Adams County Public Hearing -- May 26, 2026

The Adams County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on a land use case involving a rezoning request for a 39-acre property in the Havana Road area near the Colorado Air and Spaceport. The applicant, DNK LLC affiliated with Hamon Infrastructure, sought to rezone the property from Agricultural 3 to Industrial 1 (I-1) to build a new mechanic shop and support their growing business. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning, noting compatibility with the comprehensive plan and surrounding uses, while addressing concerns about outdoor storage limits tied to the building size. The board discussed the differences between Adams County and Aurora's industrial zoning, particularly the intensity of uses allowed under I-1 versus I-2 zoning, with the applicant having previously sought the more intense I-2 zoning but returning with a less intense request to address compatibility concerns. The hearing included clarifications on water supply, road improvements, and the potential for future development on adjacent parcels. The planning commission had unanimously approved the rezoning, and staff recommended the board approve it as well. No contract awards, budget allocations, or capital projects were directly discussed, but the rezoning approval would enable future development and infrastructure improvements related to the mechanic shop.