Agenda Date: 02/04/2020
Subject:
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Ordinance 04-2020: An ordinance on second reading enacting a temporary moratorium on any new auto-oriented business development within the area as set forth in the Downtown Littleton Design Standards; and upon the submission, acceptance, processing, or approval of any site development plan, demolition permit, application or plan approval, or other types of approval by the City of Littleton related to such activities
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Prepared by:
Reid Betzing, City Attorney
PURPOSE:
To approve an ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on any new auto-oriented business development within the area as set forth in the Downtown Littleton Design Standards.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Jennifer Henninger, Community Development Director; Michael Sutherland, Deputy Director of Community Development; Reid Betzing, City Attorney
Alternative Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified currently allowed, auto-oriented commercial uses in Downtown Littleton that are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommends a 90-day temporary moratorium be imposed so that certain changes to city code can be implemented.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
On December 10, 2019 a study session was held with city council where staff identified conflicts that exist between the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the Littleton City Code.
On January 7, 2020, a study session was held with city council where staff brought forth a proposed schedule to implement proposed Littleton City Code changes as well as placing temporary moratoriums on certain types of Downtown Littleton development during this period.
Passed on first reading at the regular meeting of city council on January 21, 2020.
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
Since adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in October of 2019, staff identified policies and goals that specifically apply to downtown commercial and multifamily development. Currently, there are inconsistencies between the...
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