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Adams County approves Welby Junction subdivision and PDP amendment for 222 for‑sale homes
Summary
The board approved a major amendment and preliminary plat for Welby Junction (PRC2025‑1), converting a previously approved rental plan into 222 for‑sale lots with open space, modified street network and a waiver for some lot depth/width ratios; planning commission recommended approval 7‑0 and the county approved the amendments 5‑0.
Adams County commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve a major amendment to the preliminary development plan and preliminary plat for Welby Junction (PRC2025‑1), a roughly 26‑acre redevelopment on East 70 Eighth Avenue that converts a previously approved rental project into 222 for‑sale residential lots and 23 tracks for parks, drainage and open space.
Nick Evelson of Community and Economic Development presented the case, explaining the amendment reduces overall density from a previously approved plan (265 rental units) to roughly 8.5 dwelling units per acre and replaces a proposed clubhouse with distributed open space and three pocket parks. The project proposes a mix of single‑family detached homes, duplexes and townhomes, and applicant Meritage Homes said the price targets are intended to create entry‑price for‑sale housing in the mid‑$600,000s (single‑family detached), mid‑$500,000s (paired homes) and high‑$400,000s to low‑$500,000s (townhomes), with two parking spaces per unit plus visitor parking.
Evelson said development will preserve a 68‑foot right‑of‑way for Clayton Street to improve turning movements and connectivity between East 70 Eighth and East 70 Ninth Avenues; the applicant told commissioners the design revisions increased on‑site parking about 40% compared to the prior plan. The project will require transportation and engineering approvals during the final plat and final development plan stage; staff’s recommendation includes one condition that roadway vacation paperwork be submitted with final applications.
Evelson reported 237 notices were sent to nearby property owners and the county received two supportive written comments and no referral agency objections; Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously on June 26, 2025. Residents who spoke at the hearing supported the development; one nearby industrial business asked commissioners to ensure truck turning and safety were addressed during engineering review.
Commissioners asked technical questions about landscaping, park programming and whether prices quoted include possible metropolitan district taxes; the applicant said they intend to submit a metropolitan district application to fund larger assets and said quoted price targets account for district fees. The board approved the amendments and waiver with 25 findings of fact, one condition and eight standard notes. Final plats and development plans will return to the board for approval as required by county code.
