Developers of a swath of land between Old Denver Road and Interstate 25 in Monument have whittled down plans to what they believe is an acceptable compromise with area residents.
The plan, called Conexus Phase 2 and 3, was presented to community members at a meeting on Tuesday night. The crowd was less than 20, a more tepid reception than previously presented plans for the land to be used primarily for industrial purposes. Those plans were withdrawn several years ago after significant public opposition.
The new plan incorporates a mix of uses, some surprising. The section under discussion Tuesday night is a 19-acre parcel where developers want to build a combination of apartments and townhomes -– a total of 354 units. To one side remains a smaller 16-acre area industrial area…