File #: AN-259-21    Version: 1 Name: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE CANAM ANNEXATION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 9940 EAST 112TH AVENUE TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
Type: Ordinance Status: Tabled
File created: 7/22/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE CANAM ANNEXATION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 9940 EAST 112TH AVENUE TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
Attachments: 1. Ordinance AN-259 November 15, 2021, 2. AN-259 Annexation Agreement Owner Executed, 3. Council Communication (October 4, 2021), 4. Annexation Petition, 5. Exhibit A to Annexation Petition, 6. Annexation Map, 7. Annexation Agreement (Draft Only), 8. Vicinity Map, 9. Staff Presentation (October 4, 2021), 10. Applicant Presentation (October 4, 2021), 11. Ordinance (Prior Draft), 12. Written Comments as of 9/29/2021, 13. Letter to City Attorney - October 1, 2021
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AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE CANAM ANNEXATION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 9940 EAST 112TH AVENUE TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
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Note: Because the annexation ordinance cannot be considered on first reading at this time, a continuance of this ordinance and a re-opening of this hearing is recommended. Part of the he public hearing may be conducted.

The applicant has requested that Council continue the hearing related to the CanAm annexation and zoning to November 15 (see attached October 1 Letter). A continuance is recommended to ensure compliance with the Municipal Annexation Act and requirements of the Land Development Code. The Council may open the hearings and hear some testimony or may continue the hearings without hearing any testimony.

Summary and Background Information:
The proposed CanAm community is an approximately 36.7 acre multi-family and commercial development envisioned to bring new uses to northwestern Commerce City. The site is currently used for agriculture and is located in unincorporated Adams County. The property is located at 9940 E. 112th Avenue, by the intersection of E. 112th Avenue and U.S. Highway 85. This portion of U.S. Highway 85 route is part of the Canadian American Highway from which the community derives its name. This highway establishes the eastern edge of the site. To the north of the site, across East 112th Avenue, is Dunes Park, a residential community of single family detached and condominium homes. To the west of the site, across Belle Creek Boulevard, is a water retention area belonging to the City and County of Denver. The Belle Creek residential community of single-family homes is located to the south of the site.

Additional record materials may be found in the Planning file for Case #AN-259-21.

Please see draft Planning Commission minutes, Planning Commission staff report, and additional materials contained in the agenda for Resolution 2021-61 and Zoning Ordin...

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