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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOUNTAIN FARM PUD SECOND FILING FINAL - 18 92D - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESChairperson Colton called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call: Carpenter, Gavaldon, Meyer, Craig, Torgerson, Bernth, and Colton. Staff Present: Virata, Fuchs, Blanchard, Stringer, McCallum, Shepard, Eckman, Kuch, Olt, and Schlueter. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Bob Blanchard reviewed the Election of Officers and the Consent and Discussion Agendas: Election of Officers: Member Craig nominated Glen Colton for Chairperson. No other nominations were made for Chairperson. The nomination for Chairperson was approved 7-0. Member Torgerson nominated Jerry Gavaldon for Vice -Chairperson. No other nominations were made for Vice -Chairperson. The nomination for Vice - Chairperson was approved 7-0. Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the May 6 (Continued), May 20 (Continued), June 17 (Continued), July 1 (Continued), July 15 (Continued), and September 2, 1999 Planing and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. #18-92D Mountain Ridge Farm, 2nd Filing PUD - Final 3. #3-84J Uplands Prospect Business Park, Lot 5, Block 2 - PDP Discussion Agenda: 4. #25-98C Modifications of Standards (Harvest Park PDP) Director Blanchard continued all of the Planning and Zoning Board minutes excluding the September 2, 1999 meeting. Item number 2 was pulled by citizens. • Member Colton moved item number 4 onto the consent agenda. Planning and Zoning B ,. rd Minutes September 6, 1999 Page 2 of 4 Member Gavaldon moved for approval of Consent item 1 (September 2"d only), 3, and 4 as noted in staff recommendation. Member Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Project: Mountain Ridge Farm, 2"d Filing PUD — Final, #18- 92D Project Description: Request for 31 single family lots on 10.55 acres; located south of Horsetooth Road on Wabash Street west of Shields Street. The parcel is zoned RL — Low Density Residential. Recommendation: Approval Hearing Testimony, Written Comments and Other Evidence: Planner Shepard gave a short presentation about the Mountain Ridge Farm 2"d Filing project. The applicant, Terrence Hoaglund, with Vignette Studios, stated that the housing in the 2"d Filing would be similar to that of the 15S Filing. This project was in conformance with the preliminary PUD that was approved a few years ago. The developers agreed to plant street trees in the front of every residential unit and build a pedestrian connection back to Wabash Street. Public Comment: Pat Meeker, 1136 Wabash Street, had a few questions and concerns including drainage, traffic, house style, and dust control during construction. Angus Ward, 1136 Wabash Street, asked about the 80-year-old Cottonwood trees on the land of the development. Discussion: Mr. Schlueter stated the people of Cobblestone Corners have a legitimate complaint about drainage. He gave an explanation of the waterflows. The developer has proposed to put a channel approximately 5 foot off of the property lines. The channel would be built at 25% build out with a concrete pan in it to assist the flow. He believed the channel would address the drainage issue. Dust control is handled with a permit through the county. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 6, 1999 Page 3 of 4 Dave Stringer, Engineering Department added that the developer must submit a plan to control the dust, which might include wetting the surface, furrowing the ground with ridges, or crimping in straw. Planner Shepard stated the traffic study was reviewed in 1992. There was never a traffic issue identified with this particular filing. Member Colton asked the citizen if there was a specific question about the traffic. Mr. Meeker felt the traffic has increased along Wabash. He asked if there were plans to put in a light at the intersection of Wabash and Shields. Ward Stanford, Transportation Department responded that there have been conversations about putting in a light. The signal will come in at that intersection when it is warranted by traffic studies. There is room for more that one lane, which can accommodate more than one car in the lane. Planner Shepard stated this met the All Development Criteria in 1992. There will be more than one access to the neighborhood. Mr. Hoaglund said that the style of houses would be similar to what is being constructed at Mountain Ridge Farms. The homes would be slightly smaller, but they would have a minimum of two car garages. The architecture was compatible with what was there. The developer was preserving the Apache Woods trees. The City Forester has evaluated the two existing Cottonwood trees. He had determined that due to the severely damaged condition of the two trees, the developer should take the trees down because they would become a hazard. It was estimated that the trees would have only a few years lifespan left. Member Gavaldon asked if the developer would replace the trees with similar species. Mr. Hoaglund stated that because the trees are not healthy, they did not have to do any specific replacement of them, but they would be putting in additional landscaping and the street trees within the greenbelt areas. Mr. Meeker noted the irrigation ditch, which causes problems in ground water. He asked whom to contact. Mr. Schlueter was aware of the situation, and suggested the citizen contact the Ditch Company. Mr. Eckman noted that there is a provision in the development agreement that addresses this issue. The City is not liable for the problems with the irrigation ditches. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 6, 1999 Page 4 of 4 Member Gavaldon moved to approve the project as recommended. Member Meyer seconded the motion. Member Craig was concerned that there has not been a neighborhood meeting and would not support the motion on principal alone. Member Colton was surprised about the same issues but would support the motion. The motion was approved 6-1 with Member Craig voting in the negative. Other Business: Director Blanchard noted that December 4th is the Planning and Zoning Christmas Party. November 26th worksession has been moved to November 29th in the evening. Director Blanchard also brought up the retreat information. Member Gavaldon wanted to either postpone it or just not have it. Member Meyer wanted everyone to be there. The retreat information would be discussed at the next worksession. Member Gavaldon gave an update on the Mason Street Corridor Plan. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.