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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHIDDEN POND ESTATES - PDP - 11-07 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board June 21, 2007 Page 7 Planner Sommer reported that at a neighborhood meeting a neighbor had expressed interest in removing a fence. It is still unknown whether that will be allowed but neighbors have been invited to help with the placement of the new trees at the time they are planted. Public Input Larry Army, 3121 Yellowstone Circle, lives right next to the driveway —it's close to his back yard. He can see being able to live with this project as he does not think there will be much traffic. He asked that the path not be placed between the driveway and the HP fence but rather between the driveway and bushes for a couple of reasons —the safety of the pedestrians and to move the traffic further from the homes. In response, Planner Sommer reported the path will be on the north side of the driveway except where there are existing driveways. Transportation staff has reviewed that plan and accepted it. Closed public input Member Rollins asked where children in this neighborhood go to school. There was no confirmation from staff, the applicant or the general public. Rollins further asked if City staff has the ability to enforce snow removal on a private drive for their safe passage? Eckman said the Code does not speak to enforcement of snow removal on private property. Member Wetzler moved to approve Hidden Pond Estates PDP Type II - # 11-07 based on the Findings of Fact on Page B of the staff report. Specifically, the proposed land use is permitted in the Urban Estate District, the PDP complies with all the standards located in Division 4.2 and the PDP complies with all the applicable general development Standards located in Division 3 of the Land Use Code. Campana seconded the motion. Member Schmidt was in support of the motion. She believes the applicant has developed a good plan and she appreciates their work with the neighborhood. It's a great example of cluster development and maintaining the beauty of the site. The motion passed 6:0. Other Business: Director Gloss reported a backlog of nine months of PRZ Board meeting minutes had been completed with their review and approval tonight. He wanted to thank Angelina Sanchez -Sprague and other members of the Development Review Center administration team for their contributions to that effort. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. eron Gloss, Direct r David Lingle, air Planning & Zoning Board June 21, 2007 Page 6 An Ecological Characterization Study was prepared for the Feather Ridge property, and is also pertinent to the Hidden Pond PDP. This study was used to help define the Natural Areas Buffer Zone for the project. Natural areas to protect that were identified in this study include a large pond, several smaller ponds and surrounding wetland areas, a windrow of Siberian Elm trees west of the existing farmhouse, several significant groves of trees near the wetlands area and the views and topography of the eastern side of the property. The ponds, wetlands, windrow, significant groves of trees, site topography and views will be preserved in the permanent open space component of this cluster development. The Natural Areas Buffer Zone is identified on the plat and falls within Lot 1 and the permanent, private open space required for this cluster development. The portion of the buffer zone within Lot 1 will be legally described so that the buffer is defined in perpetuity. This Buffer Zone is designed to preserve the ecological character and wildlife use of the natural features of the property. The majority of existing trees will be preserved, and some nuisance species will be removed and replaced as needed. The Buffer Zone will be protected as required in this section. Private drives are proposed for internal access in this development and will connect to only one public street (Ziegler Road) as specified in this section. The private drives will comply with all emergency access standards and will connect to Ziegler Road in accordance with City street standards. The private drives will be named and addressed for emergency access. The private drive will be paved with a soft trail on the side. The existing farmhouse and bam are both eligible for Historic Landmark Designation. Preservation and renovation of the existing farmhouse is proposed, and the farmhouse will be buffered from the new development by an existing garage and landscape easement. The existing barn will be relocated to an area north of the existing farmhouse, in a clearing among a grove of Siberian Elm trees. Staff has determined this proposed location appropriately preserves the integrity of the barn and historic site. A neighborhood meeting was held on April 30, 2007 and some of the neighbors are present today and may offer comments later in the meeting. Wendi & Jason Beld are the developers. Wendi Beld introduced other members of the development team including Ed Hyatt, Site Planner & Landscape Architect and Mike Oberlander, Project Engineer. Beld reported they had been working hard to design a plan that preserved the 200 plus trees and shrubs as well as the natural areas. Additionally, they were interested in the historic preservation and renovation of the existing farmhouse. The existing barn will be relocated to an area north of the existing farmhouse, in a clearing among a grove of Siberian Elm trees In addition to working with staff, they've met with neighbors listening to their concerns and trying to accommodate their feedback. Member Wetzler asked if additional trees would be added to the wood grove. What will be their placement? What is the outlook —how close will they be and how long before they will be mature? Ed Hyatt of Jim Sell Design responded that placement would be comparable to the current windrow. The trees would be the size of regular nursery stock and would mature and be the primary trees after the older trees reached maturity and started to decline. Placement would be staggered but will provide protection from the wind and screening. There would be no berming. Planning & Zoning Board June 21, 2007 Page 5 Project: Hidden Pond Estates Project Development Plan # 11-07 Project Description: This is a request for a single-family residential cluster development on 15.46 acres. The property is located at 4104 Ziegler Road, east of Woodland Park Estates, immediately north of Hewlett Packard in the Urban Estate (UE) Zone District. The proposal includes 14 single-family homes (1 existing plus 13 new) clustered on 50 percent of the site area, with the remaining 50 percent of the site area preserved as permanent open space. Single-family residential cluster developments are permitted in the Urban Estate (UE) District, subject to Planning and Zoning Board review and approval. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Hidden Pond Estates PDP Type 11- #11-07. Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence: Planner Shelby Sommer reported this is a request for a cluster development of 13 new single-family homes plus one existing home on a 15.46 acre site. By clustering the development, 50 percent of the site will be retained as permanent, private open space. Single-family residential cluster developments are permitted in the Urban Estate (UE) District subject to Planning and Zoning Board approval. This proposal complies with the intent of the Urban Estate (UE) District, the standards of the Urban Estate (UE) District, and the applicable General Development standards of the Land Use Code. This PDP provides an overall average density of 1.94 dwelling unites per net acre, which does not exceed the maximum of 2 dwelling units per net acre. The lots will be clustered in accordance with the cluster development standards. The PDP has demonstrated that the proposed cluster plan configuration is appropriate for this site as it preserves significant natural and historic features, provides common open space and trails, protects adjacent residential development, and is designed to conform to the terrain by locating lots so that grading and filling are kept to a minimum and the natural feature of the edge of the Poudre Valley Wall is retained The submitted plat for this project meets the applicable standards pertaining to lot layout and dedication of easements. At the time of Final Plan review, the applicant will pursue the vacation of the Hidden Pond Drive right-of-way from Ziegler Road to the project entry, with the City retaining an access easement in its place. The existing 60-foot right-of-way was dedicated in two sections. The southern 30 feet was dedicated with the Preston Kelley 2n° Subdivision and the northern 30 feet of right-of-way was dedicated with the Woodland Park Estates PUD. It is assumed that this right-of-way can be properly vacated, but the outcome of such process is dependent upon action by City Council. The project design shall not be contingent upon vacation of this right-of-way due to the fact that a portion of the right-of-way may have not been properly dedicated and therefore may not be easily vacated. Vice Chairperson Schmidt called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call: Campana, Rollins, Schmidt, Smith, Stockover, and Wetzler, Members Absent: Lingle Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Shepard, Sommer, and Sanchez -Sprague Director Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas. Citizen participation: None. Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes from the April 20, 2006. September 21, 2006, and May 18, 2007 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. Discussion Items: 2. Timberline Church Expansion —Major Amendment, #1-976 3. Hidden Pond Estates PDP. #11-07 Member Stockover moved for the approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes minutes for April 20, 2006, September 21, 2006, and May 18, 2007 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. Member Smith seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0. Projec . Timberline Church Expansion —Major Amendment, #1-9 Project Description. This is a request to amend the future pha a Timberline Church. nsion to enlarge the propose sanctuary from 86,400 square feet in s ntaining 2,50 s to 112,222 square feet containing 3,500 seats. u - uildings, originally approved for a variety of levels of re ' ial care enior citizens, would be deleted in favor of ad ' pproximately 1,000 mo rking spaces. The site is located n the east side of South Timberline south of Custer Drive. The site is also served by Illinois Drive and Iowa The parcel contains 32.79 acres and is zoned L-M-N, Low Density Mixe - Neighborhood.