Proposed Conservation Overlay Presented At Oct 23 2024 Meeting
The following are the existing zoning codes in Congress Park that are considered for inclusion in the overlay with the exclusion of Historic buildings, and commercial U-MS areas All heights listed are for the front 65% of the lot. All allow for 37.5% lot coverage. There are 1,921 single-unit buildings of varying forms and types Average lot sizes range from approximately 3200 sq.ft. to 6250 sq.ft. there are a few … Continue reading →
Congress Park Neighbors Meeting Oct 23 2024
Video of Congress Park Neighbors October meeting. The topic was a proposed conservation overlay. Josh Palmeri from Denver CPD was present to answer questions. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 Conservation Overlay 00:11:58 Questions and discussion 00:37:27 Announcements DOWNLOAD
Congress Park Overlay Proposed Standards
In Denver, between 1890 and the 1930’s, most of the housing in Congress Park was built. This includes 1,867 single family and 439 multiunit residences that compose the fabric of our neighborhood. The neighborhood that has evolved to the present day with tree lined streets filled with Denver Squares, Bungalows and turn of the century multifamily buildings. Our neighborhood has characteristics that we think are worth preserving and promoting. A … Continue reading →
Congress Park Neighbors Meeting Aug 21 2024
This meetings presentation was about Conservation Overlays and what they can and can’t do. The presenter was Libby Kaiser CPD Planner for Denver Chapters 00:00:00 Intro Vicki Eppler 00:01:31 Conservation Overlay Process Libby Kaiser CPD Planner 00:32:42 Questions and Answers 00:47:32 Conclusion Download Additional links Denver Zoning Code Conservation Overlays Cherry Creek East Survey
The Merits of a Conservation Overlay for Congress Park
Neighbors Recently Congress Park Neighbors RNO did a survey asking you about the characteristics in our neighborhood that mattered the most to you and those that created the most concern. Neighbors responded from across the neighborhood. Many comments echoed similar desires. There is a great love of trees, adjacent parks, walkability, and the historic nature, scale and mix of our neighborhood. Concerns were also similar, traffic and the loss of … Continue reading →
Congress Park Neighbors June 19 2024 Meeting
Vicki called the meeting to order at 7pm, and gave a synopsis on who we are and what we do. Vicki encouraged people to attend the June 25 meeting a Morey School, sponsored by Chris Hinds and Mayor Johnson. Hillary Estner from DPL gave a presentation on the newly reopened Ross-Cherry Creek library. Vicki gave an update on the progress of the wastewater project, which is now working East of … Continue reading →