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Residents urge rezone of Westminster Hills east parcel to O‑1 open space; council asks staff to prepare ordinance

5812034 · September 23, 2025
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Public commenters asked city council to rezone the East Parcel of Westminster Hills open space from PUD to O‑1 open space to provide maximum legal protection from development; city attorney and staff said the comp plan currently designates the parcel open space and council asked staff to prepare an ordinance to remove ambiguity.

Residents urged Westminster City Council on Sept. 22 to clarify the legal status of the East Parcel of Westminster Hills open space — commonly referred to in public testimony as Hudona or the Dog Park — and to rezone the land from planned unit development (PUD) to O‑1 open space zoning.

Sherry Griffin, who spoke during public comment, said the parcel’s PUD designation is inconsistent with other city open space protections and with the comprehensive plan. “Our memo leaves you with a brief poem called otherwise that reminds us all to be grateful for the things we are fortunate to have and to experience,” Griffin said. She asked the council to…

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