FAQs
FAQs
How did Movement 5280 purchase the property?
The organization purchased the property from Englewood Bible Church for $2.2 million last year. Arapahoe County provided a $1.5 million affordable housing grant to The Hub at Movement 5280 through federal American Rescue Plan funds. (Englewood Herald)
Is Movement 5280 an overnight shelter?
No, Movement 5280 does not provide overnight shelter services.
How can neighbors address concerns about loitering and other safety issues?
Englewood has loitering ordinances. (Code 1985, § 7-6B-7; Ord. 24-14, § 1; Ord. 48-16, § 1 ) If you feel unsafe call 911 or the police non-emergency line at 303-761-7410.
Who is responsible for removing abandoned shopping carts or other debris?
Typically, the property owner or the store the cart belongs to is responsible. Request for a service for a code enforcement complaint through EngleFix at englewoodco.gov/our-city/request-for-service.
What would the process be if Movement 5280 expanded services not allowed by the city's zoning?
If a property owner were seeking a land-use that is not permitted under their existing zone district, a zone change request would be required. This zone change request would take the form of either a Zoning Map Amendment or a Planned Unit Development application. Both processes require at least one neighborhood meeting; posted, published, and mailed notice of the request; staff review and recommendation; a public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission; a public hearing at City Council; and two readings at City Council. In recent history, property owner’s requesting a land use that was not permitted in their property’s existing zone district have done so through a Planned Unit Development application.
Will zoning allow for group living?
A ‘Group Home – Small’ land-use, which can provide permanent residence, supervision, and other services for up to eight (8) unrelated persons who fit criteria provided in Englewood Municipal Code (EMC) § 16-13-1.A.2, is permitted to operate in the R-1-C zone district, so long as it meets design and operating criteria listed in EMC § 16-4-3.A.3. These criteria include items such as requirements to meet residential design standards for the associated zone district, minimum distance requirements from other such uses, supervision provisions, and licensing provisions. These criteria also include a list of certain facility types that are not permitted through this land-use. Other group living land-uses, including those that provide residence for more than eight (8) persons, are not permitted within the R-1-C zone district.
How is Movement 5280 able to operate under Englewood zoning laws?
The use was established under the previous Title 16, which was repealed in October of 2023, as a ‘Religious institution and associated accessory uses’ land-use, a permitted land-use in the R-1-C zone district.
What are Good Neighbor Agreements and how do they work?
A Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an opportunity for neighbors and a service provider to come together and discuss requirements and expectations for how these facilities will be integrated into neighborhoods in a positive manner. Good Neighbor Agreements provide both a set of expectations and an ongoing communication process, ensuring that all involved are heard; and any issues and concerns addressed in a constructive and timely manner. While the expectations do clearly define the roles and responsibilities, a GNA is not an enforcement document, but rather a means of making certain those involved have the opportunity and are required to talk with each other about challenges, successes, issues and concerns; resolving them in a civil and more effective way.
Who is putting together the Good Neighbor Agreement?
The city is working with a third-party mediator from Find Solutions. The mediator has 10+ years of experience putting together GNAs and has seen positive results.
The Good Neighbor Agreement committee consists of of 3-5 neighbors, 1-2 service providers and a city representative who will be there for questions and assistance if needed. The committee will meet over the next few months and work through sections in the GNA. Examples of sections include communication, complaint process, security, etc. After each meeting neighbors will have the opportunity to provide their feedback. The process for providing feedback is being finalized.
What should neighbors do if they feel unsafe?
Call 911 or the police non-emergency line at 303-761-7410