Agenda Date: 11/18/2025
Subject:
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Ordinance 25-2025: An ordinance on first reading approving a rezoning of the parcel located at 5850 S. Broadway from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM)
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From: |
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared by: |
Andrea Vaughn, Senior Planner |
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Presentations: |
Andrea Vaughn, Senior Planner |
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Cassidy Clements, CenterPoint Integrated Solutions |
PURPOSE:
The applicant is requesting approval to rezone a portion of 5850 S. Broadway. The property is currently split-zoned Commercial Mixed (CM) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC). the applicant’s specific request is to rezone the eastern portion of the lot, currently zoned as Neighborhood Commercial, to Corridor Mixed which, if approved, will create uniform zoning over the entire lot. Pursuant to Section 10-9-4.1 of the Unified Land Use Code (the “ULUC”), a public hearing is being held to determine if the proposed rezoning meets the review criteria for rezonings as listed below:
1. Consistency. The proposed Rezoning / Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the Land Use and Character Map of the Comprehensive Plan, or an adopted subarea plan, corridor plan, or other city policy, and consistent with the purpose statement of the proposed zoning district OR changed conditions have occurred such that the character of the surrounding area is transitioning or being affected by other factors, such as traffic, a new school, adjoining uses, or environmental issues not contemplated by the Comprehensive Plan;
2. Compatibility. The range of uses allowed by the proposed zoning district will be compatible with the properties in the immediate vicinity of the subject property;
3. Traffic. The traffic generated by the land uses permissible in the requested Rezoning / Zoning Map Amendment will not lead to undue congestion, noise, or traffic hazards;
4. Adequate Public Facilities. Facilities and services are available to serve the subject property without compromising provisions for adequate levels of service to other properties; and
5. Natural Environment. The district resulting from the requested Zoning Map Amendment will not cause harm to natural features on or adjacent to the subject property.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance; Robust and Resilient Economy
DISCUSSION:
The proposed rezoning of the eastern portion of the parcel at 5850 S. Broadway will create a parcel whose zoning is consistent not only with itself but is consistent with the future of the Broadway corridor, and will create a location that may be developed per the CM zoning restrictions.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property received Conditional Use approval in 2011 of the current use of Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Renting, as defined by the ULUC. At the time of approval of the Conditional Use, the subject property had split-zoning: the western portion of the site was zoned B-2 and the eastern portion of the site was zoned “T” (Transitional). On October 27, 2025, the applicant received conditional approval from the Planning Commission, which would allow them to expand their operations into this portion of the site, for the purpose of staging vehicles for maintenance.
The former zoning district designations of B-2 and T were repealed and replaced in October of 2021, and transitioned to Corridor Mixed (CM) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC), respectively.
Since the original Conditional Use approval, the applicant has found a need to utilize the eastern portion of the lot for a proposed staging lot for vehicles to be serviced and then sold. This proposed use is currently not permitted in the NC zone district; however, it is an extension of the current CM use of Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Renting. As such, the applicant is seeking approval to rezone the eastern portion of the subject property from NC to CM.
Prior Actions or Discussions
The applicant has completed the following steps in the entitlement process, per the ULUC:
Preapplication Meeting: August 10, 2023
First Neighborhood Meeting: July 2, 2024
Application Submitted: November 18, 2024
Second Neighborhood Meeting: April 3, 2025
Planning Commission Hearing: October 27, 2025
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Staff does not find that there are significant fiscal impacts from the proposed rezoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed rezoning is in compliance with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code section 10-9-4.1, subsection C, as detailed in the staff report. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Ordinance 10, Series, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
The council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM).
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Ordinance 25-2025 on first reading approving a rezoning of the parcel located at 5850 S. Broadway from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM) and to set the second reading and public hearing for December 2, 2025.