Planning Commission approves mixed‑use conditional permit for 799 W. Littleton Boulevard

The Littleton Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to approve a conditional use permit for a mixed‑use project at 799 West Littleton Boulevard. The proposal would preserve a small commercial office facing Littleton Boulevard and add four residential units, onsite parking and streetscape improvements.

Planner Jesse Sheets summarized staff’s analysis and recommendation, saying the project meets the three decision criteria for a conditional use permit: proposed benefits, adverse impacts and detrimental impacts. “This evening we’re going to be discussing proposal for a conditional use application at 799 West Littleton Boulevard,” Sheets told commissioners, noting staff had reviewed site layout, parking, pedestrian access and drainage and recommended approval of PC Resolution 06‑2026.

Owner Brad Broyhill and architects from Emmaa Architects described the design as a modest, two‑story, live‑work‑oriented building with a roughly 0.21‑acre footprint, about four residential units (each roughly 1,200–1,300 square feet), a small ~400‑square‑foot office on the Littleton Boulevard frontage, six on‑site parking spaces and one ADA space. “I’m Brad Broyhill, the owner,” Broyhill said, adding the team sought to preserve two large street trees and to use landscaping and materials that fit the corridor.

Commissioners’ questions focused on tenant type, future conversion to ownership, parking, sidewalk and ADA compliance, drainage and fire access. Staff and the applicant said the project meets code requirements: the applicant voluntarily proposed pervious pavement and swales for water‑quality treatment even though additional detention was not required for a site of this size; South Metro Fire reviewed hydrant clearances; and a six‑foot attached sidewalk is planned along Huron Street.

Two residents spoke during the hearing. Pam Chadborn, who also commented earlier in the meeting, argued Littleton Boulevard should remain predominantly commercial. “Downtown growth shouldn’t apply to Littleton Boulevard…there shouldn’t be residences on it,” she said, urging the commission to preserve the corridor’s commercial character. Julia Damore, a nearby resident and parent, asked about construction length and said she would prefer ownership housing to rentals when possible; the applicant estimated a 12–18 month construction period and said heavy demolition/earthwork would likely be concentrated in the first two to three months.

Commission discussion noted that the proposal maintains a commercial frontage, adds housing choices near downtown, expands pedestrian infrastructure and provides on‑site parking that planners said will improve current on‑street conditions. After deliberation commissioners moved to approve PC Resolution 06‑2026; the clerk recorded six votes in favor and the motion carried.

The commission’s approval implements the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the conditional use permit. Additional administrative steps such as building permit submittal and construction scheduling will follow the permit’s conditions and standard city review processes.