Department of Community Development
Reference: Adams Crossing Disconnection (De-Annexation)
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Nick Di Mario, AICP, Senior Planner
Date Prepared: February 23, 2023
INTRODUCTION / PURPOSE
The disconnection (de-annexation) application before the Council is for an approximately 23.7-acre parcel, including adjacent CDOT right-of-way, located at the northwest corner of 120th Avenue and Chambers Road (the "Property"). Landmark Development (the "Project Contact") is acting on behalf of the landowner, Adams Crossing LLC (the "Applicant") in the facilitation of this de-annexation application.
The purpose of this application is to review and consider the disconnection of the Property from the city limits of the City of Brighton.
PROCESS
Disconnection is the process by which a given parcel within the current municipal boundary is 'disconnected' from the respective City's jurisdiction. Per the requirements of the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), disconnection requires a minimum 30-day notice to the Board of County Commissioners and to the Board of Directors for each affected special district. After such period, the request may be taken to City Council for consideration via ordinance.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 2.11 (E):
The City Council must determine whether the disconnection complies with the disconnection procedures set forth in LUDC Section 2.11(E). The primary point for consideration is whether the proposed disconnection is in the best interests of the City of Brighton.
BACKGROUND
Adams Crossing, LLC submitted an application for disconnection of a triangular property that is bordered on the northwest by I-76 and the BNSF railroad tracks and to the south and east by Commerce City. The Property is separated into two parcels by the O'Brian Canal. This is the only property along 120th Avenue ly...
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