527-539 South 400 East rezone (Citizen 2)
Rezones three properties from RMF-45 to MU-5 and amends the Central Community master plan for a five-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space adjoining an existing building. Adopted March 24 as Ordinance 12 of 2026.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- Approximately 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East
- Applicant
- Thrive Development (Russ Poulsen)
Every hearing and vote
February 17, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the consent agenda: setting Mar. 10 hearings on the Rio Grande rezone, the fence and hedge text amendment, the 527-539 South 400 East rezone and the recurring nuisance properties ordinance; Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 2); appointing Anna Sullivan to the Planning Commission; and reappointing Matthew Coles to the Arts Council.
February 17, 2026 · City Council work session
Master plan and zoning map amendment at 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East
Discussed
Staff presented a request to rezone three properties from RMF-45 to MU-5 and amend the Central Community master plan map to allow a five-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space, to join an existing building by the same owner. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Thrive Development and Lift Property Management said the project (Citizen 2) would connect to the completed Citizen 1. Members discussed the unit mix versus the council's goal of family-sized housing, parking and overflow, and that all units except three replacing former single-family rentals would be market rate. Council Member Puy asked about possible hidden renter fees, especially for parking. Council Member Young left during this item.
- Applicant: Russ Poulsen, Thrive Development (owner)
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-45 → MU-5
- Council District 4
- Timeline: hearing Mar. 10; tentative action Mar. 24
March 10, 2026 · City Council
Master plan and zoning map amendment at 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East
Continued · 7-0
One speaker raised safety concerns on Denver Street near the site and asked for assurance construction would not impede safety; another cited limited community benefits. Council Member Lopez Chavez said additional benefits and amenities would be explored. Action was deferred.
- Applicant: Russ Poulsen, Thrive Development
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-45 → MU-5
March 24, 2026 · City Council
Master plan and zoning map amendment at 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 12 of 2026 rezoning the properties from RMF-45 to MU-5 and amending the Central Community master plan map for a five-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space. Council Member Puy noted the extensive process of work sessions, hearings and revisions.
- Applicant: Russ Poulsen, Thrive Development
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-45 → MU-5