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Arapahoe County delays Dayton Station rezoning to clarify school and open‑space fees
Summary
The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners continued a public hearing on a proposed conventional rezoning at Dayton Station to Feb. 17 after staff and the applicant identified discrepancies in school impact fee and cash‑in‑lieu calculations. The project would allow 94 rental townhomes near the Dayton Park & Ride; neighbors raised traffic and single‑access concerns.
The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 voted to continue a public hearing on a proposed conventional rezoning at Dayton Station to Feb. 17 to resolve discrepancies over required fees and finalize conditions of approval.
The project, presented by Alicia Quan Hammond of Zipper Lane Strategies on behalf of Avanti Residential, would rezone a roughly 5.7–6‑acre site from A‑1 to RMF (residential multifamily) to allow about 94 rental townhome units and approximately 213 parking spaces. Hammond said the proposal would help the county comply with state House Bill 24‑13‑13 and "Should this rezoning be approved, Avanti will be investing nearly $60,000,000 in Arapahoe County," and that the development team hoped the board would vote today.
Commissioners and staff flagged an unresolved discrepancy in the calculation of school impact fees and other cash‑in‑lieu amounts that was identified after the applicant filed materials. County counsel and staff recommended a brief continuance so planners could reconcile the formula and ensure the record includes accurate fee amounts before a final decision. Commissioner Campbell, who moved the continuance, said the board’s role requires pinning down those details before taking final action: "It is a standard of responsibility and good governance that we hold for ourselves to get that pinned down, before we, just say giddy up."
Neighbors expressed concerns about circulation and emergency access. David Smith, who gave public comment representing Town Center Terrace residents, said the development’s lone access from Dallas Street is problematic: "Dallas Street is struggling as it is to accommodate the existing development," he said, asking the board to consider additional access. In response, the applicant said the team met with nearby jurisdictions and that Aurora, Denver and Greenwood Village could provide emergency response assistance when necessary; staff noted the site is near RTD service and was planned for higher density in prior master plans.
Staff presented referral responses indicating adequate water, sewer and fire protection but said the school district expects to request cash‑in‑lieu for capacity. The board emphasized that resolving fee calculations and confirming any conditions addressing access and service are necessary before final approval.
The board set the continuation for Feb. 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for additional information and final action. No final vote on rezoning was taken on Feb. 3.
