Planning Commission - 2026-02-23
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 R-3E (established high density residential) to B (developing business). Both motions passed despite concerns from commissioners about consistency with the comprehensive plan's residential infill goals. A mineral rights hearing for the Legacy Crossing subdivision (formerly Crossroads 3rd Subdivision) at Southeast Corner of Taft Avenue and 57th Street was also held with no mineral owner comments received.
Key Decisions (4)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Madison Avenue Properties
Changed land use designation from MDR (medium density residential) to E (employment) for five parcels totaling approximately 2.8 acres at 230-300 Madison Avenue, owned by Synergy Investments (Todd and Janet Jones). The amendment brings existing B (developing business) zoning into compliance with the comprehensive plan. Properties currently contain commercial office, warehouse, and outdoor storage uses for Rocky Mountain Pipeline Constructors.
Rezoning at Parcel 85218315004 (Webster Addition)
Rezoned parcel 85218315004 from R-3E (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 building. Applicant is Synergy Investments represented by Tom Donnelly.
Legacy Crossing Mineral Rights Hearing
Public hearing held for mineral rights notification for Legacy Crossing subdivision (formerly Crossroads 3rd Subdivision), approximately 45 acres at Southeast Corner of Taft Avenue and 57th Street. Property owner is Loveland Housing Authority represented by Eric Hall and legal counsel Jim Martel. Two mineral interest owners identified: Anadarko E and P Company LP and Anadarko Land Corporation. No correspondence received from mineral owners.
Approval of 02/09/2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Routine approval of previous meeting minutes.
Zoning Changes (2)
Parcel 85218315004, North of 300 Madison Avenue
Synergy Investments (Todd and Janet Jones)
Five parcels at 230-300 Madison Avenue (comprehensive plan amendment)
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.
Webster Addition/Madison Avenue Properties
Five parcels totaling approximately 2.8 acres with two existing buildings. Current uses include office, warehouse, and outdoor storage for Rocky Mountain Pipeline Constructors. Future plans include replat into two lots with lot line adjustments.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Federal contractor Rocky Mountain Pipeline Constructors has operated from the Madison Avenue site for 26 years, employing up to 200 people at peak, indicating stable demand for contractor/light industrial space in Loveland.
Housing Demand
Commissioners expressed concern about converting properties designated for medium density residential to commercial use, citing comprehensive plan priorities for residential infill and redevelopment in older neighborhoods.
Infrastructure
City staff noted that older areas of the community are not developing holistically as medium density residential as the comprehensive plan suggests, indicating potential misalignment between planning documents and market realities.