Brad Nicholson Addresses Planning Commission Over Water Board Property Development Concerns

Concerns over a proposed housing development near Beaumont South dominated the Littleton Planning Commission meeting on July 28, 2025. Resident Brad Nicholson voiced strong objections during the public comment section, highlighting significant traffic and safety issues that could arise from the planned construction of 16 to 20 single-family homes on the water board property located on Bulls between Platte Canyon and Sheridan.

Nicholson expressed alarm that the development would not include a traffic light, forcing residents to navigate through his neighborhood to access main roads. He warned that this could increase traffic in the area by 150%, creating dangerous conditions for children and pedestrians, particularly as there are no sidewalks or safe routes for biking or walking. "It just doesn’t make sense to me," he stated, emphasizing the potential hazards for families in the neighborhood.

Following the public comments, the commission shifted focus to a public hearing on proposed code text amendments aimed at streamlining the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC). Senior Planner Andrea Vaughn presented recommendations for improving processes related to plotting and notice of mailing, including the removal of condominium plots from city review and adjustments to right-of-way dedication criteria.

The commission is expected to deliberate on these amendments, which aim to clarify existing regulations and reduce redundancies, before making a recommendation to the city council. The outcome of these discussions could significantly impact future developments in Littleton, including the contentious housing project raised by Nicholson.