Community Planning and Housing

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved three zoning and landmark changes for properties across Denver, plus two funding agreements to support affordable housing and legal representation for immigrants. The committee advanced bills for public hearings and approved contracts totaling over $2.25 million in new funding.

Key Decisions

  • Rezone 831 South Monaco Street from S-MX-3A to S-MU-3 (Washington Virginia Vale) Approved for filing
  • Rezone 17671-17675 East 64th Avenue to PUD-G 40 (Council District 11) Approved for filing
  • Landmark designation for Wellington E. Webb and Wilma J. Webb House (2329 N Gaylord St) Approved for filing
  • Increase Denver Foundation contract by $750,000 for immigrant legal representation services Approved
  • Approve $1.5 million loan to Blue Room House One LLC for 54 affordable rental units on W. 8th Ave Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0608 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 831 South Monaco Street Parkway in Washington Virginia Vale. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-MX-3A to S-MU-3, located at 831 South Monaco Street Parkway in the Washington Virgina Vale Neighborhood, in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-15-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-2026.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 26-0608 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  4. 26-0619 Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MU-30 WVRS, UO-1, UO-2, AIO; and C-MU-20 WVRS, AIO; and GTWY, AIO to PUD-G 40, located at 17671-17675 East 64th Avenue, in Council District 11.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Vice Chair Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 26-0619 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  5. 26-0620 Landmark designation application for the Honorable Wellington E. Webb and Wilma J. Webb House at 2329 N Gaylord St, in Council District 9.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Alvidrez, that Council Bill 26-0620 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  6. Consent Items
  7. 26-0616 Amends a contract with The Denver Foundation by adding $750,000.00 for a new total of $4,450,000.00 and by adding 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide access to legal representation for indigent individuals affected by immigration proceedings, citywide (HRCRS-202055438/ ATTNY-202683838-08).
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0616 was approved by consent.

  8. 26-0624 Approves a loan agreement with Blue Room House One LLC for $1,500,000.00 with a maturity date of 180 months (15 years) from the date of the Promissory Note, to develop and construct 54 affordable rental units at 817 W. 8th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, in Council District 3 (HOST-202684150).
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0624 was approved by consent.