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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1984-11-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS J Planning Commission November 20, 1984 Commission: Attending; Also Attending: Absent: Chairman A1 Sager, Members Duane Blair, Mark Brown, John Carmack, George Hix, Steve Komito, Richard Wood Chairman Sager, Members Blair, Carmack, Hix, Komito, Wood Town Administrator Hill, Attorney White, Planner Stamey, Town Engineer Widmer, John Pedas (Larimer County Planning Department), Secretary O'Connor Member Brown 1. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held October 16, 1984 were approved. 2. COUNTY REFERRALS; 2.a. Lot 9, Block 10, Ferguson Subdivision (Request for setback variance); Mr. David Habecker, representing the owner, presented a request for a setback variance. The current County zoning (E-1 Estate) and setback from Marys Lake Road (100' from the center line of Marys Lake Road) leaves no building envelope for Lot 9. A two-story structure 52'x24' plus a one-story garage 16'x24' is proposed, with ten-foot north and east setbacks. Mr. John Pedas, Larimer County Planning Department, stated prior to 1904 no zoning was required for this area and in 1977 this property was rezoned causing the side and rear setbacks to be 25'. Mr. Pedas also stated the Larimer County Planning Department was going to favorably recommend this variance to the Larimer County Board of Adjustment. No one was present speaking in opposition to the variance request. Trustee Hix moved the Estes Park Planning Commission favorably recommend the petition for variance for Lot 9, Block 10 Ferguson Subdivision to the Larimer County Board of Adjustment. Member Komito seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2.b. Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8, Block 3, Larimer Terminals Subdivision (Request for Special Exception); Mr. Mark Gavell, representing the owners, stated the request for a Special Excep­ tion was to obtain a 110 Permit to continue their mining opera­ tion in Larimer Terminals. Mr. John Pedas, Larimer County Planning Department, stated the permit application is necessitat­ ed as a result of the Mined Land Reclamation Board's revising their regulations. Mr. Pedas also stated the Larimer County Planning Department was recommending approval of the Special Exception subject to: (1) a vehicle barrier (guardrail) and fence along the perimeter of the north, west, and east property lines; (2) the conditional approval be for a period of fifteen years with review of the project every five years; and (3) include a $5,000 bond for future reclamation. Mr. Gavell stated the area was impossible to re-vegetate due to the National Park Service removing the topsoil. Member Wood moved the Special Exception be favorably recommended to the Larimer County Board of Adjustment including the motion made June 19, 1984 by Member Hix in which Planner Stamey and Russell Legg (Larimer County Planning Department) would work together to draft a proposal for eventual better use of land located at Larimer Terminals. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page two 3. AMEND CHAPTER 7.08 - REQUEST SUBMITTED BY GARY BROWN; As stated in the September 18, 1984 Planning Commission Minutes, Standards and Use Regulations to be combined with the Special Review Process would be considered to maintain horses in the C-2 District. Mr. Gary Brown submitted the following standards in response to staff suggestions: 1. Stables and piles of manure, feed and bedding shall be located 50 feet from any street or non-residential lot line, and 50 feet from any residential lot line, in order to minimize odor and nuisance problems. 2. Manure piles shall be stored, removed or applied in accordance with Town regulations. However, manure shall not be applied on land that is closer than 100 feet to a residential lot line. 3. A 100-foot wide area of vegetation cover shall be maintained between any stable, manure pile or manure application area, and any surface water or well, in order to minimize runoff, prevent erosion and promote quick nitrogen absorption. The 100-foot wide area may be used for pasture. 4. Corrals, exercise areas, manure piles and manure appli­ cation shall not be sloped greater than 5°, nor located in waterways and flood plains. 5. Horses shall be maintained for the exclusive use of the occupants of the premises. Horses shall not be kept for renumeration, hire, sale or commercial boarding. 6. Land described in the permit to maintain horses shall contain at least 10 acres of open space or buildings and grounds related exclusively to the maintenance of the horses. 7. Minimum lot size of 10 acres, with a maximum of 4 horses. 8. The term "stables" shall not include pasture land and riding arenas. Those speaking in favor of the amendment to Chapter 7.08 of the Municipal Code, none. Those speaking in opposition were as follows: Dr. Schroeder, questioned whether access would be gained through city streets or private property, and where the horses would be riden; Mr. John Roberts (Stanley Heights resi­ dent) who fully supported Dr. Schroeder's statements and also suggested the use be allowed only through the Special Review Process. Mr. Roberts also questioned the possibility of con­ gestion and safety for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the damage to asphalt roads; Mrs. Lorraine Roberts, who stated east side residents were invited to attend meetings last summer regarding zoning. In those meetings, the property owners agreed on fewer horses and stables in Town. Mrs. Roberts also stated the property owners would be distressed if the Town passed this ordinance. Planner Stamey read his memorandum dated November 15, 1984 regarding amendment considerations: 1. The effect of the proposed amendment on the entire community. 2. Are there changing circumstances in the community which support this change. 3. Will the amendment correct an improper situation or BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page three merely result in the granting of special privileges. 4. Should maintenance of livestock/large animals be encouraged in an urban setting. 5. Potential for administration/enforcement problems (i.e.: dog leash law). 6. Potential for future neighborhood conflicts/complaints. Member Wood, in consideration of Items 1 - 3 of the aforemen­ tioned memorandum, moved the request to amend Chapter 7.08 to allow horses in C-2 Districts not be amended at this time. Member Carmack seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. CJL SUBDIVISION - FINAL PLAT: Mr. Todd Plummer, representing the owners, presented the Final Plat for CJL Subdivision, Lots 20 and 21, Block 5, Second Amended Plat, Town of Estes Park. The owners propose to take two exist­ ing lots and create three lots thus allowing the three owners to have separate ownership of each lot. Planner Stamey read his Staff Report and the following correspondence; Town Engineer....................................................... Town Attorney......................................................... 11/14/84 Light and Power Director................................. 11/05/84 Urban Renewal Authority................................... 11/13/84 The owners took exception to Item #8 of Town Engineer Widmer's letter in which he stated "... the 10' access easement should be a dedicated public access easement for pedestrian and bicycle traffic." Mr. Jim Crain (owner of Fudgeworks of Estes) stated the dedication easement would take 7% of his lot. Mr. Ken Jandrain (owner of Caramel Crisp) questioned if the easement were dedicated, would parking still be allowed behind the businesses and also if unloading/loading would be allowed in the rear of the building. Chairman Sager stated current regulations (as they exist today) would not allow building to take place within 8' of the river and that the public access easement would only be adding two more feet. Mr. Anderson (URA) stated the Authority had no intention of taking the open area behind these lots and the cost of underlaying the sidewalk with concrete to withstand truck loading/unloading was estimated to be $800. Suggestions were made to have businesses in this block pay 1/4 of the $800; URA could waive the fee for a dedicated public access easement. Mr. Plummer stated that at such time as the easement would be usable land for the public, the owners would then agree to dedicate the easement; however, it was premature to require the dedication at the present time. When asked if the plat could be approved now and a covenant placed on the plat stating the dedication of a 10' public access easement for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Town Attorney White stated yes, it could be done; however, the best solution would be to record the dedica­ tion of the easement at the time the plat is recorded. In consultation with the owners, Mr. Bill Van Horn stated he would like to withdraw CJL Subdivision in order to allow the owners to make an offer to dedicate the 10' access easement to the Town, which would then be made freely, and then return to the next Planning Commission Meeting being held December 18, 1984 to formally present CJL Subdivision. Member Wood moved CJL Subdivi­ sion be withdrawn and resubmitted December 18, 1984. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 5. MI CASA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - FINAL PLAT AND SITE PLAN; Mr. Tom Reck, Planner, representing the owner, presented the Final Plat and Site Plan for Mi Casa P.U.D. located on Lots 20, BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page four 21 and 22, Lake View Tracts. Planner Stamey acknowledged submit­ tal of the Statement of Intent, Formal Application, Bylaws, Existing Grades, Final Plat, Final Site Plan, Landscape and Grading Plan and Typical Architectural Elevations. Planner Stamey read his Staff Report along with the following correspon­ dence : Town Engineer......................................................... 11/13/84 Town Attorney......................................................... 11/14/84 Light and Power Director.................................11/05/84 Upper Thompson Sanitation District.............11/14/84 A letter dated September 19, 1984 submitted from John. G. Phipps, representing Mr. and Mrs. Tom Poe, was also read into the record. Mr. Reck objected to Item #7 of Planner Stamey's Summary of Recommended Conditions which was ”. . . retain 10' open space separation between Lots 4 and 5." The plan provides for a 5' pedestrian easement through Lots 4 and 5; due to the way in which the lots had to be designed, the 10' open space separation was not practical. Those speaking in favor of the Final Plat and Site Plan, none. Those speaking is opposition, none. Member Blair moved the Final Plat and Site Plan for Mi Casa P.U.D. be favorably accepted with the following conditions: 1. Show on Site Plan and supporting documents: a. Pedestrian path. b. Outlets A and B. c. Existing fire hydrant on Vista Lane. d. Clarify common open space areas. e. 8-foot side setback for Lots 13 and 16. f. 20-foot front setback for Lot 17. g. Note 1 should be 22' for consistency with "Statement of Intent." h. Sign locations. i. Drainage detention pond location and details, and underdrain system. j. Revised sewer line. 2. Clarify status of water line from Vista Lane to Hobby Horse Motel. If line is not relocated, an easement should be required. 3. The total area should be 4.11 acres, not 4.18. Re-compute size of land-use areas. 4. Written soils study provided with building permit application for Lots 9 through 16. 5. Provide schedule for installation of landscaping and pedestrian path. 6. Clarify spelling of La or Grande, and designate as Court. Incorporate Sheets 1 through 4 Plat and Site Plan approval. as part of P.U.D. Final Plat Comments: On the Board of Trustees Certificate, change "Major" to "Mayor." Dedication and Surveyor's Certificate, delete "...Addition to the Town of Estes Park, Colorado." Lot 1: East boundary needs a dimension (80.07'), the south line bearing should be N72°33'E. Lot 4: South line bearing should be N72°33'E. Lot 8: West line distance should be 30.00, not 40.00; south line bearing should be N72°33'E; area a. b. d. e. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page five h, i. j ■ 1. m. should be 0.11 acres. Lot 9; Northeast line should be S80°04,56"E 17.33'; south line should be 122.56'. Lot 12: North line bearing should be N72°33'E; area should be .15 acres. Lot 18: South line should be 158.96'. Outlets A and B should have the areas shown. The bearing on the west line of the subdivision should be S17°27'E. The easements along the West and South line of the subdivision are for drainage purposes also. The entire P.U.D. needs a 1/8" hatched border. A scale needs to be added to the vicinity map. 9. Landscape Plan Comments: The pine trees should be 10' high per the "Statement of Intent." The erosion rock drops along the east line should be shown pursuant the "Statement of Intent." Ten deciduous trees should be shown on the east line pursuant to the "Statement of Intent." The landscaping in the detention pond area may need to be revised. a. b. c. d. 10. A section should be added to the covenants regarding maintenance of all landscaping, including the mainte­ nance of the two landscaped islands in the public street. 11. The drainage study needs some minor revisions. 12. The engineering drawing of the street needs revision. 13. All property pins must be set prior to Town Board approval. 14. An "Improvement Guarantee" for the full cost of all public improvements will have to be posted prior to obtaining the first building permit. 15. Improvement guarantee shall contain enough money to allow the Town to remove the existing structure if the developer fails to remove same during course of develop­ ment. 16. Provide a street light in the cul-de-sac and entrance to the cul-de-sac. 17. The developer needs to contact Public Service to deter­ mine proper easement locations for gas service. 19. The dedication statement dedicates "recreation areas, parks" to and for public use. Since there are no recreation areas or parks on this plat, said language should be eliminated from the dedication. Member Carmack seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 6. STORER RANCH ADDITION - ANNEXATION PLAT AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTUAL PLAN: Annexation: Mr. Frank Gray (WestPlan), representing the owners, submitted the Annexation Plat for Storer Ranch Addition. Chair­ man Sager declared a public hearing. Storer Ranch Addition is on the north side of U. S. Highway 34, West of the Inn at Estes Park which contains 35 acres. The proposal is to subdivide the 35 acres into 16 lots ranging in size from ±1 acre to 3%/4 acres. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page six There is a possibility of some of the lots being combined in the future depending upon desired use. Several meetings with adjacent neighborhoods have taken place, at the developer's expense, to consider all concerns expressed by property owners. Planning considerations have been given as to building coverage, parking ratios, open space, adjoining property, and view. Building envelopes will be setback 75' for one-story, 100' for two-story with the maximum height being 25'. Planner Stamey noted action taken by the Board of Trustees will occur on December 4, 1984. Planner Stamey read the Staff Report and correspondence submitted by the following: Town Engineer....................................................... 11/08/84 Light and Power Director............................... 10/24/84 Estes Park Fire Department........................... Billy B. Shoemaker............................................ 08/31/84 Mr. Gray stated Item 1, Section VI - Staff Recommendation of Planner Stamey's Staff Report dealing with the dedication state­ ment was inappropriate due to the fact that no dedication was taking place. Member Wood moved Storer Ranch Annexation be favorably recommended to the Town Board subject to the following conditions: 1. Arrows should be added to the eastern boundary dimension on 2645.26' to better define this dimension. 2. The S59°54'32"E 1.27 foot dimension to the right-of-way brass cap is misleading and should be changed to a note referencing a found monument. Member Hix seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Zoning: Planner Stamey read Item 2, Section VI - Staff Recommen­ dation of his Staff Report. Mr. Lou Canaiy addressed the Commis­ sion and questioned if the Storer Ranch Addition was proposed as an Industrial Park or High Tech Development. Mr. Gray stated technological parks fell under a type of industrial park by uses permitted such as light industrial/technical applications. Mr. Canaiy also questioned if the entire Storer Ranch was specifical­ ly set aside for the technological park. Chairman Sager stated the annexation requested to date included only 35 acres. Those speaking in favor of the proposed C-2 zoning, none. Those speaking in opposition: Mr. Ted Shanks, representing Billy B. Shoemaker. Mr. Shanks stated the development would block views for McFarland, Shoemaker, Schroeder and _ Weeks. Mr. Shanks questioned the placement of two-story buildings on the east side and also discussed the potential traffic problem with the access road into Lone Pine Acres. Chairman Sager stated the developers had exceeded regulations set forth by the Tov/n and the adjacent property owners should welcome the fact that very serious consid­ erations were given to setbacks as the development was planned. Member Wood moved the proposed C-2 zoning be favorably recommend­ ed to the Town Board with the condition that development occur as a Planned Unit Development under Town Regulations. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Rocky Mountain Technological Park, Planned Unit Development (Conceptual Plan) (continuation of public hearing): Planner Stamey read Section ivl Major Concerns and Issues, Items 1 through 5 and the following correspondence: Town Attorney..................................................... 11/02/84 Upper Thompson Sanitation District.... 11/14/84 State Highway Department............................. 11/07/84 Larimer County Planning Department.... 11/05/84 Larimer County Environmental Health... 10/31/84 Rocky Mountain National Park.................... 11/02/84 Public Service Company................................. 10/24/84 Billy B. Shoemaker.......................................... 10/30/84 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page seven Mr. Gray stated by and large there were no overwhelming ob­ jections to the conditions; he explained parking ratios, advised there would be a minimal amount of paving and a maximum amount of landscaping. Parking spaces would be 9x19' for full-size vehi­ cles; 8x16' for compact vehicles. A traffic study being prepared by the developer will identify needed traffic system improve­ ments. The State Highway Department's criteria will be used in designing acceleration/deceleration lanes. Those speaking in opposition, none. Planner Stamey advised Water Superintendent Richards has recommended oversizing a portion of the proposed 6" water main to an 8" main, with the Town paying for such oversiz­ ing. Mr. Gray has met with the Rocky Mountain National Park Service to discuss open space corridors for elk migration. As a fencing pattern is developed, the elk migration will be taken into account. Chairman Sager declared the public hearing closed. Member Wood moved Rocky Mountain Technological Park, Planned Unit Development - Conceptual Plan be favorably accepted with the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A traffic study be submitted with the Application and Final Plat. formal P.U.D. A detailed landscaping plan is submitted with the formal P.U.D. Application and Final Plat for the 30' buffer adjacent to Lone Pine Acres; the 40' setback along Highway 34; the landscaped entry and median; and the common open space center. Landscaping in the 30' buffer area and 40' setback should meet the standard of one tree per 30' and one shrub per 5'. Landscaping standards for individual lots should be identified. Description of parking lot lighting. Parking lot lighting should use low-mounted cut-off luminaires, arranged and directed so as to create no glare off-site. Clarify parking ratios. Indicate parking surface. Proposed parking should only be reduced or deferred upon Town concurrence, and provisions included that the Town can request construction of any reduced or deferred parking at the owner's expense. 7. Indicate architectural character of proposed buildings. 8. Incorporate use performance standards. 9. Clarify development phases. 10. Regulate height and type of fences, if used. 11. Change entry way to 70' right-of-way. 12. Curb and gutter the entry street and loop street. 13. Specify the width and material for the internal walkway. 14. Provide a 20' wide pedestrian/bicycle public access easement along the southern boundary, paralleling Highway 34. The developer is to construct an 8' wide asphalt trail in this easement. 15. Tenant's Association documents define tenant respon­ sibility for maintaining median landscaping. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page eight 16. Construction of east street, including extension to Lone Pine Drive, and construction of north street by develop­ er, at the time other public improvements are made. (Town code requires completion of all public improve­ ments prior to the first building permit, or posting of an improvement guarantee at the time of the first building permit, with completion within one year.) 17. A detailed drainage study at time of formal P.U.D. Application. 18. A 20' wide easement between Lots 9 and 10, and 10 and 11. 19. Water Department. Extend 8" water line from Highway 34, through entry, westerly around loop street to inter­ section with north street extension (Town will pay for oversizing). Extend 6" line through Raven Avenue to connect with water line in Lone Pine Drive. 20. Comply with U.T.S.D. recommendations (development plan, petition, construction standards, pre-treatment). 21. Comply with Fire Department regulations. 22. Comply with State Highway Department recommendations (traffic study, access permit, turn lanes, utility and underground permit). 23. Public Service Company: a. 8' wide utility easement paralleling interior streets. b. An exclusive 20,x40' utility easement for a natural gas regulator station in the southwest corner of Lot 1. (The exact location should be determined by Public Service, the developer and Town staff.) Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8. PROSPECT MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, 5TH FILING - FINAL PLAT AND SITE PLAN: Mr. Todd Plummer, representing the owner, presented Prospect Mountain Subdivision, P.U.D., 5th Filing - Final Plat and Site Plan. Planner Stamey identified the following correspondence: Planner Stamey (Staff Report)........................... 11/14/84 Town Engineer.............................................................. 11/09/84 Town Attorney.............................................................. 11/14/84 Light and Power Director...................................... 11/01/84 Upper Thompson Sanitation District.................. 11/14/84 Mr. Plummer questioned the following comment made by Town Engi­ neer Widmer: 1. 10 feet of right-of-way along Peak View was reserved for road dedication on the First Filing. Due to recent problems with similar past right-of-way reservations, it would seem in the Town's interest to require this dedication at this time for the Fifth Filing. Mr. Plummer stated if the additional 10' of right-of-way is required, the landscaped area would be included in the right-of-way of Peak View Drive; also, under the "Statement of Intent" a 30' setback was committed, thus making an additional 10 feet dedication unfair. Mr. Plummer was informed the 10' dedication was for the Town and the developer would not be required to landscape this portion of the property. Member Wood moved Prospect Mountain Subdivision Subdivision P.U.D., 5th Filing - Final Plat and Site Plan be favorably recommended to the BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page nine Town Board with the following conditions: 1. Building envelope setbacks from Peak View Drive, as follows: Lot 25 - 30' Lot 26 - 25' Lot 27 - 25' (This setback is to be from the new right-of-way of Peak View, established with the additional 10' right-of-way dedication.) 2. Driveway easement E6 should be reduced in width to 25', and begin at the north edge of the utility easement. This will prevent potential future widening of the travelled way, which could create traffic conflicts at Devon Drive and Peak View Drive. Driveway easements El and E2 should also be moved to the north edge of the utility easement. Include on the Site Plan:3. 5 6 8. 9. 10, 11. a. Time schedule for removal of construction trailer. b. Acreage of lots. c. Building height. d. Number of dwelling units and off-street parking spaces. e. Proposed subdivision sign, if any. f. Landscaping. g. Note that Lot 23 will share driveway access with Lot 8. h. Note that no fences shall be placed in 10' setback area from Drive which will restrict visibility. Dedication of 10' right-of-way along the north side of Peak View Drive. Correct descriptions in dedications and title. East line of Lot 23 should be 98.32' on both the plat and detail. In the curve table and on the plat, the following corrections need to be made: A, Delta = 63°31'24", not 63°28'16" C, Delta = 16°39'10", not 16°39'17" D, Delta = 46°52'52", not 46'52 11" On the plat. Curve B chord bearing does not agree with the table. Clarify 20' driveway easement shown as E5. All property pines set prior to Town Board approval. Clarification of width and location of easement on north side of Lot 24. Construction of sanitary sewer lines in accordance with U.T.S.D. specifications. Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 9. LAKE MEADOW CONDOMINIUMS - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN #13, LOT 2 AYERS ACRES: Mr. Todd Plummer, representing the owners, submitted Lake Meadow BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - November 20, 1984 - Page ten Condominiums, Site Development Plan #13. The developer is proposing to construct 47 condominium units, in eight buildings, on 2.428 acres. Planner Stamey addressed visibility and traffic flow concerns. Town Engineer Widmer expressed his concern regarding traffic flow for emergency vehicles and the actual "usability" of the parking spaces. Mr. Plummer stated that some revisions were being made to the Site Plan. Upon Mr. Bill Van Horn's request. Member Hix moved Lake Meadow Condominiums, Site Development Plan #13 be tabled and considered at the next Plan­ ning Commission Meeting being held December 18, 1984. Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 10. Reports; Chairman Sager reported on the APA Conference held in Copper Mountain. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Secretary