The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutFRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PARKING LOT EXPANSION - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 10-06 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board April 20, 2006 Page 5 Shields, and the most popular turn is a left turn across traffic going southbound which stacks up to 12 cars at a time. It is also compounded by fact that Westbury Drive links Harmony and Shields and there is a lot of cut -through traffic to avoid the light at Shields and Harmony. He wondered about the feasibility of placing a traffic control light or some other type of traffic control mechanism there to address the issues. End of Public Input Planner Sommer responded that the traffic study was waived for this project and the school has indicated they have not increased enrollment, they are just providing parking for the current students. Eric Bracke, City Traffic Engineer, added that they have looked at the intersection a number of times over the past few years and there is not sufficient traffic on Westbury or at the access to FRCC to justify a traffic signal. In addition to that, it is also too close to the intersection of Shields and Harmony. Member Schmidt asked if by paving, which will add more parking spaces, was there any anticipated increased traffic from that. Mr. Hager replied that there is an increase of spaces, primarily due to re - stripping the existing site. The work is being done to improve the access and safety, and increase handicapped parking spaces. There are also some vehicular and pedestrian conflicts that they are trying to correct. There should be no increase in traffic. Additionally, there is no more classroom space at FRCC; their classrooms are full from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The growth of the campus in the future will probably be at another site and location. Member Fries moved for approval of the FRCC Parking Lot Expansion, Site Plan Advisory Review, #10-06. In support of his motion he adopts the Findings of Facts and Conclusions as contained on page 5 of the staff report. Member Rollins seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Shields Street Lofts (515 South Shields Street) — Project #15-05 Project Description: Request to demolish the existing single family hou t 515 South Shields StreeTzq,d construct a new 3-story mixed -us ilding containing 5 two - bedroom ling units and 1,026 s.f. mmercial uses on 0.22 acre. There will be 1 hicle parking s es on -site. The property is located on the west side of Sou hie treet between West Mulberry Street and West Myrtle Street. T erty is zoned NCB — Neighborhood Conservation Bu one Dist Recommendation: Am)ro Hearing Testim , Written Comments and Other Evidence Staff er Olt gave the staff presentation. This is a City Council remand to the lanning and g Board, based on Council's deliberation and decision on February 21, 2006. Planning & Zoning Board April 20, 2006 — Page 4 Member Schmidt moved that the Planning and Zoning Board -Wove the Northern Colorado Academy-oCtbe Arts and Knowledge Site Pla isory-Review, #8-06 based on the location, character and exte the conditiop +TaTthe school honor their commitment to have staggered starting times wi hboring elementary school. Member Fries seconded the motion. was approved 4-1 with Member Rollins voting in the Project: Front Range Community College Parking Lot Expansion— Site Plan Advisory Review, #10-06. Project Description: Request to pave and expand the existing gravel overflow parking lots and improve portions of the existing parking area at 4616 South Shields Street. The property is zoned RL, Low Density Residential. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Member Schmidt was unclear if someone from the Campus could address whether the neighborhood meeting minutes are considered binding as far as negotiations with the neighbors and if there was additional concern about the parking coming too close to the houses if they would be willing to do additional mitigation. Charlie Hager, JVA, Incorporated, 1319 Spruce Street, Boulder responded that they do consider the minutes as a binding agreement. In addition to what was in the minutes, they have involved Mr. Ellis (homeowner) with the staking and placement of the evergreen trees. In regards to any other mitigation, they have heard no requests. Jim Butzek, Campus CEO, added they have a long-standing working relationship with neighbors and have dealt with the homeowners to the east of them in the past. When there is a concern, the President of the HOA would come over to discuss their concerns. He also received an email from someone unable to attend the meeting. He responded to their questions and the individual was satisfied with the answers. Additionally, the HOA President picked up a copy of their bid documents, and they have not heard of any concerns. Chairperson Lingle was concerned with the homeowners to the east, and he wanted to make sure they had been adequately notified and their concerns addressed because the expansion would have only an eight foot landscape buffer between the new parking lot and their backyards. Mr. Butzek replied that they had made every attempt to contact the people and those that were concerned came forward. Presently, there is a gravel lot that creates a lot of dust. They are replacing that parking so the dust would be mitigated. There were some concerns about view and they have worked with the one homeowner by planting trees that would give him a type of barrier without eliminating his view. Public Input Michael Peterson, 4670 Westbury stated that he lives directly west of the entry to the parking lot. He was concerned about the impact on traffic at the entrance/exit of the parking lot onto South Shields. There is no control light at that exit. In the morning there is a lot of northbound traffic on South Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat . Staff Liaison: Cameron Gloss Chairperson Vice Chair: Dave Lingle Brigitte Schmidt Phone: (W) 223-1820 Phone: (W) 491-2579 Chairperson Lingle called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll Call: Fries, Stockover, Rollins, Schmidt and Lingle. Members Smith and Meyer were absent. Staff Present: Gloss, Daggett, Sommer, Olt, Wamhoff, Delaughter, Bracke and Deines. Citizen Participation: None Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent Agenda: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the February 16 (Continued) and March 16, 2006 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. Resolution PZ06-04 — Right of Way Dedication. 3. #3-06 4900 South College Change of Use — Project Development Plan. 4. #8-06 Northern Colorado Academy of the Arts and Knowledge — Site Plan Advisory Review. 5. #10-06 Front Range Community College Parking Lot Expansion — Site Plan Advisory Review. 6. #5-06 Front Porch Property, 1234 W. Prospect Change Of Use — Project Development Plan. 7. #7-06 Rocky Mountain Raptor Program — Overall Development Plan and Filing One — Project Development Plan. Discussion Agenda: 8. #15-05 Shields Street Lofts (515 South Shields) — Project Development Plan. 9. #24-OOC Spring Creek Farms Rezoning and Structure Plan Amendment. 10. #16-01 B Ridgeview Classical School Revised Phase IV Addition — Site Plan Advisory Review. Member Schmidt pulled Item 3, 4900 South College Change of Use; Item 4. Northern Colorado Academy of the Arts and knowledge; and Item 5, Front Range Community College Parking Lot Expansion. Member Schmidt moved for approval of Consent Items --minutes of the continued February 16, 2006 meeting and March 16, 2006 as well as items number 2, 6 and 7. Member Fries seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. • �'�B - �i'v ��G(i'Par�i►� (.v��ciPe'v, -. �w,d�-�* "bi�ayiie�n