Summerset board recommends commercial zoning for Norman Estates lots 4 and 5

The Summerset Planning and Zoning Board voted Feb. 11 to recommend that Lots 4 and 5 of Norman Estates be rezoned to C-1 general commercial and forwarded the recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

The item was presented as a follow-up to earlier platting activity on Northern Avenue and to related commercial zoning and annexation in the area. The record shows the applicant previously submitted a preliminary and final plat for Lots 4 and 5; Lot 3 and neighboring parcels (including property developed by Black River Contracting) are already annexed and zoned commercial.

City staff reported that certified notices were mailed and that a sign announcing the zoning request was posted at least 10 days before the hearing; staff said it had received no written public objections. Staff and board members discussed that increased commercial lots could support future infrastructure projects, including a possible Local Infrastructure Program (LIP) grant and coordination with Blackhawk Water and other entities to extend water and related utilities to the area.

After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of C-1 general commercial zoning for Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Norman Estates; the motion passed by unanimous voice vote (“Aye”). The board’s action forwarded the recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

The record does not show a roll-call vote or the names of the motion mover and seconder in the transcript; the board’s voice vote was recorded as unanimous.

Background and next steps

The board noted prior activity on Northern Avenue, including Lot 3 and neighboring parcels now zoned commercial. Staff said the proposed rezoning could strengthen grant eligibility for infrastructure and encouraged coordination between the city, Blackhawk Water, and property owners if the Board of Commissioners approves the rezoning.