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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 TIMBERLINE LANE - REZONE - 3-01 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 21 Member Craig seconded the motion. Chairperson Gavaldon commented that he agreed that the conditions in the neighborhood have not changed to justify the request. Member Colton commented that he would like to discuss going back and re -address the detail on the Structure Plan on this if it does not match and make a change to the map. Director Gloss replied that it would be something for the Board to consider. If there were a denial, it would be a stronger case, if the plan were changed to reflect the UE zoning that has been assigned to the property. The Board could direct staff to look at that issue. Deputy City Attorney Beckman added that it was not only the Structure Plan Map that is troublesome in this case, but also some of the maps that are in the Harmony Corridor Plan. He felt that both maps should be looked at. The motion for denial was approved 4-1 with Member Meyer voting in the negative. Project Harmony Technology Park, Hewlett Packard, Project Development Plan, #12-97D Project Description: Request for 750,000 square fe f office and research & development yses in six buildings on 61.3 acres. The profperty is located on the south side of E4st armony Road, east of County Rom, north of County Road 36, and west -of -Cam bridge Avenue. The existing Cefestica facility is adjacent to the west. The property is zoned HC, Harmony Corridor. Recommendation: Approval with Condition Hearing Testimony; Written Comments and Other Evidence Chairperson Gavaldon and Member Colton excused themselves because of a conflict of intere4t-on this project. Member Bernth returned as Chairperson. -Steve Olt, City Planner gave the staff presentation. He stated that the Board has been given tonight a request for Modification of Standard dealing with the design of the -curb cuts in the driveway approaches within the site. He stated that the Project Development, Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 20 Member Craig stated that there were meetings with this neighborhood during City Plan and they were assured at that time that it would be zoned Urban Estate. That was past Harmony Corridor, 1996 and 1997, and that was the kind of information that she felt she needed. She did not want the people, that have been in a neighborhood situation, and has heard from the city that they were assured to keep their zoning, to have their zoning changed to HC. She stated that all through the Harmony Corridor Plan it talks about not destroying existing neighborhoods. She did not want to get caught up on a purple spot, when there are other spots on the Structure Map that are the wrong color and would have to be dealt with on a case by case basis. Planner Grub stated that the Advance Planning staff did not support this application. The intent was to have this neighborhood stay Urban Estate. Staff did not agree on this recommendation, however, what came out of the Growth Management Lead Team meeting was that this was the best recommendation given the circumstances. Member Carpenter stated that she served on the Harmony Corridor Advisory Committee and also on the City Plan Advisory Committee and she did not recall this particular neighborhood. She stated that they were not looking to destroy existing neighborhoods, but to strengthen them. She was bothered by this particular piece on a residential street, especially when we go to the Structure Plan to justify it. She was not sure whether it was a mistake, but that street is clearly Urban Estate and has been for some time. She did not feel that this was something that was intended in the Harmony Corridor Plan or City Plan. Doug Moore, Natural Resources Department, reported that staff did go out and evaluate this area, and the cottonwoods have depredated to the point where this area could not be considered an isolated path for riparian forest. There are a lot of other trees that have been planted in places in the neighborhood, and we would expect that the City Forester would go out and evaluate the trees. Member Colton agreed with Member Craig and the Advance Planning Staff that the intent was Urban Estate. In his opinion, if we want to change this area, instead of doing an incremental approach, it would be better to do it like Pioneer Mobile Home Park and buy the whole thing and then come in and change it on the Structure Plan to Harmony Corridor. Member Colton recommended to City Council denial of the rezoning request for 2021 Timberline Lane. Member Colton cited that the rezoning is not warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and including the subject property. Also that it is not compatible with existing and proposed uses surrounding the subject land, and is the appropriate zone district for the land. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 19 Planner Grubb reviewed the criteria for approval and stated that the proposal was in conformance with the City Plan Structure Map and was generally in conformance with the goals and policies of City Plan. The proposal is in general conformance with the Harmony Corridor Plan Land Use Map and generally in conformance with the goals and policies of the document. The request to rezone generally satisfies the applicable review criteria of Section 2.9.4(H) of the Land Use Code. Member Craig asked if the applicant is granted the HC Zone District, how would we stop other property owners in the area from requesting the same zoning and prohibit large scale development in this neighborhood. Planner Grubb replied that if the Board was concerned about the number of rezoning requests we may receive in this area, we may want to go back and look at the Structure Plan Map and the Harmony Corridor Plan, and modify those documents to more accurately express what it is we want to occur there. Vaughn Furness, Jim Sell Design, representing the applicant, JD Padilla, gave the applicant's presentation. He stated that according to the Structure Plan Map this area is designated as E, Employment or HC, Harmony Corridor. He stated that his client is looking for an area for a financial institution to run his mortgage business out of. That is what this particular lot would be. He spoke about the current negotiations for the widening of Timberline and Harmony Roads and that it would significantly impact the parcel on the corner. The applicant has mentioned that through the PDP process, he would be willing to work to create a structure that would be more compatible with the neighborhood. He stated that the neighborhood should not be surprised because this area has always been identified as E, Employment or HC, Harmony Corridor. PUBLIC INPUT None. Member Craig asked if there was a staff person available that was involved when this neighborhood was annexed and given UE, Urban Estate zoning. Planner Grubb responded there was not. Staff did report that the intent was when the property was annexed, that the property would remain Urban Estate. The property was annexed in 1981, and the neighborhood wanted to stay Urban Estate and as rural. In 1995, the Harmony Corridor Plan started to show some encroachment of employment uses along Harmony Road. In 1997, the City Structure Plan Map showed further encroachment of those employment uses, while still maintaining a core of residential uses in that area. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 18 �C ncil-Growth Management has had a chance to review the proposed annexations: -He also asked that the Natural Resources Department come back with alternatives regarding enforcement with a mrr a from the Sheriff's Department and a presentation atworksessirfrom Natural Resources including a memo as part of the staff report. Member Carpenters nded the motion. The motion -for continuance was approved 6-0. Project: 2021 Timberline Lane Rezoning, #3-01 Project Description: Request to rezone approximately .75 acre located at 2021 Timberline lane from UE, Urban Estate, to HC, Harmony Corridor. The parcel is generally located west of and adjacent to Timberline Road, south of and adjacent to Timberline Lane and approximately 150 feet north of Harmony Road. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Member Bernth claimed a conflict of interest on this item and excused himself. Brian Grubb, City Planner gave the staff presentation. He stated that a letter that was received today from a surrounding property owner was being distributed for the record. He stated that the site currently has a garage and a mobile home existing, and gains access from Timberline Lane to the north. He reported that there are a variety of surrounding land uses, to the north and to the west there is low -density residential development. To the east is a Diamond Shamrock and the old Harmony School; to the south, the old Harmony Store and some small residences and businesses located along Harmony Road. Planner Grubb reviewed the site shots for the Board. He stated that there was a neighborhood meeting held and there were approximately 10 neighbors that showed up. He stated there were a variety of comments and concerns and those were included in the Board's packet. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 15, 2001 Page 2 17. #43-98E Coyote Ridge 6th Annexation and Zoning 18. #3-01 2021 Timberline Lane Rezoning 19. #12-97D Harmony Technology Park, Hewlett Packard — Project Development Plan Member Colton and Chairperson Gavaldon declared a conflict of interest on Item 19, Hewlett Packard. Member Bernth declared a conflict of interest on Item 18, 2021 Timberline Rezoning. Lynn DiMirando, citizen asked for Item 3, Lincoln Jr. High School Addition be pulled for discussion. Betty Aragon, citizen, asked for Item 7, Poudre Development Rezoning be pulled for discussion. Member Craig asked for Item 4, Settlers Green at Rigden Farm, PDP, Modification of Standards be pulled for discussion. Member Carpenter moved for approval of the Consent Agenda items 1, minus the May 18th minutes, 2, 5, 6, and 8. Member Bernth seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Lincoln Junior High School Addition, Sites do Advisory Review, #13-98B Project Description: \� Request toe dlincoln Junior High School by_ constructing a new building containing — 9, 7 s.f. The building would feature p classr000 t .computer lab, gymnasium, recreational facilities and kitchen. The predominant after, sch-Ool. user would be the Boys and Girls Club of Larirnef�ounty. The site is approximately one acre and zmed UE, Urban Estate. Chairperson Gavaldon called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call: Colton, Bernth, Craig, Gavaldon, Carpenter and Meyer(late). Member Torgerson was absent. Staff Present: Gloss, Eckman, Jones, Moore, Shepard, Olt, Grubb, K. Moore, Reiff, Schlueter, Wamhoff, Virata, Wilder, Bracke, Daggett. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Cameron Gloss reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the May 18 (Continued), October 19, 2000 and January 18, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. # 6-01 Harris Bilingual Elementary School Expansion — Site Plan Advisory Review 3. #40-00 Lincoln Junior High School Addition — Site Plan Advisory Review 4. #56-98J Settler's Green at Rigden Farm, PDP — Modification of Standards 5. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval 6. #7-01 Staley Annexation and Zoning 7. #1-01 Poudre Development Rezoning 8. #2-01 Speights PUD, Lots 6 & 7 and the West Half of Tract A Rezoning Discussion Agenda: 9. Recommendation to City Council for Adoption of the Transfort Strategic Operating Plan 10. #40-98 Cathy Fromme Natural Area Annexation and Zoning 11. #40-98A Cathy Fromme 2"d Natural Area Annexation and Zoning 12. #43-98 Coyote Ridge 15t Annexation and Zoning 13. #43-98A Coyote Ridge 2"d Annexation and Zoning 14. #43-98B Coyote Ridge 3rd Annexation and Zoning 15. #43-98C Coyote Ridge 4th Annexation and Zoning 16. #43-98D Coyote Ridge 5th Annexation and Zoning