Community Planning and Housing Committee approves rezoning, housing loan, and contract amendments (Feb 24, 2026)
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Six members present (Chair Parady absent). Committee approved a rezoning map amendment (Council Bill 26-0176) 6-0, heard an update on Expanding Housing Affordability (26-0190), and approved consent resolutions amending contracts with The Salvation Army and Work Options for Women and a $7.5M loan to Archway to develop 150 affordable rental units.
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- Approved map amendment to rezone 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street from C-MU-10 w/conditions and C-MU-30 w/waivers, UO-1 to S-MX-5 and S-MX-8 (Council Bill 26-0176) — motion carried 6-0 (Parady absent).
- Heard Council Presentation 26-0190: Update on Expanding Housing Affordability Policy (presentation recorded as heard in committee).
- Approved Council Resolution 26-0177 (by consent): Amend The Salvation Army contract, add $851,236 for a new total of $1,964,267 and extend term to 12-31-2026 to provide meals/food service management to Denver micro-communities.
- Approved Council Resolution 26-0178 (by consent): Loan agreement with Archway Investment Corporation for $7,500,000 with a 360-month maturity to develop and construct 150 affordable rental units located at 5375 W 10th Avenue (HOST-202683228).
- Approved Council Resolution 26-0179 (by consent): Amend Work Options for Women contract, add $950,443.44 for a new total of $2,039,585.44 and extend term to 12-31-2026 to provide meals/food service management to Denver micro-communities.
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- A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street in Gateway-Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street from C-MU-10 w/conditions and C-MU-30 w/waivers, UO-1 to S-MX-5 and S-MX-8, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026. This item was postponed at the 4-6-2026 meeting until 6-8-2026.
- Briefings
- Update on Expanding Housing Affordability Policy
- Consent Items
- A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army for the purpose of providing meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army (TSA) by adding $851,236.00 for a new total of $1,964,267.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 for the purpose of providing meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities, citywide (HOST - 202476953/HOST-202582573-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
- A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. to develop and construct affordable rental units located at 5375 W 10th Avenue, Denver, CO 80214, in Council District 3. Approves the loan agreement with Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 and a maturity date of 360 months from date of the Promissory Note to develop and construct 150 affordable rental units located at 5375 W 10th Avenue, Denver, CO 80214, in Council District 3 (HOST-202683228). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
- A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro communities, citywide. Amends a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) to add $950,443.44 for a new total of $2,039,585.44 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro communities, citywide (HOST-202476954/HOST-202683225-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
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