The Trails at Westlake 43-Lot Subdivision

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Project Summary

The City Council denied the proposed 43-lot subdivision, site development plan and planned unit development plan on September 9, 2025. The associated Trails at Westlake 7-lot subdivision was also denied.

Project Details

Location: 13220 Lowell Boulevard, east of Lowell Boulevard, north of King Circle, south of Briarwood Drive

Project Type: Single-family residential development

Applicant: Tri Pointe Homes

Property Owner: Integrity Transitions Real Estate, LLC & The Farm at West Lake, LLC

To view the full submittal please download the development review packet within the document library.


City and County Staff Analysis

Zoning and Area Compatibility: The property is zoned A-3 (A) (Adams County legacy zoning) and Residential Planned Unit Development (R-PUD). it had historically been used for residential and agricultural purposes. The PUD plan includes development and design standards such as minimum lot sizes, reduced setbacks, and maximum building heights.

The proposed use is consistent with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Residential land use designation. The surrounding neighborhoods are single-unit residential, with lots generally being approximately 9,000 square feet in size.

Site Layout and Proposed Density: The development includes 43 single-unit residential units. The total project size is 10.8 acres. The project is proposed to be constructed in one phase.

Income-Aligned Housing: The income-aligned housing requirement for-sale, detached units is 12%, or 6 units. The developer will provide 6 on-site units at 12% at 100% AMI (are median income), meeting the requirements of the Broomfield Municipal Code, Chapter 17-76.

Long-Range Financial Plan: The proposal is consistent with the land use assumptions.

Variances/Key issue: Staff has identified the following key issues associated with this proposal:

  • Reduced lot size based on the minimum 5,000 square feet lot size for medium-density development.
  • Reduced lot widths from the required 65 ft, requesting 50 ft
  • Reduced front yard and side yard setbacks
    • Required front yard setback is 20 ft, requesting 15 ft
    • Required side yard interior setback is 7 ft 6 inches, requesting 5 ft
    • Required side yard corner setback is 15 ft, requesting 9 ft
  • Reduced right of way width - required 57 ft, requesting 54 ft
  • Attached 6 ft sidewalks versus 5 ft detached sidewalks
  • A variance allowing for building encroachments including eaves, window wells, downspouts, gutters and AC condensers
  • Reduced street trees from the required one per every 20 linear ft to one per every 40 linear ft
  • Building encroachments for side and front setbacks to include window wells, eaves, downspouts, gutters, and AC condensers.

The applicant has indicated that the variances will create a more compact development that clusters homes and preserves open area. These requests, if approved, would also provide for flexibility in exchange for quality housing products, and it will accommodate sustainability and smart growth principles for infill development.

Public Engagement Summary

Public comments to include the ones received on this webpage were considered by the City Council during the formal hearing. The City Council denied the application.

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Project Summary

The City Council denied the proposed 43-lot subdivision, site development plan and planned unit development plan on September 9, 2025. The associated Trails at Westlake 7-lot subdivision was also denied.

Project Details

Location: 13220 Lowell Boulevard, east of Lowell Boulevard, north of King Circle, south of Briarwood Drive

Project Type: Single-family residential development

Applicant: Tri Pointe Homes

Property Owner: Integrity Transitions Real Estate, LLC & The Farm at West Lake, LLC

To view the full submittal please download the development review packet within the document library.


City and County Staff Analysis

Zoning and Area Compatibility: The property is zoned A-3 (A) (Adams County legacy zoning) and Residential Planned Unit Development (R-PUD). it had historically been used for residential and agricultural purposes. The PUD plan includes development and design standards such as minimum lot sizes, reduced setbacks, and maximum building heights.

The proposed use is consistent with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Residential land use designation. The surrounding neighborhoods are single-unit residential, with lots generally being approximately 9,000 square feet in size.

Site Layout and Proposed Density: The development includes 43 single-unit residential units. The total project size is 10.8 acres. The project is proposed to be constructed in one phase.

Income-Aligned Housing: The income-aligned housing requirement for-sale, detached units is 12%, or 6 units. The developer will provide 6 on-site units at 12% at 100% AMI (are median income), meeting the requirements of the Broomfield Municipal Code, Chapter 17-76.

Long-Range Financial Plan: The proposal is consistent with the land use assumptions.

Variances/Key issue: Staff has identified the following key issues associated with this proposal:

  • Reduced lot size based on the minimum 5,000 square feet lot size for medium-density development.
  • Reduced lot widths from the required 65 ft, requesting 50 ft
  • Reduced front yard and side yard setbacks
    • Required front yard setback is 20 ft, requesting 15 ft
    • Required side yard interior setback is 7 ft 6 inches, requesting 5 ft
    • Required side yard corner setback is 15 ft, requesting 9 ft
  • Reduced right of way width - required 57 ft, requesting 54 ft
  • Attached 6 ft sidewalks versus 5 ft detached sidewalks
  • A variance allowing for building encroachments including eaves, window wells, downspouts, gutters and AC condensers
  • Reduced street trees from the required one per every 20 linear ft to one per every 40 linear ft
  • Building encroachments for side and front setbacks to include window wells, eaves, downspouts, gutters, and AC condensers.

The applicant has indicated that the variances will create a more compact development that clusters homes and preserves open area. These requests, if approved, would also provide for flexibility in exchange for quality housing products, and it will accommodate sustainability and smart growth principles for infill development.

Public Engagement Summary

Public comments to include the ones received on this webpage were considered by the City Council during the formal hearing. The City Council denied the application.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Submit your questions about the Farm at Westlake project application below. City and County of Broomfield staff will respond to your question within 2-3 business days. 

Note that staff will remain a neutral party while reviewing and analyzing the project and throughout the development review process. 

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    What about the active prairie dogs in the area? Wildlife protection is a major concern.

    Cassiegolden asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your comments concerning wildlife and prairie dogs. Before beginning construction, the developer will provide a prairie dog relocation plan to the Open Space and Trails Division.

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    Considering the three or four year gap since the original neighborhood meetings, can we rewind and go back and redo the Neighborhood Meeting step? I feel this would be beneficial in helping the residents in the surrounding neighborhood feeling heard and have their concerns addressed.

    darrio asked over 1 year ago

    Hello Darrio, thank you for your question. Planning staff contacted the developer  - Tri Pointe Homes - and they provided the following response. 

    "Thank you for your question and for engaging on the Broomfield Voice page. We understand the importance of ensuring that neighbors and community members feel heard. As landowners and future community builders, we all exist as part of the same neighborhood and want to see its success and ensure compatibility.

    Regarding the request for an additional neighborhood meeting for the current development application, the project is progressing through the development application process, which is a public process and requires city council approval. While the meeting requirements for this application have been met, we will be hosting a neighborhood meeting for the adjacent 7-lot concept plan application, which will run concurrently with the 43-lot development. Meeting notices will be provided to the neighbors via mail pursuant to the Broomfield municipal code. We encourage community members to attend, share your thoughts, and engage in thoughtful, open-minded, and meaningful discussion.

    Likewise, we are committed to reviewing published comments and addressing any questions or concerns while ensuring a successful development that serves the city, the community, and the needs of both old and new residents alike. Public engagement is valuable, and we look forward to continued productive discussions with the community." Tri Pointe Homes


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