HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 TURNBERRY RD WTF JAN 18 2018 P & Z BOARD HEARING - PDP160018 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board
January 18, 2018
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2. The applicant shall provide not later than final plan approval the materials, samples and colors to
ensure compliance with section 3.10.5(c) of the Land Use Code.
This approval and the conditions are based on the agenda materials, the information and materials
presented during the work session and this hearing, and the Board discussion on this items with the
following findings: the PDP complies with all applicable Land Use Code requirements as stated in the
staff report prepared for this hearing and contained in the agenda materials, the information analysis,
finding of fact and conclusions contained in the staff report included in the agenda materials for this
hearing that are adopted by this Board. Member Carpenter seconded, suggesting an additional
amendment. After some discussion, Member Carpenter retracted her amendment. Chair Schneider stated
that he will reluctantly support this project, based on his concern that this project is only meeting the bare
minimums as far as amenities and parking. Vice Chair Hansen agreed, acknowledging that the standards are
met only minimally. Vote: 5:0.
Executive Session started at 9:35 pm: the Board reconvened at 10:10 pm.
Project: Long Pond Wireless Telecommunication Facility PDP160018
Project Description: This is a request for a Project Development Plan to build a telecommunications tower housed
within a 2,500-sq. ft. wireless facility. This facility will house wireless telecommunications equipment to provide
wireless service to the surrounding area. No wireless equipment is proposed at this time. The proposed tower
would be 45 feet tall and disguised as a silo. This tower and facility will be used for structural support of up to three
wireless providers. Each provider will install antennas and on -the -ground base station equipment. The site is
located in the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district and, as such, the wireless
telecommunication facility use is subject to the review and approval by the City Council. On January 16, 2018, City
Council will consider second reading of an ordinance approving the Addition of Permitted Use for this project.
Chair Schneider acknowledged that several last-minute communications were received on the date of the hearing.
Several of the Board members were unable to review these documents in preparation for the hearing. Chair
Schneider asked the Applicant representatives if they would like to continue with the hearing and strike those
documents from the record or withdrawal the documents completely. Chair Schneider reviewed the items that were
received. Planner Frickey addressed one document in question, saying it is a consolidated staff report to City Council
from Council proceedings last December along with supporting documents. Chair Schneider confirmed that the items
had been received by Gretchen Schiager, Staff Liaison to the Board. After much discussion and advice from counsel,
the Applicant representative agreed to continue the item to the February hearing in order to retain all documents
submitted as part of the official record.
Member Carpenter moved that the City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board continue the Long Pond
Wireless Telecommunications Facility PDP160018 to a date certain of February 15, 2018; Member Rollins
seconded the motion. Chair Schneider asked whether discussion was required' Assistant City Attorney. Yatabe
stated that normally on a continuance you would take public comment but only as to the continuance and not the
substance of the application. Public comment should consist of someone commenting or opposing the continuance.
Chair Schneider asking if anyone wanted to address the board about the continuance, none noted. Vote: 5.0
Public Input:
Debbie Cory lives across the street from the proposed tower location. She feels that the applicant is not prepared,
adding that due diligence has not been accomplished. She cited continuous late submittals and feels that the
Applicant isn't following the rules of proposal.
Nancy Easton agrees, saying that the last-minute tactics are inappropriate. She supports the Board's motion to
continue this project and asked if there was any time limit, the answer supplied indicated there was none.
Chair Schneider stated that the goal was to make sure that we have a fair hearing, that everyone can be heard, and
that all the evidence can be presented, especially if an appeal is imminent
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Public Input on Items Not on the Hearing Agenda:
Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, requested the Board to carefully consider all irregularities in the
development review process before approving the projects being presented tonight. He questioned a recent
situation whereby the City Council allowed new evidence to be brought forth during an appeal that ultimately
influenced their decision. He expressed some concerns with this and other inconsistencies in the hearing process.
No staff follow up was presented on citizen participation.
Consent Agenda:
1. Draft Minutes from December 14, 2017, P&Z Hearing
2. Water Treatment Facility Annexation
3. Platte River Power Authority Campus Redevelopment PDP170040
Planning Manager Gloss stated that a correction was made to the zoning on the Water Treatment Facility
Annexation, saying there was an incorrect district that was identified. He also noted that there was a Major
Amendment change to the Platte River Power Authority Campus Redevelopment.
Public Input on Consent Agenda:
None noted.
Chair Schneider reviewed the items that are on consent and reiterated that those items will not have a separate
presentation unless pulled from the consent agenda.
Member Carpenter made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the January 18, 2018,
Consent agenda as originally advertised; Member Whitley seconded the motion. Vote: 5:0.
Discussion Agenda:
4. The Hub on Campus Fort Collins, PDP160038
5. Johnson Drive Apartments, PDP170034
6. Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications Facility PDP160018
7. Nix Farm Natural Areas Facility Major Amendment
Other Business
1. Election of Officers
Project: The Hub on Campus Fort Collins PDP160038
Project Description: This is a request for a Project Development Plan to construct two buildings at 1415 West
Elizabeth Street, parcel numbers 9715442002, 9715431005 and 9715431002 The site includes a total of 1.93
acres and is within the Community Commercial (C-C) Zone District and Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood
(M-M-N) zone district. The site currently contains existing buildings from the CB Potts business, and these existing
buildings and parking areas are proposed to be demolished. Two separate buildings are proposed. The main
building fronts on Elizabeth Street and includes five -stories in the Community Commercial (C-C) zone district. The
main building proposed is mixed -use and includes 12,404 gross square feet of commercial space on the ground
level facing West Elizabeth Street. The second building to the south includes three stories of multi -family dwellings
located in the Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood (M-M-N) zone district. The project proposes a total of 142
units of student -oriented housing.
Recommendation: Approval
Secretary Gerber reported that the Board received a copy of the Mineral State notification given to Coe Bank the
item was added 1/17/2018 and updated on 1/18/2018. Traffic analysis letter of operations update. Several citizen
emails and letters were also received: Valerie Hunter Goss opposes the project due to height and mass, Renee
Jeff Schneider, Chair
Jeff Hansen, Vice Chair
Jennifer Carpenter
Emily Heinz
Michael Hobbs
Ruth Rollins
William Whitley
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Regular Hearing
January 18, 2018
Member Schneider called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Carpenter, Hansen, Rollins, Schneider and Whitley
Absent: Hobbs, Heinz
Staff Present: Gloss, Yatabe, Holland, Kleer, Mounce, Shepard, Frickey, Tuttle, Tatman-Burruss, Wilkinson,
Virata, Cosmas and Gerber
Agenda Review
Chair Schneider provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to the order of
business. He described the following procedures:
• 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.
Planning Director Gloss reviewed the items on the Consent and Discussion agendas with no exceptions mentioned.
Chair Schneider asked for clarification on several controversial items on the agenda, general consensus was that
those items should remain on the consent agenda.