Gary Allen

The agenda for the meeting included public hearings for two action items requiring City Council ratification due to size: HPC 26-01 regarding a new accessory structure at 210 Prosser St, and HPC 26-02 for a new duplex at Lot 1 Hayes & Artz Subdivision. The Commission was also scheduled to receive a staff report covering updates on the Gregory Gulch Resort PUD, the Comp Plan, and the CLG Quadrennial Evaluation Form. The agenda also noted the approval of the minutes from the November 12, 2025, meeting.

This Preliminary PUD Development Plan outlines the strategic direction for developing the Gregory Gulch Resort in Central City, Colorado, as a world-class destination. The plan focuses on enhancing historic character through thoughtful design, achieving economic independence and diversification by boosting tourism, job creation, and workforce housing, and improving quality of life and infrastructure through road realignments, utility upgrades, and public spaces, with the intended outcome of becoming a regional landmark and generating significant municipal revenue.

This Development Plan for the City of Central Downtown Development Authority aims to promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the downtown area by preventing and halting blighted conditions and assisting in redevelopment. The plan outlines goals to attract investment, support historic preservation, incentivize catalytic developments, and revitalize commercial properties. It focuses on improving streetscapes, enhancing connectivity, and investing in cultural and community spaces, leveraging financial tools like tax increment financing and mill levies to achieve a vibrant downtown that honors its heritage while pursuing future opportunities.

The meeting included an executive session for legal advice on real property acquisition within Plan Areas #1 and #2, focusing on negotiation strategies and negotiator instructions. General business included resolutions approving development proposals for Gregory Gulch Gaming and Gregory Resort Village and Casino within Urban Renewal Plan #2 Area, as well as authorizing negotiations for property acquisition and the use of eminent domain. Staff updates were also provided.

The Historic Preservation Commission convened for a meeting, addressing several key items. The agenda included the consideration of a new structure at 201 Burt Street, identified as HPC 25-08, where the owner/applicant, Andrew Jackson, was not present, leading to the item being tabled until the subsequent meeting. Staff reports covered updates on the Comp Plan, the Gregory Gulch Resort PUD, and the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, which featured a presentation by Lindsey Flewelling from History Colorado. The commission also reviewed and discussed applicable regulations and design guidelines relevant to new construction and infill projects within the historic district.