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HomeMy WebLinkAboutROCKY MOUNTAIN AUTO PUD - PRELIMINARY / FINAL ..... 6/05/95 P & Z BOARD HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 5/22/95) - 5-95 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESr .' t Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June 5, 1995 Page 7 Moved by Member Walker, seconded by Member Bell: To approve Rocky Mountain Auto PUD Preliminary and Final, subject to two conditions: 1) the standard condition as stated in staff report; and 2) the plan will provide a detached sidewalk in lieu of the proposed attached sidewalk along the frontage of the property on East -Vine Drive, with alignment to be dependent on utility locations and adequate space for landscaping. The Motion was approved 4-0.. Other Business: The Board was reminded of: the upcoming work session, discussing enforcement of PUD conditions and the North College Plan; and the upcoming Council work session on the appeals process. There being no further items.on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. 4 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes June.S, 1995 Page 6 Shepard suggested the format o:f a referral of an administrative change. Comments were made on .the viability and forms of neighborhood activity centers.. The Motion was approved 4-0. LIMINARY AND FINALi" �. Staff Presentation: Steve Olt, City Planner summarized the application regarding Rocky Mountain Auto PUD Final; and its history for the Board. The additions would comprise 1300 square feet in size, approximately 600 feet on either side of the existing building. Circumstances have not changed from the previous variances that were granted for the site, and the staff recommends approval upon the conditions of the standard development agreement, and that. the City and the applicant work together in providing a detached sidewalk in lieu of the proposed attached sidewalk along the frontage of the property of East Vine Drive. In response to questioning by the Board, Mt. Olt explained the nature and history of the attached sidewalk situation along Vine Drive and the possibilities presented by a detached sidewalk. Mike Herzig, Engineering Department explained the nature of the present conflicting sidewalk plans for other nearby areas and the planning that would be needed to effect a detached sidewalk. Energy conservation points were not raised by applicant nor researched by staff. Applicant Presentation: Roger Kinney explained the impracticality of energy conservation points in view of activity at the entrance. The applicant is in agreement conditions and willing to place a detached sidewalk in acceptable location. the with the Fie] Mr. Eckman, Deputy City Attorney suggested a tightening of the condition of sidewalk placement to a specific location, subject to an administration change should the location be nonfeasible. Board Discussion and vote: Moved by Member Walker, seconded by Member Bell: For a variance to the minimum required points required due to extraordinary circumstances justifying the action. In discussion, the basis for the variance was set forth as the size and geography of the site resulting.in practical difficulties in meeting the required points. The :Motion was approved 4-0. CONTINUATION OF THE MAY 22, 1995 HEARING JUNE 5, 1995 STAFF LIAISON: BOB BLANCHARD COUNCIL LIAISON: GINA JANETT MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Member Bernie Strom. Roll Call: Walker, Bell, Strom, Carnes. Members Fontane, Clements and Cottier were absent. Staff Present: Blanchard, Eckman, Shepard, Olt, Shoemaker and Deines. AGENDA REVIEW: Bob Blanchard, Chief Planner, reviewed the evening's discussion agenda. 20. Recommendation to City Council Regarding the Adoption of the Fort Collins/Loveland Corridor Management Plan. 21. Pinecone PUD, The Tower Shoppes - Final 22. Timberline Farms P.U.D. - Diamond Shamrock Cornerstore -Preliminary. (Continued). 11. #5-95 Rocky Mountain Auto P.U.D. - Preliminary and Final. DISCUSSION AGENDA: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. Staff Presentation: Tom Shoemaker, director of Natural Resources for the City of Fort Collins, presented a slide presentation to the Board regarding a plan for preserving the region between Loveland and Fort Collins. Highlights of his summary included: A plan has been visualized for the last 20 years. It has become a combined effort of Loveland, Fort Collins, and Larimer County. The corridor is being defined by Harmony on the north, 57th Street on the south, Fossil Creek on the east, and the first hogback on the west. The corridor would preserve the unique identity of the two communities; retain the natural wildlife in the area; preserve the scenic landscapes; and halt the encroaching development in the area. An inventory has been completed and mapped of the areas within • the corridor. A planning influence map was developed as a result.