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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 10/03/1967MINUTES OF MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Fort Collins, Colorado Call to Order: Chairman Don Stuart called the;,meeting to order on October 3, 1967 at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Chairman Don Stuart, Lynn Anduss, Mrs. Wood, Assistant Planning Director Bob Engelke, Planning Director Gene Allen, Ken Pastor, Mayor Tom Bennett, and City Manager Tom Coffey. Item #1 Minutes for meeting of September 5, 1967 were read and approved. Item #2 #29-67 Consider Parkwood Subdivision Fifth Filing involving 7.3 acres R-P, Planned Residential Zoning. Eight lots and one church site. This item was not ready for discussion. Item #3 #45-67 Consider South Meadow Lark Heights Revised • Preliminary Plat with R-L, Low Density Residential Zoning. Involving 96.5+- acres with 453 lots one school and park site, and one church site. Gene Allen: Gave the description, the reverse corner lot problem and stated that it was otherwise acceptable. Chairman Stuart: "Questions"? Mayor Asked if the School District was deBennett: includ with the proposed school site. Gene Allen: "Yes." Accepted. Item #4 #37-67 Consider the Third East Vine Drive Annexation, involving 44.467 acres with M-M, Medium Density Mobile Home Zoning. Gene Allen: Gave the description. The Annexation is involved in M-M Zoning. Tom Coffey: Asked if they were considering the zoning at this time. Art March, Jr: "Yes" Mr. LeForce: (President of Faith Realty) Mr. Le Force was available for questions. Chairman Stuart: "Questions?" Gene Allen: Described the surrounding county zoning. It was moved that the annexation be recommended with C-Commercial Zoning on the strip abutting East Vine Drive, with the remainder zoned M-M. Lynn Anduss: Seconded the motion. All Ayes. Item #5 #44-67 Consider car washes as a principal use under the Zoning Ordinance. Gene Allen: Read the staff memo which recommended . PLANNING AND ZONING *RD Page 2 • October 3, 1967 all "drive through's" be under the same classification (B-C) with storage provisions to the rear of the lots. (This would permit such things as auto washes to operate as accessory uses in other zoning districts.) Tom Coffey': He stated, he agreed with the solution but anticipated problems of definition, i.e. the chicken and egg question. Mrs. Wood: Moved acceptance of the staff recommendation. Tom Coffey: Seconded All Ayes. Item #6 #46-67 Consider preliminary plat of Prospect Estates Third Subdivision containing 32 lots with R-L, Low Density Residential Zoning. Gene Allen: Gave description of subdivision with the necessary corrections. He commented on plating which was done in a manner whichwould act as a buffer. Recommended approval subject to correction of street nameg and a dedicated street through to Riverside. Mr. Frink: Described the zoning of the general area. Accepted as per staff recommendation. Item #7 #47-67 Consider Elliott - Miller Subdivision Sixth Filing, containing eight lots anticipating R-M, Medium Density Zoning. Gene Allen: Gave the description and stated it was is basically acceptable with the exception of the half street at the South end. Alternative solutions for a proper street were discussed. It was recommended that a twenty foot easement be obtained on lower lots until such time as a proper dedication could be acquired. Lynn Anduss: So Moved All Ayes Lynn Anduss, Vice Chairman assumed the Chairman's chair, and Don Stuart departed the meeting. Item #8 #38-67 Consider Rezoning Petition of South Eventide Annexation from R-P, Planned Residential to R-H, High Density Residential. Alden T. Hill: (Attorney) Representative for South Eventide presented replica of proposed building, and proceeded to describe this building. He also discussed the option on the home to the West, and the land to the rear which would permit 184 foot set back. He also discussed the slope which was to the North, and approximately eight feet. He mentioned the committment from the owners to construct the building as proposed, or they would repetition to their present zoning. Pictures of the area were presented and the history of the areas zoning described i.e. in 1961 area was C Residential with City Comprehensive coming along in 1965 making it a non -conforming use. He then went into more detail on the options and he stated there would be no improve- ments on the new land. Land to the West was not good for High Class Residents. The view from Indian Hills PLANNING AND ZONING *RD Page 3 • October 3, 1967 is not to the Northeast. This would be a 96 unit structure of value to Fort Collins. Service facilities, etc. would cost $1,250,000 to $1,500,000. Letters of approval from Mr. Hahn to the North, and Dr. Anderson from Indian Hills, and one from Mr. Chandler from Indian Hills. Harry Asmuss: (From Eventide Association) We have been asked to construct something along this line especially by the Medical Society. We don't want to detract from the area, but rather to add to it. There will be a dining room for all guests. "Questions?" Lynn Anduss: Asked about the material of the exterior. Harry Asmuss: Aggregate finish which is fire -proof. Tom Coffey: Asked the developers if they �w$v put a covenant upon the set back of approximately 175 or 180 feet for 25 years or so. Harry Asmuss, Alden Hill: Stated this would be no problem. Ed Asmuss: Discussed the parking problem of the present building and pointed out that with the new building, the parking situation on Stuart Street would be alleviated to some degree. Staff members would all be required to park to the rear. Lynn Anduss: Inquired as to the staff of the new development. Ed Asmuss: There are 18 to 24 people. • Mrs. Wood: Asked about the parking facilities. Harry Asmuss: Discussed the plat showing the parking facilities and described their screening. Alden T. Hill: Said Mr. Hahn, Mr. Glen Chandler, and Dr. Hilliard are here to answer questions. Gene Allen: Clarified question of set back. The 184 foot set back mentioned was from the center line of Stuart to the South wall of the building. Lynn Anduss: Called for questions from the gallery. Bill Allen: (Attorney for some of Indian Hills) stated: 1. Opposed to rezoning. 2. Presented petitions. 3. Referred to comprehensive zoning in 1965. 4. Discussed changes in the area, i.e. Indian Hills developing as fine R-L area. 5. University Acres developing basically as R-L to the North. 6. School site developing to the East. 7. For these reasons he felt the zoning was correct when made. B. He discussed the relative intensities of R-H, and R-P, and asked all those in the gallery to stand if they were opposed to the zoning. Most people stood. Gene Allen: Stated: 1. R-P is basically good for the area. 2. It is a question of how things are done, not what is done. 3. Developers have done a good job in trying to cooperate with the neighborhood. 4. Stuart Street will be a busy street and this should be a consideration. PLANNING AND ZONING .RD Page 4 • October 3, 1967 5. There is no height requirement in the present zoning, no yard requirement in the present zoning. R-P in all cases is guided in yard and height requirements by its surrounding zoning. 6. What happened at this particular time might affect other areas. 7. In time the trees could screen a tall building. 8. Ground is relatively high, but the yard is quite large which would make the height acceptable. 9. Stated there would be many problems in developing the tracts of land in the Spring Creek Area. Multiple type developments would be _probable. 10. Also, rest homes would be good for the community. 11. Studies indicate this type of building would be the best designed. Robert Tueting:Said it was a commercial building in a poor location, and bad for the residents. Thought Indian Hills was a nice area, and he recommended they consider another area. He recommended the so called Civic Board, i.e. Planning and Zoning Board, consider refusing this petition. He felt that a commercial structure such as this would depreciate the value of the area. Lynn Anduss: "Further comments?" Alden T. Hill: Stated that from his own experience, the University dorms actually helped his area. • Lynn Anduss: Called for a motion. Gene Allen: Stated that R-M would probably permit this use. TEN MINUTE RECESS Ken Pastor: Made a motion and statement that we can not justify a high density use in this area. Mr. Wood: Seconded. Vote: Tom Coffey and Mayor Bennett abstained from voting, Ken Pastor, Mrs. Wood, and Lynn Anduss voted in favor of the motion recommending the rezoning be disapproved. Item #9 Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, '1-,' -4 -�� Gene Allen Recording Secretary 1P GA/skd