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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLATINUM AUTO BROKERS PUD - FINAL ..... 8/22/1994 P & Z BOARD HEARING - 36-94 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes August 22, 1994 Page 7 He spoke of the importance resolving these issues. Chair Clements asked about a rack display and Mr. Shepard said that could be prohibited in the planning process. Member Cottier commented that a variance would be granted on an acceptable final. She believed that a variance should not be granted until the landscaping is acceptable. She believed that this is not a good planning example for future development to the north. 1. Member Strom moved approval of Platinum Auto Broker landscape plan with the stipulation to modify the landscaping on the development plan, with shrub beds to be increased to two planting beds (each 8 feet by 8 feet east to west), a center island bed, landscaping timbers along all islands, wheel -stops to prevent overhang of vehicles to the beds (a reasonable plan to be approved by planning staff), and restricting use of an elevated rack for display purposes. Member Fontane seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-10 with Cottier voting in the negative. 2. Member Strom moved approval of the variance for Platinum Auto Brokers PUD, Final, with findings. Member Fontane seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1, with Cottier voting in the negative. 3. Member Strom moved approval of Platinum Auto Brokers, PUD, Final. Member Fontane seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-21 with Members Bell and Cottier voting in the negative. Item 14. Overland Trail Annexation and Zoning, #9-94,A. Mr. Ken Waido presented the staff report with a change in the zoning recommendation to RF Zone for the entire 282 acres. Mr. Waido spoke of standard subdivision process (lot size of 2.29 acres) and cluster development plan, increasing overall units per acre, allowing 282 units to be developed (not guaranteed --subject to planning hearings). Mr. John M. Spillane, Esq., Deutsch, Spillane & Reutzel, P.C. 7730 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80111, representing the developer Richland Homes. Frank Vaught the architect of Vaught -Frye Architects was present for questions. He explained goals for the project of less density, larger lot Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 22, 1994 Page 6 Chair Clements encouraged Mr. Spaulding to work with the applicant with respect to the "no trespassing" sign. Member Cottier said the access change is an improvement and hoped the developer does whatever he can to keep from making the open space into a playground to the west. Motion passed 7-0. Chair Clements welcomed Member Gary Carnes to the Planning and Zoning Board as replacement for Sharon Winfree, past member. Item 13. Platinum Auto Brokers, PUD - Final, #36-94. Mr. Ted Shepard read the staff report for this project. The action of the Board requires two motions (1) requirements for the variance and (2) PUD itself, as mentioned in the staff report. Mr. Gary Farkas made a brief presentation showing the changes requested of the Board at preliminary, landscaping and mentioned that 3.5 customers visit the business per day. He spoke of surrounding properties, flood code, lots with weeds and other issues. He spoke of the location unique to north Fort Collins and consideration requirements. Dixie Johnson - 1241 Maple - She is owner of Mane Images 2 1/2 years. She met landscaping requirements of the City that has enhanced her place of business. She supported the landscaping requirements. Karen Weitkunat - 1513 N. College - She is owner of Budget Host Inn and a resident for 18 years, president of the North College Business Association, and serves on the North College Corridor Study Committee along with the North Access Control Plan. She applauded new businesses and development in the north. She supported positive image of the business and landscaping and upheld City standards. CITIZEN INPUT CLOSED. Member Cottier spoke of landscaping being minimal, inadequate and had concerns regarding the image for the entrance to north Fort Collins. She requested a setback requirement for display vehicles and was concerned about the number of vehicles parked there and was against a raised car rack for vehicles. Member Strom asked further questions regarding landscaping requirements, amount of vehicles on the lot, landscaping, entrances, depth and setbacks (8 to 12 feet), right-of-way, etc. a a PLANNING i ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 22, 1994 Gerry Horak, Council Liaison Ron Phillips, Staff Support Liaison The August 22, 1994, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall West, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Roll call was answered by: Chair Clements, and Members Bell, Carnes, Cottier, Fontane, Strom, and Walker. Staff Members Present: Eckman, Hamdan, Herzig, Olt, Phillips, Shepard, Vosburg and Worden. Mr. Phillips read the agenda review. AGENDA REVIEW Item 1. Minutes of the May 23, June 6 and June 27, July 11 and July 25, 1994, P 6 2 Meetings. Item 2. Harmony Market PIID, 7th Filing, Golden Corral - Preliminary and Final, #54-87Y. Item 3. Harmony Market PIID, 3rd Filing, Steele's Expansion Final, #54-872. Item 4. Harmony Market PIID, 9th Filing - Final, #54-87Y. Item S. oakridge PIID, Cornerstore - Preliminary, #13-82BI. Item 6. Upland PIID, Filing One (Upland's Prospect Business Park, Block 2) - Preliminary, #3-84G. Item 7. Bank One PIID - Preliminary and Final, #54-87W Item 8. Hillcrest PIID - Final, #6-93B. Item 9. Falcon Ridge PIID - Final, #2-94G. Pulled for discussion. Item 10. Resolution P294-11 Easement vacation Item 11. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval. Item 12. Small Project Development Reviev Fee schedule, #62-93A. Item 13. Platinum Auto Brokers PIID, Final, #36-94. Item 14. overland Trail Annexation and Zoning, #9-94,A. Item 15. Country Club North Rezoning, #39-94. Item 16, spring Creek village PIID, Preliminary, #2-87N. Item 17. Northbrook Patio Homes at Fairbrooke PIID, Final,#7-94B. CONSENT AGENDA: Member Strom moved that Item 12 be placed on the consent agenda from the discussion agenda. Member Cottier seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.