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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 11/18/1991F • • PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 18, 1991 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board began at 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Board members present included Chairman Bernie Strom, Vice -Chair Lloyd Walker, Joe Carroll, Jim Klataske, Laurie O'Dell, and Renee Clements -Cooney. Member Jan Cottier was absent. Staff members present include Planning Director Tom Peterson, Sherry Albertson - Clark, Kerrie Ashbeck, Steve Olt, Ken Waido, Janet Meisel, Deputy City Attorney Paul Eckman, and Georgiana Taylor. Mr. Peterson presented the Consent Agenda which consisted of: Item 1 - Eagle Lake Subdivision, County Referral, #3-91A; Item 2 - Vacation of Utility Easement, #PZ91-13; Item 3 - Vacation of Utility, Drainage and Access Easements, #PZ91-15; Item 4 - Centre for Advanced Technology, Eighth Filing, Final PUD, Two Year Extension, #53-85K; Item 5 - Centre for Advanced Technology, Seventh Filing, Final PUD, One Year Extension, #53-85S; and Item 6 - Link-N-Greens Third Annexation and Zoning, #49-87 D,E. Mr. Peterson then presented the Discussion Agenda which included: Item 7 - Poudre Valley Hospital Final, #39-84D; Item 8 - Blevins Subdivision, Lot 9 PUD, Preliminary, #42-91, which was continued to the December 16 meeting; Item 9 - Riverside Shopping Center, Rezoning, #37-90; and Item 10 - Prospect Corridor Streetscape Design Program, #49-91. Chairman Strom asked if there was anyone from the Board, audience or staff that wished to pull a Consent Agenda item for discussion. Member Walker stated that he would like to pull Item 6, Link-N-Greens Third Annexation and Zoning. Member Carroll moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Member O'Dell seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6-0. LINK-N-GREENS THIRD ANNEXATION AND ZONING - #49-87 D.E Member Walker stated that this property had already begun development according to County specifications. He asked that, when this was annexed, if the City would have a final review of the plan. He stated that he had concerns with the appearance of the streetscape along Lemay Avenue and that the City's landscaping requirements would be met. Ken Waido stated that the site plan and the development of the golf course was approved by the Board of County Commissioners through the Special Review Process in the 0-Open zone. He stated that there was nothing technically or legally that the City could do in terms of reviewing the proposed golf course expansion. He • stated that the applicant was under no obligation to anything above and beyond what was approved by the County. He stated that Staff would attempt to have discussions with the applicant and the developers to require them to have some additional street tree planting along Lemay Avenue. Mr. Peterson stated that this annexation indicated to the City that there was a gap in the requirements of the Urban Growth Area Agreement. The City intends to close the gap with the new review of the UGA Agreement. Member Walker reiterated his concerns that the developer would consider the City's requirements on streetscapes and provide an attractive appearance and with the City standards. Chairman Strom opened the proposal for public input. Harold Fisher, property owner along Lemay Avenue, stated that a golf course in this area would be better than alfalfa and wheat fields. Chairman Strom closed the public input portion of the meeting at this time. Member Carroll moved to approve the Link-N-Greens Third Annexation and Zoning. Member Walker seconded the motion. Member Walker emphasized that while he believed a golf course would be an improvement, he had concerns that the process showed a weakness in the system. He stated that he hoped the developers would be aware of the standards that the City had and would respond in a manner that would show that they were good citizens of the community. The motion to approve carried 6-0. POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL - FINAL - #F39-84D Sherry Albertson -Clark gave a description of the proposed project recommending approval. She added that a conditon of preliminary approval was that "A note clarifying the future use and procedures required for changes of use of eight residential properties along the north side of Pitkin Street be added to the final site plan." The proposed site plan note appears as follows: "The existing residential structures on Lots 1-9, Highlander Heights First Subdivision, ("the lots") are included as part of the Poudre Valley Hospital Amended PUD. The use of the existing structures on these lots is limited to single family residential dwellings and occupancy of said structures must meet the definition of "family" as defined in Section 29-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins ("Code"). The exterior of these structures shall remain residential in character. Any change to the residential character of said structures and/or change in use of the lots or such structures shall be considered to be a major change under the Code and shall be permitted only if such change is submitted to and approved by the City as a PUD in accordance with Section 29-526 (the Land Development Guidance System) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins, or as an amendment to this PUD under Section 29-526 of the Code. Demolition of the existing structures on the lots shall be iv • considered a major change to the use of the lots and shall not be permitted unless previously approved as a PUD or as an amendment to this PUD in accordance with Section 29-526 of the Code." Ms. Albertson -Clark stated that the other two conditions that were attached to the approval related to drainage issues, which have been resolved to the Storm Drainage Department's satisfaction and to provide a striping plan for interim situations at the McHugh/Patton and McHugh/Elizabeth intersections as well as drafting of development agreement language to address future responsibility at those intersections. She added that the language of the development agreement had not been finalized, however, staff was working with the hospital to finalize the development agreement. Mr. Peterson stated that the note that was being proposed for the PUD was very important but he believed that the Board and the audience needed to understand that even with this type of note, some of the issues that would not be resolved with the PUD and may, at some point in time, come back. He stated that the issue he was talking about was the southern access. He stated that the hospital was reserving the right to bring this issue back for discussion. He added that the note about the houses was placed by Staff as a PUD condition because they believed it was important to provide the hospital and the neighborhood with the ability, as changes occur, to have a forum and a process to be able to discuss with each other some of the issues that may arise regarding those houses. George Brelig, Robb- Brenner- Brelig Architects, stated that he did not have a formal presentation at this time but would welcome any questions. . John Laurie, Poudre Valley Hospital CEO, stated that City Staff asked them to incorporate as many of their thoughts as possible as to what changes may occur in the future. Within that context, they developed this PUD. He stated that there were four options that they explored regarding the southwest portion of their campus. He stated that one option was developing a new main south entrance to the hospital for vehicular traffic which would have required demolishing the houses that were on the north side of Pitkin. He stated that they chose to abandon that due to the demolition raising concerns with the neighbors. He said that another option was to demolish the houses and develop additional parking for the emergency and ambulatory services without developing a traffic entrance. This also was abandoned due to neighborhood reactions to removing those houses. He said that the third alternative, that was initially developed and submitted as a PUD, reflected encroachment into the backyards of the houses they owned and, because of that encroachment, they included the houses in the PUD process believing that it would be part of the hospital use other than the residential capacity that they were currently used for. This also met with some disfavor with the neighbors and, after examining their various alternatives, they determined that they could develop the entrance to ,the hospital without encroaching into the backyards. He stated that they gave up 20 parking spaces with that modification of the plan and submitted those amendments to City Staff for consideration by P&Z. At that time, they left the houses in the PUD not anticipating any further requirements or restrictions as far as the residential PROSPECT CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROGRAM - #49-91 Janet Meisel gave a brief description of the proposed Mission Statement and Work Program for development of Streetscape Design Guidelines and Standards along Prospect Road with Staff recommending approval. Member Walker asked for a staff response to the letter received by Scott Mason regarding the Citizen Planners concerns of the streetscape design program lacking transportation and land use elements. Ms. Meisel stated that staff's position was that, with the current Comprehensive Plan and the studies that were underway, those planning elements would address Citizen Planners concerns as development occurs. She stated that the City had identified that transportation and land use were not as major issues as was with the Harmony Corridor Plan predominantly because approximately 1/3 of this corridor was in, or will be, public open space. She stated that in terms of transportation, the Area Wide Transportation Plan would address some of their concerns and that the Staff will attempt to work with Transportation. Their timing was close to Planning's and they would attempt to address the Citizen Planners concerns of bikeways, trails, and the connections to the trail corridor. Member Walker asked what the time frame was for this project. Ms. Meisel stated that the project was expected to be completed and adopted by City Council in June 1992. The next major public participation may occur in January or February of 1992. • Chairman Strom asked if there would be an access plan for Prospect Road. Ms. Meisel stated that there currently was no access plan for Prospect Road. She stated that it may be a part of the Area Wide Transportation Plan. Mr. Peterson added that in discussions with the Transportation Department, this was not one of the roads that they perceived as needing an access control plan at this point. Member Walker asked if there would be a certain landscaping style with certain bikeways or pedestrianways on either side. Ms. Meisel stated that this would be a general beautification appearance improvement to Prospect Road which would address landscaping and creating a landscape palette that would be cohesive throughout that area. She stated that linkages for trails and bikeways and fencing would be reviewed. There was no public input for this item. Member O'Dell commented that she was pleased to see this project come before the Board and hoped that it would be a smooth process. Member Walker moved to approve Prospect Corridor Streetscape Design Program. Member Clements -Cooney seconded the motion. 0 property on that site. He said that the hospital has worked hard to maintain credibility with City Staff, P&Z and their neighbors. He stated that the Hospital Board was not backing away from the fact that at a future date they may need to revisit alternative uses for that area and that acceptance of this note should recognize that fact. Chairman Strom opened the project for public input. Charles Blazik, 1400 Luke Street, stated that he represented the Highlander Heights Homeowners Association. He stated that the association believed that they had a good neighbor with the hospital and that they have been congenial and helpful. He stated that they understood that there was a difference between zoning and covenants and that none of their comments, in the past or in the future, should be construed as a waiver of their rights to challenge the hospital's actions under those covenants. He said that their comments strictly related to the appropriate P&Z concerns that were brought about by this PUD action. He believed that the note on the site plan intended to provide some protection to the neighborhood with regard to future uses of those residential lots owned by PVH and to protect the neighborhood from changes affecting its residential character. He stated that requests for the demolition restrictions were consistent with the neighborhood plans. The site plan note, with the requirement that demolition be accomplished only with review, was consistent with the East Side/West Side Neighborhood Plans, which protect the existing residential neighborhoods from intrusion of commercial uses and demolition of residential structures. He stated that the previous action did not prohibit demolition and that it merely required a review process prior to such demolition. He stated that this was all that the homeowners' association was asking. Chairman Strom closed the public input portion at this time. Member Walker moved to approve Poudre Valley Hospital Final. Member O'Dell seconded the motion. Member Walker expressed his good feelings toward the way the process has gone. He stated that he was pleased that both sides could present their points of view and come to an agreement that they were both comfortable with. He believed that this plan would well serve the hospital and the neighborhood. The motion to approve carried 6-0. RIVERSIDE SHOPPING CENTER - REZONING - #37-90 Ken Waido gave a brief description of the rezoning recommending approval. Chairman Strom opened the project for public input. Ed McDowell, 4662 Kellogg Circle, stated that the CL zoning was better than the BG zoning. He stated that he supported the CL zoning. Member Walker moved to approve Riverside Shopping Center Rezoning to CL Zoning. Member Clements -Cooney seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6-0. Member Walker commented that this was a good project and believed that the Harmony Corridor Plan was a good precedent for this item. He believed that the City could show the way with this if they acquired more property along Prospect Road. Chairman Strom concurred with Member Walker and stated that he looked forward to the results over the next few months. The motion to approve carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Peterson stated that the Board had been requested to appoint a member as a representative to work on the Northeast Area Transportation Program. He asked if the Board believed this would be good time to appoint that representative. Member Walker volunteered to be the P&Z Board representative. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.