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Residents press council on Mineral Place trees, 'missing middle' housing and environmental protections
Summary
Public commenters urged Littleton leaders to require drought-tolerant tree replacements at Mineral Place, consider buffers on gas stations and clarify the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities ordinance; city staff responded on code compliance and planting approvals.
During public comment, several Littleton residents raised environmental concerns tied to the Mineral Place development and urged more clarity and protections in the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities (NHO) ordinance.
John Marchetti, a District 4 resident, asked whether the environmental stewardship board will require tree replacement guarantees at Mineral Place and whether planted species will be drought tolerant as the city forester recommends. He also suggested Littleton consider restricting new gas stations and car washes to help meet regional air-quality goals, citing actions by Lakewood, Louisville and Denver.
Pat Cronenbe…
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