Rezoning of 2950 Tennyson Street and 4421 West 29th Avenue from R-5 and B-2 to CMP-EI2
- When: 2024/11/18
- Address: 2950 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
- Address: 4421 West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212
- City: Denver
- State: Colorado
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Education Rezoning
- Asset Class: Specialized Housing
- Property Type: Supportive Housing
- Size (SF): 180,018 SF
- Size (AC): 4.13 AC
- New Zoning: CMP-EI2
- New Zoning Description: Campus – Education/Institution 2: Designed for small to medium educational or institutional campuses adjacent to low-scale residential zones. Allows for civic, public, institutional, and limited residential/commercial uses. Building height capped at 75 ft due to proximity to protected districts, with required 20-foot setbacks and 45° bulk plane slope.
- Previous Zoning: R-5 and B-2
- Previous Zoning Description: R-5 (Former Chapter 59): Institutional zone allowing colleges, schools, and churches with 60% max lot coverage and bulk height controls. B-2: Neighborhood business zone allowing convenience retail, institutional uses, and some residential uses for local residents, also under FC59 controls.
The Denver City Council approved a rezoning of 4.34 acres at 2950 Tennyson Street and 4421 West 29th Avenue from R-5 and B-2 to CMP-EI2. This change facilitates the continued operation and expansion of the Tennyson Center for Children, including its therapeutic education and residential care services. The new zoning supports a height waiver up to 75 feet, aligning with the institutional needs of the facility and community feedback.
Why it Matters
This rezoning supports the Tennyson Center's mission to provide care and education for children with specialized needs while aligning the zoning classification with institutional uses. It ensures compliance with modern zoning regulations and supports community growth.
