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Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. (Legislative) (Reconsideration of 2nd Reading)
This application was initially in association with the School District 11 Palmer High School zone change and land use plan which had their first reading setting a hearing date on February 24, 2026 and were approved at a public hearing on March 10, 2026.
Located in Council District 3
Presenter:
Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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Summary:
Owner: School District 11
Developer: School District 11
Representative: N.E.S. Inc.
Location: The two blocks bound by N. Nevada Ave, E. St. Vrain St., N. Weber St., and E. Platte Ave.
School District 11 has initiated three applications in support of the Palmer High School Renovation Project: a zone change from R-1 6 / R-5 / OR (Single-Family Medium, Multi-Family High, and Office Residential) to FBZ-T2A (Form-Based Zone - Transition Sector 2A); the vacation of the E. Boulder St. right-of-way between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St.; and a Land Use Plan illustrating conceptual improvements over a three phase project. The applications support a $100 million reinvestment in the City's first/original public school.
The zone change and land use plan were approved by City Council at their March 10, 2026 meeting. The Boulder ROW vacation was denied on a 4-4 vote; however, Councilperson Williams requested reconsideration of the vote at the March 24, 2026 meeting. The motion for reconsideration ultimately passed on a 5-3 vote.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for a Right-of-Way vacation as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.522.C.5.b. (UDC) are noted below:...
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