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Community Planning and Housing

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council held a meeting focused on zoning changes and housing development, approving multiple rezoning proposals for properties in the University and Cole neighborhoods. The council also accepted a state grant of over $1.5 million to support affordable housing construction, demonstrating ongoing efforts to increase housing accessibility.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of 2501 South High Street in University Passed
  • Rezoning of 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole Passed
  • Development Contract with Oliver Buchanan Group for 1717 East 39th Avenue Passed
  • Colorado DOLA Affordable Home Ownership Program Grant Approved
  • Loan Agreement Amendment for Kappa Tower II LLLP Postponed
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 25-1070 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501 South High Street in University. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 2501 South High Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that Council Bill 25-1070 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  4. 25-1071 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16, located at 1717 East 39th Avenue in the Cole statistical neighborhood, in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Vice Chair Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council President Sandoval, that Council Bills 25-1071 and 25-1079 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  5. 25-1079 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC, development of approximately 6.69 acres located at 1717 East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. Approves a contract (development agreement) with Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC obligating the developer and their assigns to certain requirements for development of approximately 6.69 acres located at 1717 East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. This item was postponed at the 9-8-2025 meeting until 9-15-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Vice Chair Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council President Sandoval, that Council Bills 25-1071 and 25-1079 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  6. Consent Items
  7. 25-1081 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a Revenue Grant Agreement between The State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing for $1,518,000.00 in Proposition 123 Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) funds with an end date of 9-30-2027 to support the new construction of 23 affordable 1- and 2-bedroom for sale housing units (condominiums) serving buyers at or below 80% AMI at Wolff 23, LLC for project known as 10th & Wolff, in Council District 3 (HOST-202579906). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1081 was approved by consent.

  8. 25-1082 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned, in Council District 8. Amends the Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned. No change to agreement length or amount, in Council District 8 (OEDEV-201952502/HOST-202579980-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-11-2025 meeting until 8-18-2025.
    Resolution