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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJACOB CENTER (703 PETERSON) - MODIFICATION OF STANDARD - 36-99 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 7 of 7 Mr. Painter responded that there were 2 recently. Member Carpenter asked the background of the children living in the foster home. Mr. Painter responded that both males and females between the ages of 12 and 18 are at the home. The resident is at the home full time. Member Gavaldon moved to deny the project. Member Bernth seconded the motion. Member Carpenter had difficulty making a decision, but felt the separation was there for a reason and did not want the neighborhood to be overburdened with group homes. Member Colton agreed with the reasoning. The Board was uncomfortable denying the group home because group homes are a needed service, but felt they needed to be dispersed throughout different neighborhoods. The motion to deny was approved 5-1 with Member Torgerson voting against the denial. Member Craig claimed a conflict. Other Business: None The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Bc. J Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 6 of 7 Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence: Steve Olt, Current Planning, reviewed the staff report and explained the modification. Joel Painter, Clinical/Program Director of the Jacob's Center, gave a short presentation about the foster home and increased need for additional group homes. He explained the "foster home" feel of the group home. Public Comment: Mark Anderson, 704 Matthews, asked if the public comments have been considered. He researched statistics of crime in the neighborhood. He described the problems and agreed with the separation. Judy Lovaas, 304 E. Myrtle, felt the neighborhood was very tolerant. She did not understand how the trends of the neighborhood were better for the community. The City had invested in the needs of the citizens but she asked that the Board keep the reasonable standard spelled out in the code. Arvin Lovaas, 304 E. Myrtle, reviewed the neighborhood meeting comments. He felt that the 1,000 feet separation was worth keeping. Carolina Westers, 811 Peterson, said that she had never had any problems with any of the group homes around her residence. She supported group homes in any place the City could put them. She felt that it is more difficult to find people to host group homes and that you would always have neighbors that wouldn't approve of them. Jim Becker, Executive Director at Turning Point, said he was an adjacent neighbor at 614 S. Matthews. He spoke for Turning Point that they had no objection to changing the standard. He suggested creating a neighborhood advisory committee that might help alleviate some of the neighborhood concerns. Discussion: Member Gavaldon asked the applicant about the police reports addressed by the citizen and security concerns. Mr. Painter responded that the situation was a critical incident and the incident did not take place at the foster home. The assault occurred at Lesher Junior High School and the police came to the foster home for investigation. Security was addressed by the resident in charge of the foster home who had a background working with foster children, along with a security system for the windows and doors. Member Gavaldon asked how many "Walk-aways" happened recently. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Becker responded that on average, 60% of the clientele would be from Larimer County and 40% would be from other counties in Northern Colorado. Member Gavaldon asked how many "Walk-aways" have happened. Mr. Becker responded that in 1999 to the date of the hearing they had three "Walk- aways". Member Craig asked where the current girls facility was located. Mr. Becker responded with the address of 640 West Prospect. Member Craig asked how Turning Point addresses neighborhood complaints. Mr. Becker addressed each complaint to the satisfaction of the person reporting the complaint. The organization felt it was important for complaints to be addressed and for clients to be responsible for their actions if it was something done by a client. Member Gavaldon moved to approve the modification for this project as recommended. Member Craig seconded the motion with the condition that the approval be for group homes of this type, not any other future applicants. Member Carpenter supported the motion. Member Colton supported the motion and appreciated the extra work that Turning Point had put into the project. The motion was approved 7-0. Project: Modification of Standard — Jacob Center 3 b - 9 Project Description: Request for a modification to reduce the minimum separation requirements between group homes in the NCM Zoning District from 1,000 feet to 570 feet. The building at 703 Peterson is a single-family residence that is currently used as a family type facility to house 4 foster children. The applicant would like to increase the permitted number of foster children in the house to 8. Recommendation: Approval Chairperson Colton called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Meyer, Torgerson, Bernth, Craig and Colton. Member Gavaldon arrived after Item 3 was discussed. Staff Present: Eckman, Shepard, Olt, Shoemaker, Stringer, and Kuch. Agenda Review: Current Planning Chief Planner Ted Shepard reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the May 20 (continued), June 17 (continued), December 2, 1999 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. Resolution PZ99-22 Easement Vacation (continued) 3. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval 4. #72-84N Country Club Corners PUD, Lot 1 (Grease Monkey) — Preliminary and Final 5. #31-99 Southglen PUD, 2"d Filing — Major Amendment 6. #12-99A Modification of Standards — Turning Point Discussion Agenda: 7. #17-99 Resource and Recovery Farm, Sand & Gravel Mine - PDP 8. Modification of Standards — Jacob Center 9. The Greens at Collindale, Referred Minor Amendment (continued) 10. Harborwalk Estates, Referred Minor Amendment (continued) The Planning and Zoning Board Minutes for May 20 and June 17, 1999 were continued. Dave Stringer continued Item 2. Member Craig moved Items 3, 5 and 6 to the discussion agenda. The Board decided to move Item 7 from the discussion agenda to the consent agenda. The applicants of Items 9 and 10 chose to continue the projects to February 3, 1999. Member Carpenter moved for approval of Consent items 1, 4, and 7.