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HomeMy WebLinkAbout300 SMITH STREET - MODIFICATION OF STANDARD - 39-03 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes December 4, 2003 Page 3 shifting the setback on the north, that moving the building to shield them from Riverside traffic does not make any sense as the building would actually be closer to Riverside, and that granting the setback does not have a relation to whether the garages could be moved further south on the site. Rosita Bachmann, project applicant, made brief comments with respect to the letter content. She stated that this property is very much in line with the surrounding homes but that the site is also very near commercial property. The front elevation of the home will be very similar in style to other homes on Smith Street. Pushing the property back will allow the houses to be able to have a courtyard with south and east exposure. It is a modest adjustment to the property. Public Input There was no public input. Public Input Closed Member Craig asked how staff arrived at the conclusion that the modification is "equal to or better than" the purpose of the standard. Planner Jones replied that the purpose of the setback along the street is to allow some sort of minimal front yard space. In this case, that purpose is being satisfied because of the unusually wide area on Olive Street between the curb and the front property line. Vice -Chairman Gavaldon moved for approval of 300 Smith Street, Modification of Standards, File #39-03 citing the findings of fact and conclusions in the staff report. Member Schmidt seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. M'6 raig asked if the Trailhead to a date later anuary 15, 20 Area Plan to be comple e_ ,tie� Zoning should be continued r to allow the Mountain Vista Sub - replied that the main issue is getting s mmitment from ;h about the lands surrounding their facility. He _sTatemar Planning and Zoning Board Minutes December 4, 2003 Page 2 Vice -Chairman Gavaldon pulled Item #6, 300 Smith Street Modification of Standards, from the consent agenda in order to allow a letter from a neighbor to be read into the record. Chairman Torgerson asked if anyone would object to placing Item #11, Lindenmeier Estates PUD, Final LDGS on the consent agenda. Vice -Chairman Gavaldon asked to leave Item #11 on the discussion agenda. Vice -Chairman Gavaldon moved for approval of Consent Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Member Colton seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Project: 300 Smith Street, Modification of Standards, #39-03 Project Description: Request to modify Section 3.5.2(D)(2) of the Land Use Code to reduce the required setback along the Olive Street frontage of the property at 300 Smith Street from 15 feet to 12 feet. This request is in anticipation of an upcoming development application to redevelop the site at 300 Smith Street. The property is in the NCM — Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density zone district. Staff Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence: Vice -Chairman Gavaldon asked that the letter in opposition to the project be read into the record. City Planner Troy Jones gave a brief presentation of the project, recommending approval. Planner Jones paraphrased a letter received from a concerned neighbor. He stated that the neighbor does not agree with the reasons used by the applicant to justify the modification. The applicant stated the following reasons: to provide more ample private yard on the south property line, to provide additional shield from Riverside Drive traffic, and to push the garages facing Olive Street further back so they are less visible from the street. The letter argues that the yard space on the south should not be a valid argument for Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat Chairperson: Mikal Torgerson Vice Chair: Jerry Gavaldon Staff Liaison: Cameron Gloss Phone: (W) 416-7435 Phone: (H) 484-2034 Chairperson Torgerson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call: Meyer, Schmidt, Colton Craig, Carpenter, Gavaldon and Torgerson. Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Shepard, Olt, Jones, Barkeen, Wamhoff, Virata, Stringer, Hamdan, Williams. Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the October 30, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing. 2. Resolution PZ03-11, Easement Dedication. 3. Resolution PZ03-12, Easement Dedication. 4. Resolution PZ03-13, Easement Dedication. 5. Resolution PZ03-14, Easement Vacation. 6. #39-03 300 Smith Street, Modification of Standards. 7. #47-95D Longview Marketplace, Modification of Standards. Recommendation to City Council: 8. #33-98A Eastridge Rezoning. Discussion Agenda: 9. #18-03 Kaufman Barn, Adding a Structure to a Property with a Non - Conforming Use. 10.#29-01A Paradigm Properties, Overall Development Plan (CONTINUED TO JANUARY 15, 2004 PER STAFF). 11.#24-94A Lindenmeier Estates PUD, Final (LDGS). Recommendation to City Council: 12.#43-02 Trailhead, Annexation and Zoning (CONTINUED TO JANUARY 15, 2004 PER APPLICANT). Chairman Torgerson acknowledged the final meeting of Member Colton's term. Vice -Chairman Gavaldon, Member Craig, and Chairman Torgerson stated appreciation for Member Colton's service.