Commission approves 305‑unit Foundry rental complex with two minor adjustments
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Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for 305 rental units in the Foundry master plan that allows two buildings to front a pedestrian/open‑space corridor rather than a private drive and permits building heights up to two feet over the R2 limit to reduce grading; approval is conditioned on resolution of technical issues.
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 25 approved a site plan with adjustments for a 305‑unit multifamily rental development in the Foundry master plan area, voting 7-0 in favor of the proposal and its two modest adjustments.
Staff case manager Eric Gates said the proposal covers roughly 13.6 acres and requests two adjustments: (1) allow two multifamily buildings to orient their primary entrances toward a drainage/open‑space pedestrian corridor rather than an internal drive, and (2) permit buildings to exceed the R2 maximum height of 38 feet by up to two feet to avoid excessive grading. Gates said the design emphasizes pedestrian amenities, internal parking, and material consistency with the Foundry master plan and that photometric plans and landscape buffers would limit visual and light impacts.
Commissioner Riley asked whether posted public‑notice signs were visible from the right of way; staff and the applicant said they have photographic evidence that the sign was posted but that wind may have temporarily knocked signs down. Applicant Andrew Hanna (Century Living) confirmed the buildings are intended to be rental apartments rather than for‑sale units.
Chairman Walls moved to approve the Foundry multifamily site plan with the two adjustments, subject to resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation and issuance of building permits; Commissioner Behnke seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Staff will require the resolution of minor technical items and standard recordation steps before permits are issued.
