Agenda Date: 04/22/2024
Subject:
Title
PC Resolution 04-2024: Approving the Powers Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Body
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Prepared By: |
Zareen Tasneem, Senior Planner |
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Presentations: |
Zareen Tasneem, Senior Planner William Krenger, RPM Living |
PURPOSE:
The applicant is requesting approval of the Powers Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Pursuant to Section 10-9-7.3 of the Unified Land Use Code (“ULUC”), a public hearing is being held to determine if the Powers Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat meets the following adopted review criteria for preliminary plats:
1. The Preliminary Plat conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable requirements of the Littleton City Code; and
2. Any new lots created by the proposed subdivision shall meet the land area, open space, and yard requirements for the Corridor Mixed zone district in which the subdivision is located; and
3. The proposed development conforms to the design and improvement standards in the Littleton Engineering Design Standards.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Outcome #3 Robust and Resilient Economy
Outcome #4 Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The applicant requests approval of the proposed preliminary plat to consolidate two lots into one lot; dedicate fire, access, sanitary, and drainage easements; and dedicate partial right-of-way (ROW) along W. Powers Ave., S. Bannock St., and S. Delaware St. Approval of this subdivision will result in one large, consolidated lot that will measure 8.371 acres, post-ROW dedication. The applicant currently has a site plan under review administratively proposing a 325-unit for-rent apartment complex for the consolidated lot.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 10-9-7.1.B of the ULUC, any subdivision requiring right-of-way dedication may not be processed as an administrative plat and instead, shall be processed as a preliminary plat, pursuant to Section 10-9-7.3 of the ULUC.
Section 10-9-7.3.A of the ULUC states that “[a] Preliminary Plat provides sufficient information to evaluate and review the general design of a proposed subdivision, such as dimensions and locations of proposed lots and utilities, to ensure compliance with a Site Plan or Master Development Plan, as applicable, and the requirements of this Code prior to submittal of a Final Plat.” Section 10-9-7.3.C of the ULUC contains the planning commission’s decision criteria for approval of a preliminary plat, as it relates to the conformance of the Code and other city adopted documents.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS
Planning commission approved a conceptual master development plan for the property on January 23, 2023, by PC Resolution No. 02, Series, 2023. The preliminary plat is consistent with the approved master development plan.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
While increasing housing stock does help the city meet other goals, staff does not believe that there are significant fiscal impacts associated with approval of this resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code Section 10-9-7.3.C, as detailed in the staff report. Therefore, staff recommends approval of planning commission Resolution 04-2024.
ALTERNATIVES:
The commission may approve with conditions or deny the proposed preliminary plat. If the commission were to deny the proposed preliminary plat, the applicant may appeal the decision to city council within 15 days.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve planning commission Resolution 04-2024, which approves the Powers Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
REFERENCES:
Littleton City Code Section 10-9-7.3
https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co-cc/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-3309 <https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co-cc/doc-viewer.aspx>