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Residents urge Littleton to improve communication, raise concerns about tree loss, traffic and new developments
Summary
During public comment, multiple Littleton residents criticized the pace of recent development, described tree clearing at a proposed Costco site, and asked the city to expand outreach methods for surveys and planning efforts.
Several Littleton residents used the meeting's public comment period to urge clearer city communications about planning projects and to register concerns about recent development activity, most notably tree clearing near the planned Costco development and traffic impacts from new projects.
JD McCrum, who identified himself as a District 2 resident, thanked Council member Bridal for her service as liaison to the Arts and Culture Board. Kim Caulfield told council she and many neighbors had not heard about recent surveys and studies and urged the city to broaden outreach beyond social media — suggesting postcards, front-page placement in the Littleton Independent and neighborhood meetings. "Front page of Littleton Independent instead of page 3," Caulfield said, and suggested print availability and targeted mailings.
Greg Sullivan, who identified himself as living on South Hill Drive in District 4, focused his remarks on the swale and trees at the Mineral Place/Costco site. Sullivan said the trees had been clear-cut and left with three-foot stumps and argued the city should weigh environmental and health impacts when partnering with developers. "You greenwashed us," he said, criticizing proposed mitigation tree counts and variances he said had reduced setbacks and removed a protective swale.
Susan Schneck, a resident of West Easter Place for more than 50 years, said recent projects including a development at 16 Dry Creek Circle and the Marathon Oil site redevelopment have increased traffic near schools and crossings. "More cars on Broadway, more cars on Santa Fe," Schneck said, urging the council to slow the pace of approvals to give longtime residents time to adjust.
Other speakers, including a man who gave only his first name, Graham, urged council to consider the people who already live in Littleton when reviewing redevelopment proposals.
Mayor Schachter thanked the speakers and reminded attendees that items tied to Ordinance 31 would have a separate public hearing later in the meeting; that hearing was later postponed when council voted to postpone the ordinance.
City staff acknowledged the communication concerns during council comments and said the city would pursue expanded outreach as staff returns with revised ordinances and study-session materials.
