Adams County commissioners approve Sherwood Village PUD amendment with transit and parking conditions

Adams County commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a major amendment to the Sherwood Village planned unit development that will change a 3.3-acre portion of the PUD at 8000 Pecos Street from 47 for-sale townhomes to 70 rental four-bedroom townhomes targeted to middle‑income households.

The developer, Del West, told the board the shift was necessary after rising interest rates made the previously approved for-sale model financially unworkable. "This project is what that promise looks like when it becomes real," said Joe Delzotto, owner of Del West, describing the housing as "family size" homes at 80% and 90% of area median income that the company designed to remain affordable for a 30-year (Del West committed to 40-year) affordability period tied to a state middle‑income tax credit.

Why it mattered: Commissioners balanced the county’s stated goals to add "missing‑middle" and attainable housing near transit and schools against neighbors’ concerns about parking, traffic and compatibility. Staff recommended approval, noting the amendment meets the county comprehensive plan and development standards when viewed across the full 10.4-acre PUD boundary.

Key details and conditions - Units: The amendment increases…