Agenda Date: June 26, 2017
Subject:
Title
A resolution recommending approval of the Lee Gulch Overlook Open Space and Trailhead, Phase 1 rezoning from PD-R to OS
Body
Presented By:
Andrea Mimnaugh, AICP, Principal Planner
APPLICATION SUMMARY:
Project Name: Lee Gulch Overlook Open Space and Trailhead, Phase 1 Rezoning
Application Type: Rezoning
Size of Subject Property: Tract C, Santa Fe Heights Subdivision, 2.99 Acres
Zoning: Located in the Riverbend Plaza GPDP with PD-R zoning (existing);
OS (proposed)
Applicant/owner: City of Littleton
Project Description: Request for rezoning of one property within the Lee Gulch Overlook Open Space and Trailhead
PROCESS:
At this time, the requested rezoning is the sole objective of the project.
> Rezoning request - first step
(June 12, 2017 public hearing - for recommendation by planning commission)
Rezoning requests - second and final step
(decision by city council)
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is Tract C, a 2.99-acre parcel in the Santa Fe Heights Subdivision, Filing 1 and in the Riverbend Plaza GPDP. It is within the 13-acre Lee Gulch Overlook Open Space and Trailhead, located between South Santa Fe Drive and the Mary Carter Greenway, at 6591 South Santa Fe Drive. The Open Space and Trail area consists of a total of 7 properties; 2 are under the ownership of South Suburban Parks and Recreation, and 5 are under the ownership of the City of Littleton, as shown in Figure 1. Tract C includes a segment of Lee Gulch, the Lee Gulch Trail.
Figure 1.
Vicinity Map
The Lee Gulch Overlook Open Space and Trailhead developed over time with the assemblage of properties and the development of park improvements. The timeline for the development of the open space is as follows:
2003 Dedication of Tracts A, B and C within the Santa Fe Heights Subdivision, Filing 1, a
total of 7.09 acres, by Santa Fe Heights, Inc., for drainage purposes and other public uses.
2009 Purchase of Lot 1, Block 1, Santa F...
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