Agenda Date: 02/07/2017
Subject:
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Littleton Crossing Project - council discussion and consideration of future public meeting
Body
Presented By:
Mark Relph, Acting City Manager
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support any future action with the proposed Littleton Crossing development project?
BACKGROUND:
In 2013, Littleton City Council approved the rezoning of 5591 South Nevada Street from R-5/PDO to PD-R increasing the density to allow the development of 72 multi-family residential units. Previously, the property was zoned for density up to 37 units per a Planned Development Overlay (PDO). The property was the former site of St. Mary's School which was broken into an east parcel (5592 South Nevada), and west parcel (5591 South Nevada) by Camelback Development, who purchased the property from St. Mary's. In 2007, Camelback obtained PDO approval to develop both parcels into three-story multifamily residential buildings. Phase I (the east parcel) was developed with 31 units. Phase II (the west parcel) was never completed.
In 2012, Camelback sought to rezone the remaining property to allow for higher density. Camelback requested a rezoning to allow for 72 multiple family one-bedroom units which it planned to market to "young professionals." The Planning Board (the "Board") reviewed the proposed rezoning and planned development plan and voted 5-2 to recommend council deny the project. The Board cited concerns related to parking and lack of two-bedroom units as reasons for the unfavorable recommendation.
In contrast, Planning Staff recommended approval of the rezoning stating that "[the] proposal will provide housing for a younger population who desire smaller housing units and closer proximity to transit." Staff asserted that the rezoning supported a diverse mix of housing options for residents of all ages, incomes, and family structures, and the size and density of the project was consistent with "the desired character of the M...
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