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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTURNING POINT - MODIFICATION OF STANDARD - 12-99A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning 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. P t: Modification of Standard — Jacob Center Project Descripft Request for a modification to reduce the minimum separation requirements between roup homes in the NCM Zoning District from 1,000 feet to 570 feet. The building at 7�. Peterson is a single-family residence that !i§-CU rrently used as a family type facility to house Oster chi1dten The applicant would like to increase the permitted number of foster children in the house to 8. Recommendation: Approval R Planning and Zoning Bo, .J Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 4 of 7 Mr. Becker addressed the neighborhood support of Turning Point and the project as presented. Public Comment: Darin Menapace, student at Colorado State University, felt Turning Point was a great organization. He felt the clients benefited from the program. Hava Killingsworth, Student Body Vice -President at Colorado State University, requested a presentation from Turning Point, prior to the hearing, to discuss the possible use for the proposed location of the new facility. She felt Turning Point came prepared to answer all the questions during the prior presentation and there was primarily positive feedback after the presentation. She presented the benefits this organization would bring to the community and the clientele. Cindy Smith, volunteer at Turning Point, had seen a variety of youth programs and felt this organization was the best she had ever seen. She felt the staff and volunteers were heroes and she felt they could handle any number of clients in the best possible way. Patricia K. Moore, delegate of Turning Point for United Way, noted that Turning Point recognized the community need for the proposed program. She shared a personal experience with the organization. She expressed that by granting the modification, it would allow a great organization to continue to assist in community needs. Karen Rattenborg, Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University, shared that she places over 90 intems in organizations like Turning Point. She felt it to be a benefit to have the site close to the campus for the students and the clientele. Charlie Sneider, Secretary for the Turning Point Board, felt there is a critical need to expand youth services to assist in better resources for the kids in the community and Turning Point could do that. Judy Arnold, employed by Colorado State University, was treated to a tour of the Turning Point facility. She was impressed by the facility and further chose to volunteer there. She shared her personal experiences of working with the clientele and felt that Turning Point worked for the kids who needed it. Discussion: Member Gavaldon asked the percentage of clientele that would be from our county versus other counties. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 3 of 7 oject: Southglen PUD, 2"d Filing — Major Amendment, #31- 99 Project Description: Request to eliminate the existing swimnftlg_�pool and bath house facility at the east end of the Southglen PUD 2"d Filing multi -family residential development. The site is located south of Horsetooth Road, west of Albion Way, and east of Manhattan Avenue. The prop-dity is zpnecl LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighsortfkd. Recommendation: roval VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT IS ATTACHED Project: Modification of Standard — Turning Point #12-99A Project Description: Request for a modification to increase the number of permitted group home residents from 20 to 36 at the property at 801 South Shields Street. The property is zoned CC — Community Commercial. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence: Steve Olt, Current Planning, gave a short presentation about the project and the modification. Jim Becker, Executive Director at Turning Point, gave a history of Turning Point facilities and the project itself. He gave a description of the modification project and reviewed the benefits to the community and the clientele. Kim Bappe, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Director of Turning Point, reviewed her background with Turning Point. She discussed "Critical Incidences" and the plan for dealing with them. The clientele accepted in Turning Point facilities did not have violent histories. The applicants felt that the home was safe due to the precautionary measures they have presented. 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.