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Planning Board approves 149‑unit student housing at 1128 East College Ave with public‑access and tree‑review conditions
Summary
The City of Boulder Planning Board approved a site‑review for a 149‑unit student‑oriented development at 1128 East College Ave (LUR2025‑00037) with conditions including wayfinding for a north–south Paseo, cargo‑bike parking, possible accessible on‑street parking for commercial uses (if feasible), and a staff‑applicant review to attempt to preserve mature trees along College Avenue. Vote: 7–0.
The City of Boulder Planning Board unanimously approved a site‑review application on March 3 for a mixed‑use, student‑oriented development at 1128 East College Avenue that would replace existing buildings with three new structures totaling 149 dwelling units and one level of underground parking.
Shannon Moller of the City of Boulder planning department told the board staff had found the proposal consistent with applicable site‑review criteria and recommended approval, noting the project requests modifications for height and stories and would provide pedestrian and multimodal improvements along Colorado Avenue and the 28th Street frontage road. “Staff recommends a motion to approve the site review,” Moller said during the staff presentation.
The development — reviewed under case number LUR2025‑00037 — would include 134 underground parking spaces for residents, street‑level commercial spaces (including a DayDreamer cafe and returning operator Bova’s Market and Grill), increased bike parking beyond code minimums, rooftop and courtyard amenities, and a north–south Paseo through the site…
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