Thornton, Colorado
Upcoming
7/7/26 Planning Session
7/7/26 Special Council Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Recent meetings
6/17/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
The Local Licensing Authority will consider a premises modification for Walmart Supercenter #4567 and an ownership transfer for Wing Shack at 10280 Washington Street. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an Order to Show Cause for Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits.
- Premises modification for Walmart Supercenter #4567 at 7101 E. 128th Avenue
- Ownership transfer for Wing Shack at 10280 Washington Street
- Public hearing regarding Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits at 3923 A-C E. 120th Avenue
Planning Commission Meeting
6/16/26 Planning Session
BTAC MEETING
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission will consider grant applications from King Brothers Jewelry, The Grumpy Egg Café, Dulce Luna Churreria, and Bubble Wash Laundry. The commission will also receive a legislative update from the assistant to the city manager and staff updates on the People & Produce program and a Business Outreach Specialist position.
- Grant discussion for King Brothers Jewelry
- Grant discussion for The Grumpy Egg Café
- Grant discussion for Dulce Luna Churreria
- Grant discussion for Bubble Wash Laundry
- Staff update on People & Produce and Business Outreach Specialist position
6/9/26 Council Meeting
6/9/26 Special Council Meeting
6/9/26 Council Update
6/8 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates. Key items include a presentation on the Arts & Culture Master Plan, and subcommittee reports on upcoming community events such as Juneteenth, Pride, Dino Fest, and ThorntonFest.
- Arts & Culture Master Plan Council Presentation under Unfinished Business
- Public Art, Programs, and Volunteer updates from staff
- Subcommittee reports: Juneteenth, Pride, Dino Fest, ThorntonFest events
- Approval of May meeting minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
6/2/26 Special Council Meeting
6/2/26 Planning Session
5/26/26 Council Meeting
5/26/26 Special Council Meeting
5/26/26 Council Update
05/20/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
The Local Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a new hotel and restaurant liquor license application. The body will also discuss the difference between special event permits and festival permits.
- Liquor license application for Grab and Crab LLC (Grab and Crab Cajun Seafood and Bar) at 3909 E. 120th Avenue
The Local Licensing Authority approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Grab and Crab LLC, doing business as Grab and Crab Cajun Seafood and Bar at 3909 E. 120th Avenue. The applicant presented petitions signed by 45 businesses and 42 residents in favor. The motion passed unanimously. The Authority also received staff training on continuance of license matters and special event permits.
- Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Grab and Crab Cajun Seafood and Bar at 3909 E. 120th Ave (unanimous)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission denied a zoning amendment for 29 acres at East 112th Avenue and York Street, citing failures to meet compatibility and infrastructure criteria. The commission also requested staff draft a resolution to City Council regarding the preliminary plan review process.
- Denied Zoning Amendment PLZ202502163 for Dodge Ranch (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
- Approved request for staff to draft a resolution to City Council regarding preliminary plan public hearings (7-0)
5/19/26 Special Council Meeting
5/19/25 Planning Session
BTAC MEETING
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission will review upcoming drought restrictions and the PD Co-Responder Program. The commission will also discuss grants involving 5280 Creations, El Camaron Loco, Intrepid Bodyworks, and Goddard School.
- Upcoming drought restrictions
- PD Co-Responder Program
- Grants for 5280 Creations, El Camaron Loco, Intrepid Bodyworks, and Goddard School
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission approved several 2026 BIG grants for local businesses. The approved amounts include funds for 5280 Creations, El Camaron Loco, Intrepid Bodyworks, and Goddard School.
- Approved May 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for 5280 Creations (unanimous)
- Approved $15,890 BIG grant for El Camaron Loco (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for Intrepid Bodyworks (10-1)
- Approved $20,000 BIG grant for Goddard School (unanimous)
5/12/26 Special TDA Meeting
5/12/26 Council Meeting
5/12/26 Special Council Meeting
5/12/26 Council Update
5/11 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council board will consider a painting proposal for the Eastlake Checkerboard and continue work on the Arts and Culture Master Plan. They will also receive a Q1 budget update and reports on upcoming Juneteenth, Pride, and ThorntonFest events. Items marked with an asterisk have supporting materials in the meeting packet.
- Eastlake Checkerboard Painting Proposal – new business item led by Public Art Coordinator Erica Schmitt
- Arts and Culture Master Plan – unfinished business item led by Arts and Culture Manager Alisa Zimmerman
- Q1 Budget Report Update – staff report from Alisa Zimmerman
- Juneteenth Event – subcommittee report from President Christyle Russell
- Pride Event – subcommittee report from board member Jessie Myers
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from minimum tract size and setback requirements for an existing plugged and abandoned oil and gas well in the Talon View Subdivision (PLV202600511). No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Variance request from Section 18-681(c)(4)(a) and (c)(4)(b) for reduced tract size and setbacks at Talon View Subdivision B11 L6
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council adopt a Fast-Track review process for qualified affordable housing projects under Proposition 123. A companion amendment to codify the necessary procedures in the municipal code was also approved 7-0. Both items will go to City Council for final action.
- Approved resolution recommending City Council adopt Fast-Track review process for qualified affordable housing projects (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Article II of Chapter 18 of the municipal code to codify procedures for the Fast-Track permitting process (7-0)
5/5/26 Planning Session
4/28/26 Council Meeting
4/28/26 Special Council Meeting
4/28/26 Council Update
4/21/26 Planning Session
04/15/26 Local Licensing Authority Meeting
The Local Licensing Authority will consider a liquor license transfer and a new hotel and restaurant liquor license application. The body will also review a complaint of probable cause regarding a specific licensee. An organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson will follow.
- Transfer of ownership for Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License: Himal LLC DBA Ulti Quick Mart #1001, 11090 Colorado Boulevard
- Verified Complaint of Probable Cause: Braning Properties, Inc. DBA Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits, 3923 A-C E. 120th Avenue
- New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application: Eclectic Foods LLC DBA Deja Food's Grill & Taphouse, 451 W. 84th Avenue
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson during organizational meeting
The Local Licensing Authority approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Deja Food's Grill & Taphouse at 451 W. 84th Avenue by a 7-1 vote (Member Smith opposed) following a public hearing. The authority also unanimously approved a transfer of ownership for a fermented malt beverage and wine license to Himal LLC dba Ulti Quick Mart #1001 at 11090 Colorado Boulevard. It found probable cause for violations by Braning Properties Inc. dba Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits and set a public hearing for June 17, 2026. In an organizational meeting afterward, the authority elected Jeannette Riggans as Chairperson and Ben Smith as Vice-Chairperson.
- Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Deja Food's Grill & Taphouse (7-1)
- Approved transfer of ownership of fermented malt beverage and wine license to Himal LLC dba Ulti Quick Mart #1001 (unanimous)
- Found probable cause against Braning Properties Inc. dba Joe Palooka's Sports & Spirits, set public hearing for June 17, 2026 (unanimous)
- Elected Jeannette Riggans as Chairperson and Ben Smith as Vice-Chairperson (organizational meeting)
- Approved consent agenda including March 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
4/14/26 Council Meeting
4/14/26 Council Update
4/13 TASHCO Monthly Meeting
The council will conduct interviews for board vacancies in Ward 1 and Ward 2. Members will also review the Arts and Culture Master Plan and the Q1 Budget Report.
- Board vacancy interviews for Joel Duran (Ward 1) and Cheryn Miller-Crock (Ward 2)
- Review of Arts and Culture Master Plan comments
- Q1 Budget Report
- Updates on the BTAC Presentation and Music Series
- Reports on the Spring Basket Fundraiser, Juneteenth, and Pride events
The board recommended Joel Duran for Ward 1 and Cheryn Miller-Crock for Ward 2 to the city council after interview presentations; both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the agenda and March minutes by unanimous consent. Staff presented updates on city reorganization, arts master plan, Q1 budget, public art projects, and upcoming events.
- Approved agenda by unanimous consent
- Approved March minutes unanimously
- Recommended Joel Duran for TASHCO board appointment (unanimous)
- Recommended Cheryn Miller-Crock for TASHCO board appointment (unanimous)
BTAC Meeting
The Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission (BTAC) will discuss four grant applications from Ava's LTD, Brown Note Productions, Ashley Boutique, and ProClean Auto Wash. The agenda also includes a legislative update from Robb Kolstad, a report from TASHCO, and staff updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no decisions yet recorded.
- Grant applications: Ava's LTD, Brown Note Productions, Ashley Boutique, ProClean Auto Wash
- Legislative update presented by Robb Kolstad
- TASHCO presentation by Alisa Zimmerman
- Approval of March 2026 minutes and April 2026 agenda
- Staff and member updates
The Thornton BTAC approved three 2026 BIG grants: $20,000 for Brown Note Productions, $12,563 for Ashley Boutique, and $20,000 for PROCLEAN AUTO WASH. It denied Ava's LTD's application because the business had not been licensed in the city for the minimum required time. Routine approvals of the April agenda and March minutes also passed unanimously.
- Approved April 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Denied Ava's LTD BIG grant application for not meeting minimum license time (unanimous)
- Approved Brown Note Productions BIG grant for $20,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Ashley Boutique BIG grant for $12,563 (unanimous)
- Approved PROCLEAN AUTO WASH BIG grant for $20,000 (unanimous)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved two conceptual site plans: a restaurant at Thornton Parkway and Huron Street, and a 19-lot commercial and mixed-use development (Parterre Planning Area 5A) on approximately 72 acres. Both were approved unanimously 7-0 after public hearings. The commission also elected new officers: Andrew Bryant as Chair and Rebecca Vigil as Vice-Chair (both 7-0).
- Approved conceptual site plan for restaurant at SE corner Thornton Pkwy & Huron St (7-0)
- Approved conceptual site plan for Parterre Planning Area 5A, 19-lot commercial/mixed-use on ~72 acres (7-0)
- Elected Andrew Bryant as Chair (7-0)
- Elected Rebecca Vigil as Vice-Chair (7-0)