Boulder’s World Famous Dark Horse could close as soon as the end of the year as developers behind the Williams Village II project run up against the city’s subdivision rules and seek to avoid construction delays.
City officials are reviewing a request from the property owner for greater flexibility in the subdivision process that could allow the Dark Horse to stay open until next spring while also keeping the redevelopment on schedule.
The project at 2952 Baseline Road will replace what is largely a strip mall and parking lot with 427 housing units and new commercial space. It has drawn significant attention because it will demolish the building occupied by the Dark Horse, a bar and grill dating back to the 1970s. The Boulder City Council approved the project last month…