Agenda Date: 07/15/2025
Subject:
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Ordinance 12-2025: An ordinance on second reading approving a rezoning of the four parcels located at 439 and 589 W. Littleton Blvd from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM)
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James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared By: |
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
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Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
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Alisha Kwon Hammet, Zipperline Strategies |
PURPOSE:
The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for 439 and 589 W. Littleton Blvd and two parcels directly north and east of 439 W Littleton Blvd. from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM). 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, adjacent 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:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Robust and Resilient Economy; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The proposed rezoning of the four parcels at 439 and 589 W. Littleton Blvd from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM) will create a location that may be developed per the CM zoning restrictions. The Envision Littleton Comprehensive Plan indicates the future land use and character of these parcels to be Corridor Mixed. The proposed rezoning is supported by the City of Littleton’s goal of focusing on housing diversity, and compliance with the approval criteria.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property has been used for agricultural and residential purposes, and currently has a small, vacant single-family farmhouse on the property. The applicant has indicated the intended future use of the site is for income restricted, multi-family housing. The current zoning, NC, only allows for multi-family residential as part of a mixed-use building. The applicant is seeking a rezoning to allow for a strictly multi-family development, as it is aligned with their mission as an affordable housing developer and funding opportunities do not cover the inclusion of commercial use. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a vote of 7-0.
Prior Actions or Discussions
The applicant has completed the following steps in the entitlement process per the ULUC:
Preapplication Meeting: February 3, 2023
First Neighborhood Meeting: February 12, 2025
Application submitted: February 25, 2025
Second Neighborhood Meeting: April 16, 2025
Resolution approved by Planning Commission: May 12, 2025
Approved on first reading by City Council: June 3, 2025
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Please see the economic impact statements within the staff report and in the attachments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed rezoning complies 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 12-2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
The council may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM).
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Ordinance 12-2025 on second reading approving a rezoning of 439 and 589 W. Littleton Blvd and two parcels directly north and east of 439 W Littleton Blvd. from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Corridor Mixed (CM).