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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFLATS AT RIGDEN FARM - PDP - PDP140006 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 7 Staff Response Mr. Sherrill responded to the citizen's concerns by saying there will be dedicated parking spaces for all residents, and all tandem parking spaces were abandoned. The required parking was derived using the City codes and formulas. Therefore, parking is adequately planned, and many residents can also walk to commercial areas or use public transportation. He feels that, as a result, residents should not place any significant parking burdens on any perimeter properties. Board Questions and Staff/Applicant Response Member Hansen asked about internalizing the garage buildings to the site. Mr. Sherrill responded by saying, in order to minimize visual impacts, that the garages are well -buffered with landscaping. He added that the garages provide safety and lifestyle convenience for residents. Board Deliberation Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the modification of standard for section 3.2.2(K)(1)(A) of the Land Use Code regarding reduction of off-street parking spaces from the required 169 to 160 spaces. This would not be detrimental to the public good, and the modification meets the applicable requirements of section 2.8.2(H)(4) of the Land Use Code. The request satisfies section 2.8.2(H)(4) of the Land Use Code, because the project will not diverge from the standard except in a nominal and inconsequential way, when considered from the perspective of the entire development plan because of the project's convenient location and neighborhood services, and because the surrounding number of on -street parking spaces is greater than the typical number of on -street parking places adjacent to a multiple -family development. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Rigden Farm Project Development Plan PDP 140006 based upon the findings of facts and conclusions on pages 11 and 12 of the Staff Report. Member Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Other Business None noted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm. Laurie Kadrich, CDNS Director Jennifer Carpenter. Chair Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 6 Project: The Flats at Rigden Farm Project Description: This is a request for approval of a Project Development Plan (PDP) for Flats at Rigden Farm, PDP140006. The project is located on an entire city block bounded by four streets: Limon Drive, Custer Drive, Iowa Drive, and Illinois Drive. The city block is approximately 4.08 acres. Proposed within in the site are six (6) residential buildings containing ninety-four (94) dwelling units and one (1) commercial/retail building containing 9,600 square feet of space. The request for approval of the Project Development Plan is included with a Modification of Standard to the Land Use Code section 3.2.2(K)(1)(a). This Modification of Standard allows the project to reduce the number of required off- street parking spaces by nine (9) spaces. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Staff and Applicant Presentations: City Planner Beals gave an overview of this project. He addressed a question that came up at the work session regarding Liberty Heights parking pattern, which is a clockwise pattern, has a staggered release time, and is restricted to guests and staff. About 52% of the students are of driving age, and there are some leased parking spaces available at Timberline Church, in addition to a shuttle for after-hours activities. Jason Sherrill, with Landmark Homes, is the Applicant, and he gave the Board a visual presentation, which included information about both his company and the project. His company, which is based in Windsor, CO, specializes in attached, for -sale homes. He praised the location of the project because of the combination of residential and commercial aspects, saying that the mixed -use zoning offers diversity to the residents. In addition, the commercial space will be available to residents as local offices. Of the 169 parking spaces that are required for this residential product, the applicant is providing 160 spaces in the form of: • attached and detached garages for all residents (94 spaces) and • surface lots on the property (66 spaces). Since there are 54 perimeter (off -site) parking sites, the applicant is requesting a modification to standard for the 9 spaces that are lacking for this requirement and asking that those 54 off -site spaces count toward the required spaces. He also showed a landscape plan, including trail connections, architecture and materials of the buildings, and proposed unit floor plans. Public Input Bob Carroll, 2844 Willow Tree, asked about the allocation of parking spaces and whether there are tandem parking spaces available. He stated that an exception to already low standards is not acceptable. He is concerned that the senior citizens could experience future hardships if others take their parking spaces. Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 2 Member Hart made a motion that the 2014, Consent agenda as presented, Planning and Zoning Board hearing seconded. Vote: 6:0. Discussion Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board approve the September 11, which includes the minutes from the August 14, 2014, and Pederson Toyota Expansion. Member Hansen 3. Adoption of Land Use Code Revisions from Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Study 4. Clydesdale Annexation 5. The Flats at Rigden Farm Project: Adoption of Land Use Code Revisions from Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) d& Parking Study Project cription: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider potential revisions <TOD parking requirements ithin the Land Use Code (LUC) that address parking issues identifi in tParking Study. A variety otregulatory options have been evaluated to date that include: a. Adopt minihiom parking requirements as proposed; or b. Retain tempo rs minimum parking requirements. Nonresidential Land Uses mmercial a. Adopt minimum parkin equirements; or b. Retain maximum parking uirements. Alternative Compliance a. Residential; and b. Commercial. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Women Comments and Other Evidence Staff and Applic4nt Presentations City PlannerYtorson gave a presentation of this project, detailing each of the policy recommendations. He det ' �d parking requirements for non-residential, multi -family, and alternative c pliance for resid tial and commercial properties, discussing the minimum and maximum parking requinaments of e . He also reviewed the feedback he has received from the Parking Advisory Boa the Transportation Board, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Kirkpatrick, Hansen, Hart, Hobbs and Schneider Absent: Heinz Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Gloss, Burnett, Beals, Wilkinson, Lorson, Holland, Siegmund, and Cosmas Agenda Review Chair 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 judgment of 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 Kadrich reviewed the items on both the Consent and Discussion agendas and also explained the consent/discussion procedure to the audience. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None noted. Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes from August 14, 2014, P&Z Hearing 2. Pedersen Toyota Expansion Public Input: w None noted.