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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 05/07/1998• Council Liaison: Mike Byrne Staff Liaison: Bob Blanchard Chairperson: Gwen Bell Phone: (H) 221-3415 Vice Chair: Glen Colton Phone: (H) 225-2760 (VV) 679-3201 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Glen Colton at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call: Weitkunat, Chapman, Craig, Davidson, Gavaldon, Colton. Chairperson Bell was absent. Staff Present: Blanchard, Eckman, Olt, Wamhoff, Schlueter, Dean. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Blanchard reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: 1. Minutes of the May 12 (Continued), June 19 (Continued), and June 30, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. Resolution PZ98-5 Easement Vacation 3. #2-96A University Center PUD - Final Discussion Agenda: 4. #49-85B Harmony Ridge PUD, Phase 1 - Final (Continued) 5. #64-93D Spradley Barr Automobile Dealership - Project Development Plan (Withdrawn) 6. #15-98A Recommendation to City Council Regarding an Amendment to the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan (Continued) Member Craig pulled item #3, University Center PUD, Final for discussion. Member Chapman moved for approval of Item #1, June 30th only and Item #2, Easement Vacation. Member Weitkunat seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 7, 1998 Page 2 _ Project Name: Spradley Barr Automobile Dealership - Project Development Plan Case # #64-93D Chairperson Colton asked that Director Blanchard explain the reason the project was to be withdrawn. Deputy City Attorney Eckman explained for Director Blanchard that the vehicle display area that the applicant is requesting was originally approved by the County as a parking lot. The applicant's intent is to use it as a vehicle display area and according to Section 3.8.1 of the Land Use Code, display areas are listed as an accessory use and are to be reviewed as a building permit review. Director Blanchard explained that originally there were two different zoning districts on the property when it was in the County. The front 1/3 did not allow sales of autos or display, but it did allow parking. Because of the definitions, they were approved a parking lot, then when they annexed into the City it becomes our definition of off-street parking, which allows the display of vehicles. It is a matter of change of jurisdictions and definitions that has brought up this particular definition. Vice Chair Colton asked if it would go through a review with the same criteria. Mr. Eckman replied that it would. Vice Chair Colton offered the Board to raise any issues that they would like to have addressed by the Building Inspection Department: • Lighting • The addition of a split -rail fence along the sidewalk of South College where the distance from the edge of the sidewalk to the retaining wall is two feet or less. • A continued pedestrian pathway to the Wal-Mart Center. • Stormwater Quality Member Chapman asked about the lighting already being installed and would there be a review of the stormwater runoff. Planner Olt responded that the lighting was installed as part of the parking lot approval by the County. • Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 7, 1998 Page 3 Mr. Eckman added that it was still a debate between the City and the applicant whether they have to come to the City for any review at all. But according to our Code, any change of use would require a City review. Lucia Liley, representing the applicant responded to the comments made by the Board. She gave a brief history of the projects annexation process and stated that the applicant would comply with any requirements and review that the City requires. Board Members all expressed their dismay and frustration regarding the process this project has taken and believed that this process should be looked at. Project Name: University Center PUD - Final Case Number: #2-96A Project Descri tp ion: Request for final planned unit development approval for redevelopment of the existing University Mall. The • redevelopment would provide 173,741 square feet of leasable building floor area within the large, main building that would include, in addition to the existing King Soopers, four new major retail tenants ranging in size from 19,000 to 38,000 square feet and five small retail tenants. The two existing pad sites along the South College Avenue frontage, containing Bennigan's Restaurant and a vacant building (previously Skipper's Restaurant), will remain. The center is located on the west side of South College Avenue, south of Prospect Road, north of Drake Road and is zoned C, Commercial. Staff Recommendation: Approval 'Member Craig pulled this item from the Consent Agenda. She requested a presentation from the applicant. Member Craig asked for more information on architecture, the cantilever across the building, signage and the pedestrian walkways. n LJ Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 7, 1998 Page 4 Member Gavaldon also asked for information on any linkages that this project might be offering to the Mason Street Corridor Project. Chris King, DPC Development Company, owners and managers of the shopping center. Mr. King introduced his team in attendance and gave a brief background of other developments they have done in Fort Collins. Bruce James, Attorney for the applicant addressed the Boards comments. He reviewed the architecture and stated that they tried to work under the Design Guidelines for Large Retail Establishments even though they were not subject to do so. He explained that the cantilever serves a design purpose, but also there would be some effect for cover for pedestrians. Regarding signage he was not aware of any requested variance and the signage would be reviewed by the Zoning Department. Mr. James addressed the question of multi -model linkage. He directed the Board to the site plan and explained the multi -model connections. Member Craig asked about the main entrance road that comes into the center, and why was there not a sidewalk on the north side of the road. Mr. James reviewed the pedestrian pathways and flow. He also explained that the entranceway would have to be narrowed and mature landscaping and trees would have to be removed in order to accommodate a sidewalk on the north. Member Craig asked about a pedestrian connection to the bus stop. Mr. James pointed out the pedestrian easement. Member Craig asked staff to comment on that connectivity. Kathleen Reavis, Transportation Services replied that staff has reviewed the access from the bus stop to the building and felt it was workable, but also mentioned that it would be possible to move the bus stop closer to the sidewalk on the north side in order for it to align better with the existing sidewalk. Member Davidson asked if Montgomery Ward was part of this proposal. Planner Olt replied that it was never part of the proposal and is under separate ownership. 0 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes • May 7, 1998 Page 5 Member Craig asked that the little piece of sidewalk behind the bus stop with a handicap ramp that goes down into the parking lot be removed. Ms. Reavis felt it should be left there to accommodate park and ride. Mr. James offered to designate adjacent parking spaces for handicapped parking only and look at other creative ideas on how to address that issue. Member Chapman moved for approval of the University Center PUD, Final, #2- 96A. Member Weitkunat seconded the motion. Vice Chair Colton recognized for the record that there was no public participation. The motion was approved 6-0. • OTHER BUSINESS The Board discussed several topics: • Worksession Topics for the Board • Good Development Award Nominations • Poudre River Trust Symposium • Community Choices Site Selections Memo • Minutes There was no other business. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 0