Commission forwards both Willows design options to mayor and council after split on preferred elevation
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Summary
After extended debate over two elevation options for the Willows multi‑family project (ZMA 24‑01), the Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission could not reach consensus on a single elevation and voted to forward Option A (with modifications) and Option B to the mayor and common council for final selection.
The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission considered elevation and design options for the Willows multi‑family rezoning (ZMA 24‑01) and ultimately voted to forward both Option A (as modified by the commission) and Option B to the mayor and common council for final selection.
Staff (Speaker 5) presented two revised elevation packages and described design changes intended to break up large façades, add material variation, and reduce perceived building bulk. Commissioners debated aesthetic tradeoffs: Speaker 2 and others favored Option A’s front elevation features and color/material choices, saying it better matched a recent approved project on East Green Street. Other commissioners (including Speaker 8 and Speaker 3) described Option B as more traditional or residential in appearance.
A motion to recommend Option A with modifications initially failed after a reported 3–3 division. Following additional discussion, the commission voted to forward both Option A (modified per commission input) and Option B to the mayor and common council and requested that the attorney prepare a recommendation letter that documents the commission’s opinions and the split vote. Staff will present the refined exhibits and recommendation letter to the commission for signatures before transmission.
The commission recorded its action by voice vote; transcript notes indicate a divided preference among members and that the mayor and council will make the final elevation selection.
