Rezoning of 3821-3897 Steele Street and 3800-3840 York Street in Clayton from PUD-G 32 and I-1, UO-2 to I-MX-5 and PUD-G 35
- When: 2024/10/15
- Address: 3821-3897 North Steele Street and 3800-3840 North York Street, Denver, CO
- City: Denver
- State: CO
- Category: Area Rezoning
- Size (AC): 31.46 AC
This rezoning application proposes a map amendment to change the zoning of properties at 3821-3897 Steele Street and 3800-3840 York Street from PUD-G 32, I-1, UO-2 to I-MX-5, and to amend PUD-G 32 to PUD-G 35. The site is located in the Clayton neighborhood and consists of 31.46 acres. The rezoning would allow for increased flexibility in land use, accommodating industrial, commercial, civic, and residential developments, with a specific focus on enabling affordable housing development on a 1-acre portion of the site. The change includes an amendment to the PUD to facilitate mixed-use development and adaptive reuse of historic structures from the World War II-era Denver Medical Depot. Additionally, the proposed I-MX-5 zoning would allow for up to 7 stories of development, incentivized by affordable housing provisions.
Why it Matters
This rezoning is crucial for facilitating affordable housing in a mixed-use development and preserving the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in the Clayton neighborhood. It aligns with the city's goal of increasing housing density while supporting employment and commercial opportunities.
