Planning Commission (Sept. 2, 2025) recommends R‑3 zoning for 10225 Chambers Road and adoption of new Land Development Code; approves LDC amendments on vinyl siding and preliminary plat procedures
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The Commerce City Planning Commission met on September 2, 2025 (called to order at 6:03 PM; adjourned 7:45 PM). Five commissioners were present (one absent). The commission approved minutes from July 1, 2025; recommended City Council approve a zone change (Z25-0002) to R-3 for 10225 Chambers Road; recommended adoption of the new Land Development Code; recommended an amendment prohibiting vinyl siding in new construction; and recommended adding Preliminary Plat procedures to the current Land Development Code. Staff noted the Transportation Master Plan will be presented to the Commission in October.
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- Approved July 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion by Commissioner Sanchez; seconded by Commissioner Shecter).
- Recommended City Council approve zone change Z25-0002 from AG to R-3 for the ~12.70-acre property at 10225 Chambers Road (motion by Commissioner Shecter; seconded by Commissioner VanHeusen). Vote: 5–0 in favor.
- Recommended City Council approve and adopt the new Land Development Code (motion by Commissioner Shecter; seconded by Commissioner Sanchez). Vote: 5–0 in favor.
- Recommended City Council approve an amendment to the current Land Development Code to prohibit vinyl siding in new construction (motion by Alternate Commissioner Keefer; seconded by Commissioner Sanchez). Vote: 4–1 (Nay: Commissioner Shecter).
- Recommended City Council approve an amendment to add Preliminary Plat procedures to the current Land Development Code (motion by Commissioner VanHeusen; seconded by Commissioner Sanchez). Vote: 4–1 (Nay: Alternate Commissioner Keefer).
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Agenda
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegience
- Approval of Minutes:
- July 1, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
- Public Hearings:
- Z25-0002: Thompson Thrift Development, Inc. is requesting approval of a zone change from AG (Agricultural) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) District. The approximately 12.70-acre subject property is located at 10225 Chambers Road.
- Land Development Code Update, Adoption Public Hearing
- Prohibition of Vinyl Siding in new Construction as an Amendment to the Current Land Development Code
- Addition of Preliminary Plat Procedures as an Amendment to the Current Land Development Code
- Commission Business:
- Attorney Business:
- Staff Business:
- Staff to provide updates on recently heard City Council cases
- Adjournment
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