Westminster council approves Wakefield Valley amendment to add 35 lots, dedicate Parcel X as open space

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council voted to adopt Resolution 26‑10 approving the fourth amendment to the Wakefield Valley general development plan (DP 24‑01), which adds 35 density rights to Parcel W and dedicates Parcel X as passive open space.

Planning staff presented the application and timeline before the council. "Parcel W is 38.2934 acres, and Parcel X is 16.0695 acres," planning staff member Dave Debo said, summarizing the proposal and the planning commission's favorable recommendation subject to conditions. Debo also noted county review will still be required for stormwater management and school‑capacity review.

Shelley Schafer Miller, who spoke on behalf of the applicant, said the amendment is an initial step in a larger subdivision and permitting process and argued the change reduces gross density relative to the 1978 plan. "Tonight, you will hear testimony that the overall…