HomeMy WebLinkAbout412 E. PITKIN CHANGE OF USE - PDP - 21-06 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board
September21, 2006
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Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence:
Public Participation
Marianne Pike lives at 403 East Pitkin Street. She has two concerns: first, that once one owner
decides to turn their property into a rental, other owners in the neighborhood will do the same; and
second, parking congestion is getting to be a problem in that area.
Dana Lockwood lives at 415 East Pitkin Street. Mr. Lockwood also believes this action may prompt
others to turn their properties into rentals.
Bill Eckart lives at 70 Circle Drive. His concerns are economic in that he feels there are too many
rentals in the neighborhood and in Fort Collins.
Shepard Wolfe lives at 408 East Pitkin Street, approximately two houses to the west of the subject
property. He is concerned that it will be rented to college students and that it could be very noisy.
The house next door was rented and was trashed.
Cheryl Price, 418 East Pitkin is two houses east of the subject property. She is concerned about the
parking issue.
End of Public Participation
Applicant Phillip Sand, 4115 Terry Lake Road, stated that the PDP requires that four parking spaces
be provided, two for each unit. Three will be at the back of the property and one at the side of the
house. The property will be owner occupied, so it will behoove him not to rent to noisy and disruptive
tenants.
Member Fries asked if more parking could be provided. Applicant Sand replied that they could tear
down the garage, but they didn't want to. Member Schmidt asked what the zoning is at the address.
Planner Sommer replied that it is NCM — Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density. Chair Lingle
asked if two-family is allowed in the NCL Zone. Director Gloss replied that it was not permitted. Chair
Lingle asked why this item came before the P&Z Board. Member Schmidt replied that it did because
exterior changes are proposed. If there were no exterior changes, it would be subject to a different
review type.
Planner Sommer explained that the purpose of the modification is to exempt the property from the
alley paving standards. That paving is usually required in a development.
Member Schmidt made a motion that the P&Z Board approve the modification for Section
3.6.2(J)(2), the design construction requirements for a public alley based on the findings of
fact in Item 6 of the Staff Report. Member Stockover seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0.
Member Fries moved for approval of Item #21-06, the 412 East Pitkin Change of Use Project
Development Plan based on the findings of fact and conclusions found on page 9 of the Staff
Report. Member Stockover seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0.
Planning & Zoning Board
September 21, 2006
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6. #38-OOA Arbor South Second Annexation & Zoning
Discussion Items:
7. #5-94L Front Range Village Amended Overall Development Plan and Front
Range Village Regional Shopping Center Major Amendment
8. #1-06A Harmony and Shields Revised Structure Plan Amendment and
Rezoning
9. #58-86J Water's Edge at Richard's Lake — Project Development Plan
10. #20-06 Front Range Second Rezoning and Structure Plan Amendment
Member Schmidt moved that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of the
consent agenda consisting of Item 2, Resolution #PZ06-10 — Easement Dedication, Item 3,
Resolution #PZO6-11 — Easement Dedication, Item 7, #19-04A, a Recommendation to City
Council for Minor Wording Amendments to the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins
Intergovernmental Agreement to the Fort Collins Growth Management Area, Item 8, #23-06, the
North Weld County (NWCWD) and East Larimer County (ELCO) Water Districts Water
Transmission (NEWT) — Site Plan Advisory Review, Item 9, 56-98AL, New Dawn Fort Collins
(Rigden Farm) Rezoning and Structure Plan Amendment, Item 10, #38-OOA, Arbor South
Second Annexation and Zoning, #38-OOA, #38-OOA. Member Smith seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7-0.
Member Fries moved for approval of Item 11, #24-06, Recommendation to City Council for a
Text Amendment to the Land Use Code. Member Meyer seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6-0. (Member Schmidt had a conflict of interest and did not vote.)
Member Schmidt moved to approve Item 12, Recommendation to City Council for
Amendments to the Land Use Code and City Code Implementing Mitigation Measures of the
Southwest Enclave Annexation. Member Fries seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0. (Member Rollins had a conflict of interest and did not vote.)
Project: 412 E. Pitkin Change of Use — Project Development Plan (PDP) - #21-06
Project Description: This is a request to convert an existing single-family residence located at 412
East Pitkin Street into a two-family dwelling. The proposal includes conversion
of the existing unfinished basement into a legal dwelling unit, a 424 square foot
addition to the north (rear) side of the house, remodeling of the existing front
entryway to a front porch, a new paved parking space off of the alley and
enhanced landscaping. The property is located on the north side of East Pitkin
Street, east of Peterson Street and west of Whedbee Street, and is in the NCM
Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density Zoning District.
Recommendation: Approval.
Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat Staff Liaison: Cameron Gloss
Chairperson: Dave Lingle Phone: (W) 223-1820
Vice Chair: Brioitte Schmidt Phone: (W)491-2579
Chairperson Lingle called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Smith, Stockover, Schmidt, Lingle, Rollins, Meyer, Fries
Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Moore, Jackson, Sommer, Maizland, Virata, Bracke, Olt, Waido,
Langenberger, and Deines.
Citizen participation: None.
Director of Current Planning, Cameron Gloss, reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas and
recommended the following changes:
• Remove Item 1, April 20, 2006, May 18, 2006, June 15, 2006, and August 17, 2006
Planning and Zoning Board Hearing minutes.
• Table Item 6, 3955 S. Taft Hill Road Out -of -City Utility Request. Director Gloss stated that
the applicant is not sure if they want to move forward with this request at this time.
• Member Schmidt has declared a conflict of interest on Item 11, #24-06 Recommendation
to City Council for a Text Amendment to the Land Use Code to add Health Clubs as a
permitted use to the River Downtown Redevelopment zone district (RDR).
• Member Rollins has declared a conflict of interest on Item 12, Recommendation to City
Council for Amendments to the Land Use Code and City Code Implementing Mitigation
Measures of the Southwest Enclave Annexation.
Chair Lingle asked the Board and members of the audience if there were any other agenda change
requests. The results were:
• Member Rollins requested that Item 4, #16-06, Fox Pointe Plaza — Project Development
Plan be moved to the discussion agenda. .
• An audience member asked that Item 5, #21-06, 412 E. Pitkin Change of Use — Project
Development Plan be removed for discussion.
• An audience member asked that Item 16, #20-06, Front Range Second Rezoning and
Structure Plan Amendment be removed from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda:
1. Resolution PZ06-10
Easement Dedication at 1800 S. Lemay Avenue
2. Resolution PZ06-11
Easement Dedication at 1800 S. Lemay Avenue
3. #19-04A
Recommendation to City Council for minor Wording Amendments to the
Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreement to
the Fort Collins Growth Management Area.
4. #23-06
North Weld County (NWCWD) and East Larimer County (ELCO) Water
Districts Water Transmission (NEWT) —Site Plan Advisory Review
5. #56-98AL
New Dawn Fort Collins (Rigden Farm) Rezoning and Structure Plan
Amendment