Agenda Date: 04/22/2024
Subject:
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PC Resolution 03-2024: Recommending approval of Embrey Mineral, a Detailed Master Development Plan (MDP) for a portion of 700 W. Mineral Ave. for a multi-family residential development.
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From: |
Jerad Chipman, AICP, Planning Manager |
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Presentations: |
Jerad Chipman, AICP, Planning Manager |
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Chris Alvarado, Embrey Partners, LLC. |
PURPOSE:
To obtain planning commission’s approval of Embrey Mineral, a 370-unit multi-family residential development located on the southern 17.42 acres of 700 W Mineral Ave.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Outcome #1 Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
Outcome #3 Robust and Resilient Economy
Outcome #4 Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The applicant seeks approval of a Detailed Master Development Plan (“MDP”) to redevelop the southern portion of the current Lumen office site. Embrey Partners, LLC has requested consideration of a Detailed MDP to develop the site for a maximum of 370 multi-family residential units. The property is located on the southern portion of 700 W. Mineral Ave., generally located west of Southpark Terrance and south of W. Mineral Ave. The proposed use is permitted in the Multi-Family Residential (MFR) zoning district.
BACKGROUND:
The previous use of the subject property was a parking facility for the Lumen office building. The facility is currently vacant, and under contract to be purchased by Republic Investment Group, from the current owner, Qwest Communications, Inc. Subsequently, Embrey Partners, LLC will acquire the southern portion of the property from Republic Investment Group. The developer, Republic Investment Group, intends to demolish the existing building and redevelop the northern portion of the site into commercial uses, with the project site proposed to be developed into 370 multi-family residential units. The northern portion of the site is not the subject of the application before planning commission for the April 22, 2024 meeting agenda.
Prior Actions or Discussions
Prior entitlement actions have occurred on this site. On November 13, 2023, the planning commission approved a preliminary plat authorizing the creation of the 17.42 acres parcel and recommending approval of an amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Business Park to Suburban Residential Multi-Family and a rezoning from Industrial Park Planned Overlay District (IP/PL-O) to Multi-Family Residential (MFR). On December 19, 2023, the Littleton City Council Approved the amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map and the rezoning.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed Detailed Master Development Plan is in compliance with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code section 10-9-5.7, subsection C, as detailed in the staff report. Therefore, staff recommends approval of planning commission Resolution 3, Series, 2024.
ALTERNATIVE:
The Littleton Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Detailed Master Development Plan for Embrey Mineral, a multi-family development located on the southern 17.42 acres of 700 W Mineral Ave.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Littleton Planning Commission Resolution 03-2024, which approves of Embrey Mineral, a Detailed Master Development Plan (MDP) for a portion of 700 W. Mineral Ave. for a multi-family residential development.