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Zoning Board of Adjustment approves height exception for Metro Water Recovery and residential setback variance; elects chair and vice chair

Commerce CityFeb 11, 20252 min read

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At the February 11, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, members elected Chair and Vice Chair, approved the July 9, 2024 minutes, granted a 110-foot height exception for Metro Water Recovery (AH24-0001), approved a side-yard setback variance for a residential carport (AV24-0003), and scheduled a study session for March 11, 2025.

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Elected Joanne Hernandez as Chair and Joe Frey-Waite as Vice Chair (both motions passed unanimously, 4-0).
Approved the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Ayes: 4).
Approved Height Exception AH24-0001 for Metro Water Recovery to allow a maximum building height of 110 feet for the property at 6450 York Street (approx. 135.6 acres; zoned Heavy Intensity Industrial District, I-3).
Approved Variance AV24-0003 for Frank Martinez to reduce a side yard setback for an attached carport at 6011 Olive Street (0.14 acre; zoned Single-Family Attached Residential District, R-2).
Scheduled a Board of Adjustment study session for March 11, 2025 to review meeting procedures, bylaws, and Land Development Code training.

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