Department of Community Development
Reference: Brighton Crossing Annexation
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Iiams, AICP Candidate, Associate Planner
Date Prepared: September 3, 2025
INTRODUCTION / PURPOSE
In order to proceed with the annexation of the Brighton Crossing property, the City of Brighton (the "City") City Council must conduct a public hearing, approve a resolution for annexation eligibility, and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance. A Petition for Annexation (the "Petition") was accepted by the City Council at a regular meeting in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado for the annexation of property. See the attached City Council Resolution 2025-56 for further information. In Resolution 2025-56, City Council set the public hearing for this annexation for October 7, 2025.
City Council must now hold a public hearing and consider whether constitutional and statutory (C.R.S. ?31-12-104 and ?31-12-105) requirements 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 is also 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 7.712-acre property, to be known as the Brighton Crossing Annexation (the "Property"). The Property is comprised of 2 (two) unplatted and yet to be annexed parcels. The P...
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