08-20-26 Planning Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Planning Board held a meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily focused on a public hearing regarding a nonconforming use review for the property at 969 10th Street. The applicant proposed expanding the duplex by converting attic space into habitable floor area and adding bedrooms to each unit without exterior expansion. The board discussed zoning code criteria, impacts on the neighborhood, and recent changes in occupancy and parking regulations. Public comments expressed concerns about increased occupancy, parking, noise, and neighborhood character. After deliberation, the board approved the use review application with conditions including a trash management plan and signage with property management contact information. The meeting also included discussions on code enforcement challenges and broader housing policy issues affecting the University Hill neighborhood.