Agenda Date: 10/22/18
Subject:
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A Resolution concerning a Planned Development Overlay for a property located at 5501 South Nevada Street
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Presented By: |
Rob Haigh, Planner II |
REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a Planned Development Overlay (PDO) to reduce required setbacks, increase maximum building height, reduce required parking, and reduce the open space requirements of the R-5 zone district in order to construct a five unit townhome style multifamily building.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant purchased the property with the intention of constructing a new multi-family structure for sale. The current zoning is R-5, which allows multi-family development. The applicant is seeking the variations from the R-5 regulations pursuant to Section 10-9-5 of Littleton’s zoning code.
Note: Ordinance 20-2018 revised the PDO chapter of Littleton’s zoning code after this application was received. Any new applications after the approval of Ordinance 20-2018 would have to comply with the updated regulations, which no longer allow residential PDOs. This application is therefore processed under the PDO regulations in place prior to Ordinance 20-2018.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
The applicant submitted the PDO application in accordance with the City Code and Operating standards in December 2017 and has revised the application several times based on staff comments and concerns. After the final submittal, the applicant elected to move forward to the public hearing against staff’s recommendation.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Staff reviewed the application and PDO document in accordance with Section 10-9-5 of the Littleton City Code and finds that the requested variations cannot be accomplished without impairing the intent of the land use code.
Please reference the following attachments regarding this application:
1. Staff Report
2. Code and Criteria Reference Links
3. Draft PC Resolution 31-2018
4. Outside Referral Agency Matrix
5. Application Materials
6. Plan Set
7. Conceptual Rendering
8. Neighborhood Outreach
9. Presentation
10. Public Comment
OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES:
The planning commission may take the following actions on the application: approve; approve with conditions; continue to a date certain; and deny. A sample motion is provided for each option.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Not Applicable
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff’s opinion that the proposed Planned Development Overlay for Nevada Street Townhomes at 5501 S. Nevada St. does not meet the criteria for approval listed in the Littleton City Code, section 10-9-5. Staff, therefore, recommends the adoption PC Resolution 31-2018, denying the proposed overlay for the property.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
Motion to Deny
I move to adopt PC Resolution 31-2018, concerning the Planned Development Overlay for The South Nevada Street Townhomes at 5501 S. Nevada St. with the findings for denial as listed and contained therein.
Note: adjust findings as necessary and adjust motion accordingly:
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Motion to Approve and/if necessary, With Conditions
I move to adopt PC Resolution 31-2018, and direct the city attorney to revise the resolution accordingly as to approve the Planned Development Overlay for Nevada Street Townhomes at 5501 S. Nevada St. with the following conditions,
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Motion to Continue to a Date Certain
I move to continue the public hearing for (if still open) or consideration of (if hearing closed) PC Resolution 31-2018 concerning the Planned Development Overlay for Nevada Street Townhomes at 5501 S. Nevada St., to __________ (insert date) in order to:
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