Grand Junction planners forward 7.37-acre annexation at 2716 B And A Quarter Road to City Council

The Grand Junction Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council for the annexation and zoning of a 7.37-acre parcel at 2716 B And A Quarter Road.

Jessica Johnson, zoning supervisor with the city’s Community Development Department, told commissioners the applicants, Highway 50 Self Storage Parking LLC, had requested annexation and rezoning to RM-8, residential medium. Johnson said staff had reviewed the application under Section 21.02.0.05(c) of the zoning and development code and found that the proposal meets the three statutory rezoning criteria, recommending the commission forward the file—ANX2024-16—to City Council.

“The proposed zone of annexation for the annexation area is residential medium or RM 8,” Johnson said, adding the parcel sits inside the urban growth boundary and is eligible for annexation.

Commissioners asked technical questions about the parcel’s configuration. Commissioner (S2) asked whether the property was an enclave or surrounded on three sides by city property; Johnson replied it was not completely enclaved and directed the commission to the map in the packet. A separate packet discrepancy about neighborhood meeting attendance was raised; Johnson said the application had been dormant for a period and staff had relied on notes from the applicant and an earlier planner.

There was no public testimony on the item. Commissioner (S4) moved to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council with the findings in the staff report; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote recorded in the minutes as 6 to 0 in favor.

The commission’s action is a recommendation: City Council will make the final decision on annexation and zoning. The staff report and the commission’s findings were entered into the public record for Council consideration.