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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIDGEVIEW CLASSICAL SCHOOL - SPAR - 16-01 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes June 21, 2001 Page 18 Planner Grubb stated that Eric Bracke determined that a TIS is needed with emphasis placed on circulation and drop-off. He added that the phasing needs to be seen in plan form. A feasibility analysis has not even been completed. Member Meyer stated that she cannot make any statements without being able to see anything. Member Meyer moved to request a hearing before the Poudre School Board of Education regarding the plan. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. Member Bemth stated that there is no reason to treat a charter school differently than a private developer and he would support the motion. Member Torgerson stated that he too would support the motion. He is a supporter of charter schools but cannot understand treating them differently than any other developer. The motion was approved 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS None. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 21, 2001 Page 17 Member Meyer moved that comments include the missing TIS, the pick-up and drop-off concerns, the inadequate drainage, playground space, and landscaping, and parking concerns. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. Mr. Eckman stated that the Board should now allow the governing board of the school to respond either this evening or at the next meeting. Ms. Miller stated that they would like to respond this evening. Ms. Fielding stated that they have spoken with Eric Bracke, Streets Department, and he would not require a TIS if the school could outline the schedule of the drop-off and parking requirements. Also, Glen Schlueter of the Stormwater department has analyzed the drainage plan. As the size of the new facility is determined, a drainage report will be completed in-house. She stated that quantities of landscaping meet the standards. The first phase, involving interior remodel and temporary buildings does not usually come before the City. The second phase, for which design has not yet been completed, would be the point at which the proposal is usually submitted. She stated that an additional submittal could be done at phase two in order to address concerns. Ms. Miller stated that parent volunteers would help with parking lot management and a playground would be added during the second year. She added that the school does want to work with neighbors and the addition will be complimentary to the existing building. Mr. Eckman stated that the Board has now heard the response to their comments according to Colorado Revised Statute 22.32.124(1.5). Now, if the Board is not satisfied with the response, they may request a hearing before the Board of Education regarding the plan. This hearing must occur within 30 days of being requested. After that hearing, the charter school may proceed with its site development plan unless the Board of Education passes a resolution prohibiting it from happening. He added that the State Statute regarding public buildings does not apply in this case because the school would not be considered a public building. Member Torgerson asked the applicant if the school would be considered a public building. Ms. Miller replied that it is not a public building, it is a charter school and falls under the original statute discussed. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 21, 2001 Page 16 David Kloyd, Stewart Professional Park, stated concern over the parking area between the property and Stewart Professional Park. He also stated concern over the traffic impacts. Member Carpenter asked if staff believes there is not enough information to comment, and can they request a hearing before the School Board. Paul Eckman, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the Board could comment before midnight or request a hearing before the School Board. Ms. Fielding gave the applicant's rebuttal. She stated that as the new design drawings get completed, they would share those with the Board and the City. She added that the stormwater and detention pond issues would be taken care of as the process continues. The playground will be in the last phase of development since they will not have access to develop the site while it is being shared with the church. She stated that the landscaping requirements have been met for the most part and that the parking issues have already been considered. Ms. Miller stated that the school would be appropriated funds from the School District on July 1 st. Also, they wanted to get the facility ready for school to start on September 4t'. Members Meyer, Bernth, and Carpenter stated that there was not enough information to make any kind of comment on the project. Member Torgerson stated that denial could be recommended based on the lack of information. Mr. Eckman stated that the motion might not be denial but more a comment that the project should not be built due to the fact that it is not within the purview of the Board to deny the project. Member Carpenter stated that she was uncomfortable with saying the project shouldn't be built because there isn't enough information to even say that. Planning Director Gloss stated that specific concerns have arisen including the lack of a TIS, inadequate parking and drop-off, inadequate detention and drainage, inadequate playground space, inadequate landscaping, and no elevation drawings. He stated that these specific comments could be offered to the governing body of the charter school. Mr. Eckman stated that these comments need to be made by midnight and that the Board can then invite a response to the comments. Following the response, the Board then has a right to request a hearing before the Poudre R-1 Board of Education. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 21, 2001 Page 15 Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation for this project Hearina Testimonv. Written Comments and Other Evidence: Brian Grubb, Current Planning, gave the staff presentation. He opted to allow the applicant to give the presentation due to the relatively small amount of information that has been received by the staff. Jeanie Fielding, with the architectural and engineering firm that is representing Ridgeview Classical Schools. The site will be shared with the church until the church has completed its new facility and will then be completely converted to the school. The first phase includes a limited remodel of some of the existing church facilities, and the installation of temporaries that will be used until the summer of 2002 when the church will vacate the facility. The school is Kindergarten through 11t' grade and has about 360 students enrolled. The addition to the church building is the second phase. The third phase will be remodeled with the rest of the existing church facility as the church moves out. Parking is adequate at this time, both during the week and weekends. The drop-off loop will have little impact on the neighborhood. Kim Miller, member of the Ridgeview Classical School Board of Directors, spoke about some of the school's programs and uses. Planner Grubb stated that the Board was not provided with a recommendation because of some outstanding issues. The first issue is that there is not yet a transportation impact study. The IGA with Poudre School District states that the School District will address it's own transportation impacts, thus requiring a Traffic Impact Study. The proposed drop-off situation may not be what is going to actually occur; a TIS could also determine this. The drainage and detention issue has also not been adequately addressed. There is also concern about not having enough open and playground area for the students. The Board has 30 days to comment on the site plan as per state statute; the end of that 30 days is today at midnight. The options are to comment or request a hearing in front of the School Board. Shirley Christian, resident of the Stonehenge neighborhood, stated that the plans for the school facility are so incomplete that there is no way to tell for certain how it will look. Her concerns include the condensed timeline for the project and the fact that the budget is not sufficient enough to meet certain City goals, including a TIS, landscaping plan, and detailed design plan. Leonard Smith, resident of the area, stated his support for the school. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 21, 2001 Page 14 than a compliant setback. She added that the issue of two sewer and water taps f& carriage houses should be addressed because it would help affordable housing. The motion was approved 5-0. Member Torge on moved for approval of the request for modification to Land Use Code Article 8.3(1) for the Old Town North Project Development Plan, File #28-99A. Member Bernth seconded`the motion. Chairman Gavaldon stated that having affordable housing allowing home occupations might present a conflict. He stated that he would support the motion. Member Torgerson stated that the reque w not made based on affordable housing but that it would not be detrimental to a public'good. Chairman Gavaldon stZthatstill struggled with e affordability of allowing home occupations. The motion was appr Member Bernth n%ved for approval of the Old Town North Project Development Plan, File #28-99A. Member Meyer seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Project: Ridgeview Classical Charter School — Site Plan Advisory Review, File #16-01 Project Description: Request to convert an existing church building, located at the southeast corner of Lemay Avenue and Stewart Street, into a charter school. The plan includes a remodel of the interior of the building, and an addition of 12,133 square feet along the Lemay Avenue frontage.