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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLYDESDALE PARK FIRST & SECOND ANNEXATIONS ..... 9/11/14 P & Z BOARD HEARING - ANX140002 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 5 Attorney, it was now being presented. Deputy City Attorney Eckman stated that the original developer had granted Power of Attorney to the City Clerk. Secretary Cosmas stated that she had received a letter from the Clydesdale Park HOA President outlining their talking points in support of the annexation. Public Input Bill Schwerdtfeger, President of Clydesdale Park HOA, requested that the Board allow the HOA members to pool their time so a presentation could be made. Chair Carpenter granted them 15 minutes to make one general presentation. Tom Mills, Vice President of Clydesdale Park, began the presentation by stating that his community would like to make two requests to the Board: • To support the request for annexation so that Clydesdale Park is annexed into the City of Fort Collins, and • To support their request for phasing in the storm water fee. Chair Carpenter interrupted him to tell him that the stormwater issue would not be something the Planning and Zoning Board could vote on tonight and that it would have to go to the City Council for a decision. Mr. Mills continued with his presentation by reviewing the sequence of events to date, including the original petitioning, the citizen concerns, tax revenue issues, location issues, potential benefits to the City, and how annexation will demonstrate the City's commitment. While he supports the storm water utility fee, he asked for a phase -in period during the time his community is becoming a resident of the City, preferably over a 5-year period. He stated that he believes there will be economic impacts on the annexed property, but residents are in favor of paying associated taxes and fees. Staff/Applicant Response Deputy City Attorney Eckman said that City code allows the Planning and Zoning Board to advise the City Council on annexations and long-range planning. He went on to say that the City's Water Board should advise on matters concerning stormwater utility fees. There were no additional Staff comments or response. Board Deliberation Member Schneider made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend approval to the City Council for the Clydesdale Park first and second annexation initial zoning of L-M-N Low Density Mixed Use neighborhood and that the residential neighborhood sign district be included based upon the findings of facts and conclusions in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 4 Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend to the City Council adoption of the revised TOD zone multiple -family mixed -use dwellings minimum parking requirements and provide an alternative compliance option for both residential and non- residential parking standards. Member Hobbs seconded the motion. Vote: 6:0. There was some discussion of the differences between TOD areas versus City-wide areas. Director Kadrich stated that the difficulty for the commercial areas was that there were no requirements, so Staff felt more tools were needed to help contractors with in -fill projects. Member Hobbs stated that he believes this is a good tool to have. Member Schneider's concern is that there are existing projects that are approved that are not required to have minimum parking, so TOD should be implemented soon. Chair Carpenter will support it because it is another tool and doesn't feel it will be a burden to the community. Member Hart stated that he would also like to see limits in the downtown area. Member Hobbs made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend to City Council that they establish a new non-residential minimum parking requirement City-wide as a step towards developing a downtown and TOD parking strategy. Member Hansen seconded the motion. Chair Carpenter added an amendment to recommend going forward with the comprehensive parking plan, transportation demand management program, on -site paved parking, public parking structures, provision of public parking, and protection of residential parking permits. Chair Carpenter also recognized Staff for their efforts in bringing this together. Vote: 5:1 with Vice Chair Kirkpatrick dissenting. Project: Clydesdale Annexation Project Description: This is a request for annexation by the residents of the Clydesdale Park neighborhood. Clydesdale Park is an existing subdivision located east of Interstate 25, south of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Carriage Parkway. Clydesdale Park includes 217 single-family residential lots on approximately 75 acres.. The requested initial zoning for this annexation is the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District (L-M-N), which is in compliance with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Staff and Applicant Presentations City Planner Holland gave an overview of the area in question, including some history of the area, a zoning overview and the master plan for the annexation. He stated that one reason the residents are requesting annexation is to achieve consistent maintenance for Carriage Parkway, which will eventually extend south to East Prospect Road. Board Questions and Staff Response Member Hart asked for clarification on what the Board is being asked to approve at this hearing. Planner Holland confirmed that he is requesting approval for Annexations 1 and 2. Director Kadrich informed the Board that there was a Pre -Annexation Agreement signed by the residents, and, through the Power of Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2014 Page 2 Member Hart made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the September 11, 2014, Consent agenda as presented, which includes the minutes from the August 14, 2014, Planning and Zoning Board hearing and Pederson Toyota Expansion. Member Hansen seconded. Vote:6:0. Discussion Agenda: 3. Adoption of Land Use Code Revisions from Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Study 4. Clydesdale Annexation 5. The Flats at Rigden Farm Project: Adoption of Land Use Code Revisions from Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Parking Study Project Description: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider potential revisions to off-street parking requirements within the Land Use Code (LUC) that address parking issues identified in the TOD Parking Study. A variety of regulatory options have been evaluated to date that include: Multi -family and Mixed -use Dwellinqs (residential): a. Adopt minimum parking requirements as proposed, or b. Retain temporary minimum parking requirements. Nonresidential Land Uses (commercial): a. Adopt minimum parking requirements; or b. Retain maximum parking requirements. Alternative Compliance a. Residential; and b. Commercial. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence Staff and Applicant Presentations City Planner Lorson gave a presentation of this project, detailing each of the policy recommendations. He detailed parking requirements for non-residential, multi -family, and alternative compliance for residential and commercial properties, discussing the minimum and maximum parking requirements of each. He also reviewed the feedback he has received from the Parking Advisory Board, the Transportation Board, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Kirkpatrick, Hansen, Hart, Hobbs and Schneider Absent: Heinz Staff Present: Kadrich, Eckman, Gloss, Burnett, Beals, Wilkinson, Lorson, Holland, Siegmund, and Cosmas Agenda Review Chair Carpenter 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. Director Kadrich reviewed the items on both the Consent and Discussion agendas and also explained the consent/discussion procedure to the audience. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None noted. Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes from August 14, 2014, P&Z Hearing 2. Pedersen Toyota Expansion Public Input: None noted.