Planning Commission recommends rezoning on West 6th Avenue to legalize existing units and allow two new houses

On June 2, 2026 the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of map amendment MA26-04, a rezoning of part of a larger parcel on West 6th Avenue and South Range West Road from Commercial General (CG) to a residential classification (RTM) to legalize existing dwelling configurations and permit two additional single-family rental houses.

Staff explained the site has a complicated address and parcel history, that the western portion burned in recent fires, and that three existing detached houses on one lot are treated under code as multifamily because they total three dwelling units on the same parcel. The applicant requested rezoning of the northern 20 feet of the larger parcel to allow the owner to rebuild a burned dwelling and add a second unit.

Staff told commissioners the future land use map designates the location as regional commercial but recommended approval because the requested rezoning would bring the current use into compliance and the proposal was limited in scope. Staff also clarified that the city does not provide sanitary sewer to the site and that electricity is served by CRC; therefore structures would need private septic or other private sewer arrangements.

Applicant and property owner Jack Rzook said he intends to build two single-family rental houses to replace the burned structure and to add another near the existing cluster of homes. Neighbor Wayne Flatt (1202 South Range) spoke in opposition and asked where on the lot the new buildings would be sited because his fence line abuts the property.

Staff reiterated the alternatives (recommend approval, deny, or table) and recommended that the commission recommend approval. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the recommendation 4-0. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action.