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Week of April 13, 2023
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
A publication of
EnglewoodHerald.net
VOLUME 103 | ISSUE 9
Jeff Gaylord’s death shines light on life of strength and selflessness
Englewood pauses R-1 zoning change considerations State bill a concern BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Photos, certificates and awards from Jeff Gaylord’s life on display at his memorial service at Southeast Christian Church.
From pro sports to the streets BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On March 15, a deceased man was found at the north bus stop at Englewood Parkway and South Acoma Street in Englewood. Officials said the man was “likely a transient” and that his death did not seem criminal in nature. Little did they know, the man was Jeff Gaylord, a prominent football player, professional wrestler, brother and friend. At his memorial service at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, dozens gathered to share stories of Jeff ’s life and memories of their
PHOTO BY NINA JOSS
time with him. “As I’m looking around this room today, I see many familiar faces, as well as new ones,” said Angelia Anderson, executive director of a program called Treasure House of Hope that Jeff participated in. “This isn’t surprising to me because Jeff never met a stranger ... He always was so generous and outgoing.” Athletic history
Jeff, who was born in 1958, grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City as the middle child of five. From a young age, he was an impressive athlete, showing specific strengths as a discus thrower and football player during his high school years. “During his senior year, he was able to bench press 610 pounds,” SEE GAYLORD, P6
Jeff Gaylord in his high school football COURTESY OF TIM GAYLORD uniform.
In light of the recently proposed Colorado Senate Bill 23-213, the Englewood City Council has decided to temporarily suspend its consideration of some city zoning changes that could increase housing density in traditionally single-family residential areas. SB 23-213, a proposed land-use bill introduced in late March, aims to increase residential density and has different requirements for different parts of the state, as reported by The Colorado Sun. Cities that fall under the “Tier 1” designation — which includes Englewood — would be the most affected, as they would be prohibited from restricting duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes up to six units, as well as accessory-dwelling units, per The Colorado Sun. Concerning the proposed state legislation: “If passed in its present form, the scope of this comprehensive land use legislation would introduce new requirements into established single family zone districts in many cities in the state (including Englewood), to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multifamily residential units as uses by right,” the City of Englewood said on its website. During the April 3 city council meeting, Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra brought up SB 23-213 in relation to the city’s ongoing CodeNext project. SEE COUNCIL, P2
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