Council finds Commerce Place annexation petition eligible; moves to later annexation ordinance

Commerce City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑087 on Nov. 17, finding that a roughly 35.01‑acre property at the southeast corner of E. 104th Avenue and Brighton Road is eligible for annexation.

City Planner Nathan Chavez told council staff had reviewed the petition against the Municipal Annexation Act and Colorado Revised Statutes and found the property met the statutory criteria, including contiguity and the city’s urban growth boundary. Staff noted the site’s proximity to US‑85, availability of utilities and that school districts (Adams 14 and 27J) provided letters stating no anticipated student generation.

Chavez said substantial compliance had been approved earlier (Oct. 6) and that the current hearing addressed step two (annexation eligibility). No members of the public registered to testify at this hearing. The council adopted the resolution by roll call (passes 8 with 1 excused absence).

Council discussion included questions about the application history, which staff said included earlier submissions in 2018–2020 and a renewed application in 2025. Staff and council also noted future steps: final annexation ordinance and annexation agreement will return to council for approval after zoning and agreement negotiations are complete.