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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACALLISTER RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME, 1214 CATALPA PL. - GROUP HOME REVIEW - 31-01 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes October 18, 2001 Page 8 explained that this would be a family setting where this would be their home also. There would be no signage outside. Public Input Margaret Griffin, lives in the Ponds stated that she was in favor of the Macallister Group Home. She felt that we need group homes sprinkled throughout the community. Public Input Closed Member Torgerson moved for approval of the Macallister Residential Group Home, #31-01. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. Member Craig commented that this reminded her of the daycare's that we keep having crop up in the neighborhoods and the neighbors come before the Board and say that the covenants don't cover them, etc. She feels that when neighborhood associations are put together, they decide what they want in the neighborhoods and if they don't get it put into the covenants that way, they can change it. At this point in time, the rule of the neighborhood says that the assisted living or even daycare is not only appropriate, but is what the city would like to see. She sees a public good coming of this home and she hopes, because of the letter received, that parking and intrusion is their neighbors biggest concerns. She asked that the applicant keep that in mind when they have people come and show that you want to be a good neighbor. Chairperson Gavaldon would support the motion and was glad to see this home on the west side because he does support dispersing the group homes throughout the community. The motion was approved 5-0. Project: Recommendation to City Council for deletions to the Regional 1-25 Corridor Plan. Project Description: \Reco ndation to City. cil for deletions to the Regional 1-d6r Plan. The issues are funding of transportation iv mp ts, and certain phrases in the Plan that appear to overly "promote" or "encourage" urban development in the Corridor. \ Planning and Zoning Board Minutes October 18, 2001 Page 7 ber Craig agreed with Member Torgerson and if the neighbor hada4gfeeddaand did not ha roblem with this then she would think twice about it. felt that the applicant ha r choices with what to do with the garage.. -- Member Colton also agree did feel there w separation issue. Member Carpenter could not find a wa ake this a hardship when this was the previous owner basically trying to around ng a building permit. She would support the motion. Chairperson Gaon felt this was not a hardship and felt therelre�other creative aspects th ould be explored. T motion was approved 5-0. Project: Macallister Residential Group Home, #31-01 Project Description: Request for an assisted living residential group home for six to eight elderly clients located at 1214 Catalpa Place in the Ponds at Overland Trail, Second Filing. The lot is 17,072 square feet and is presently vacant. The entire subdivision is zoned RF, Foothills Residential. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Ted Shepard, Chief Planner gave the staff presentation -recommending approval of the proposed group home. Planner Shepard referenced a letter that was handed out tonight that staff received after the worksession on Friday. Doug Macallister, 7766 West Ottawa Drive, Littleton gave the applicants presentation. He stated that they are proposing to move and build a home at 1214 Catalpa Place. It will be their residence, which is a single story building with a walkout basement. He explained that he and his wife have a growing desire to care for the elderly, disabled elderly or those that are impaired from living independently. He explained that it would be a four -bedroom ranch and they propose to have six to eight clients. He and his wife would reside in the basement. Mrs. Macallister also Chairperson Gavaldon called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Colton, Craig, Torgerson and Gavaldon. Members Meyer and Bernth were absent. Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Shepard, Jones, Stringer, Joy, Frank, Deines and Alfers. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the November 16, and December 7, 2000 (CONTINUED), and September 17, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. 725 South Taft Hill Road — Modification of Standards 3. #41-98B Pineridge 5tn Annexation and Zoning Discussion Agenda: 4. #31-01 Macallister Residential Group Home 5. #37-01 Recommendation to City Council for Deletions to the Regional 1-25 Corridor Plan 6. #32-01 Johnson Property Rezone and Structure Plan Amendment Item #2, 725 South Taft Hill Road Modification of Standards was pulled for discussion by staff. Member Craig moved for approval of Consent items September 17, 2001 minutes and Item 3, Pineridge 5th Annexation and Zoning. She offered an amendment to the September 17 minutes. Member Torgerson seconded the motion. Member Craig asked for an amendment to the September 17th minutes and asked that a sketch of scenario B and C be included. Also the minutes talk about staff's finding number 5 and finding number 6, but the minutes don't give any explanation of what they were. She asked that those amendments be made to the minutes. The motion was approved 5-0.