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Council Approves 290-Acre Commercial Rezoning

GreeleyMay 19, 20262 min read

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Council approved a 6–1 rezoning of approximately 290.56 acres from Holding Agriculture to 235 acres of Commercial High Intensity and 55 acres of Industrial Medium Intensity near U.S. Highway 34 and County Road 17.

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What this means

The approved zoning change allows more intensive commercial and industrial land uses on the site. Residents raised concerns about agricultural land loss, traffic, and transportation impacts along nearby roads. Council also approved property acquisition authority for a downtown flood-control and potable-water project designed for greater resilience during major storms.

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Appointed David "Craig" Huddleston to the vacant Ward 1 council seat by a 6–0 vote and administered the oath of office.
Approved an intergovernmental agreement for a new 24-hour ballot drop-off location by a 7–0 vote.
Approved a $115,000 Homelessness Resolution Program grant, including $75,000 for eviction prevention and $40,000 for street outreach, by a 7–0 vote.
Approved the city manager's compensation ordinance by a 6–0 vote, with one abstention; the package includes a $300,000 annual salary, standard city employee health benefits, a 12% 401(k) contribution, and paid-time-off accrual capped at 500 hours.
Authorized property acquisition by purchase or eminent domain for the 12th Street Outfall and potable-water infrastructure project by a 7–0 vote. The project would expand an existing pond from 6 to approximately 15 acre-feet and upgrade protection from a 10-year to a 100-year storm event.
Approved rezoning approximately 290.56 acres near U.S. Highway 34 and County Road 17 by a 6–1 vote.
Established Holding Agriculture zoning for the 219.221-acre Schmerge annexation by a 7–0 vote.
Established Holding Agriculture zoning for the 73.319-acre Kinnison annexation by a 7–0 vote.
Directed staff to examine whether park restroom hours could be extended beyond the current operating season.

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