Rezoning Approval for 401 North Delaware Street from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2X – Adaptive Reuse in Baker

• When: 2024/10/28
• Address: 401 North Delaware Street, Denver, CO
• City: Denver
• State: Colorado
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Size: 9,375 square feet
• New Zoning: U-MX-2X (Urban Mixed Use - 2 Story with Limited Uses)
• New Zoning Description: U-MX-2X is a mixed-use district in the Urban Neighborhood Context designed for small sites served by local streets. It allows low-scale building forms such as townhouse, general, and shopfront buildings up to 2 stories (30 feet), and supports pedestrian-friendly development with limited commercial uses intended to serve surrounding residential areas.
• Previous Zoning: U-RH-2.5 (Urban Row House - 2.5 Stories)
• Previous Zoning Description: U-RH-2.5 is a residential district that allows urban houses, duplexes, tandem houses, and row houses with a maximum height of 2.5 stories. It is intended for higher-density residential development within an urban neighborhood context, but does not permit commercial uses.

This rezoning decision approves a map amendment to change the zoning classification of 401 North Delaware Street from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2X. Located in Denver's Baker neighborhood, this site previously held a residential designation but will now support adaptive reuse for low-intensity commercial applications, including a coffee shop and bookstore. The rezoning aims to align with Baker's neighborhood goals by introducing pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use options and preserving the existing building structure. The City Council and Planning Board supported this rezoning based on its consistency with the Baker Neighborhood Plan, Denver Comprehensive Plan 2040, and Blueprint Denver.

Why it Matters

This decision supports neighborhood revitalization by encouraging adaptive reuse of structures and enhancing amenities accessible to the community. The rezoning allows a blend of uses that aligns with the neighborhood's character and goals, while reinforcing community engagement and economic activity.

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