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I-B, UO-2, C-MU-10 to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16 Rezoning for 6.7-Acre Mixed-Use Development at Former Rock Drill Site

  • When: 2025/07/24
  • Address: 1717 E. 39th Avenue, Denver, CO
  • City: Denver
  • State: CO
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Mixed-Use
  • Size (SF): 291,789 SF
  • Size (AC): 6.7 AC
  • Size (Units): 750 Units
  • New Zoning: C-MX-12 and C-MX-16
  • Previous Zoning: I-B, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers
  • Planning Department: True

The application seeks to rezone a 6.7-acre industrial property at 1717 E. 39th Avenue in Denver from I-B, UO-2, and C-MU-10 with waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16 zone districts. The site, known as the Rock Drill site, consists of historic industrial buildings, which the applicant plans to adaptively reuse and designate as a historic landmark. The proposed mixed-use development will include 700-800 residential units, 40,000-60,000 SF of office, 100,000-150,000 SF of retail, and 150-220 hotel rooms. The project also commits to 71,000 SF of publicly accessible open space and an affordable housing plan, dedicating 10% of units as income-restricted at 50% AMI for 99 years. Staff recommends moving the application and related development agreement forward to City Council, noting consistency with adopted plans, including the Denver Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver, and addressing community benefits through an affordable housing agreement and Tax Increment Financing. The rezoning will allow for taller building heights (12-16 stories) consistent with the Urban Center Neighborhood Context.

Source

Applicant - Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC


Brian Fishman

Ownership - 3939 Williams Building Corporation


Byron Weiss

Developer - Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC


Brian Fishman

City Representative - Tony Lechuga