that one would exit to the west? Or would it only be on 306? That will be a lot of more traffic for this area. link

    Where will all the exits be? I was told that one would exit to the west? Or would it only be on 306? That will be a lot of more traffic for this area.

    Local asked about 2 years ago

    Thanks for the question! As you can see if in the "Proposed Master Plan" document available on the right, there is proposed a single entrance/exit into the property from CR 306. There is a requirement in the draft Development Agreement which requires a road to be 'stubbed' out to the West in case future growth occurs on adjacent property. 

    Keep in mind this proposed master plan is not a formal development application. IF the annexation is approved, a subdivision process and site plan review process will begin to dive into details, engineering, and code compliance. (Both of these processes include public hearings with the opportunity for further public comment.

  • Share Hello BV. Will there be an inclusionary housing requirement as part of this annexation? Will any units be deed restricted? Will lawns be allowed? If so, will there be extra fees for outdoor irrigation? on Facebook Share Hello BV. Will there be an inclusionary housing requirement as part of this annexation? Will any units be deed restricted? Will lawns be allowed? If so, will there be extra fees for outdoor irrigation? on Twitter Share Hello BV. Will there be an inclusionary housing requirement as part of this annexation? Will any units be deed restricted? Will lawns be allowed? If so, will there be extra fees for outdoor irrigation? on Linkedin Email Hello BV. Will there be an inclusionary housing requirement as part of this annexation? Will any units be deed restricted? Will lawns be allowed? If so, will there be extra fees for outdoor irrigation? link

    Hello BV. Will there be an inclusionary housing requirement as part of this annexation? Will any units be deed restricted? Will lawns be allowed? If so, will there be extra fees for outdoor irrigation?

    Amy asked about 2 years ago

    At the moment (subject to change throughout the public process at the behest of the Board of Trustees), the Developer is obligated, should the annexation get approved, to deed restrict at least 30% of all units built to long-term housing. 

    Details around landscaping and irrigation are not necessarily a part of the annexation and zoning processes but instead will be dealt with during the public subdivision process. 

  • Share Will the Stackhous Work Session be recorded and posted on the town youtube channel? on Facebook Share Will the Stackhous Work Session be recorded and posted on the town youtube channel? on Twitter Share Will the Stackhous Work Session be recorded and posted on the town youtube channel? on Linkedin Email Will the Stackhous Work Session be recorded and posted on the town youtube channel? link

    Will the Stackhous Work Session be recorded and posted on the town youtube channel?

    Amy asked about 2 years ago

    All meetings and hearings on Stackhaus will be open to the public via Zoom and be recorded. The Board meetings will be available on our YouTube channel the same as all other Board meetings, the P&Z zoning hearing I believe will also be on there but I'm not sure as to that one. I'll find out! Thanks,

  • Share Who is asking 4 annexation and why ? on Facebook Share Who is asking 4 annexation and why ? on Twitter Share Who is asking 4 annexation and why ? on Linkedin Email Who is asking 4 annexation and why ? link

    Who is asking 4 annexation and why ?

    Honestnate asked over 2 years ago

    Thanks for the question. The petition has been filed by the owner of the property - Stackhaus LLC, which is owned by local community member Alex Telthorst. The impetus is that the number of units desired for development is not possible under County zoning and would require connection to municipal water and BV Sanitation District sewer. For more details be sure to tune in on February 22nd during the Board of Trustees meeting.