SUBJECT:
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I-25 Erie Gateway Overview and Update
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development
Economic Development
Public Works
Department
PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, Planning and Development Director
Julian Jacquin, Director of Economic Development & TOEURA
David Pasic, Public Works Director
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TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes
only required for non-consent items
FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
POLICY ISSUES:
This is an informational item to provide background information and current status on the I-25 Erie Gateway project to help the new Council become familiar with this major project. No policy decisions will be made.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Informational item only. Staff anticipate bringing the completed PD for consideration by the Planning Commission and Town Council in Q2 2025.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Erie Gateway area is located at the east end of Erie along I-25. The area encompasses approximately 1,250 acres and extends two miles along the highway. This key location and presence along I-25, coupled with the Erie Parkway interchange, makes this area an important visual marker and economic opportunity for the Town.
In recognition of the area's value and opportunity, the Town proactively acquired 253 acres on the southeastern edge of the Gateway area in December 2018, from Erie Ventures LLC and Colson & Colson Construction Co. The Town purchased this key property at the I-25/Erie Parkway interchange to catalyze development of a walkable, mixed-use employment and commercial center. Also in 2018, the Town engaged Design Workshop to develop the Erie Gateway Developer Book, establishing an initial vision and land use plan based on community engagement. The visioning efforts extended beyond the Town's property to include the broader Erie Gateway area bounded by Weld County Road 12 on the north, I-25 on the east, Erie Parkway on the south, and Weld County Road 10 to the west, representing ap...
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