Our Proposal
Our Proposal
Our Proposal
History of the Property
History of the Property
History of the Property
In 2006, Eagle County approved the Willits Bend PUD as a mixed-use commercial and light industrial project, originally envisioned with owner-occupied live/work units across nine condo buildings. Only two—blue and yellow—were built in phase one.
In 2008 and 2021, housing developers EPC and Toy Cellar Corporation acquired land parcels to improve the site and offer quality long-term rentals, helping address the Roaring Fork Valley’s housing shortage. Building orange was added in phase two with a 50% residential focus.
In 2006, Eagle County approved the Willits Bend PUD as a mixed-use commercial and light industrial project, originally envisioned with owner-occupied live/work units across nine condo buildings. Only two—blue and yellow—were built in phase one.
In 2008 and 2021, housing developers EPC and Toy Cellar Corporation acquired land parcels to improve the site and offer quality long-term rentals, helping address the Roaring Fork Valley’s housing shortage. Building orange was added in phase two with a 50% residential focus.
In 2006, Eagle County approved the Willits Bend PUD as a mixed-use commercial and light industrial project, originally envisioned with owner-occupied live/work units across nine condo buildings. Only two—blue and yellow—were built in phase one.
In 2008 and 2021, housing developers EPC and Toy Cellar Corporation acquired land parcels to improve the site and offer quality long-term rentals, helping address the Roaring Fork Valley’s housing shortage. Building orange was added in phase two with a 50% residential focus.
The Site
The Site
The Site
Willits Bend sits on a 4.6-acre parcel in Unincorporated Eagle County. In addition to the current owner-occupied units, there is one dilapidating single-family residence being used as a commercial space, and three industrial buildings which are rundown and out of context with the current neighborhood design and quality.
Willits Bend sits on a 4.6-acre parcel in Unincorporated Eagle County. In addition to the current owner-occupied units, there is one dilapidating single-family residence being used as a commercial space, and three industrial buildings which are rundown and out of context with the current neighborhood design and quality.
Willits Bend sits on a 4.6-acre parcel in Unincorporated Eagle County. In addition to the current owner-occupied units, there is one dilapidating single-family residence being used as a commercial space, and three industrial buildings which are rundown and out of context with the current neighborhood design and quality.
P.U.D.
P.U.D.
What is a Planned Unit Development?
What is a Planned Unit Development?
Flexible Zoning Framework
The PUD designation enables and encourages flexibility and innovation in the development process, which results in a more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of conventional zoning.
Why PUD's
Matter?
PUDs present advantages to the community-at-large because they facilitate a higher quality design and site planning and offer a greater variety of solutions to building challenges. PUDs also seek to preserve natural, historic, cultural, and scenic features on the land being proposed for development.
Approval
Process
Because PUDs require Eagle County Commissioner approval, they are voted on at public meetings with public hearings and community input as integral aspects of the process.
Development Request
Development Request
Development Request
The property owners have submitted what is formally known as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment application to Eagle County requesting to modify the existing permitted uses to provide much needed housing for the local work force, to enhance outdoor amenities, and better integrate Willits Bend into the adjacent pedestrian and multi-modal transportation network.
The property owners have submitted what is formally known as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment application to Eagle County requesting to modify the existing permitted uses to provide much needed housing for the local work force, to enhance outdoor amenities, and better integrate Willits Bend into the adjacent pedestrian and multi-modal transportation network.
The property owners have submitted what is formally known as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment application to Eagle County requesting to modify the existing permitted uses to provide much needed housing for the local work force, to enhance outdoor amenities, and better integrate Willits Bend into the adjacent pedestrian and multi-modal transportation network.
Enhancing For The Future
Enhancing For The Future
Enhancing For The Future
All remaining building envelopes could be used for commercial and industrial uses such as auto parts, agricultural supplies and materials, recycling drop-off centers, contractors, building supplies, laundry services, office buildings, garden supply centers, storage facilities, art and photography studios, printing and publishing shops, warehouses, distribution services, or product assembly and fabrication sites.
All remaining building envelopes could be used for commercial and industrial uses such as auto parts, agricultural supplies and materials, recycling drop-off centers, contractors, building supplies, laundry services, office buildings, garden supply centers, storage facilities, art and photography studios, printing and publishing shops, warehouses, distribution services, or product assembly and fabrication sites.
All remaining building envelopes could be used for commercial and industrial uses such as auto parts, agricultural supplies and materials, recycling drop-off centers, contractors, building supplies, laundry services, office buildings, garden supply centers, storage facilities, art and photography studios, printing and publishing shops, warehouses, distribution services, or product assembly and fabrication sites.
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
The landowners believe the approved industrial uses and stagnant, mismatched buildings do not enhance property values, quality of life, or reflect the neighborhood's character. By proposing workforce housing, improved transit, trails, sidewalks, and landscaping, the developers aim to address housing shortages and better align with the existing neighborhood.
The landowners believe the approved industrial uses and stagnant, mismatched buildings do not enhance property values, quality of life, or reflect the neighborhood's character. By proposing workforce housing, improved transit, trails, sidewalks, and landscaping, the developers aim to address housing shortages and better align with the existing neighborhood.
The landowners believe the approved industrial uses and stagnant, mismatched buildings do not enhance property values, quality of life, or reflect the neighborhood's character. By proposing workforce housing, improved transit, trails, sidewalks, and landscaping, the developers aim to address housing shortages and better align with the existing neighborhood.
Thoughtful Growth
Thoughtful Growth
Thoughtful Growth
Finishing this project in a matter and style that is in harmony with the current buildings, that maintains the residential nature of the property and provides thoughtful solutions to the housing void in and around Basalt is essential and based on the community-driven values of the development team.
Finishing this project in a matter and style that is in harmony with the current buildings, that maintains the residential nature of the property and provides thoughtful solutions to the housing void in and around Basalt is essential and based on the community-driven values of the development team.
Finishing this project in a matter and style that is in harmony with the current buildings, that maintains the residential nature of the property and provides thoughtful solutions to the housing void in and around Basalt is essential and based on the community-driven values of the development team.
The Need For Housing
The Need For Housing
The Need For Housing
In 2019, a regional collaboration commissioned the Greater Roaring Fork Regional Housing Study to address the growing gap between housing demand and supply. Rising costs, non-local ownership, and short-term rentals have intensified competition, and we’re proud to help by offering rental housing for the Midvalley workforce.
In 2019, a regional collaboration commissioned the Greater Roaring Fork Regional Housing Study to address the growing gap between housing demand and supply. Rising costs, non-local ownership, and short-term rentals have intensified competition, and we’re proud to help by offering rental housing for the Midvalley workforce.
In 2019, a regional collaboration commissioned the Greater Roaring Fork Regional Housing Study to address the growing gap between housing demand and supply. Rising costs, non-local ownership, and short-term rentals have intensified competition, and we’re proud to help by offering rental housing for the Midvalley workforce.