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January 9, 2014
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Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes from November 21 and December 12, 2013
2. Scott Plaza PDP#130032
3. 2013 P&Z Annual Report
4. CargillODP#130005
5. Narcanon Fence PDP/FDP #120023
Member Hansen recused himself at 6:05 pm due to a personal conflict of interest with several items on
the Consent agenda.
Member Hart made a motion to approve the January 9, 2014, Consent agenda as stated, including
minutes from the November 21 and December 12, 2013, hearings, Scott Plaza PDP#130032, 2013
P&Z Annual Report, Cargill ODP#130005, and Narcanon Fence PDP/FDP #120023. Member
Schneider seconded. The motion passed 6:0.
Member Hansen rejoined the group at 6:09 pm.
Discussion Agenda:
6. Item was removed for further staff review.
7. Global Village Academy SPAR #13007
8. Aggie Village North SPAR #130005
Project: Global Village Academy SPAR #13007
Project Description: This is a request to develop the vacant ground located at the northwest corner of
West Horsetooth Road and South Taft Hill Road for a public charter school that would serve an
estimated 500 students ranging from pre-school through eighth grade. The building would be
approximately 24,000 square feet in size and two stories in height and include 47 parking spaces. Also,
future additions of 8,200 square feet and 24,100 square feet are proposed in case of an increase in
enrollment or to serve high school age students. The site is 5.02 acres and is zoned L-M-N, Low Density
Mixed -Use Neighborhood.
Recommendation: Approval
Planner Shepard gave an overview of the project. Terry Gogerty, Chief Development Officer of Global
Network Academies, gave a presentation of the Global Village Academy (GVA) project. He reviewed the
current site selection and the reasons for selecting Ft. Collins. GVA programs will be a unique, proven
program, especially for English language learners. He reviewed the operation factors, including bus
usage. He stated that GVA is willing to offset their school schedule to accommodate Olander
Elementary School to reduce traffic issues. Their expansion will only occur to meet increased enrollment
demand for this K-8 school; GVA does not currently plan to have a high school on the site. At most, GVA
would eventually add some administrative offices and a gym. He stated that the success of GVA's
program is due to language immersion, which begins in Kindergarten at 100% immersion and then
decreases each year after that.
Adele Wilson, with Slater Paul Architects, spoke as a representative of the Design Team. She discussed
the access points to the new school, located off of Bronson and Silver Trails Drive, future expansion and
Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:OOp.m.
Roll Call: Carpenter, Hansen, Hart, Heinz, Hobbs, Kirkpatrick, and Schneider
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kadrich, Vidergar, Ex, Shepard, Lorson, Gloss, Beals, Burnett, and
Cosmas
Agenda Review
Member Carpenter provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to
the order of business. She described the following processes:
• While the City staff provides comprehensive information about each project under consideration,
citizen input is valued and appreciated.
• The Board is here to listen to citizen comments. Each citizen may address the Board once for
each item.
• Decisions on development projects are based on compliance or non-compliance with city Land
Use Code.
• Should a citizen wish to address the Board on items other than what is on the agenda, time will
be allowed for that as well.
• This is a legal hearing, and the Chair will moderate for the usual civility and fairness to ensure
that everyone who wishes to speak can be heard.
Director Laurie Kadrich reviewed the items on both the Consent and Discussion agendas. She clarified
that item #6 had been removed from the agenda (Historic Preservation code changes) in order for staff to
further review and make future recommendations.
Election of Officers: Member Hart nominated Member Carpenter to be the Chair of the Planning &
Zoning Commission for 2014-15. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Vote: 7:0 in favor.
Member Heinz nominated Member Kirkpatrick to be the Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission
for 2014-15. Member Hobbs seconded. Vote: 7:0 in favor.
Public Input: None.