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Littleton commissioners review draft citywide survey plan, prioritize mid‑century multifamily survey and set comment deadlines
Summary
At a Nov. 17 study session the commission reviewed a draft citywide historic‑survey plan that recommends a multi‑phase program (GIS integration, intensive multifamily evaluation, citywide subdivision surveys, and revisits of prior work), surveyed about 30 multifamily resources in reconnaissance, and set a contract deadline of Dec. 20 for the final plan.
The Littleton Historic Preservation Commission spent its Nov. 17 study session reviewing a draft citywide survey plan intended to document and prioritize the city’s historic resources. Staff and consultant presentations emphasized a focus on under‑surveyed mid‑century multifamily housing and outlined a four‑phase approach: (1) GIS/data integration, (2) intensive evaluation of multifamily housing and a historic‑context chapter, (3) a 3–5 year parcel‑level citywide survey of post‑war residential subdivisions, and (4) a revisit of previously surveyed resources.
Consultant staff reported a reconnaissance survey of roughly 30 multifamily properties. Many of those properties were recommended as not eligible under National Register criteria A/C at this reconnaissance stage, but the consultant highlighted several resources that warrant further evaluation (including the Royal Garden Apartments and other post‑war apartment complexes flagged as potentially eligible). The consultant said additional, full site forms and a citywide survey would be required to make formal eligibility recommendations at the state or federal level.
Commissioners and staff debated outreach and next steps. Questions focused on owner notification (eligibility recommendations do not force designation and owner consent remains central), how to use the survey results to influence planning decisions, and whether the initial GIS/data integration phase could be completed faster. Staff said the project is grant‑funded, that some GIS work and reconnaissance have already begun, and that the consultant’s draft must be finalized by Dec. 20 under the contract; staff requested comments from commissioners by Dec. 8 (preferably Dec. 1) to meet that timeline.
Several commissioners urged the city to be proactive — not merely post survey results online — by notifying owners of eligible findings and by using survey data to inform planners and decision makers when development proposals affect surveyed resources. Staff said the survey will make it easier for planners and the public to see prior survey results, construction dates and alterations, and that state and federal tax credits may become available to property owners who pursue rehabilitation after a formal eligibility determination.
No formal vote was required for the study session; staff will circulate the draft plan and collect commissioner comments ahead of the Dec. 20 deadline.
