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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 06/04/1998Council Liaison: Mike Byrne Staff Liaison: Bob Blanchard Chairperson: Gwen Bell Phone: (H) 221-3415 Vice Chair: Glen Colton Phone: (H) 225-2760 (W) 679-3201 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Glen Colton. Roll Call: Craig, Gavaldon, Weitkunat, Colton. Member Davidson and Chairperson Bell we absent. Staff Present: Blanchard, Eckman, Ludwig, Shepard, Wamhoff, Schlueter, Stringer and Deines. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Blanchard reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: 1. Minutes of the May 12, June 19 (Continued), July 17 (Continued), 1997 and May 7, 1998 Board Hearings. 2. Resolution PZ98-6 Easement Vacation. 3. Resolution PZ98-7 Easement Vacation. 4. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval. 5. #19-98 Poudre R-1 Putnam Elementary School - Site Plan Advisory Review. Discussion Agenda: 6. #49-95B Harmony Ridge PUD, Phase 1 - Final (Continued). 7. #18-98 Von Vihl Heights - Rezoning (Withdrawn). 8. #41-95C Dry Creek, Phase 2 - Preliminary Subdivision (Continued). 9. #3-90H Westbrooke PUD, 2nd Filing - Final 10. #40-94E Lincoln East Convenience Center PUD, Lot 1 - Final 11. #40-94F Lincoln East Convenience Center PUD, Lot 2 - Final Item 5, Putnam Elementary School was pulled for discussion by a citizen. Member Gavaldon moved for approval of the May 12, 1997 and May 7, 1998 Minutes, items 2, 3, 4, and items 10 and 11 from the discussion agenda (with a recommendation of denial from staff). Member Craig seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 4, 1998 Page 2 project: Putnam Elementary School, Expansion and Remodel, Site Plan Advisory Case #: #19-98 Project Description: Request for a Site Plan Advisory Review for the expansion and remodel of Putnam Elementary School located at 1400 Maple Street. The expansion consists of 15,483 square feet and includes new classrooms, offices, gymnasium and parking lot for 30 cars. The school is being expanded to serve grades kindergarten through sixth for about 500 students. (New grades fifth and sixth would be brought over from Fullana Elementary School which is scheduled to convert to early childhood development). The site is 6.6 acres in size and located between Maple and Cherry Streets west of Shields Street. The parcel is zoned NCL, Neighborhood Conservation Low Density. Staff Recommendation: Approval li• u• i •u=� - • Ted Shepard, Senior Planner gave a staff report, recommending approval. Public Input Mrs. Pierce, 418 N. Lyons, had concerns about sidewalks and gutters on Cherry Street not being installed on both sides. Planner Shepard reported that they would not be installed on the south side of Cherry Street. Mrs. Pierce also stated concerns with dirt being dumped on the property to the north and that trees were being cut down. Bill Franzen, Construction Manger for Poudre School District stated that he could not respond to that, it was not part of their construction process. He offered to meet with Mrs. Pierce to help resolve her concerns. 0 • Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 4, 1998 Page 3 Evan Gilmartin, owner of the property to the north of Putnam School. He stated that he has been unable to develop his property due to storm drainage and street issues. He felt with the remodel of Putnam School the street and drainage issues should be addressed. Planner Shepard replied that the property to the north is vacant and was not included with tonights item. He stated that Mr. Gilmartin has been down to the City on several occasions and gone through Conceptual Review. Mr. Gilmartin has talked to Stormwater and Engineering, and with a lot of properties there are constraints to developing Mr. Gilmartin's property. Dave Stringer, Engineering Department reviewed slides of the area in question and explained that Engineering has requested a temporary asphalt sidewalk until some major work can be done on Cherry Street. He stated that the south side of Cherry is unimproved and curb, gutter and sidewalk should be installed when that property is developed. Glen Schlueter, Stormwater Utility explained that the street slope will not meet the Street Departments criteria and drainage was not driving the decision about the street construction. Mr. Gilmartin felt that the same requirements on his property should also apply to the School District. He felt there should be some agreement between the three parties to get the street issue resolved. Public Input Closed Vice Chair Colton asked staff if these were issues that were related to this project and if not what could be done to get closure on them. Director Blanchard responded that this particular issue does not relate to the review the Board is conducting tonight. Planner Shepard added that Mr. Gilmartin has been to Conceptual Review and he has his comment letter with the names and phone numbers of all the pertinent staff that he needs to deal with. He suggested that Mr. Gilmartin make an appointment with the appropriate staff members to start to work on resolving some complicated issues. Mr. Schlueter of the Stormwater Utility Department tried to address the drainage issues. He gave a history of the drainage in the area. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 4, 1998 Page 4 Member Craig asked if the School District was required to put any money in escrow for the improvements. Mr. Stringer stated that the School District was working with the Engineering Department as to a participation of cost for the improvements. Member Gavaldon moved to recommend that the School District proceed with the expansion/remodel of Putnam School. Member Craig seconded the motion. The motion was approved 3-1 with Member Weitkunat voting in the negative. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on the School District projects and the timing of events. A. Memo to Council on Board recommendations and concerns. There was no other business. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.