26-1252: Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 76 N Hazel Ct., 80-90 Yates St., and 4519 W 3rd Ave., in Council District 3.

Description

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 76 N Hazel Ct., 80-90 Yates St., and 4519 W 3rd Ave., in Council District 3.

Summary

Denver is considering council-sponsored rezoning case 2026-REZONE-0000005 for three Denver Housing Authority properties in Barnum and Barnum West: 76 N. Hazel Court, 80–90 N. Yates Street, and 4519 W. 3rd Avenue. The proposal would change zoning from E-SU-Dx, allowing single-unit homes, to E-TU-C, allowing two-unit and tandem homes up to 2.5 stories. DHA and Habitat for Humanity plan income-restricted ownership homes, primarily for households earning up to 80% of area median income, with long-term affordability through a community land trust. City staff and the Planning Board recommended approval, citing consistency with Denver’s adopted plans. One nearby resident opposed the Hazel Court rezoning, citing property maintenance, construction, neighborhood disruption, and fairness concerns during a west Denver rezoning pause.