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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 09/28/1987PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES September 28, 1987 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 6:32 p.m. in the Council. Chambers, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colo- rado. Board members present included Dave Edwards, Sandy Kern, Laurie O'Dell, Bernie Strom, Jim Klataske, and Chairman Don Crews. Members Sharon Brown and Linda Lang were not present. Staff members present included Ton Peterson, Joe Frank, Debbie DeBesche, Ted Shepard, Jim Newell, and Renee Joseph. Legal representative was Paul Eckman. Tan Peterson stated the Provincetowne PUD - Master Plan Amendment, Pro- vincetowne - Amended Master Plan of Tract M, and Provincetowne PUD - Preli- minary has been postponed, at the applicant's request, until the October 26, 1987 meeting. He indicated in discussions with the applicant a neigh- borhood meeting is planned in the next few weeks on the Provincetowne PUD to attempt to clear sane concerns that have been expressed in recent weeks. Tom Peterson .listed the items on the Consent Agenda which consisted of: Item 1, Minutes of the August 24, 1987 meeting; Item 2, North College Pmp-- erties PUD - Preliminary; Item 3, Spring Creek Professional Park PUD, Lot 10 Building J -Final; Item 4, Fairway II PUD, 1ST Replat at Scuthridge Greens - Final; Item 5, South Glen 31M Filing Amended - Final; Item 6, Pav- ilion PUD, Phase 1 (Black Eyed Pea) - Final; Item 7, Shoreline PUD - Final; Item 8, Northern Colorado Nature Center 1ST Annexation and Zoning; Item 9, Northern Colorado Nature Center 2ND Annexation and Zoning; and Item 10, Amendment to Section 118-83(E) to Allow for Greater Flexibility with Regard to the Number of Unrelated Persons Who May Reside in a Dwelling Unit in Multiple -Family Dwellings. Tom Peterson added after the Consent and Discussion Agenda are completed the Board's Annual Meeting will take place for the election of officers. Member Edwards stated he wanted Item 2, North College Properties PUD - Pre- liminary, pulled from the Consent Agenda. He noted a potential perceived conflict with Item 7, Shoreline PUD - Final and stated he would not vote on that item. Member Kern moved for the adoption of Items 1 through 10, with the excep- tion of Item 2 and 7. Member Edwards seconded. Motion passed 6-0. Member O'Dell moved to approve Item 7. Member Klataske seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Member Edwards stated he wanted to state why he had item 2 pulled. He com- mented staff had done an excellent job of negotiatbij on this project. He wanted staff to present the project and more formally state why they are recommending the variance on the LDS. #48-87 NORTH COLLEGE PROPERTIES PUD - PRELIMINARY Ted Shepard gave a staff description of the project. He stated staff has isolated two items that are of concern to the Planning and Zoning Board. First, the need for variance for approval based on the fact that the mini- mum of two acres cantx>t l,e met since it is beyond the scope of this partic- ular applicant to assemble the parcels to acquire two acres. Second, improvements on the site are taking place including the continuous curb cut that runs the length between Bristlecone and Conifer. He stated staff has recommended two conditions of approval; 1) get more intense landscaping on both side property lines as well as in the parking lot as per the zoning code, and 2) that there be no permanent barrier along the future access drive. Member Edwards moved to approve North College Properties PUD - Preliminary with the two conditions as stated by staff. He stated it is a significant matter to grant a variance when the property does not even meet the point chart. Member Kern seconded. Motion passed 6-0. #96-81H HORSE1100TR COMMONS TRACT A (GREASE MONKEY) - PRELIMINARY Ted Shepard gave a staff description of the project. He indicated there was an error in the staff memo in condition 2; it was a hold over from August 24, 1987. He stated this information should not be included unless the Board elects to keep it. He commented the project meets condition 2 and it is the basis for staff's recommendation of approval. The applicant's representative, Ed Zdenek, addressed some of the items that were discussed as concerns. First, the concern about buffering along Shields and the residents to the north and west. He stated the concern has been handled by adding a fence on the north side, increased the shrubs in the evergreen landscaping, and increasing the landscaping along Shields Street. Second, adequacy of parking for staff was corrected by adding three additional parking spaces. Third, the hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., six days a week. He added the noise will not be a problem since tires will not be changed, therefore, making it a relatively quite operation. Member O'Dell stated the project is a great improvement in the landscaping and site plan. She commented the increased parking and buffering between the residents is acceptable. Member Edwards moved to approve Horsetooth Commons Tract A (Grease Monkey) - Preliminary with condition 1 as recommended by staff. Member O'Dell sec- onded. Motion passed 6-0. -2- #146-79B RAINTREE PUD - VARIANCE REQUEST AND ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF FINAL, • Member Edwards noted a perceived conflict and abstained from the vote. Ted Shepard gave a staff description of the project. He stated there are two parts to the project. He indicated this is a request for a variance and a one year extension to the final PUD. He explained the variance was due to the expiration date being August 19, 1987, therefore, the Board would be granting something that has already expired. He stated staff feels justi- fied because of the timing. He commented the applicant had provided staff with a letter prior to the expiration date, however, this did not give staff enough time to get it on the closest Planning and Zoning Board meet- ing which was on August 24, 1987. He felt there was a lack of full under- standing of procedures for submittal. He stated the item has been in for several extension requests in the past and reviewed by staff. He indicated that staff is recommending approval of the one year extension request with two conditions as follows: 1) all future streets and utilities be con- structed according to City standards; and 2) arterial street landscaping, interior landscaping, bike parking, sidewalks and architectural treatment within the building envelopes be reviewed by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. Member Kern inquired how long will the reapplication continue and would there be a set time before reapplying? He stated he mentioned this concern not only for the Board's protection but for the applicant's as well. He asked if it would be on a case -by -case basis. • Tom Peterson stated by the time the plan comes in to be built, the appli- cant will want to redesign it anyway to meet whatever the market is at that time. He commented recently passed legislation dealing with new applica- tions having a longer time period between final approvals would benefit the applicant. He stated the City will be raising the application fees which would also aid with this problem. • Member Kern stated his concern is that there is a recommendation that has two additional conditions. He presumed the applicant is amendable to them. He stated staff is just adding conditions possibly making it unfair to the applicant and City to keep tacking on conditions. The applicant, Jim Martell, indicated the variance from the time period is his fault due to not submitting the request soon enough for staff to meet the August 24, 1987 deadline. He stated he is amenable to the requested conditions. He commented the three conditions placed on the extension last year have been met at this time. He stated he agreed staff if updating the plat by adopting the conditions. He indicated one reason the extension is appropriate is the development complies with the criteria. He felt by adding the two conditions stated by staff it would be unnecessary to resub- mit the same plan. He added he encouraged granting the additional exten- sion. -3- Member O'Dell recommended that condition 2 state 11. . . review and approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit", so the staff could make some suggestions that would be complied with by the applicant. Ted Shepard stated it was the intention of staff to include the wording as stated by Member O'Dell. Member Kern moved to approve Raintree PUD - Variance Request and One Year Extension of Final. Member Strom seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Tam Peterson stated there was other business for the Annual Meeting. He indicated there were two brief items off of the other business segment. First, the staff would like to hold a_special work session on October 14 at 5:00 p.m, to review what has been happening in terms of comprehensive planning within the City and new proposals. Second, in November a second meeting is needed to discuss the Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat map and recommendations which are hopefully being incorporated in the Land Develop- ment Guidance System. This meeting could possibly take place in December if not in November. Chairman Crews stated the election of officers was required. He indicated he would not be a candidate for Chairman for the next term. He explained his term would end in June 1988, he would be out of state for the next meeting, and out of the country for the meeting after. He entertained motions for a new Chairman. Member Kern stated with great pleasure he wanted to nominate Laurie O'Dell, the current Vice Chairperson, as Chairperson. Member Strom seconded. Nom- ination of Laurie O'Dell passed 6-0. Chairman Crews stated naninations for Vice Chairman were necessary. Member Strom nominated Dave Edwards as Vice Chairman. Member Kern sec- onded. Nomination of Dave Edwards passed 6-0. Chairman Crews asked if there were any other items of business. Tcm Peterson stated the National Riverpark and Waterfront Association Con- ference will be here in October 1987. He indicated the Board had inquired about this item at the work session. Chairman Crews inquired if staff had ever heard from the east about the great contest we were in. Tan Peterson stated we were finalists in the Ford Foundation Contest but did not win. He added the City intended to reapply again next year since several of the people who won this year were finalists last year. -4- Joe Frank stated he would update the Board members who were not present at • the work session about the Convenience Store Shopping Center policies. He commented Laurie O'Dell and Dave Edwards are on the advisory committee which will be meeting within the next few weeks. He stated he would be conducting a public meeting sometime in November and bringing something specific to the November Board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. -5-