Denver approves rezoning at 3201 N. Speer for low-scale mixed-use development
The West Highland property can now pursue low-scale residential and commercial uses, but the rezoning does not approve a specific building or project.
Denver City Council approved a rezoning Sept. 14 for 3201 N. Speer Boulevard, allowing low-scale residential and commercial development on the West Highland property. The change does not approve a specific building, tenant or site plan.
Mayor Mike Johnston approved the ordinance Sept. 17. The adopted ordinance changes the zoning for Lot 6 in the Resubdivision of Block 29, Highland Park, and portions of adjacent public rights-of-way.
What the rezoning allows
The new U-MX-2x zoning is a low-intensity mixed-use district for small neighborhood sites, according to Denver Community Planning and Development staff. At this property, it allows townhouse, general and shopfront building forms, with a maximum height of two stories or 30 feet, the staff report says.
Future development would remain subject to the city’s zoning standards and any required review. The rezoning itself does not establish a construction schedule, building size or tenant lineup.
The application was submitted by Realarchitecture Ltd., represented by Cody Seedorf, for 3201 N. Speer Blvd LLC, according to the rezoning application materials. Those materials describe continued or adaptive use of the existing two-story business structure, which houses a custom framing and photography business, along with flexibility for possible future commercial or mixed-use uses.
The council held the public hearing Sept. 14. No one spoke for or against the rezoning, and the council approved it with 10 votes in favor, none opposed and two members absent, according to the council meeting minutes.