Agenda Date: 01/22/2026
Subject:
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HPC Resolution 01-2026: Adopting the Littleton Citywide Survey Plan and Reconnaissance Survey Report
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Prepared By: |
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
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Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
PURPOSE:
To consider adoption of the Littleton Citywide Survey Plan and Reconnaissance Survey Report.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
DISCUSSION:
The Historical Preservation Commission included the development of a citywide survey plan in the 2024-2025 Work Program. Pinyon Environmental, Inc. was selected to assist the city and HPC in developing a survey plan. The final draft of the survey plan was presented at two study sessions at the end of 2025. The plan proposed for adoption incorporated comments provided by the HPC and staff.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Littleton Survey Plan provides a comprehensive, forward-looking framework for identifying, documenting, and managing the City’s historic and architectural resources. Building upon decades of previous studies and the findings of a reconnaissance survey of multi-family residential resources conducted in 2025 (2025 reconnaissance survey), this report establishes a structured, phased approach that expands the scope of historic resource documentation while aligning preservation practices with contemporary planning and development goals. Designed to be both methodical and adaptable, the plan supports the City’s long-standing commitment to balance growth with the stewardship of its historical and cultural heritage.
The plan includes a four phased approach to implementing the plan and ultimately developing a robust and comprehensive survey program for the city. The four phases are as follows:
1. Phase I (Year 1) - GIS Integration and Database Creation: Develop a geospatial database linking Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) survey records, parcel data, and planning layers for use by CDD and the HPC.
2. Phase II (Year 2)- Intensive Survey of Multi-Family Housing: Using the information gathered from the 2025 reconnaissance survey, conduct detailed documentation of apartment complexes, duplexes, and cooperative or mobile-home developments which retain a high degree of integrity.
3. Phase III (Years 3-6)- Single-Family Residential Survey: Complete a citywide survey of residential neighborhoods, from early-townsite neighborhoods through post-war subdivisions and late-Twentieth Century housing stock.
4. Phase IV (Years 7-10) - Update and Integration: Re-evaluate previously recorded data, consolidate new documentation, and submit the final citywide inventory to the Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) COMPASS system
FISCAL IMPACTS:
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ALTERNATIVES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Planning staff recommends approval as outlined in HPC Resolution 01-2026.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve HPC Resolution 01-2026 approving the adoption of the City of Littleton Survey Plan and Reconnaissance Survey Report.
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