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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE SLAB - PDP - PDP150016 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning 8 Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 5 showed the site plan and conceptual design of the property, indicating the compliance with the City codes. He discussed bike and vehicle access, the planned parking, a planned arbor and landscaping, and the overall plaza development. Karen Jackson, with ALM2S Architects, also showed slides of the building design, stating that the design had been developed in conjunction with the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC). She discussed the building materials, the building features, and the reduction of the scale and new massing. She showed site perspectives, the location on the road, and the landscape buffering. She also noted that the LPC has approved this design. Board Questions and Staff Response Member Hart asked the width of the emergency exit on the pedestrian bike path, and Mr. Russell responded that it is 16 paved feet. Member Heinz asked whether the property would utilize the geothermal, and Ms. Jackson responded that the current developers are considering that implementation. Member Hansen received confirmation that the property to the north will not operate on the easement. He also asked the applicant if they had made any enhancements to the current buffer, and Mr. Russell responded that a 5 foot buffer has been maintained to the west using conifer trees. Member Hart asked whether this project would affect the future expansion of Prospect Road, and Chief Planner Shepard responded that the dedication for additional right-of-way was made back in 2005 in the original final plan. Member Hobbs asked if the parking requirements are the same for studio and one - bedroom apartments, and Chief Planner Shepard confirmed that they are. Public Input. None noted. Board Deliberation Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the request to modification of standard to Section 3.8.30(F)(1) - orientation to bufferyards - for The Slab Property PDP#150016, based on the findings of facts on page 9 and 10 of the staff report. Member Hobbs seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve The Slab Property PDP#150016, based on the findings of facts on page 9 and 10 of the staff report Member Heinz seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. The Board took a short recess at 7:15pm and reconvened at 7:25pm. Project: Fall 2015 Biannual Revisions, Clarifications and Additions to the Land Use Code (LUC) Project Description: This is a request for a Recommendation to City Council regarding the annual update to the Land Use Code. There are proposed revisions, clarifications and additions to the Code that address a variety of subject areas that have arisen since the last annual update in the Spring of 2015. Recommendation: Approval Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 4 responded that they will probably be 7am-7pm (it will not be a 24-hour facility). She also asked whether any lighting mitigation for the eastern Andersonville neighborhood had been considered, and Mr. Merritt reviewed the various types of lighting sources that are planned, focusing on public security and being sensitive to that neighborhood. Member Schneider asked whether the sidewalk crossing at Lemay and Buckingham would be a safety issue regarding vehicle blockage, and Ms. Wilkinson responded that the stop sign would be behind the crosswalk, but she offered to reconsider this setup. Board Deliberation Member Hart indicated his approval of this project and that it fits with the neighborhood and the transition with surrounding properties. Member Hobbs agreed and likes the setback and the landscaping plan. Member Heinz agreed and is glad to see sidewalks in this area. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick also agreed with these comments. Member Hobbs made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #150009, based on the findings of facts on page 8 of the staff report. Member Schneider seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Project: The Slab Property PDP#150016 Project Description: This is a request for a three-story multi -family building containing 59 dwelling units and 70 bedrooms. There would be 87 parking spaces and 77 bicycle parking spaces. Primary access is gained via a driveway on Prospect Road that is limited to right-in/right-out turn movements only. An emergency access and bike and pedestrian access connects the project to Lake Street to the north. The P.D.P. is within the Transit -Oriented Development Overlay Zone. The P.D.P. represents the re -submittal of an expired project but with significant design changes. The site is located at 808 West Prospect Road and is 1.44 acres in size and zoned H-M-N, High Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Recommendation: Approval Assistant City Attorney Yatabe disclosed that he had received a mailed notice regarding this hearing, although he does not officially live in the notice area, which should not affect his ability to offer objective legal advice regarding this project. Member Hansen also disclosed that he had considered doing some contractual work on this property, but had declined, and he does not consider that to be a conflict of interest. Staff and Applicant Presentations Chief Planner Shepard gave a brief overview of the project. Secretary Cosmas stated that one email had been received in support of this project, and Chief Planner Shepard had sent a memo to the Board members indicating some adjustments to the project that were made by the applicant. Dave Lingle, a principle with ALM2S Architects, also gave a PowerPoint presentation, discussing the history of the project, which was begun prior to the recession. He stated that there is a significant amount of infrastructure already in place. He reviewed the existing conditions and neighborhood context as well. He discussed the style of architectural that would be employed, the current zoning structure, and the comparison between the previously -approved project and the current project, and he feels that the current project is less impactful than the previous design. Craig Russell, Russell+Mills Studio, Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2015 Page 2 Planning Director Gloss reviewed the items on the Consent and Discussion agendas. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick also read the following statement prepared by Assistant City Attorney Yatabe: Any public hearing item approved on the Consent Agenda shall be considered to have been opened and closed. The information furnished in connection with any such item and provided to this Board shall be considered as the only evidence presented for consideration. Approval of any public hearing item as a part of the Consent Agenda constitutes adoption by this Board of the staff recommendations, findings, and conditions of approval for those items. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None noted. Consent Agenda: 1. Draft Minutes from October 2, 2015, P8Z Special Meeting 2. Draft Minutes from October 8, 2015, P&Z Hearing 3. 2015 Three -Mile Plan Update 4. Lodgepole Investments, LLC, Annexation ANX#150003 Public Input on Consent Agenda: None noted. Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the November 12, 2015, Consent agenda, including the draft minutes from the October 2, 2015, Planning and Zoning Board special meeting and from the October 8, 2015, Planning and Zoning Board hearing, the 2015 Three -Mile Plan Update, and Lodgepole Investments, LLC, Annexation ANX#150003. Member Hobbs seconded. Vote: 6:0. Discussion Agenda: 5. Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #150009 6. The Slab Property PDP#150016 7. Fall 2015 Biannual Revisions, Clarifications and Additions to the Land Use Code 8. Clarifications and Additions to the Municipal Code and the Land Use Code for Outdoor Vendor Mobility Options 9. Various Revisions to the Land Use Code Relating to Fugitive Dust Project: Lemay Avenue Craft Brewery & Self -Storage Facility PDP #150009 Project Description: This is a request to develop a craft brewery and self -storage facility at the southwest corner of North Lemay Avenue and Buckingham Street. The craft brewery would be 7,219 Jennifer Carpenter, Chair Kristin Kirkpatrick, Vice Chair Jeff Hansen Gerald Hart Emily Heinz Michael Hobbs Jeffrey Schneider City Council Chambers City Hall West 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. Regular Hearing November 12, 2015 Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Kirkpatrick, Hansen, Hart, Heinz, Hobbs, and Schneider Absent: Carpenter Staff Present: Gloss, Yatabe, Wilkinson, Langenberger, Shepard, Mounce, Wray, Smith (liana), Smith (Lucinda), Burnett, Langenberger, Ragasa and Cosmas Agenda Review Vice Chair Kirkpatrick 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.