Planning Commission (July 1, 2025): Recommend PUD amendment for 17010 E. 88th Ave; set schedule for Land Development Code and Transportation Master Plan hearings
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The Commerce City Planning Commission met July 1, 2025 (called to order 6:05 PM; adjourned 6:42 PM). Five commissioners were present. The Commission approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and unanimously found that PUDA25-0002 (Becknell Industrial — PUD Zone Document Amendment No. 3 for 17010 E. 88th Avenue to allow warehouse/distribution uses and reduce front yard setback for planning area 3) meets Land Development Code criteria and recommended City Council approve the amendment. Commission business noted the postponed Oakwood proposal will return to Planning Commission in October and go to City Council November 17. Staff announced upcoming dates including an Aug 5 joint study session on the Land Development Code, a Sept 2 public hearing on the Land Development Code and the Transportation Master Plan, Oct 6 first reading of the Land Development Code at City Council, Nov 3 second reading, and a housing needs assessment report to Council on Sept 22.
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- Approved May 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes.
- Unanimously recommended that City Council approve PUDA25-0002 (PUD amendment for 17010 E. 88th Avenue allowing warehouse/distribution uses and reducing maximum front yard setback for planning area 3).
- Noted Oakwood proposal will return to Planning Commission in October and proceed to City Council on November 17.
- Scheduled key Land Development Code and Transportation Master Plan proceedings: Aug 5 joint study session (LDC discussion), Sept 2 public hearing (LDC and Transportation Master Plan), Oct 6 City Council first reading/public hearing (LDC), and Nov 3 City Council second reading (LDC).
- Staff announced housing needs assessment consultant will report to City Council on Sept 22; staff will seek a joint meeting with Planning Commission and City Council.
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- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Minutes:
- May 6, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
- Public Meeting:
- PUDA 25-0002: Becknell Industrial is requesting approval of an amendment to the Nexus North at DIA PUD Zone Document Amendment No. 3 to allow warehouse and distribution land uses and reduce the maximum front yard setback for planning area 3. The subject property is located at 17010 East 88th Avenue
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- Attorney Business:
- Staff Business:
- Adjournment
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