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Broomfield council denies Trails at Westlake development after hours of public opposition
Summary
After a prolonged public hearing with dozens of residents raising traffic, environmental and safety concerns, the Broomfield City Council voted 9–1 to deny the Trails at Westlake and Westlake Farms subdivision proposals, which would have added about 50 homes and required multiple variances.
The Broomfield City Council on Sept. 9 rejected a proposed infill project that would have added roughly 50 homes east of Lowell Boulevard and south of Misty Street, voting 9–1 after more than two hours of public testimony.
City staff described the application as two linked requests — a 43‑lot subdivision called Trails at Westlake and a seven‑lot Westlake Farms plat — that included rezoning and several variances to local development standards. Senior planner Judy Harmer told council the project would create new trail connections, provide a public park and exceed minimum public‑land dedication, but would also require a five‑foot off‑site drainage easement and tree mitigation measures.
TriPoint Homes representative Dan Galasso and planner Jeff…
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