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Planning Commission approves agricultural zoning

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Jun 3, 2026

Planning Commission approves agricultural zoning

The Planning Commission recommended approval of agricultural zoning for two small parcels at East 88th Avenue and Tower Road, and continued a separate annexation and zone change case near East 120th Avenue and Chambers Road to July 7, 2026.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Planning Commission meeting summary

The Commission continued an annexation/zone change case to June 2 and voted to recommend denial of a PUD amendment that would have allowed a ~227‑unit multifamily project at 10230 Chambers Road. The denial recommendation (3–2) will be forwarded to City Council for final action.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Planning Commission meeting summary and decisions

The Commission approved the March 3 minutes, recommended updated bylaws, recommended vacating a 2,915-foot segment of Buckley Road (V25-0002), and recommended a zone change from I-1 to I-2 for 8025 Pontiac St (Z25-0006); commissioners also discussed housing strategies, xeriscape demonstration gardens, outreach events, and scheduling for joint sessions with Council.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Planning Commission minutes — March 3, 2026: Chair elected; two CUP renewals recommended for City Council approval

Commerce City Planning Commission met March 3, 2026 (6:10–7:58 PM). Commissioners Shecter, Eggleston, Sanchez, VanHeusen and Alternate Keefer were present. Debra Eggleston was elected Chair. The Commission approved January 6 and February 3, 2026 minutes, recommended City Council approval of two Conditional Use Permit renewals for A-1 Organics (wood chips/mulch storage at 9109 Monaco St.) and Recycling Connections Inc. (metal recycling at 9985 E 104th Ave.), reviewed bylaws revisions (no action; final draft to return), and received staff updates on recent Council approvals and upcoming legislative rezoning outreach.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commerce City Planning Commission (Feb 3, 2026): zone changes approved, ROW vacated, chair resigns

At the Feb. 3, 2026 meeting the Planning Commission recommended approval of two zone changes (including a Public zoning request for a police sub‑station site), approved a right‑of‑way vacation, continued one set of minutes, and heard a chair resignation and an attendance‑policy notice; all formal votes reported were unanimous (5-0).

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Commission elects new chair and vice chair; staff reports ADU ordinance approvals

The Commerce City Planning Commission met January 6, 2026 (6:06–6:15 PM). Commissioners voted to continue approval of the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes, elected Garret Biltoft as Chair and Robb Shecter as Vice Chair, and heard that Senior Assistant Attorney Jean Gill will propose bylaws updates at a future meeting. Planning Manager Heather Vidlock reported City Council approvals the prior night for Reunion Center Platts, the Adams Crossing comp plan amendment (first reading), the Villages of Buffalo Run East Town Homes comp plan amendment (second reading), and ADU-related ordinances (second reading); building permit applications for Accessory Dwelling Units are being accepted. Five commissioners were present.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Planning Commission recommends approval of Land Use Plan Amendment (LUP25-0001) for 23.76‑acre Adams Crossing site

At the December 2, 2025 Commerce City Planning Commission meeting the body approved prior minutes and unanimously found that LUP25-0001 (a Land Use Plan Amendment for the 23.76‑acre property at the northwest corner of East 120th Avenue and Chambers Road) meets code criteria and recommended City Council approval; staff will schedule a joint study session in early 2026 to discuss legislative rezoning and to meet new Council members.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Planning Commission (Commerce City) recommends Transportation Master Plan and approves multiple land-use and code amendments

At the November 18, 2025 meeting the Planning Commission recommended the Transportation Master Plan to City Council (3–1), approved a Land Use Plan Amendment for LUP25-0002 (4–0), recommended approval of the Murray Family Farms Filing No. 2 final plat (S24-0016) (4–0), and recommended Land Development Code text amendments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units and to update the definition of "family" (each 4–0). Staff reported City Council adopted the 2025 Land Development Code; the Housing Needs Assessment draft is being finalized.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Planning Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Commerce City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items, public hearings, or commission business were considered. The meeting notice included a Zoom registration link for virtual participation and an ADA accommodations contact number.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Planning Commission recommends approval of two Reunion Center final plats; reviews Transportation Master Plan

On October 7, 2025 the Commerce City Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two final plats for the Reunion Center (Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2), discussed the draft Transportation Master Plan, and received staff updates including first-reading adoption of the Land Development Code at City Council.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Planning Commission joint session with City Council — Housing Needs Assessment Update (Sept 22, 2025)

Commerce City Planning Commission met in a joint session with City Council on September 22, 2025 in Council Chambers (hybrid via Zoom). The session presented a Housing Needs Assessment Update (Pres 25-268) with attachments including a Council Communication and a Consultant Presentation. No formal action was taken. The meeting was called to order at 7:13 PM and adjourned at 10:15 PM.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Planning Commission (Sept. 2, 2025) recommends R‑3 zoning for 10225 Chambers Road and adoption of new Land Development Code; approves LDC amendments on vinyl siding and preliminary plat procedures

The Commerce City Planning Commission met on September 2, 2025 (called to order at 6:03 PM; adjourned 7:45 PM). Five commissioners were present (one absent). The commission approved minutes from July 1, 2025; recommended City Council approve a zone change (Z25-0002) to R-3 for 10225 Chambers Road; recommended adoption of the new Land Development Code; recommended an amendment prohibiting vinyl siding in new construction; and recommended adding Preliminary Plat procedures to the current Land Development Code. Staff noted the Transportation Master Plan will be presented to the Commission in October.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2025

Planning Commission (July 1, 2025): Recommend PUD amendment for 17010 E. 88th Ave; set schedule for Land Development Code and Transportation Master Plan hearings

The Commerce City Planning Commission met July 1, 2025 (called to order 6:05 PM; adjourned 6:42 PM). Five commissioners were present. The Commission approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and unanimously found that PUDA25-0002 (Becknell Industrial — PUD Zone Document Amendment No. 3 for 17010 E. 88th Avenue to allow warehouse/distribution uses and reduce front yard setback for planning area 3) meets Land Development Code criteria and recommended City Council approve the amendment. Commission business noted the postponed Oakwood proposal will return to Planning Commission in October and go to City Council November 17. Staff announced upcoming dates including an Aug 5 joint study session on the Land Development Code, a Sept 2 public hearing on the Land Development Code and the Transportation Master Plan, Oct 6 first reading of the Land Development Code at City Council, Nov 3 second reading, and a housing needs assessment report to Council on Sept 22.

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Briefing

May 6, 2025

Planning Commission continues two Reunion Center final plat cases to June 3; schedules Land Development Code outreach

Commerce City Planning Commission met May 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM in Council Chambers. Commissioners approved the April 1, 2025 minutes, and voted unanimously to continue two Oakwood Homes Reunion Center final plat cases (Pres 25-272 and Pres 25-270) to the June 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting; the continuances shift the related City Council hearings to July 21, 2025. Staff announced Land Development Code open houses on May 15 and May 22 and confirmed upcoming meetings on June 3 (Reunion plat), July 1 (other development cases), August 5 (Transportation Master Plan), and September 2 (public hearing on the Land Development Code). The meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2025

Planning Commission recommends I-2 rezoning for 6925 & 6981 East 54th Place (Apr 1, 2025)

The Commerce City Planning Commission met April 1, 2025. Commissioners approved the March 4, 2025 minutes and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a zone change (case Z24-0006) from R-2 to I-2 for approximately 1.4 acres at 6925 & 6981 East 54th Place. The meeting opened at 6:11 PM and adjourned at 6:44 PM. Commissioner David Sanchez was absent.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2025

Planning Commission (March 4, 2025) recommends vacation of East 103rd Place easement (V25-0001)

The Commerce City Planning Commission met March 4, 2025 (called to order 6:18 PM, adjourned 6:30 PM). Commissioners approved the February 4, 2025 minutes and voted to recommend City Council approve the vacation of an approximately 886-foot access easement known as East 103rd Place (case V25-0001). Staff reported the City Council denied PUDA23-0004 (Car Wash Pro Designers in Turnberry) at its March 3 meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2025

Planning Commission recommends denial of PUD amendment to allow car wash at 12411 East 104th Avenue

On February 4, 2025 the Commerce City Planning Commission met in Council Chambers and voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council deny PUDA23-0004, a Burlington Northern/Catellus PUD amendment to allow a car wash at 12411 East 104th Avenue, finding the proposal did not meet Land Development Code criteria C, E, and F. The Commission also approved the January 7, 2025 minutes, received public opposition and staff updates including City Council approval (second reading) of the Carabajal Auto Annexation and Zoning, and discussed upcoming study sessions and LDC timeline.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2025

Planning Commission reviewed draft Land Development Code

January 28, 2025 meeting of the Commerce City Planning Commission (called to order 6:00 PM, adjourned 8:19 PM). Primary action item: presentation of the draft Land Development Code (LDC). No other actions recorded under Board Business, Attorney Business, or Staff Business.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2025

Planning Commission continues car-wash PUD amendment; approves December minutes with attendance correction

Five commissioners present. The Commission approved the December 3, 2024 minutes with an amendment to reflect that Ryan Keefer attended as an alternate (vote 5-0). Public hearing item PUDA23-0004 (Burlington Northern/Catellus PUD Amendment to allow a car wash at 12411 E. 104th Ave, 1.06 acres) was continued to the February 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (vote 5-0). Staff announced a January 28 special meeting for Land Development Code consultant presentation and provided updates on recent City Council actions. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.

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