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Council tables Uplands filing 1 public hearing after notice, signage concerns
Summary
Westminster City Council moved to table the public hearing on Uplands Filing 1, Block 3 (PA/A3) after residents and councilors raised concerns that required public notice and sign-posting had not met code. The motion to table passed 7-0.
Westminster City Council on Feb. 24 postponed a public hearing on the Uplands filing 1, block 3 official development plan, after residents and several council members said project signage and public notice did not comply with city rules.
The hearing was delayed after resident John Palmer and other speakers said the required on-site notification had not been posted correctly. Palmer asked the council to “put this hearing be postponed until such time as they can properly notice the community.” He also cited city code, saying the contractor is responsible for erecting and inspecting the sign and sending it to the project manager.
Deputy City Attorney Graham recommended postponement, saying, “it would be my recommendation that the hearing be postponed,” and councilors moved to table the item so the developer could come into compliance with the notice requirements. Councilor DeMott made the motion to table; a council member seconded. The council then approved the motion on a roll-call vote of seven yes, zero no.
Why it matters: Several speakers and council members framed the issue as one of due process and fairness—residents near the site said they had not received adequate notice and that project signage remained absent or incorrect. Councilors cited the need to ensure public hearings are properly noticed before proceeding with land-use approvals.
What happens next: Council staff said the item will return after the developer corrects the signage and posts notice consistent with the city code. Council members did not set a specific date at the Feb. 24 meeting.
This action was the formal vote on item 10A of the evening’s agenda. The council also recorded the standard roll-call and approved minutes for the Feb. 10 meeting earlier in the evening.
Quotes “I'm asking that this public hearing be tabled until such time it can be brought into compliance,” resident John Palmer said during public comment. “It would be my recommendation that the hearing be postponed,” Deputy City Attorney Graham told the council during deliberations.
Ending The council’s decision to table leaves the Uplands filing 1, block 3 matter pending until the developer corrects public-notice deficiencies. Council staff will notify interested parties and reschedule the hearing after the city confirms compliance with the notice rules.
