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AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM I-1 TO C-3 ZONE DISTRICT THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, LOCATED AT 6430, 6450, AND 6460 HIGHWAY 2, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, REMOVING FROM SAID PROPERTY ALL CONDITIONS IMPOSED VIA ORDINANCE Z-448-87, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.
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Summary and Background Information:
The subject properties range from 15,284-21,741 square-feet and are currently zoned I-1 with conditions. The subject properties are located to the East of Highway 2. The applicant is requesting a change in zoning to allow for regional commercial uses along Highway 2 and to align with the city's Comprehensive Plan. Currently only one of the properties is occupied by a tire shop which is a legal and conforming use in the C-3 zone district.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chris Cramer, Community Development Director
Staff Member Presenting: Jared Draper, City Planner
Staff Recommendation:
On December 4, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, took testimony, and voted (5-0) to forward the zoning request to City Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to the findings of fact.
Alternatives:
One option would be for City Council to approve the request as submitted by the applicant; a second option would be to approve the request subject to conditions; a third option would be for City Council to deny the request.