Department of Community Development
Reference: Grein Property Annexation No. 2
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: February 5, 2026
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with annexation of the Grein property (the "Property"), the City Council must conduct a public hearing, approve a resolution for annexation eligibility (the "Application"), 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 on January 20, 2026 In Resolution 2026-06, the City Council set the public hearing for annexation of the Property for March 3, 2026.
City Council must now hold a public hearing and consider a resolution that constitutional and statutory (C.R.S. ?31-12-104 and ?31-12-105) requirements have been met. If resolved, 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 of Brighton (the "City") (Annexation > Zoning Map Amendment > Platting > Site Plan Review > Permits). A separate application to rezone the Property to a City zone 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, final plat and site plan will be required before any development can occur on the site.
BACKGROUND
The annexation application before the City Council is for an approximately 88.303-acre Property which is generally located to the north of the Longs Peak Street alignment, south of East Baseline Road, east of the Fulton Ditch and west of the North 27th Avenue alignment and the Brighton Lateral Ditch. Currently, the Property has a zoning designation of Adams ...
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