Agenda Date: 11/11/2024
Subject:
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PC Resolution 10-2024: Conditionally approving a Conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle Multi-Family Development
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Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner |
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Prepared by: |
Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner |
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Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner |
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Diana Rael, Norris Design, Principal |
PURPOSE:
To obtain planning commission's conditional approval of a conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, allowing it to be removed from the governing PD, in order to access to underlying Corridor Mixed (CM) zone district.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The applicant seeks approval of a Conceptual Master Plan for a multi-family development, currently governed by the Highline Professional Center Planned Development (PD), in order to access the underlying CM zone district. Per Section 10-1-1.2.A.E.2, a property owner may seek the approval from Planning Commission in order to utilize the standards and regulations of the underlying zone district. The owner and applicant of the subject parcel are interested in constructing a 173-unit multi-family development, which is currently not allowed given the use limitations and other listed requirements established in the PD.
BACKGROUND:
The Highline Professional Center PD was first approved in December 1988, and it established the use and regulations for 16 W. Dry Creek Circle. The allowed uses for the site included medical and office development, with supportive services. The use and standards for the site under the PD has restricted its redevelopment potential, noting its landlocked location and limited infrastructure availability. The current economic viability of office development and redevelopment is limited. The proposed multi-family development for the site will provide a needed housing product for the community, along with affordable housing units per the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). The site borders medical and office uses on its south and east boundaries, developed under the PD, and its northern boundary includes single-family residential homes off W. Fremont Avenue. After coordination and discussion with the applicant, staff recommended a conceptual Master Development Plan, thereby allowing development with the site's underlying Corridor Mixed (CM) zoning.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff's analysis, the proposed conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle is in compliance with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code section 10-9-5.7, as detailed in the staff report. Therefore, staff recommends conditional approval of planning commission Resolution 7, Series, 2024, subject to approval by City Council of the Amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map.
ALTERNATIVE:
The Littleton Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, removing the governing Planned Development, in order to utilize the underling CM zone district, subject to the Amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map approval by the Littleton City Council.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Littleton Planning Commission Resolution 10-2024, conditionally approving a Conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, removing the governing Planned Development, in order to utilize the underling CM zone district, subject to approval by city council of the Amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map.