Gateway School Educational Complex

At a glance

15.25-acre mixed-use educational and commercial complex at 1100 N. 35th Street, southwest corner of 35th Street and Culver Street (District 8)
General Plan Amendment: Residential 3.5-5 and 15+ dwelling units per acre to Public/Quasi-Public/Commercial (Resolution 22356)
Rezoning: Mix of residential and single-family zones to PUD for secondary commercial uses with public school (Ordinance G-7474)
Owner: Creighton Elementary School District #14; Applicant/Representative: Creighton Community Foundation Inc.
Companion case to rezoning application Z-27-21-8; GPA heard first, then rezoning

Project Background

Creighton Community Foundation proposed Gateway School PUD to develop educational facilities with secondary commercial uses on school district property. Mayor Gallego recognized Boles of Creighton Community Foundation and commended commitment to supporting youth and community. Hodge Washington echoed recognition.

Planning History

Camelback East Village Planning Committee

October 7, 2025: Information only hearing
November 4, 2025: Recommended approval 18-0 per staff recommendation

Planning Commission

December 4, 2025: Recommended approval 9-0 per Village Planning Committee recommendation

City Council

Public hearing held January 7, 2026; no members of public spoke
Hodge Washington seconded motion and spoke in support

General Plan Amendment Details (Item 97)

Application: GPA-CE-1-21-8

Current Designation: Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre (0.15 acres) and Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre (15.10 acres)

Proposed Designation: Public/Quasi-Public / Commercial

Acreage: 15.25

Proposed Use: Mix of Public/Quasi-Public and Commercial

Parcel Address: 1100 N. 35th Street

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Rezoning Details (Item 98)

Application: Z-27-21-8

Current Zoning:

R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District) - 7.79 acres
PAD-13 (Approved R-3A) (Planned Area Development, Approved Multifamily) - 4.61 acres
R-3 (Multifamily Residence District) - 2.42 acres
R1-6 (Approved R-3A) - 0.43 acres

Proposed Zoning: PUD (Planned Unit Development)

Proposed Uses: Secondary commercial uses in conjunction with public school

Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to stipulations

VPC Recommendation: Recommended approval per staff recommendation

Planning Commission Recommendation: Approved 9-0

Decision

Both items passed 8-0 on January 7, 2026.

General Plan Amendment (Resolution 22356): 8-0
Rezoning (Ordinance G-7474): 8-0

Absent (1): Guardado

Log

2026-01-07 - City Council

Item 97: Public Hearing and Resolution Adoption - General Plan Amendment GPA-CE-1-21-8 (Resolution 22356) approved 8-0
Item 98: Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-27-21-8 (Ordinance G-7474) approved 8-0