Larger Residential Buildings in West Colfax
City Council meeting · Monday, September 28 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver allow larger residential buildings at 3418 West 14th Avenue and 1371 North Julian Street?
Who notices: Renters and homeowners near West 14th Avenue and Julian Street in West Colfax would notice nearby redevelopment most directly.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed11–0 September 28, 2026
11 Yes · 0 No · 2 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Didn't vote
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted yes
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted yes
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted yes
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
Nearby shop owners
Nearby shops could gain customers if new housing brings more residents within walking distance.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Neighbors who rely on street parking
Finding street parking could become harder if new residents bring more cars than the properties can accommodate.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Residents on surrounding blocks
Nearby residents could experience a busier block, with more neighbors walking and coming and going if the properties are redeveloped.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
What changes for you
If passed, the zoning would allow multi-unit residential buildings up to five stories. Construction would still require separate permits.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1185Official status: PassedUpdated by the City Oct 2, 2026
Read the official record
A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3418 West 14th Avenue and 1371 North Julian Street in West Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, located at 3418 W. 14th Avenue and 1371 N Julian Street in the West Colfax Neighborhood, Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-18-2026.