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Hotel · Workforce housing

Former Movieland property

A proposed three-story, 93-room Residence Inn by Marriott and three deed-restricted rental homes at 218 E. Valley Road.

active · Updated Sep 27, 2026

PUD amendment, Site plan review, Special review, Annexation agreement amendmentTown of Basalt — Planning & Zoning CommissionAug 4, 2026

PUD amendment and site plan review for Residence Inn at 218 E. Valley Road

The applicants propose replacing the former Movieland theater on approximately 2.1 acres with a three-story, 93-room Residence Inn by Marriott and three deed-restricted rental housing units. The proposal includes approximately 67,226 square feet of floor area and 93 parking spaces, with requests to change existing development restrictions and reduce required parking. This continued public hearing is for a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to Town Council, which will make the final decision. Nearby Sopris Village residents would see a larger building, revised landscaping and pedestr

Where
218 E. Valley Road; Lot 2A, Old Orchard Plaza
Applicant
Bowtie Partners and WalshDupart
Hearing
August 4, 2026 — Planning and Zoning Commission
PUD amendment and site plan reviewTown of Basalt — Planning & Zoning CommissionAug 4, 2026

PUD amendments and site plan for a 93-key hotel and workforce housing at 218 E. Valley Road

The applicants propose replacing the former Movieland theater on a roughly 2.1-acre site with a three-story, 93-key Residence Inn by Marriott. The 67,226-square-foot project would include three deed-restricted rental studios for hotel employees, 93 parking spaces, and associated landscaping and infrastructure. Requested approvals include site plan and special review, amendments to the PUD and annexation agreement, a parking reduction, and related housing mitigation actions. This is a continued public hearing, and the Commission will consider a recommendation to Town Council; neighbors would no

Where
218 E. Valley Road; Lot 2A, Old Orchard Plaza PUD
Applicant
Bowtie Partners and WalshDupart
Hearing
August 4, 2026 — Planning & Zoning Commission
PUD amendment and site plan reviewTown of Basalt — Planning & Zoning CommissionJul 7, 2026

PUD amendments and site plan for a 93-room hotel at 218 E. Valley Road

The applicants propose replacing the former Movieland theater with a three-story, 93-room Residence Inn by Marriott and three deed-restricted rental units. The approximately 2.1-acre site is north of Sopris Village near Highway 82. Requested approvals include site plan and special review, PUD and annexation agreement amendments, housing mitigation, and related actions. Neighbors would notice a much larger building, new parking and landscaping, hotel traffic, exterior lighting, and construction near Sopris Village.

Where
218 E. Valley Road, Lot 2A of the Old Orchard Plaza PUD
Applicant
Bowtie Partners and WalshDupart
Hearing
July 7, 2026 — Planning & Zoning Commission
PUD amendment and site plan reviewTown of Basalt — Planning & Zoning CommissionJun 16, 2026

94-room hotel and workforce housing at 218 E. Valley Road

The applicants propose replacing the former Movieland theater with a three-story, 94-room Residence Inn by Marriott and two deed-restricted rental housing units. The approximately 2.1-acre project would contain about 67,253 square feet of floor area and 93 parking spaces. Requested actions include site plan and special review, amendments to the PUD and annexation agreement, housing mitigation approval, and changes concerning building height, floor area, and parking. The introductory hearing was scheduled to receive comments and then continue review to July 7, 2026.

Where
218 E. Valley Road; Lot 2A, Old Orchard Plaza PUD
Applicant
Bowtie Partners and WalshDupart
Hearing
June 16, 2026 — Planning & Zoning Commission

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