SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Erie Recommending that the Town Council Approve the I-25 Gateway South Planned Development - Development Plan (PD-DP)
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development
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PRESENTER(S): Harry Brennan, Senior Planner
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TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes
only required for non-consent items
POLICY ISSUES:
Planning Commission is the recommending body to the Town Council on land use matters such as Planned Development - Development Plans (PD-DP).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommend adoption of Resolution No. 25-03
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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 approximately 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 approximately 1,250 acres of property in the Town of Erie and unincorporated Weld County.
In July 2022, Town staff initiated an intensive planning process for the I-25 Erie G...
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