Wheat Ridge planning commission backs rezoning for 39‑unit Blue Columbine cohousing project
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission voted 7–0 on July 17, 2025, to recommend that city council approve a zone change (case WZ2309) to allow a 39‑unit cohousing development at 11571 and 11581 W. 40th Ave. Staff said the proposal meets plan criteria; commissioners urged sensitivity to adjacent neighborhoods and sustainability goals.
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The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission voted 7–0 on July 17 to recommend approval of case WZ2309, a zone change from Agricultural 1 (A1) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) for a 39‑unit cohousing community called Blue Columbine at 11571 and 11581 West 40th Avenue.
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