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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWATERGLEN PUD PDP ..... APRIL 25 1994 P & Z BOARD HEARING - 71 93A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning and Zoning Board Minutes April 25, 1994 Page 20 Mr. Phillips replied that requiring this plan needed approval before final submittal, this process will expedite the scheduling and it will be dealt with. Member Strom asked about the report by Dr. Vincent, requesting a summary. Dr. Vincent summarized the proposal citing the irrigation retention facilities. He said the proposed plan is comprehensive over all the water areas of the development, enhancing the wildlife areas of the project, perhaps increasing water fowl nesting. Mitigation for wildlife and people interaction are being studied, a prototype of how development can be promoted and use nature educationally. Member Strom asked more questions regarding the 28-foot width streets and fire safety concerns. Mr. Herzig said the loop street have lots facing on both side that are relatively small with high parking. The method the Poudre Fire Authority uses requires a 20-foot clear space in the street to maneuver the vehicles and equipment. They found that 28-foot street widths work in the larger lot areas, serving fewer homes and fewer cars in the street. The technique of the operation determines the need requirements. Member Winfree moved for approval of Waterglen PUD, Preliminary #71-93A rith the ten conditions outlined in the staff report and the letter from staff dated April 25, 1994. Member Walker seconded the motion. Member Cottier commented that it is a very good project in a less than ideal location and worthwhile for the community, a product that is needed. The open space design contiguous to small cell lots is unique for lower -income housing. The proposal of a Gitney bus is critical to making a project like this work. She was reluctant to support it because it is not where growth is desired at this stage of urban design development but it is outweighed by the nature of the product being proposed. Chair Clement agreed and stated that the policy statements with regard to Land Use Policy 22 states "preferential consideration shall be given to urban development proposals which are contiguous to existing developments within the City limits or consistent with the phasing plans for the City's Urban Growth Area." Without a plan, it cannot be utilized to make decisions for development. The Council directed that proposal that might be able to locate on the fringes will provide their own transportation, parks and open space surrounding natural area. She supported the motion with some reservation. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes April 25, 1994 �- Page 21 Member Strom proposed a minor amendment to Condition #9 to may "the development may be located in the revised Box Elder Flood Creek Plain and the day care facility must be located outside the flood plaings. Member Strom further commented that the project is a very good one and will provide some badly needed housing relief for the middle and lower income families. He supported the preceding comments. He still did not fully endorse the 28-foot streets and requested more information and data from the Poudre Fire Authority for this project and others in Fort Collins, his concerns were especially in regard to use of extra asphalt. Mr. Phillips assured the Board that this information will be obtained from Poudre Fire Authority without a condition to the motion. Member Fontane supported the motion and was appreciative of the information provided by the developer about the future development. She supported the alternative transportation plans for the location of the site. Member Winfree agreed with the concerns for the location of the project and agreed that the benefits of the project outweigh the location. She encouraged the alternative for transportation since it is not added as a condition. Motion passed 7-0. Mr. Ted Shepard, Project Planner, gave the staff report and recommendations for approval. The purpose the Board is reviewing this was because it was a change to the PUD. Should the Board allow the Southridge Greens Boulevard, the plat would then have to be amended or replatted to lift the restriction. The Board is reviewing the land use PUD document and the plat restriction. Mr. Steve Dellenbach - owner of Lot 25 of Phase II Paragon Point stated that the administrative change was denied, so he made the presentation of his request for access of his home drive to the Board. He presented the unique situation of his lot and requiring drainage and location for safety. The street had two addresses 6413 Falcon Ridge court or Southridge Green Boulevard. Mr. Shepard said the homeowner can choose between addresses for the property and Mr. Dellenbach stated he was requesting 6418 Southridge Green Boulevard. There was discussion of the request among Board members regarding the correct 6418 Falcon Ridge, but it could also have a 6418 Southrigde Green Blvd. address common Planning and Zoning Board Minutes • April 25, 1994 Page 19 Mr. Ward stated that they are units foundations and they can be moved to is an electric easement in a portion located. Also noise considerations not setting on permanent give flexibility and there of it where they are are in play. Member Cottier asked for an update on the plans for the parcel to the left that would be donated. Mr. Ward indicated that W. W. Reynolds has donated four acres to a non-profit agency to have low-income subsidized housing in that area. There is a purpose to offer a full range of housing opportunities in the development to offer upward mobility without leaving the neighborhood. The proposed builder is studying the costs for all the infra -structure required for the project before a commitment is made. There is still interest. Points were not taken for this segment. The plan reflects their specific design. Member Cottier asked "What a reserve park was?" Mr. Olt said that it was already considered for a site that has been purchased by the City of Fort Collins for a future park . site. Mr. Ward said that properties are not always already owned by the City of Fort Collins. This park site was approved by the Parks Department at their December meeting. Chair Clements asked about the wording for Condition #7? Mr. Olt replied that staff was recommending the wording remain the same for #6 and #7 regarding storm drainage. Mr. Phillips stated that the staff proposal was recommending that Storm Drainage and Natural Resources approve the plans before the final submittal can be made. The suggestion by the applicant is that they be submitted and reviewed but the word "approved" is left out. Member Strom commented that if there is a disagreement about approval, the applicant will always have the option of requesting review by the Board? Mr. Phillips stated that was correct, similar to the last item on the agenda of this meeting. Member Cottier asked why isn't a mitigation plan required as we have with other projects with significant natural resources --the • wording in the condition is not very strong? Planning and Zoning Board Minutes April 25, 1994 Page 18 Betty Maloney - 1309 City Park Avenue - Spoke of her previous statement in favor of this much needed project in Fort Collins. CITIZEN INPUT CLO$ED. Member Walker asked for the rational behind the smaller size landscaping for certain parts of the project. Mr. Olt said the developer is requesting a variance to reduce the size of the plans required to be able to use park rated materials in the natural area and the Cooper Slough drainage area, perimeter buffering and to install landscaping in common areas in longer term phases. Staff is requesting that the standard landscape requirements be met. Member Walker referred to recommendation #3 referring to some consultation to allow smaller landscape materials. This seems to deviate from what was stated. Mr. Olt agreed that the wording was misleading and the intent was to say " landscaping shall be installed as per the LDGS standard requirements." There could be a possibility that the standard landscaping could be negotiated to smaller sizes in certain areas. It would be a City-wide standard and not site specific. Member Klataske asked about the impacts with regard to schools. Mr. Olt said that Poudre R-1 is very much involved, and the tables for the capacities will fluctuate with standards set by the District. He stated from resource of Poudre R-1 that this is not a problem district wide. Mr. Ward said there are dynamics of the school population fluctuations within district lines changing; possible school sites have been explored, but not recommended at this time. Member Klataske asked questions regarding the noise level in certain portions of the site. Mr. Ward said that those levels have been mitigated for outside persons from the units and.are well within range because of berming. Member Klataske asked about setbacks of lots to open space. Mr. Ward responded by saying the intent is to keep as much open space under common maintenance as possible, including front yards to give a uniform appearance. Member Cottier asked about portable storage units? Planning and Zoning Board Minutes • April 25, 1994 Page 17 There has been a request for a 300-foot setback, and it has been studied. Dr. Vincent gave a recommendation for necessary setbacks that accomplish goals necessary for the area. (7) The developer requested that Condition 7 of the Planning Staff report be modified in the wording. The developer requested that the condition read: "written documentation of the description included, should be provided to and reviewed by the City prior to submission of final PUD plans for any portion of development and it is understood that minor changes to the layout of the site plan may be warranted due to impacts on natural areas in the development." If Natural Resources does not agree with the developers findings, then it is brought back to the Board to settle the difference. (8) A noise impact study was conducted by Armando Valpag and it stated that the berm needed to be taller. (9) Streets. Off -site street improvements have been reached with City staff with options left open with regard to Vine Drive improvements. Street oversizing is still being discussed with City Staff and is not part of the staff conditions. Street • widths of 28 feet had not be proposed for all local streets, just for some minor loop streets. There will also be 36-foot wide streets. He discussed parking and striping, etc. for the 28-foot wide streets. (10) He addressed the three conditions (a) The wetlands are mapped and surveyed and the lots do not encroach into them. (b) The flood plain conflict with existing houses and day care facility. Mr. valpag stated it did not conflict with the proposed day care center. (c) Notes on the final plan; the wording that should not be there will not be there. Member Strom asked about the secondary 28-foot looped streets. Mr. Ward located them on the slide. The street that intersects Waterglen Drive (a collector) with Waterglen Place and the northerly portion Ellen Park --all others have been changed to 36- feet. Improper parking will be controlled by an on -site management team. Lou Stitzel - 521 E. Laurel - She stated she supported the project and it needed to be encouraged in Fort Collins, for the lower -income families to have support services and amenities in a unique setting and comprehensive in nature. E Planning and Zoning Board Minutes April 25, 1994 Page 16 Motion carried 6-0, vitb member Flataske abstaining due to conflict of interest. Ttem 27 Wateralen PUD - Preliminary. #71-93A. Mr. Steve Olt, Project Planner, read the staff report with conditions that no final plans be submitted until a drainage report and natural areas plans are approved by the respective departments. Mr. Eldon Ward - Cityscape Urban Design, represented the applicant and gave a presentation with support staff and legal counsel. The team present was Bill Reynolds and Libby Glass of W. W. Reynolds; Lucia Liley, legal assistance; Armando Valpag who prepared a noise impact study, Dr. Del Vincent assisting with wild life habitat questions; and Roger Walker, expert for manufactured housing. Mr. Ward addressed the questions from the work session and staff comments. (1) What is going on in the big picture for Northeast Fort Collins? Urban development is projected in the next decade, because of a limited inventory of large parcels for master plan development. He commented on land use possibilities and development. (2) Remoteness of the site is favorable for employment in the area but there is a need for other modes of transportation. With improvements planned for Vine Drive, one of which includes 3 miles of bike lanes. There is not enough population base to warrant mass transit-- carpooling is under investigation. (3) Clarification of terms for description of "conventional housing" which is typically stick built, framed houses and "modular," in Waterglen they are factory -built homes that are permanently anchored to spread footings and less permanently anchored to concrete pads. He gave examples. (4) Vine Drive improvements are being worked with City staff. (5) All requirements for density, solar orientation, etc. have been met. (6) Cooper Slough was discussed with regard to water quality, quantity and temperature, and impacts with wildlife mitigated. Leven Associates prepared the study and found it is not a unique warm water reserve but has seepage from the Larimer-Weld Canal, and remains a desirable wildlife habitat. Criteria for buffering around the slough have been studied and preserve the wetlands. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes April 25, 1994 Page 2 Member Strom had a minor correction for the minutes of February 28, 1994 on page 16 in the eleventh paragraph to read: 4. There is a desire for double loading parking driveways (it now reads "single loading"). Chair Clements had a conflict of interest on Items 3, 16 and 17 and a member of the audience requested Item 4 be pulled for discussion. Member Ilataske moved for approval Items 1 through 19 on the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 3, 40 16 and 17. Member Winfree seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Member Strom moved for approval of Items 3, 16 and 17. Member Cottier seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-00 with Chair Clements abstaining because of conflict of interest. CUSSIO UXIA Brian Ficker - 638 Agape Way - asked if the project had additional anchor stores other than Toddy's and proposed shopette store? He asked if there was any plans for K-Mart or Wal-Mart type stores locating in the northern Fort Collins area? Steve Olt replied that at this point in time, the staff is reviewing two uses, one, Toddy's supermarket grocery store and the other being an Osborne Hardware store. Those are the only two identified uses in proposal at this time. The second question regarding the super -stores located in the south of the community, these developers have the power to identify the sites they want to have and the Planning Staff was not aware of any large stores that wish to locate in Country Club Corners area. Member Cottier moved approval of Country Club Corners PUD, 3rd Filing, Final. Member Strom seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. PLANNING i ZONING BOARD KEETING KINUTES April 25, 1994 Gerry Norak, Council Liaison Ron Phillips, Staff Support Liaison The April 25, 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. Board members present included Chair Clements, Vice -Chair Jan Cottier, Member Fontane, James Klataske, Bernie Strom, and Lloyd Walker. Member Winfree was absent. Staff members present included Interim Planning Director Ron Phillips, Greg Byrne, Deputy City Attorney Paul Eckman, Jim Clark, Tom Shoemaker, Steve Olt, Kirsten Whetstone, and Carolyn Worden. Mr. Ron Phillips, Interim Planning Director read the agenda review items. Consent Agenda: Item 1. Minutes of the February 28 and March 7, 1994 Planning and Zoning Board meetings, Item 2. Silver Oaks PUD, 3rd Filing - Final, #14-88L, Item 3. Columbine Care Center East PUD - Preliminary i Final, #12-94, Item 4. Country Club Corners PUD, 3rd Filing - Preliminary, #72-84D, Item 5. Windtrail on Spring Creek PUD, Phase 2 - Final, #66-93C, Item 6. Greenbriar Village PUD, 4th Filing - Final, #19-93G, Item 7. Prospect II PUD Amended Final, #82-79D, Item 8. Stoneridge PUD, 3rd Filing - Final, #21-92G, Item 9. Best Western Transmission PUD, Lot 1 - Final, #15-93A, Item 10. Bennett Elementary School Site Plan Advisory Review, #13-94. Item 11. O'Dea Elementary School - Site Plan Advisory Review, #14-94, Item 12. Moore Elementary School - Site Plan Advisory Review, #15-94, Item 13. Resolution PZ94-3 Easement Vacation, Item 14. Resolution PZ94-4 Easement Vacation, Item 15. Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval, Item 16. Amendment to the Oak -Cottonwood Farm Overall Development Plan, #54-87N. Recommendation to Council: Item 18. Robert Shields Annexation and Zoning,. #19-94A and Item 19. Strachan Farm Annexation and Zoning, #18-94. Discussion Agenda: Item 20. Recommendation to City Council for Certain Amendments to the Land Development Guidance System and Chapter 29 (Zoning, Annexation and Development of Land) in regard to the Addition of Water Conservation Standards and Guidelines for Outdoor Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, #17-94, Item 21. K & M Rezoning, #17-94, Item 22. Hillcrest PUD - Preliminary, #6- 93A, Item 23. Westbury PUD - Preliminary, #11-94, Item 25. Coventry Subdivision, Filing One - Final, #80-93A, Item 26. Fairbrook PUD - Amended Overall Development Plan, #65-82Z, Item 27. Waterglen PUD - Preliminary, #71-93A, Item 28. Referral of an Administrative Change, Lot 25, Paragon Point, #48-913.