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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACE MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE - FIRST ANNEXATION & ZONING - 76-88, A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTES0 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1988 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 6:33 P.M., in the Council Chambers of New City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Board members present included Laurie O'Dell, Frank Groznik, Sandy Kern, Dave Edwards, Bernie Strom, Jim Klataske, Lloyd Walker, and Alternate Jan Shepard. Staff present included Tom Peterson, Ken Waido, Linda Ripley, Ted Shepard, Joe Frank, Sherry Albertson -Clark, and Kayla Ballard. Legal Staff was represented by Paul Eckman. Member Strom announced that he was resigning from the Planning and Zoning Board effective immediately. He stated that City regulations require that Board members be residents of the city or the UGA. He stated that he is no longer living in the city or within the UGA. He added that being on the Board was a positive experience and that although some decisions have been difficult, they had certainly not been dull. He stated the highlights had been the people. Staff and the Board was very hard working and committed to quality future for Fort Collins. The development community and the public - at -large, although they do not always agree, certainly were both interested in the quality of life in Fort Collins. They each, in their own way, work very hard to bring this about. He offered some advice to the Board which was to maintain and fine-tune the systems and ordinances. He considered them the best that he had ever seen. Chairperson O'Dell welcomed a class from Front Range Community College. Election of Officers Member Kern nominated Laurie O'Dell for a second term as Chairperson. With no other nominations, Laurie O'Dell was elected by a vote of 7-0. Member Kern nominated Dave Edwards for a second term as Vice -Chairman. With no other nominations, Dave Edwards was elected as Vice -Chairman by a vote of 7-0. Tom Peterson presented the Agenda Review which consisted of: Item 1, August 22, 1988 Board minutes; Item 2, #13-82AK, Oak Ridge Village PUD 7th Filing -Final; Item 3, #53-85S, Centre for Advanced Technology PUD, 7th Filing Parcel Q - Final; Item 5, #64-88, Allen Group Home; Item 6, #37-84D, Lakew- ood Estates PUD -Final; Item 7, #53-84F, Warren Farm 2nd Filing - Final Subdivision; Item 8, #76-88,A, Pace Membership Warehouse Annexation and Zoning; Item 9, #72-88, Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Definition of Aquarium Shop; Item 12, #70-88, The Point PUD, Master Plan, Preliminary Phase Plan and Off -Site Street Improvements Waiver - County Referral; Item 13, #71-88, Terry Shores North, Preliminary Subdivision and Off -Site Street Improvements Waiver - County Referral; and Item 14, #42-88A, Replat of Lot 11, Block 2, East Mulberry Subdivision and Off -Site Street Improvement Waiver. Planning and Zoning rd Meeting September 26, 1988 Iites Page 2 Mr. Peterson stated that the staff requested Item 4, #63-88, Douglas Manor Group Home; Item 10, #66-88,A, Pine Ridge First Annexation and Zoning; and Item 11, #67-88,A, Pine Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning be pulled for discussion. He informed the audience that the Westside Neighborhood Plan would not be heard tonight but will be heard at the October 24 Planning and Zoning Board hearing. Mr. Peterson presented the Discussion Agenda, stating that staff requested Item 20, #77-88, Wetlands and Wildlife Maps and Criteria be heard first on the Discussion Agenda, followed by: Item 16, #53-85W, Centre for Advanced Technology PUD - Amended Master Plan; Item 17, #53-85T, Centre for Advanced Technology PUD, Support Services - Preliminary and Final; Item 18, #146-79K, Raintree Commercial PUD - Tract H - Preliminary and Final; and Item 19, #96-81M, The Market at Horsetooth Commons PUD, Lot 5 - Prelimi- nary. Member Kern moved to approve Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14. Member Klataske seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. DOUGLAS MANOR GROUP HOME - #63-88 Linda Ripley gave a description of the proposed use. Douglas Merle, applicant, stated that their goal was to blend in with the neighborhood. There will be no signage or advertising. He quoted from "Practical Guidelines for Establishing and Operating Small Assisted Facili- ties for the Elderly," which states that group homes had no negative impact on property values or the rate of property turnover. He added the exterior of the home would not change dramatically and that the only change proposed was to have the windows, across the garage, be sliding windows in each garage base. Parking for staff will be in the 3-car driveway and they will not park on the street. Member Walker asked Mr. Merle if he was the owner and will he remain as a primary resident. Mr. Merle replied yes, he was the owner and, along with his wife, will con- tinue to reside there. Member Walker asked if there will be a change in the storage of the trailer due to increase of usage of the property. Mr. Merle replied that there were no additional vehicles on the premises. The trailer was in storage. Member Shepard asked if one of the 4 bedrooms would be large enough for a couple to reside in. Mr. Merle replied yes, one room would be 175-180 square feet, and will be used as a double occupancy room.