HomeMy WebLinkAboutADRIAN ODP - 42-03B - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes
September 16, 2004
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Member Schmidt thanked the neighbors for their time and effort and told them that the
PDP is where the other issues will be discussed.
Project: Atrium Suites, 502 West Laurel Street,
Modification of Standard, #7-04B
Project Description: This is a request for a modification /treet,
Section 3.2.2(K)(1)(a) of the Land Uow
a reduction to 35 parking spaces fro
43. The site is located at 502 West tthe northwest corner of South Sherd
West Laurel Street.
Staff Recom
Approval
Ted Shepard, Chief Plann gave the staff presentatio , recommending approval. He
stated that the standard at is%in
ection 3.2.2(K)(1 a) which pertains to the minimum
parking required on a per beer unit basis. a applicant is requesting that the
proposed parking be 35 spaad of 43 sp es as required by the Code. The site
is 19,222 square feet in size and is z ei
the PDP hearing, there was a condition
The PDP was conditioned that 3.2.2(K)(1
— Neighborhood Conservation Buffer. At
)roval that addressed the parking issue.
complied with or a modification be sought.
Don Brookshire, Eastpoint Studio, 32 Kitteryourt, gave the applicant's presentation.
He stated that this project has a to of 20 two -be oom units and four three -bedroom
units and, per the standard, wZ
be required to pro 'de 43 on -site parking spaces.
The applicant is proposing 35te spaces. He state at the justification for the
modification is that this mee the standard equally well or etter than the standard
itself. The Code has bee esigned for those areas that are re outlying areas so
parking is available for mmuters and others who are using the' vehicles to get to
work or school withi a City core. With this project, not all of the s ndards can be
equally applied be use of its unique location and proximity to altema ' e modes of
tra/dsshould
Brookshire showed a map of the area and noted the ximity of this
protransit as well as businesses and CSU. He presented data d
infating to parking standards and mass transit information from of r cities.
Thesidents of this project will be students. He stated that reduced pa ing
stald be applied to districts in recognition of their proximity to high
fresit service and the walkable environment of mixed uses. Mr. Brookshire
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Director Gloss replied that it is the burden of the applicant to determine whether the
transportation level of service requirements are met. By splitting this out into two
projects, if only the first phase is completed, the question is whether the LOS standards
can be met. Engineering staff has determined that they can be met with a one or two
phase project.
Member Lingle stated that he is uncomfortable with that whole premise but does agree
that it meets the criteria and therefore, unless convinced otherwise, does not see how
he can vote against it.
Member Schmidt stated concern about the transportation and vehicular impacts. The
lots, though perhaps similar in size to those proposed, do not all "dump out" into the
same area. She asked if anyone really looked at the impact of these cars on Impala
Drive as well as the parking impact.
Planner Olt replied that those impacts will be addressed at the PDP stage.
Member Gavaldon stated that he would be supporting the project as it follows the
guidelines. He thanked Planner Olt for a job well done.
Member Craig stated that the research and effort put in by neighbors was
commendable. She stated that Item 7 of the ODP requirements states that "any
standards relating to housing density and mix of uses will be applied over the entire
overall development plan." She stated that she does not believe this project really meets
the density of the area and asked staff how they clarified this when making their
recommendation.
Planner Olt replied that this property is in the RL zoning district and noted that Mr.
Maserlian was incorrect when he stated it was LMN. Relating to housing density, the
only density criteria in RL zoning is lot size of no less than 6,000 square feet. This
criterion is met by this application. The impacts will be determined at the PDP level. The
ODP has the flexibility to meet the requirements without definitely establishing the
number of dwelling units or the density that is going to occur. Parcel A will have
between one and seven lots, Parcel B will have one to two lots, and the PDP has to be
in conformance with the ODP. If, at the PDP stage, staff does not feel density
requirements in Section 3.5.1 are being met, it will have to justify its opinion for the
Administrative Hearing Officer.
Vice -Chairperson Meyer noted that the PDP is where the concerned neighbors need to
speak. All of the specific standards will have to be met then.
The motion was approved 5-0.
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Mr. Averill replied that seemed a bit high to him but added that he is not a traffic
engineer.
Member Schmidt asked if there was anything that precludes an access on to Vine Drive
rather than having the circle drive with both entrances on Impala.
Planner Olt replied that the property is only 225 feet wide along Vine Drive. With Vine
Drive being an arterial street, the separation requirements between streets could not
likely be met.
Member Schmidt asked what happens with detentions ponds in terms of land area
counted toward net density.
Planner Olt replied that is a platting issue which will be dealt with at PDP level. The PDP
which is in for review right now shows the detention pond as an out lot, not as part of
another lot.
Member Schmidt asked if there would be bike lanes along the east end of Parcel B
along Impala Drive.
Mr. Averill replied that they typically do not do bike lanes on local roads. There are
currently no bike lanes at all on Impala.
Member Gavaldon moved for approval of the Adrian Overall Development Plan,
File #42-0313 citing the fact and findings of the staff report on Page 5, Items 1-7.
Member Lingle seconded the motion.
Member Lingle stated that he recognized that most of the neighbors' concerns were
with the PDP stage and encouraged the neighbors to follow the process and bring up
those issues at the PDP hearing. He stated concern over the basic premise of
proposing this as an ODP potentially to avoid some responsibility for some public
improvements. However, a denial may not be justifiable on that kind of philosophy. He
asked if staff would recommend against this because of this issue.
Planner Olt replied that any development has the potential to be a phase development.
The criteria in Section 2.3.2 are used to evaluate the ODP and, in this case, staff has
determined that the criteria are being met and are therefore recommending approval.
The Board certainly has the authority to disagree.
Member Lingle asked if the level of public improvements which will be triggered by only
the Parcel A development is adequate to address the concerns.
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Mr. Averill stated that the vehicle transportation impact study was waived for this project
so vehicular level of service is not an issue. That does not prevent the pedestrian and
bicycle LOS from being looked at the ODP level. The bicycle LOS will be enhanced by
the bike lanes but the pedestrian LOS is probably a concern and could be explored
further.
Member Craig asked if they should technically have had a pedestrian and bike TIS for
this ODP, despite the fact that the vehicular TIS was waived.
Mr. Averill stated that the 36 foot roadway width does not contain a pedestrian facility.
That should be examined, particularly with respect to the transit stops and school
walking area.
Member Craig asked why the TIS for bike and pedestrian were not included in the staff
report.
Planner Olt replied that it probably should have been included but that the plan does not
preclude looking at the issues.
Member Craig stated that she assumed those criteria will be met, if this ODP is
approved.
Member Gavaldon noted that a TIS had been waived, therefore the Board had not
received one.
Member Meyer asked Director Gloss to remind the Board of what an ODP is and what it
does.
Director Gloss noted the 7 criteria for ODP's and stated that an ODP is basically a
bubble -diagrammatic plan that shows the allowable uses, density, and pattern of
connections. Issues relating to neighborhood compatibility do not have a specific
criterion for the ODP stage. It will be at the PDP stage that we look at more of the site
and architectural design issues.
Member Schmidt asked if there would be an administrative public hearing for the PDP.
Director Gloss replied that is correct, the hearing has not yet been scheduled. There are
both letters sent out to Affected Property Owners and notice posted in the Coloradoan
for the administrative public hearing.
Member Schmidt asked if, on average, a home generates 10 trips per day, or if that was
the figure used by the Traffic Department.
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Planner Olt noted that, with the Adrian Annexation, the full width of Impala Drive was
annexed along the west boundary line of the property, to the south boundary of the
property.
Member Craig asked if the City was now maintaining the road.
Ms. Joy replied that the City does not take over maintenance until the street is brought
up to City standards so the homeowners would need to form a Special Improvement
District to rebuild the streets in order for the City to take over maintenance.
Director Gloss clarified that the City does do enough maintenance to maintain the street
at the same level the County does, with the exception of chipsealing and re-
construction. Unless the street is brought up completely to our standards in terms of
engineering and roadway design, we will not re -construct the road.
Member Craig asked if Vine Drive also falls under those criteria.
Ms. Joy replied that the maintenance of Vine will also not be taken over until it is
brought up to standard, which will include widening the entire street, as well as meeting
the other standards.
Member Craig noted that Ms. Joy had earlier stated that because they are just coming
in with Parcel A, this project would not have to improve Vine Drive until they brought in
Parcel B.
Ms. Joy replied that they would not have to make the ultimate improvements along
Parcel B at this time. They would still have to widen Vine Drive to 36 feet along Parcel B
out to Taft Hill. That would not include sidewalks or curb and gutter.
Member Craig stated that it was brought up by the property owner that this property is
very close to a youth center and Lincoln Junior High. She asked why pedestrian
connections were not required to those facilities.
David Averill, Transportation Planning, replied that, as far as the ODP is concerned,
they are not doing anything that precludes that level of analysis at the PDP level. The
ODP, as shown, is not preventing meeting the pedestrian level of service to the transit
stop and school district and so forth. The pedestrian level of service is examined at the
PDP level.
Member Craig stated that offsite connections should be part of the ODP because it is
part of Article III in terms of connectivity.
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Mr. LaMarque replied that the PDP will have to show that Impala Drive does meet the
criteria as far as a conveyance element (right-of-way, curb and gutter, swale, or storm
sewer). It would have to meet a natural drainage way, which would be Cherry Street in
this case. It would have to carry the flow without impacting any of the houses to the east
and the flow will have to stay within the right-of-way.
Member Craig asked if the curb and gutter would only be along Parcel A.
Mr. LaMarque replied that, at the PDP level, they will have to provide a conveyance
down to a drainageway. They will have to put the improvements in off -site down to
Cherry Street.
Ms. Joy stated that they are going to be required to put curb and gutter along the west
side of the street as well. When Parcel B goes in, they will put in that stretch, when
Parcel A goes in, there is a portion of the curb and gutter that is not in on the west side
and they will have to go far enough to tie in to the existing.
Mr. LaMarque stated that is an engineering requirement. As far as storm drainage goes,
it will all have to stay on the east side of the street.
Member Craig asked, if they just develop Parcel A, if they would have to put in any curb
and gutter along Parcel B and if that is an issue, does any runoff come from Vine?
Ms. Joy replied that she had misspoken. By doing the project in two phases, they would
be required to improve Impala from the southern property boundary to Vine Drive. That
would include curb and gutter on both side of the street, and installation of a sidewalk
on the east side out to Vine Drive. A sidewalk on the west side would be done by a
neighborhood Special Improvement District. They would need to do that (bring the
streets up to standards) before the City would take over maintenance. The curb and
gutter would go in along Impala from Vine to their southern boundary and on the east
side, as far south as necessary to accommodate the flows.
Member Craig asked if Impala Drive itself was still under County jurisdiction.
Ms. Joy replied that it is a County Road but the County does not maintain it; it is
maintained by the homeowners in that area. This development will be improving the
street. It will be brought up to full street standards along Parcel A and B so the City will
actually be taking over the maintenance of that stretch of the road. The homeowners
would then not need to maintain that portion of the road.
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Director Gloss replied that it does make a difference. They would need to improve Vine
Drive if they were going to do this in one phase.
Susan Joy, Development Review Engineer, stated that if this project were to develop in
one phase, they would have to improve Impala and Vine to the ultimate condition. That
means they would have to widen Vine and put in a parkway and sidewalk along their
frontage. By phasing this project, they are not escaping all improvements to Vine Drive.
They still have to improve Impala to full City standards along Parcel A and B and they
have to widen Vine Drive out to 36 feet out to Taft Hill which is the closest improved
arterial street. That 36 feet includes two 12-foot travel lanes and two 6-foot bike lanes
on both sides. The ultimate improvements along Vine would then wait until that
particular parcel developed in the future. The ultimate condition would require widening
of the street to include curb and gutter on both sides of the street. On the south side,
they would have the parkway and 6-foot sidewalk.
Member Lingle asked, if it went through in two phases, and there are only two lots
proposed for Parcel B, if those improvements would be triggered by two lots.
Ms. Joy replied that they would have to improve Vine Drive when Parcel B develops.
Member Craig asked about the lack of storm drainage infrastructure and how it was
being addressed in this plan.
Wes LaMarque, Stormwater Utility, replied that this project does meet the requirements
for an ODP level. Those requirements are: an area shown for detention for the 100 year
storm and releasing at the 2 year historic release rate, and a definition of a potential
outfall. There are issues basin -wide with the Vine basin but this project would not have
any negative bearing on that. At the PDP level, they will be required to show that all of
the new drainage from Parcel A would drain to the detention pond, and that would
release at a smaller rate than existing conditions, so it would actually improve the
drainage condition on Impala Drive.
Member Craig asked about the fact that one of the letters from a neighbor noted that the
Parcel A piece sometimes floods during heavy rains. She asked about the logistics of
holding that water and seeping it out slowly so as not to make any negative impact.
Mr. LaMarque replied that is exactly what would be shown on the PDP.
Member Craig asked if we had adequate public facilities in that area as far as
stormwater goes.
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Carol Yeates, 717 N. Hillcrest Drive, gave her testimony to the Board. She stated that
she lives adjacent to this area and stated concern for the overall quality of life as well as
the potential domino effect for the surrounding areas. She presented the Board with a
written letter.
Brooke Pilkington, 636 North Briarwood Road, gave her testimony to the Board. She
asked the people in disagreement with the project to stand up in the audience.
Public Input Closed
Member Schmidt asked Mr. Maserlian who maintains Briarwood right now.
Mr. Maserlian replied that it is a public street in the City and is maintained by the City
Member Lingle asked about the private drive being platted as an easement across the
adjacent lots and if it was taken out of the lot size calculation, like right-of-way is.
Planner Olt replied that Section 3.6 deals with a private drive being an access
easement, just like a utility easement would be. He noted that this would be a PDP
issue and that the ODP would not address that.
Vice -Chairperson Meyer asked Director Gloss to make it very clear what the Board was
to be deliberating.
Director Gloss replied that the comment probably was relevant because one of the main
parameters of the ODP is density and the net density calculations are very clearly
described within Article III. It specifically cites areas where we would not be applying a
specific portion of the site for purposes of calculating density. One, for example, would
be land that is dedicated for an arterial street. There is nothing specifically noted in the
Code where we are dedicating a public access easement, that that would limit the net
density on the site. By virtue of dedicating that easement, the allowable density on the
site does not change.
Member Lingle asked about the comments regarding affordable housing and if that was
a PDP or ODP issue.
Director Gloss replied that it has no bearing on the ODP.
Member Lingle asked about the two-phase development and whether or not there would
be street improvements on West Vine that would be triggered by a single-phase PDP.
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aspect, that "we taxpayers object to the use of tax monies for private gain and
advantage for a project in our neighborhood that 166 petitioners don't want." Mr.
Schaffer stated that the neighbors are not against development of this property but that
they are against this "profound, obtrusive, and incompatible development proposal." He
asked the Board to deny the project to allow for a more compatible design.
Sandy Knox, 2309 West Vine Drive, gave her testimony to the Board. She stated that
her property is adjacent to the Adrian property and that she is strongly opposed to the
ODP because it is not compatible nor in character with the surrounding areas. She
stated that the immediate area is all single -story, ranch style homes on lots of 7,500 to
15,000 square feet and are on full-size streets. She stated that the proposed project is
neither compatible nor complimentary with the surrounding areas. Ms. Knox stated that
there are no developments within 1h mile of the proposal that have private drives. When
private drives are used, the lot lines start in the middle of the private drives which make
the actual, buildable land square footage reduced by as much as 37%. Ms. Knox stated
that it is unethical to approve this project for development in two parcels because it
permits the developer to cut the public improvement costs in half because they have no
intention to ever develop Parcel B. That means that the remaining improvement costs
will fall back on the taxpayers. Ms. Knox also stated that there are remaining stormwater
issues on Impala which have not been resolved and that the surrounding area is
peaceful and country -like. This proposal with such a high density in such a small area
would dramatically alter the quality of life and property values. She asked the Board to
allow only a single -parcel development with a density of three or four lots. She also
stated that not a single neighbor refused to sign the petition.
Shelly Neth, 529 North Impala Drive, gave her testimony to the Board. She stated that
surrounding homes are ranch -style with large yards and that these homes do not have
any yards to speak of. She stated that Mr. Torgerson came in and passed a note to the
Adrians which looks terrible to her, despite the fact that he refused himself from the
item. She wonders if this is even ethical. Ms. Neth stated that it may be true that,
because the area has a bilingual school, it meets the needs of a lot of low-income
people. She added that that does not mean they want their neighborhood turned in to a
"project neighborhood." She stated that affordable housing is fine but not on this lot.
Charlie Maserlian, 2324 Plains Court, gave his testimony to the Board. He stated that
he developed the Poudre Plains subdivision and feels that the LMN zoning probably
wan not thought through on the area north of LaPorte Avenue. It leads to projects that
are incompatible to what already exists, including this project.
Fred Winkler, 624 Irish Drive, gave his testimony to the Board. He stated that he wanted
to support his neighbors' opposition to this development.
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not included in the definition. Mr. Jones noted that the proposal is not the same as what
is there but is similar. He noted that the issue of architectural character might come up
during Public Input and stated that it would be addressed at the PDP submittal.
John Adrian, 2333 West Vine Drive and the owner of the property, gave a brief
presentation to the Board. He stated that they had asked for LMN zoning when they
submitted for annexation of the property and that LMN met the criteria and published
goals for the City of Fort Collins regarding infill projects. He stated that they had asked
for 9 duplex lots which would better facilitate an affordable housing project. He stated
that neighbors objected to duplexes and added that there are 15 duplexes within a 2-
block radius of their home. He also stated that other neighbors objected to two-story
homes although they are allowed in the subdivision to the east. Mr. Adrian stated that
there is no way to please everyone and that no two projects are going to be carbon
copies of one another. The property ended up being zoned RL with the opinion that the
neighbors would be satisfied with the density that RL allows, thereby cutting the project
in half. Mr. Adrian noted that this is the first time in Fort Collins history to zone an
undeveloped property RL. The schools in the neighborhood, Irish Elementary and
Lincoln Junior High, educate students with the lowest per capita income in the City. The
average home lining Impala appraises at $165,000. Based on affordable housing
requirements, homes in this proposal could sell for up to $200,000 which would mean
that they would not bring down the value of the surrounding homes. Mr. Adrian noted
that, even with the CDP approval, they will be required to put in bike lanes along West
Vine, repave part of Impala and build curb and gutters to mitigate waterflow issues.
Public Input
Doc Schaffer, 601 N. Impala Drive and representative of the Green Acres Subdivision,
gave his testimony to the Board. He stated that he was asking the Board to reject the
ODP and presented the Board with 16 letters from neighbors also against the project.
He cited Land Use Code Section 3.6.2(L) which states that "private drives shall not be
permitted if it prevents or diminishes compliance with any other provision of the Land
Use Code." He also cited Section 3.5.1 which states that "new developments in or
adjacent to existing developed areas shall be compatible. That compatibility shall be
achieved through techniques such as repetition of roof lines, the use of similar
proportions in building and mass, and similar relationships to the street." Mr. Schaffer
argued that the practice of drawing property boundaries at the middle of a U-shaped
private drive is unprecedented in the neighborhood. He also stated that the driveways
are 12 feet by 30 feet, far below the square footage of concrete addressed by Mr.
Jones. Mr. Schaffer presented the Board with a petition signed by 166 neighbors and 30
letters against the project. He stated that, by dividing the project into two phases, street
improvements along West Vine Drive will most likely be pushed off in the future on to
the backs of the taxpayers. He also stated, in reference to the affordable housing
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Planner Olt noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on August 12, 2004 and that
the Board had received copies of the notes from that meeting. He added that the Board
also had copies of numerous communications he had received from neighbors. He
made the Board aware of one phone call that was received from Carol Ostrem (sp?) on
Irish Drive. She wanted to make it known that she would like to see larger lots so the
density is not so high. Her feeling is that the developer wants to "get the biggest bang
for the buck."
Planner Olt noted that the ODP is all that is under consideration tonight. Section
2.3.1(B) of the Land Use Code dealing with Overall Development Plans Purpose and
Effect, states that "The purpose of the Overall Development Plan is to establish general
planning and development control parameters for projects that will be developed in
phases with multiple submittals while allowing sufficient flexibility to permit detailed
planning in subsequent submittals." Approval of an Overall Development Plan does not
establish any vested right to develop the property, it is just establishing a direction that
this property wants to go and the type of land uses that can occur, in compliance with
the zoning district. "Applicability and Overall Development Plan shall be required for any
property which is intended to be developed over time in two or more separate Project
Development Plan submittals." That is what the applicant is intending in this case. There
is a Filing One PDP currently under development review for Parcel A on the ODP. It will
ultimately go to an Administrative Public Hearing which has not yet been scheduled.
Troy Jones, M. Torgerson Architects, gave the applicant's presentation. He stated that
the level of detail required for the Overall Development Plan is not as high as that for
the Project Development Plan and added that some of the neighbors' concerns may be
related more toward the PDP. He addressed the issue of density stating that, in the RL
zone district, density is restricted by a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. He
showed an illustration of the properties in the area noting that some of the properties
are quite large and rural but there are some lots that are 6-8,000 square feet. The
Adrian proposal is for 6-7,000 square foot lots. Mr. Jones showed an illustration of the
proposed private drive and noted that the driveways would all come off the private drive.
Each lot has 175 square feet on average of paved area for the driveway, not including
the private drive. The private drive is 5,422 square feet of paved area which means that
there are 950 square feet of paved area, on average, per lot, counting the private drive
and the driveway. Given the assumption that the average driveway on Impala Drive and
Irish Drive is approximately 20x40 feet, there would be approximately an 800 square
foot paved area.
Mr. Jones stated that Article 5 of the Land Use Code states that compatibility is not the
"same as." It is defined by other elements: height, scale, mass and bulk of structures,
pedestrian or vehicle traffic, circulation, access, and parking impacts, landscaping,
lighting, noise, odor, and architecture. These are primarily PDP issues and density is
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Project: Adrian Overall Development Plan, #42-03B
Project Description: Request for an Overall Development Plan for as many
as nine single-family detached dwelling units on two
parcels totaling 1.84 acres. Parcel "A" is proposed to
have no more than seven residential lots and Parcel
"B" is proposed to have no more than two residential
lots, including the existing house. The site is located
at the southeast corner of West Vine Drive and North
Impala Drive.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence:
NOTE: Chairperson Torgerson declared a conflict on this item and noted that he
has not discussed this, or any other pending application with which he is
involved, with fellow Board members.
Vice -Chairperson Meyer asked City Planner Steve Olt to give a full-blown presentation
specifically focusing on the proposed density and why it is allowed under the Code as
well as the neighborhood compatibility issue, private drive, detention pond, and Vine
Drive improvements.
Planner Olt gave the staff presentation, recommending approval. He stated that this is a
request for a two-phase Overall Development Plan consisting of single-family detached
residential uses in the RL zoning district. The property is at the southeast corner of
West Vine Drive and North Impala Drive. The property was annexed into the City in
April 2004 and is approximately 2 acres in size. Section 2.1.3(B)(2) of the Land Use
Code states that an ODP shall be required for any property which is intended to be
developed over time in two or more separate Project Development Plan submittals.
Parcel A is approximately 1.2 acres with a proposal for no more than 7 single family
residential dwelling lots, no less than 6,000 square feet each. Parcel B reflects no more
than two single family residential lots on about 0.5 acre. The plan meets the RL
standards for a minimum 6,000 square foot lot. The applicant is meeting Section 2.3.2
which involves 7 criteria for Overall Development Plans. This ODP is not required to
meet the criteria in Section 2.3.2(H)(2) as the RL zone district is not mentioned in this
criteria. The intent in the PDP is to have a private drive to access the lots. The submittal
requirement for a traffic impact study was waived by City traffic engineers.
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Member Gavaldon moved for approved of Consent Items 1-9, with the correction
to the minutes as noted by Member Lingle. Member Schmidt seconded the
motion. The motion was approved 6-0.
Project: 221 West Prospect Road Rezoning, #25-04
Project Description: Request to rezone approximately 0.62 acres from E
Employment District to CC — Community ComFd,east
ial
District. The site is located at 221 West Prosp
Road, on the south side of West Prospect Ro
of Tamasag Drive.
Staff
Approval
Bob Barkeen, City Pla er gave the staff presentation, reco ending approval. He
noted that the property is djacent to the BNSF Railroad t cks and that the properties
to the north of this are zone Community Commercial. a requested zoning for this
site is Community Commercia . The parcel is locate within the Campus District as
shown on the Structure Plan an within the M on Street Corridor Plan area. The
Plan shows retail and residential uXenc
office uses throughout the area,
showing retail and residential usesear the transit stops, one of which is
just diagonal from this property. Oallowed within either the Employment or
Community Commercial zones; retail'ged within the Mason Corridor Plan as
well as within the Campus Districtd in Community Commercial. Retail is
only allowed in the Employment z6ne as part of a ommunity Shopping Center
secon/thePDP.
s which would able to occupy only 5% of the land area of a PDP.
The deof a Commu ' y Shopping Center require four separate users.
Therefsers woul a able to occupy no more than 5% of the land area of the
PDP. tial us are permitted with the Community Cc mercial zone as multi-
family,larl ithin mixed -use buildings. Residential uses ithin the Employment
zone abut considered a secondary use and could ther re only be 25% of
the lanof the PDP. Restaurants and entertainment uses are a o considered
secones within the Employment zone. Staff decided that the Co munity
Commoning did implement the strategies of both the Campus Dist ' t and Mason
Str of Transportation Corridor much more effectively than the Employment district does.
,PKnner Barkeen indicated that there are currently no definitive development pllansfor
the site.
Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat
Chairperson: Mikal Torgerson
Vice Chair: Judy Meyer
Staff Liaison: Cameron Gloss
Phone: (W) 416-7435
Phone: (W) 490-2172
Chairperson Torgerson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: Schmidt, Craig, Lingle, Meyer, Gavaldon and Torgerson. Member
Carpenter was absent.
Staff Present: Gloss, Shepard, Olt, Barkeen, Wamhoff, Joy, Reavis, Averill,
LaMarque and Leman.
Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion
Agendas. -
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes of the August 19 and 26, 2004 Planning and Zoning Board
Hearing.
2. Resolution PZ04-21, Easement Vacation.
3. Resolution PZ04-22, Easement Vacation.
4. Resolution PZ04-23, Easement Vacation.
5. Resolution PZ04-24, Easement Dedication.
6. Resolution PZ04-25, Easement Dedication.
7. Resolution PZ04-26, Easement Dedication.
8. Resolution PZ04-27, Easement Dedication.
9. #32-04 College and Trilby, Annexation and Zoning.
Discussion Agenda:
10. LaPorte Utility Service Policy Recommendation (CONTINUED).
11.#25-04 221 West Prospect Road, Rezoning.
12.#42-03B Adrian, Overall Development Plan.
13.#7-04B Atrium Suites, 502 W. Laurel Street, Modification of Standard.
Director Gloss noted that Item #10, LaPorte Utility Service Policy Recommendation was
continued by staff to the October 21, 2004 Planning and Zoning Board hearing.
Member Lingle made a correction to the August 19, 2004 minutes noting that the vote
on Goodwill Industries at Harmony Centre, Project Development Plan, File #6-96N,
should have been 4-1 rather than 5-1.