Planning Commission - 2026-02-24
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Loveland Planning Commission approved two requests for the Webster Addition/Madison Avenue First Edition properties: a comprehensive plan amendment changing land use designation from MDR (medium density residential) to E (employment) for five parcels totaling approximately 2.8 acres at 230-300 Madison Avenue, and a rezone of parcel 85218315004 from R3E (established high density residential) to B (developing business). Both motions passed with one dissenting vote from Commissioner Herrera, who argued the changes conflicted with the comprehensive plan's emphasis on residential infill and redevelopment.
Key Decisions (3)
Madison Avenue Comprehensive Plan Amendment - MDR to Employment
Changed land use designation from MDR (medium density residential) to E (employment) for five parcels totaling approximately 2.8 acres owned by Synergy Investments (Todd and Janet Jones) at 230-300 Madison Avenue, Southeast corner of Madison and North of 1st Street. The amendment brings existing commercial/light industrial uses into compliance with the Unified Development Code.
Webster Addition Rezone - Parcel 85218315004
Rezoned parcel 85218315004 from R3E (established high density residential) to B (developing business) to match adjacent parcels. The parcel is currently vacant except for a building encroachment from the adjacent 300 Madison property. Applicant is Synergy Investments represented by Tom Donnelly and Jeanette Kolop of BHA Design.
Legacy Crossing Mineral Rights Hearing
Public hearing held for mineral rights notification regarding Crossroads 3rd Subdivision (Legacy Crossing), approximately 45 acres at Southeast corner of Taft Avenue and 57th Street. Property owner is Loveland Housing Authority represented by Eric Hull and legal counsel Jim Martel. Mineral interest owners Anadarko E&P Company LP and Anadarko Land Corporation were notified but no correspondence was received.
Zoning Changes (1)
Parcel 85218315004, adjacent to 300 Madison Avenue
Synergy Investments (Todd and Janet Jones)
Development Activity (2)
Legacy Crossing (Crossroads 3rd Subdivision)
Approximately 45 acres, currently undeveloped, zoned Legacy Crossing PUD. Active sketch plat application under review with Development Services.
Webster Addition/Madison Avenue Properties
Five parcels totaling approximately 2.8 acres with two existing buildings - main building at 300 Madison with office/warehouse/loading dock, and Quonset hut at 230 Madison recently remodeled for office use. Future replat planned to create two lots.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
City staff emphasized comprehensive plan priorities for residential infill and redevelopment in older neighborhoods, suggesting continued policy focus on increasing housing density in established areas.
Commercial Demand
Rocky Mountain Pipeline Constructors has operated from this location for 26 years with up to 200 employees at peak, indicating stable demand for contractor/light industrial space in Loveland.
Infrastructure
Discussion of state HOME Act legislation and its potential impact on local zoning authority suggests upcoming regulatory changes that could affect development requirements in Colorado municipalities.