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Rezoning from I-B, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16 Approved for Mixed-Use Development at 1717 East 39th Avenue

  • When: 2025/09/15
  • Address: 1717 East 39th Avenue
  • City: Denver
  • State: CO
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Mixed-Use
  • New Zoning: C-MX-12, C-MX-16
  • New Zoning Description: The C-MX-12 and C-MX-16 zone districts allow a variety of land uses, as more specifically described in the Zoning Code.
  • Previous Zoning: I-B, UO-2, C-MU-10 with Waivers

This decision approves a map amendment to rezone the property at 1717 East 39th Avenue in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The previous zoning classifications were I-B, UO-2, and C-MU-10 with Waivers, which are being changed to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16. The developer, OliverBuchanan Group, LLC, intends to create a mixed-use development known as the 'Rock Drill Project', incorporating new construction and adaptive reuse of existing structures. The project will include residential, office, retail, and entertainment uses, as well as publicly accessible open space. A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) has been established between the developer and the Cole Neighborhood Association (CNA). Key commitments from the developer include historic preservation, 10% affordable housing (income-restricted for households earning no greater than 50% of Area Median Income for 99 years), publicly accessible community spaces and art, outdoor and indoor community space opportunities for the CNA, sustainability initiatives (adaptive reuse, waste management, alternative energy, bike parking), community-serving retail, and efforts to attract a full-service grocery store. The CNA, in turn, has committed to supporting the rezoning and project at public hearings.

Source

Developer - OliverBuchanan Group, LLC


Eric Buchanan; Brian Fishman

City Representative - Tony Lechuga