Longmont planning commission recommends Dry Creek annexation amid traffic and wildlife concerns

The Longmont Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 17 recommended that City Council approve the Dry Creek annexation and concept plan (PZR-2025-15a), forwarding the proposal by a 6–1 vote after a public hearing in which neighbors raised traffic, parking and wildlife concerns.

City planning staff presented the proposal as an annexation of roughly eight acres at 9308 North 87th Street for the Residential Mixed Neighborhood (RMN) designation under Envision Longmont. ‘‘Based off of all review of the request, staff is recommending to you that you recommend approval of the Dry Creek annexation as denoted in PZR 2025‑15a,’’ Planner Nathan Jones told the commission during his presentation, summarizing staff’s analysis of review criteria and public‑notice steps.

The applicant team, represented by landscape architect Jonah Weiss of LJA and Matthew Napier for the landowner, said the concept plan would deliver ‘‘missing middle’’ housing in fee‑simple lots rather than apartment buildings. Weiss told commissioners the development would ‘‘provide attached or smaller detached homes that are more attainable for families’’ and said the applicant has removed…