Agenda Date: 11/26/18
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PC Resolution to amend Title 10, Chapter 1, Subsection 8 of Littleton's Zoning Code regarding the Preliminary Project Plan Process (P4)
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Presented By:
Jocelyn Mills, Community Development Director
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Does Planning Commission recommend approval to amend Chapter 1 of the Zoning Code regarding the Preliminary Project Plan Process (P4) to include rezoning concepts?
BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment would add a rezoning concept to be eligible for applicants to request a Preliminary Project Plan study session before the city council and planning commission. The intent of this process is to provide a way for city council and planning commission to give informal and non-binding input regarding a potential rezoning before a formal application is submitted.
A P4 application is reviewed by staff and presented to both planning commission and city council. The applicant would be present in the audience, but not allowed to speak. The planning commission and city council get an initial look at potential projects that may be submitted, as well as an opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas on a proposal. Planning commission and city council would not be bound by the comments provided. Applicants would be able to hear the initial feedback and if any significant issues arose, would have the opportunity to rethink their concept.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
On January 16, 2018 city council adopted Ordinance 34-2017 to add the P4 process into the city's zoning code.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The P4 process has allowed applicants the opportunity to present a planned development concept to the planning commission and city council for initial input and feedback before a formal application is submitted to the city. It appears amending the P4 regulations to allow a potential rezoning to apply for a P4 is also a good use of this process.
Citywide Plan: The proposed amendment meets the following i...
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