Agenda Date: 05/19/2026
Subject:
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Ordinance 14-2026: An ordinance on first reading rezoning the property located at the northwest corner of Trailmark Boulevard and S. Wadsworth Boulevard from Commercial Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR)
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From: |
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared by: |
Teri Whitmore, AICP, PMP, Senior Planner |
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Presentations: |
Teri Whitmore, AICP, PMP, Senior Planner |
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Rob Oglesby, PE, Senior Project Engineer |
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Marcus Pachner, The Pachner Company |
PURPOSE:
The Applicant is requesting city council’s approval of a rezoning for the 7.68-acre site in Trailmark Subdivision, bound by W. Trailmark Pkwy. and S. Wadsworth Blvd., changing the designation from Corridor-Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR). 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 amendment to the Zoning Map meets the review criteria, 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 effected by other factors, such as traffic, a new school, adjoining uses, or environmental issues not contemplated by the Comprehensive Plan. There is an adopted Chatfield Activity Center Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for the Trailmark Subdivision, where this rezoning request should also be consistent with its standards.
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 use 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.
5. Natural Environment. The proposed rezoning and its anticipated future development of the subject site shall 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 applicant’s Zoning Map change proposal is to amend their 7.68-acre site from Corridor-Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR).
BACKGROUND:
The subject site was platted on July 5, 2000, with its commercial zoning set in the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) at that time. Staff reviewed the design criteria to determine the compatibility and consistency of the current commercial zoning versus the appropriateness of a change to single-family residential zoning. With the adjacency of the single-family lots to this site and the higher level of traffic generation from commercial land uses, the modification of the zoning to allow a less intensive use like residential is consistent with the criteria within ULUC Section 10-9-4.1. Based on this, staff supports the requested rezoning to allow for future single-family small lot residential development in Trailmark Subdivision.
Prior Actions or Discussions
The applicant has completed the following steps in the entitlement process per the Unified Land use Code (ULUC):
Pre-Application Meeting: June 12, 2025
First Neighborhood Meeting: March 1, 2023
Application Submitted: May 15, 2025
Second Neighborhood Meeting: October 30, 2025
Prior Actions or Discussions
04/27/2026: PC Resolution 08-2026, recommending approval of a rezoning for the remaining Trailmark Subdivision Parcel from Corridor-Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR), failed. The planning commission voted four against and three in favor of the resolution to rezone the property.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed rezoning is in compliance with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code 10-9-4.1, leading to a staff recommendation of approval of CC Resolution 14-2026 to rezone the subject site from Corridor-Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR).
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the recommended zoning change to the subject site from Corridor-Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR).
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Ordinance 14-2026 on first reading, rezoning the property located at the northwest corner of Trailmark Boulevard and S. Wadsworth Boulevard from Commercial Mixed (CM)/Planned Development Overlay (PL-O) to Small Lot Residential (SLR) and to set the second reading and public hearing for July 21, 2026.