Department of Community Development
Reference: James Property Annexation
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Emma Lane, AICP Senior Planner - Historic Preservation
Date Prepared: November 5, 2025
INTRODUCTION / PURPOSE
In order to proceed with the annexation of the James Property, the City of Brighton (the "City") City Council must approve a resolution for annexation eligibility and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance. Because the Property is 100% contiguous within the City limits and has been for more than three years, the Property is being annexed as an enclave (C.R.S. ?31-12-106(1)). As an enclave, this annexation is exempt from C.R.S. ?31-12-104, ?31-12-105, ?31-12-108, except subsection (b), and ?31-12-109. A meeting of the City Council to determine Substantial Compliance of the petition for annexation (the "Petition") was not required. The annexation requires an Ordinance to be approved by the City Council, but a public hearing is not required pursuant to state statutes for the Ordinance.
City Council must now hold a hearing to consider whether constitutional and statutory requirements for an enclave have been met. If approved, City Council will also consider the annexation ordinance at first reading.
PROCESS
Annexation is the first step in the land development process with the City (Annexation > Zoning Map Amendment > Platting > Site Plan Review > Permits). A separate application to rezone the Property to a City zoning district will also come before the City Council. At the next scheduled meeting after approval on first reading, if granted, an annexation agreement will be brought before the City Council, along with the second reading of the annexation ordinance. A subdivision plan and final plat will be required before any development can occur on the site.
BACKGROUND
The Petition before the City Council is for an approximately 5.83-acre property, to be kno...
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