PUblic Comment

The following information is from the City of Centennial’s website.

The owners of The Streets at SouthGlenn have submitted the final version of plans to the City to allow for redevelopment at the site- specifically at the farthest north and south areas (the vacant Sears and eventually the Macy’s site). Currently, there are 214 residential units and the plan allows for 350. The developer is requesting it to go from 350 to 1,125 units.

The City wants to hear from you! Please view the submitted proposal and share your thoughts, concerns and ask questions about the project. All written comments received will be shared with the owners and become part of the permanent public record attached to the report submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council prior to their decision about the project.

This is your opportunity to comment!

You may provide comments up until 11:59 p.m. on November 28, 2021. Please note, all comments received before 5 p.m. on November 2 will be included in the official packet for the Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing.  You may also email the City at southglenn@centennialco.gov.

All comments received after 5 p.m. on November 2 until 11:59 p.m. on November 28 will be included in the packet for the City Council Public Hearings. A regular meeting for a City Council Public Hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on December 6, 2021. A special meeting for a City Council Public Hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on December 7, 2021. You may also attend the City Council Public Hearing to share comments in person or email the City at southglenn@centennialco.gov.

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Criteria to be considered

The decision-making bodies (Planning and Zoning Commission and ultimately City Council) will base their decisions on the following criteria.

1. The amendment is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Centennial NEXT);
2. The amendment is consistent with the intent of the overall design and mixed-use concept of the Master Development Plan(PDF, 13MB);
3. The amendment will provide public benefits to the project and the City as a whole;
4. The amendment is to not present the likelihood of the project not meeting the requirements of the Master Development Agreement(PDF, 564KB) or any financial obligations concerning the project; and
5. The amendment is compatible with or will not materially and adversely affect existing development on adjacent properties, or measures will be taken to substantially buffer or otherwise substantially mitigate any incompatibility or adverse impacts.

What is Proposed?

The project’s Letter of Intent notes the proposed changes, which are highlighted below.

Park

Require a minimum 25,000 square foot public open space within the South Redevelopment Area (the “Sears Parcel”) to be provided prior to final occupancy of the first residential building.

Residential Dwelling Units

Increase the allowed number of residential units from 350 units to a total of 1,125 units.
– Currently, there are 214 residential units within The Portola at SouthGlenn apartment building.

Modify the permitted height on the Sears parcel and the Macy’s parcel from 50 ft. to 75 ft.
– The current allowable building heights within The Streets at SouthGlenn vary across the site. No building is allowed to exceed 100 ft. For context, the current tallest building is the office building north of the existing Sears building at 85 ft.

Provide an open space area along the north side of E. Easter Ave. to serve residential development at the Sears Parcel.
-The Developer would be required to provide a minimum of 25,000 square feet of contiguous public open space, green space, passive recreation, or common public space to serve residential development at the Sears Parcel.

Retail

Decrease the required amount of retail from 909,815 sq. ft. to 621,000 sq. ft.
– Currently, there is 948,853 sq. ft. of leasable retail area, including the Sears and Macy’s buildings, which are approximately 307,000 sq. ft. combined.

Setbacks

Increase the minimum required building setbacks within the South Redevelopment Area (the “Sears Parcel”) along S. Race St. and E. Easter Ave.

Signage

Update the SouthGlenn Sign Criteria to ensure that sign criteria are assigned to future redevelopment of the Sears and Macy’s parcel.
– Currently, the SouthGlenn Sign Criteria does not identify how to apply sign standards to any redevelopment proposals for the Sears and Macy’s parcels.

Technical Clean-up

The Master Development Plan (MDP) Amendment incorporates other minor amended items within the documents that support the above amended items.
– Technical clean-up allows for the amendments to be incorporated into the existing document without creating confusion.

Zoning

– Rezone the 1.3 acre parcel at the northeast corner of E. Easter Ave. and S. Race St. to the MDP (2001 E. Easter Ave.)

To read more about this proposal, join the online discussion, and view the submitted plans and documents, please visit the City of Centennial website.