Grand Junction, CO

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

General

The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss updates to the city's housing code, including items not yet discussed and recommendations pending action. They will review consultant updates, survey results, and legal considerations for various code amendments. Some items are completed, while others are on hold or pending further discussion.

• Discussion of TEDS (4' sidewalks and street sections) scope for consultant
• Review of plat expirations and local agency review time
• Legal discussion on cottage court decision, lot size/width, and exactions/fees
• Recommendation on significant trees to be heard by Planning Commission on 9.2.26
• Completed items include ADA digital compliance and inclusionary zoning-linkage fee (forwarded to Council as information only)

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a request by Martin Mendoza to vacate a portion of the Inland Ave public right-of-way, specifically the outlying areas of a cul-de-sac abutting 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive. The vacation is conditioned on the city retaining a 14-foot multipurpose easement in each portion. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Vacation of portion of Inland Ave right-of-way (cul-de-sac) abutting 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive
• Condition: City retains 14-foot multipurpose easement in each portion
• Consent agenda: approval of previous meeting minutes

Arts & Culture

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture is meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on several items, including the aRT on the Riverfront Trail proposal, the 2027-28 funding program's application clarity and matrix criteria, and ideas for the Greenhouse 1% for the Arts project. The commission will also receive updates on 1% projects, the Public Art Exhibit Program, and the funding program budget. This is a regular business meeting with public comment and approval of the July 22, 2026 minutes.

• aRT on the Riverfront Trail Proposal Recommendations
• 2027-28 Funding Program: Application Clarity and Matrix Criteria
• Greenhouse 1% for the Arts ideas
• Updates on 1% Projects including CRC
• Budget - Funding Program update

City Council

Historic Preservation Board

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Planning Commission

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Urban Trails Committee

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Historic Preservation Board

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Planning Commission

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Urban Trails Committee

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Planning Commission

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Historic Preservation Board

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Urban Trails Committee

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Planning Commission

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Historic Preservation Board

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Urban Trails Committee

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Historic Preservation Board

Urban Trails Committee

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council will consider calling a special election on November 3, 2026, for voters to decide on repairing the Orchard Mesa Pool, authorizing debt, and increasing the city sales and use tax from 3.39% to 3.46% to fund it. The council will also hold public hearings on ordinances authorizing certificates of participation and a supplemental appropriation for the Solid Waste Fund, and will consider several consent agenda items including FAA airport grants and a revocable permit for a historic encroachment at 251 Colorado Avenue.

• Resolution calling special election for Orchard Mesa Pool repair, debt creation, and tax increase
• Resolution to increase city sales and use tax from 3.39% to 3.46% for pool repair and operations
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026
• Ordinance for supplemental appropriation for Solid Waste Fund
• Emergency replacement of aeration basin influent piping at Persigo WWTP

General

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority will consider renewing six liquor licenses, two late renewals, a corporate structure change, a new art license for The ARtery, and four special event permits. The board will also vote on resolutions for the new license application.

• Renewal: TacoParty, 125 South 5th St; Wrigley Field Sports Bar & Grill, 1810 North Ave; Sang Garden Chinese Restaurant, 687 Horizon Dr; The Coachman, 2150 Highway 6 & 50; Kannah Creek Brewing Co., 1960 N. 12th St; The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, 2566 Patterson Rd
• Late renewals: Old Chicago #27 (12 days late), Taqueria Guadalajara (42 days late)
• Corporate change: Taqueria Guadalajara owner changes from Hilda to Eduardo Landeros, new LLC name
• New license: Grand Valley Creative Alliance dba The ARtery, 539 Colorado Ave, art license
• Special events: Grand Junction Air Show (Oct 3-4), two Harley-Davidson bike nights (Sept 8 & 18), Black Canyon SAR fundraiser (Sept 18 & 25)

City Council

The Grand Junction City Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss negotiations and receive legal advice regarding the potential acquisition of real property at six specific addresses. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to the closed session and adjournment.

• Executive session for negotiations and legal advice on property acquisition
• Properties: 273 Lake Road, 257 Lake Road, 305 Lake Road, 334 Lake Road, 2456 Broadway, 2492 Power Road
• Session held under Colorado Open Meetings Law C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I), (4)(a), (4)(b)

City Council

This is a procedural training session, not a decision-making meeting. The City Council will have dinner, participate in a group dynamics exercise led by City Manager Mike Bennett, and engage in training and discussion on council values and norms of conduct. No formal actions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Norms of conduct training and discussion
• Group dynamics session led by City Manager Mike Bennett

City Council

City Council

The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting with a public hearing on a proposed purchase and sale agreement for about 3.3 acres of city-owned property to Grand Junction Homes, LLC for affordable housing, and a resolution for a development and funding agreement for 48 for-sale units at 450 28 Rd. Both items are proposed to be continued to September 16, 2026, and were previously continued from August 5, 2026.

• Public hearing on ordinance for sale of ~3.3 acres of city-owned property to Grand Junction Homes, LLC for affordable housing
• Resolution authorizing development and funding agreement with Grand Junction Homes, LLC for 48 for-sale units at 450 28 Rd
• Both items proposed to be continued to September 16, 2026

Urban Trails Committee

The Urban Trails Committee is meeting to approve the July minutes, set a date for a walk audit, and discuss bicycle parking and a clarification of the committee's bylaws. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major funding or construction decisions listed.

• Approval of July minutes
• Setting a date for a walk audit
• Discussion of bicycle parking
• Discussion of UTC bylaw clarification

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a request to vacate a portion of Inland Avenue right-of-way near 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive, conditioned on retaining a 14-foot easement; and a request by Monument Homes Development, Inc. to rezone 13.04 acres at 2590 Galley Lane and 675 26 Road from Residential-1 Retired to Residential Low-4.

• Vacation of a portion of Inland Ave right-of-way near 567 and 569 South Westgate Drive
• Rezoning 13.04 acres at 2590 Galley Lane and 675 26 Road from R-1R to RL-4
• City to retain a 14-foot multipurpose easement in vacated right-of-way

PRAB

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, the True West Outdoor Recreation Coalition Master Plan, and survey results for the Matchett Park Bike Park. A proposed outdoor dining area next to Goat and Clover is also on the agenda. The meeting includes officer elections and public comment.

• Review of 2027 proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discussion of True West Outdoor Recreation Coalition Master Plan
• Presentation of Matchett Park Bike Park survey results
• Proposed outdoor dining area adjacent to Goat and Clover
• Officer elections for the board

Forestry

The Forestry Advisory Board will meet to discuss a volunteer program and an IRA Irrigation Grant. The board is also reviewing standards for natural areas and clearing and grubbing.

• IRA Irrigation Grant
• Volunteer Program
• Standards for Natural Areas
• Standards for Clearing and Grubbing
• 2026 Licensed Contractor Day of Service

General

The Affordable Housing Code Task Force is meeting to discuss and assign work on several code items, including sidewalk standards, lot size and width, and overlaps between exactions and fees. They will also review recommendations for significant trees, shared driveways, and detention ponds. Several items have been completed, including ADA digital compliance and a revocable permit text amendment.

• Discussion of TEDS (4' sidewalks and street sections) scope
• Review of lot size/width and overlaps with exactions/fees
• Significant Trees PC hearing scheduled for 9.2.26
• Completed: Inclusionary Zoning-Linkage Fee forwarded to Council as information only
• Completed: Master revocable permit analysis for irrigation crossings

Planning Commission

The Grand Junction Planning Commission will hold a workshop to receive an update on zoning and development code provisions related to group living. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed under Other Business for discussion only.

• Update on Zoning and Development Code provisions pertaining to group living

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the Redlands 360 Planned Development and updating the municipal code regarding animals. The body is also reviewing contracts for sewer replacement and wastewater treatment plant expansion.

• Public hearing to add 29.08 acres to the Redlands 360 Planned Development
• Ordinance to repeal and reenact Title 6 of the Municipal Code regarding animals
• Contract for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Phases 1 and 2
• Contract for Phase 2 Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project Design
• Resolution to increase the boot warrant fee

General

The Cannabis Licensing Authority is meeting to review license renewal applications for three retail stores. One review includes a follow-up on fire code violations cited during a previous hearing.

• License renewal for CamCap, LLC (Grand Junction Greenery) at 762 Horizon Drive
• License renewal for Colorado Alternative Health Care, LTD (Colorado Weedery) at 879 Struthers Ave, Unit A
• License renewal for Zuma B, LLC (The Buzz GJ) at 1022 N 3rd St

The Grand Junction Cannabis Licensing Authority approved all three retail store license renewals on the agenda. Renewals for Colorado Weedery and The Buzz GJ were approved after no concerns were raised. The renewal for Grand Junction Greenery was also approved after confirming that a previously cited fire code violation had been resolved.

• Approved retail license renewal for Colorado Weedery (879 Struthers Ave)
• Approved retail license renewal for The Buzz GJ (1022 N 3rd St)
• Approved retail license renewal for Grand Junction Greenery (762 Horizon Dr) after fire code violation resolved

General

The Liquor Licensing Authority is meeting to review several liquor license renewal applications and two new license requests. The body will also consider special event permits for two upcoming local events.

• New license application for Klik Boutique at 354 Main Street
• New entertainment facility license for Community Recreation Center at 2836 Recreation Way
• Late renewal application for Asteria Theatre at 864 Bunting Avenue
• Special event permit for FAMpoint 5K 2026 at 655 Struthers Avenue on October 3, 2026
• Special event permit for FOYAN Fundraiser at 401 Colorado Avenue on September 11, 2026

The Grand Junction Liquor Licensing Authority approved all license renewals except Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House, which was continued to September 2, 2026 pending a fire department re-inspection. It also approved a late renewal for Colorado Mesa University's Asteria Theatre, new beer and wine licenses for Klik Boutique and the Community Recreation Center, and special event permits for FAMpoint 5K 2026 and the FOYAN fundraiser.

• Approved 7 liquor license renewals (Walmart #1280, City Market #1, Walmart #4491 Fuel, Walmart #4491 Market, Pablo's Pizza, Walmart #5099, Grand International Buffet)
• Continued Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House renewal to Sept 2, 2026 pending fire dept re-inspection
• Approved late renewal for Colorado Mesa University Asteria Theatre (14 days late)
• Approved new beer and wine license for Klik Boutique, 354 Main St
• Approved new entertainment facility license for Community Recreation Center, 2836 Recreation Way
• Approved special event permit for FAMpoint 5K 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
• Approved special event permit for FOYAN fundraiser at Roots Gastrohub (Sept 11, 2026)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates on an RFP for unhoused services and related funding. Members will also review the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey and results regarding the Orchard Mesa Pool.

• Unhoused Services Request for Proposal update and funding discussion
• Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley update
• Community Satisfaction Survey 2026
• Orchard Mesa Pool Community Satisfaction Survey results
• Interview teams for Grand Junction Housing Authority and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone two parcels totaling about 13.04 acres from Residential 1 Retired (R-1R) to Residential Low-4 (RL-4). The parcels are at 2590 Galley Ln and 675 26 Road, in the North West GJ planning zone. The applicant is Monument Homes Development, Inc. and Cuesta Verde LLC. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of 13.04 acres from R-1R to RL-4 at 2590 Galley Ln and 675 26 Road
• Applicant: Monument Homes Development, Inc. and Cuesta Verde LLC
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Grand Junction Planning Commission met on July 28, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting, by a 5-0 vote. The only regular agenda item, the Galley Meadows Rezone (RZN-2025-749), was continued to a future hearing because it was improperly noticed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including July 14, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Galley Meadows Rezone RZN-2025-749 to future hearing due to improper notice

Planning Commission

Urban Trails Committee

The Urban Trails Committee will select a Vice Chair and discuss a micromobility presentation, as well as City Council representation on the committee. The Walk Audit Subcommittee will provide an update. The agenda includes routine approvals and public comment.

• Selection of Vice Chair
• Micromobility presentation for discussion
• City Council representation on UTC discussion
• Walk Audit Subcommittee update

General

The Liquor Licensing Authority is meeting to consider seven license renewal applications. The body will also review a request to modify the premises of Trail Life Brewing and a special event permit for a CMU Athletics event.

• License renewals for Ristorante Pantuso, Famous Dave’s, Cruisers, Fly’n Roosters, Jjiang Korean BBQ, X-Golf Grand Junction, and Fun Junction Liquors
• Modification of premises for Trail Life Brewing at 436 Main Street regarding outdoor dining area
• Special event permit for CMU Athletics Casino Night 2026 at Brownson Arena on August 21, 2026

The authority approved several liquor license renewals and a modification of premises for Trail Life Brewing. A special event permit was granted for the CMU Athletics Casino Night 2026. One renewal was granted conditionally due to fire code violations.

• Approved license renewals for Ristorante Pantuso, Famous Dave’s, Cruisers, X-Golf Grand Junction, and Fun Junction Liquors
• Approved license renewal for Jjiang Korean BBQ and Hot Pot
• Conditionally approved license renewal for Fly’n Roosters pending fire inspection
• Approved modification of premises for Trail Life Brewing to accommodate a new city playground
• Approved special event permit for CMU Athletics Casino Night 2026 on August 21, 2026

General

The Cannabis Licensing Authority is meeting to review a license renewal and a transfer of ownership. The body will consider applications for two specific business locations.

• License renewal application for Golden Rookie, LLC at 605 Grand Avenue
• Transfer of ownership application for NR Grand Junction Retail, LLC (Native Roots) at 638 Horizon Drive, Unit 110

The Grand Junction Cannabis Licensing Authority approved a retail license renewal and a transfer of ownership for a medical and retail facility. Both applications were approved after officials confirmed the filings were in order and no concerns were reported.

• Approved retail license renewal for Golden Rookie, LLC (605 Grand Avenue)
• Approved transfer of ownership for NR Grand Junction Retail, LLC dba Native Roots Grand Junction (683 Horizon Drive, Unit 110)

Arts & Culture

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and consider items related to the 1% for the Arts fund. It will review application requirements for the 2027‑28 funding program and receive updates on ongoing 1% projects and the public art exhibit program. Commissioner updates and public comments will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 1% for the Arts fund
• Review of 2027‑28 Funding Program application requirements
• Updates on 1% Projects
• Public Art Exhibit Program update

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture voted unanimously to allow the Save-a-Seat artwork at the Avalon Theatre to remain displayed indefinitely until removal is deemed necessary. The commission also unanimously recommended artist Sarah Wandzilak for Project #4 of the Community Recreation Center Transformer Box mural project after the original artist withdrew. A proposed timeline for the 2027-28 funding program was discussed but deferred to a future meeting for further consideration.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Save-a-Seat artwork to stay up indefinitely (unanimous)
• Recommended Sarah Wandzilak for CRC Transformer Box mural Project #4 (unanimous)
• Deferred 2027-28 funding program timeline discussion to a future meeting

City Council

City Council will discuss the annexation of land at 23 Road and 888 21 Road. The body is also reviewing updates to the Zoning and Development Code and the 2026-2030 CDBG Program Consolidated Plan.

• Proposed sale of 3.3 acres of city-owned property to Grand Junction Homes, LLC for affordable housing
• Annexation of 18.96 acres at the southern end of 23 Road
• Annexation and Residential Low 5 zoning of 41.09 acres at 888 21 Road
• Proposed amendment to Redlands 360 Planned Development Outline Development Plan to add 29.08 acres
• Ordinance updates to Zoning and Development Code regarding bicycle parking and certified irrigation designers

The council approved an ordinance reducing bicycle parking requirements for most uses, removing minimums for many, and simplifying location and design rules. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Nguyen and Beilfuss voting no. The council also unanimously approved two annexations totaling about 60 acres for future residential development, and adopted the 2026-2030 CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5331 amending bicycle parking and storage code (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5330 deferring certified irrigation designer requirement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 61-26 and Ordinance No. 5334 for Bennett Annexation (18.96 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 62-26, Ordinance No. 5332, and Ordinance No. 5333 for Monument Vistas Annexation (41.09 acres) zoned RL-5 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 63-26 for 2026-2030 CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 64-26 for 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Set public hearings for August 5, 2026 on animal code repeal/re-enactment, affordable housing land sale, and Redlands 360 ODP amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including IGA for stormwater services and hazard mitigation plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a possible transfer of real property at 450 28 Road. Council members will develop negotiation strategy, instruct negotiators, and receive legal advice from the city attorney. The discussion follows Colorado Open Meetings Law sections 24‑6‑402 (4)(e)(I), (4)(a) and (4)(b).

• Executive session on negotiation strategy and legal advice for transfer of real property at 450 28 Road

The Grand Junction City Council met in a special executive session to discuss negotiations and receive legal advice regarding a real property transfer at 450 28 Road. The council voted 6-0 to enter and later to exit the closed session. No decisions were made in open session.

• Approved 6-0 to convene into executive session under Colorado law to discuss negotiations and legal strategy for a property transfer at 450 28 Road
• Approved 6-0 to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the open meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to add approximately 29.08 acres to the Redlands 360 Planned Development Outline Development Plan. The body will also consider zoning code amendments regarding the preservation of significant trees.

• Request to add 29.08 acres to Redlands 360 ODP, increasing total area to 629.08 acres
• Proposed modifications to bulk and lighting standards south of Redlands Parkway and Highway 340
• Proposed amendments to Zoning and Development Code Sections 21.07.040 and 21.09.060(a)(1) regarding significant trees

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve an amended development plan for Redlands 360 and a zoning code amendment regarding significant trees. A postponed item regarding shared driveways was not heard.

• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Redlands 360 Amended ODP Plan PLD-2025-714 to incorporate 29.08 acres and modify bulk and lighting standards (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-2026-51 regarding Preservation of Significant Trees (5-2)

City Council

The City Council workshop on July 13 will provide an unstructured time for members to discuss the Draft Housing Action Plan and share ideas for future consideration. Council will also address communication matters, plan future workshop topics, and handle any other business. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Draft Housing Action Plan – discussion
• City Council Communication – discussion
• Next Workshop Topics – discussion
• Other Business – discussion

The City Council held a workshop to review the draft Housing Action Plan, which outlines strategies to increase housing affordability, expand housing choice, and address barriers to production. Council expressed broad support for the plan's direction but identified areas for continued discussion, including sustainable funding and regulatory improvements. No formal votes were taken; the plan is pending final adoption.

• Reviewed draft Housing Action Plan (no vote taken, feedback provided)
• Discussed council communication expectations regarding public representation

Forestry

The Forestry Advisory Board will review the completion of trunk injections on 450 ash trees and discuss proposed standards for natural areas, clearing and grubbing, and other regulations. The board will also hear from the Water Conservation Specialist and consider the IRA Irrigation Grant, the 2026 Licensed Contractor Day of Service, and updates on Four Canyons Parkway.

• Trunk injections completed on 450 ash trees over 6.5 weeks
• Discussion of Standards for Natural Areas
• IRA Irrigation Grant consideration
• 2026 Licensed Contractor Day of Service
• Four Canyons Parkway update

PRAB

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from the May 7 meeting. They will then discuss updates to bylaws, the Botanical Gardens Greenhouse, a CRC update, and damage at Magpie Island. Public comment is invited under 'For the Good of the Community'.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of bylaws
• Botanical Gardens Greenhouse update
• CRC update
• Magpie Island damage update

General

The Affordable Housing Code Task Force will meet to discuss current assignments and pending recommendations. The group will also review completed items, including a legal analysis regarding revocable permits.

• Affordable Housing Code Task Force meeting
• Review of completed revocable permit text amendment
• Discussion of 'master revocable permit' legal analysis
• Bicycle Storage/Parking City Council Hearing
• CID Certified Irrigation Designer City Council Hearing