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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 11/07/1967• MINUTES OF MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Fort Collins, Colorado Members Present Chairman Don Stuart, Lynn Anduss, Ken Pastor, Charles Rhoades, Planning Director, Gene Allen, Assistant Plan- ning Director, Bob Engelke, and City Manager,Tom Coffey Item # 1 #48-67 Consider rezoning petition involving 53.696 acres from R-L, Low Density Residential and R-M, Medium Density Residential to R-H, High Density Residential and 48.607 from R-L, Low Density Residential to M-M, Medium Density Residential to B-G, General Business. Gene Allen gave presentation Gene Fischer described history of area, stated the tract was the "Old Gilsdorf Farm" and originally was to be zoned "C" Residential. He said he, and his partners made the annexation, "Fourth College" possible. They agreed to zone east of the ditch"C", and expected to rezone the balance as needed. The Commercial zoning requested would be necessary to serve the large area. He commented on the proximity of the "Sheeley-Sub" and stated he thought this was no problem, the hill and ditch would provide a topographic barrier. He discussed the need of the University for housing. They presently planned to add about 104 units as per existing develo- ments. He felt the zoning would have little effect upon area property values. He made a strong request for R-H, and stated if the R-H, was granted, then the B-G, would be necessary. Don Stuart "What are your plans for the next year or two?" Gene Fischer "Our plans are to add 100 units and to put 75 or 80 Mobile Homes on hill, no plans for western end. The 50 acres to the north of CSU are too expensive for residential development, it will be commercial. Lynn Anduss Plans for B-G? Gene Fischer Not yet, could be a gas station or stores, etc. The reason the street is not completed is "Flat- iron" recommended they wait until next spring due to water problems. Donald More Interested in good planning, plans must change your plan for growth, must be able to change. We passed out a booklet on "Development Planning". Shields and 80' collector require area to go R-H. The project of Drake Company is not moving as we are. The Mobile Homes would be buffered by location on hill and R-H, development. He stated Planning and Zoning had approved Foothills parking which backed up 80' collector. Admitted present development is a little rough. Don Stuart "How does your plan resemble the plan in the booklet?" Donald More "It does to the business and R-H." H. D. McGraw "Our trailers would be for rental use." 0 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD 2 Don Stuart "Opposition?" Bill Galyardt presented a petition with 146 signatures opposed to the zoning. 1. It would constitute spot zoning. 2. There is no need for futher commercial type zoning in this area. 3. There is already a General Business and High Density area at the intersection of Drake and Shields. 4. It would depreciate the value of the homes no loc- ated in this area. 5. It would create additional traffic hazards to a primary residential area. Don Cruse refered to Drake zoning and statement of Council. Phil Carroll Bad example of Rapid City, we seem to be heading in the same direction. Referred to gas stations especially opposed to B-G. Don Anderson If this zoning goes, then we will ask for rezoning; not a commercial area. State Board not ad- vised until yesterday. T. M. Southerland asked people to stand who were opposed to zoning - - most stood. Objected to frequent rezoning, recommended following "Plan For Progress." Don Stuart Can we go ahead? Gene Fischer Profit is not a dirty word, and referred to agreement with City for R-H. Gene Allen - Comments: 1. No agreement for "C" zoning 2. Referred to booklet A. "Site planning involves consideration of the site in relation to the physical pattern and economic growth trends of the larger area of which it is a part." B. "Rental housing for more attractive appearance, is now built of lower densities and with more emphasis on open space; 15-25 families per acre coverages of 15 to 25 percent are standard. C. B-G, should be located at the edge, preferably as arterial traffic junctions, approximately one mile from existing neighborhood shopping centers. D. "Access" (in reference to dedication of streets north of development) 3. General characteristics of land predicate use. 4. The Planning and Zoning Board did not approve parking on plan for Foothills Apartments. 5. Referred to "Plan for Progress" 6. 1965 zoning took into consideration for needs of R-H, area. 7. History is not as important as future. 8. Stated plans can be accomplished as presently zoned as far as housing units are concerned. Recommended against rezoning. • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD 3 Ken Pastor "What do you think is appropriate for area?" Gene Allen "Generally as is; lower land is less sutiable for single families, higher land is suitable for low den- sity development. Mrs. Steele "Is there a limit to the number of times we must fight the rezonings?" Arthur March Jr. "We can't limit the rezonings at this time." Ten Minute Recess Tom Coffey moved that not sufficient need shown for any rezoning. Charles Rhoads 2nd - Vote - all ayes, Ken Pastor abstain- ing. Item # 2 #49-67 Consider rezoning petition involving 2.053 acres from R-H, High Density Residential to B-P, Planned Bus- iness. #53-67 Consider Lemay Medical Park Unit Development plan with B-P, Planned Business Zoning on 2.053 acres. Considered together Gene Allen gave presentation. Gerry Haxton testified as to parking, stated plat would determine size of office. #49-67 Tom Coffey recommended approval, Tom Bennett 2nd. All ayes. #53-67 Tom Coffey recommended approval, Tom Bennett 2nd All ayes. Lynn Anduss abstaining. Item # 3 #52-67 Consider West Elizabeth Foothills Unit Develop- ment Plan with B-P, Planned Business Zoning on 2.055 acres. Russel Moore gave presentation for preliminary approval. Alvin Miller proposed approval subject t o working with Planning Office. (Arthur March Jr. "No") (Preliminary approval subject to completed plans at a later date.) Item # 4 #37-67 Consider Unit Development Plan Fahrenbruch, Leisure Village, Third Filing with R-P, Planned Resident- ial Zoning - 150 living units, 12.67 acres. Gene Allen gave presentation. Jack Fahrenburch gave background of present development plan. Lynn Anduss "What happened to the Pitch $ Put?" Jack Fahrenbruch need doesn't seem to be developing. Tom Coffey Pin down the care facility and club house etc., we have a debt to the area. Don Stuart concerned over loss of original concept. Tom Coffey moved to table - 2nd - all ayes. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD 4 i Item No. 5 #54-67 Consider plat of the Prospect Estates Third Sub- division with R-L, Zoning. Thirty-one lots. Robert Engelke gave presentation. Problems of preliminary plat had been resolved. According to Phil Robinson, streets as shown on preliminary plat have been dedicated to County. Lynn Anduss moved for approval - 2nd - all ayes. Item No. 6 #55-67 Consider preliminary plat of Fairview "West" Sixth Filing with R-L, Low Density Residential Zoning 44 lots. Robert Engelke gave presentation, pointed out problem of 50' right-of-way on cul-de-saes and possible problems of reverse corner lot. Approved subject to resolving problem of reverse corner lot. All ayes. 0