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Committee advances rezoning for 8401 East Bellevue to SMX-8 to enable mixed-use redevelopment

Community Planning and Housing Committee, Denver City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The Community Planning and Housing Committee advanced an applicant request to rezone 8401 East Bellevue Ave. to SMX 8 (suburban mixed-use) after a staff presentation; Planning Board unanimously recommended approval and councilmembers asked about tree protection, setbacks and how the site fits the Denver Tech Center context.

The Community Planning and Housing Committee on April 28 voted to advance a rezoning request for 8401 East Bellevue Avenue that would change the property from a former Chapter 59/B8 configuration with waivers to SMX 8, a suburban mixed-use district that allows building heights of up to eight stories.

Tony Lajuga, representing Community Planning and Development, told the committee the site is just under four acres and is currently occupied by a two-story bank with an attached parking garage and…

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