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Council reviews concept plan for Uplands multifamily proposal; parking and design exceptions draw questions
Summary
Developers presented a concept plan for a 276‑unit, three‑story multifamily project in the Uplands (Parcels C‑1B/C) that would include structured parking, a larger clubhouse and several exceptions to design standards; councilors and staff raised parking and materiality concerns.
Developers seeking to build a 276‑unit multifamily community in the Uplands development presented a concept plan to the Westminster City Council on July 21 that would add “missing middle” rental housing near Federal Boulevard but requires several design exceptions and a parking adjustment.
John McConnell, planning manager, described the site—two parcels totaling about 8.49 acres at the southeast corner of W. 80th Avenue and Federal Boulevard—zoned PUD and designated urban multifamily in the city’s 2040 plan. The applicants, Alliance Residential and Santalan (Santelon in transcript) Architecture, proposed 10 three‑story buildings containing a mix of studios, one‑ and two‑bedroom rental units, a clubhouse, pool and site amenities.
Why it matters: The project would increase housing variety in Uplands and place new residential density on a major boulevard served by bus rapid transit. Councilors pressed the applicant on parking counts, exterior materials and the absence of deed‑restricted affordable units.
Key numbers and design requests: Staff said the code requires 396 off‑street…
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