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Planning commission forwards Brookfield Mixed Use CPA and rezone for 19.83-acre site to council
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 20202) to re-designate Lot 2 of Monument Vista Subdivision from industrial to residential low and a related rezone (RZNDash2025Dash62) to RL‑5 for roughly 19.83 acres at 86021 Road, with commissioners citing housing need and adjacency to services but also noting concerns about the loss of industrial land.
The Grand Junction Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward two related items to City Council: a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA file CPA 20202) to change the future land use designation of Lot 2 of Monument Vista Subdivision (86021 Road) from industrial to residential low, and a conditional rezone request (RZNDash2025Dash62) to rezone about 19.83 acres from Industrial Light (I‑1) to Residential Low 5 (RL‑5).
Thomas, a city staff member presenting the items, said the site is a tier‑2 property within the city with sewer available and is adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods and services. “Reclassifying this land does increase opportunities for housing stock and helps meet the community's long‑term residential needs,” Thomas said, citing plan principles that promote managed growth, neighborhood housing choices and efficient use of infrastructure.
Tracy States, representing the applicant, said the original parcel was 35 acres and the applicant is requesting the amendment for the north ~19 acres; she described limited current market demand for industrial uses in that location and said the change would create opportunities for attainable housing.
Several commissioners acknowledged competing priorities. One commissioner said they were reluctant to give up industrial sites but concluded that the site appears to be a logical fit for residential based on surrounding development patterns. Another noted the property abuts the Fruita buffer area and asked staff to clarify boundary issues; staff confirmed the site abuts the buffer.
A motion to forward both the CPA and the rezone as recommendations to City Council passed by voice vote, recorded in the minutes as 7 to 0 in favor. Because the Planning Commission action is advisory, final approval rests with City Council.
