HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1989-06-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
June 19, 1989
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners David
Barker, Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess,
Polly Garrett, George Hix, Richard Wood
All
Town Planner Stamey, Town Engineer,
Widmer, Town Administrator Klaphake,
Town Attorney White, Secretary Jones
None
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 16,
1989, and the Special Planning Commission meeting held June
5, 1989 were submitted and approved.
2. SUBDIVISIONS
2.a. Arapaho Meadows Subdivision. Request for Extension of
Time - Applicant: Matt Luce
Planner Stamey advised the Commission that Phase I of the
Arapaho Meadows P.U.D. was approved by the Town Board in
July, 1986. At that time a note was placed on the
development plan which stated that "paved roads, water,
sewer and electricity would be completed within three years
of the subdivision approval date." Applicant has advised
that sewer lines have been completed and work is progressing
on water lines, electricity, and roads. He is now
requesting a three year extension of time for completion of
improvements.
Planner Stamey further advised that _ since there are no
buildings or structures in the subdivision,^ the request is
consistent with the Town's current subdivision regulations.
However, a building permit will not be issued until the
improvements are installed or guaranteed.
Commissioner Brown moved to grant applicant a three year
extension of time to complete the improvements.
Commissioner Hix seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
2.b. MoiiTitain Fairways Subdivision, Final Plat-----Applicant:
Bill MacKinnon
Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owner, noted that the
development plan was approved by both the Planning
Commission and Town Board in April, 1989. Included with the
recommendations for approval_ was a proviso that a 45
(minimum) right-of-way be dedicated for Matthew Circle and
Mr. Kochevar advised this has been incorporated.
Planner Stamey summarized the staff report advising that
this is a five acre site that creates 3 lots and also
dedicates a public street as well as the ut;l-1;Lty fthat were necessary for development plan review. He further
noted that a utility easement is needed from Lot 2 ot
Thirteenth Fairway. Mr. Kochevar advised that this easement
has been recorded. It was also noted that since there are
buildings on the site, an improvement guarantee is required
to be filed prior to Town Board approval.
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Discussion followed concerning the southeast corner of
Matthew Circle where a landscaped island is proposed in
order to save an existing tree. Staff advised that due to
location and geometry of the curve of the island, it is
their opinion that the street would work better without the
landscaped island. Commissioner Barker moved for Mountain
Fairways Subdivision final plat to be favorably recommended
to the Town Board with conditions as follows:
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5.
All property pins be set prior to Town Board approval.
An improvement guarantee for Matthew Circle and related
improvements be filed with the town prior to Town Board
approval.
As-built drawings be submitted for the street and water
lines, as well as plan and profile for Matthew Circle
Adequate utility easement from Lot 2, Thirteenth
Fairway, be provided prior to Town Board approval.
Proposed landscaped island be eliminated.
Commissioner Garrett seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
3. SIGN CODE
3.a. Request by EPURA for Ordinance to Permit Placement of
Banners in Riverside Plaza. Review of Riverwalk Signage &
Logo
Planner Stamey reviewed the request by EPURA for placement
of banners & flagpoles in Riverside Plaza and placement of
riverwalk logo signs. Planner Stamey and Town Attorney
White advised that:
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2.
The riverwalk logo signs may be placed under an
exemption provision of the sign code, which permits
governmental signs for controlling traffic,
directional purposes, and to identify streets. This
request was brought to the Planning Commission for
review and comment and should be referred to the Public
Works Committee for actual placement; and
An ordinance would be required to permit placement of
the banners and flags in Riverside Plaza under the
public purpose section of the sign code. The Planning
Commission should make a recommendation to the Town
Board of Trustees regarding whether or not an ordinance
should be adopted to permit the placement of the flags
and banners.
Chairman Sager read portions of the sign code relative to
EPURA'S request, which included:
Section 17.66.020. Intent and Purpose
3 ... the right of the public to be protected against
the visual discord resulting from the unrestricted
proliferation of signs and similar devices.
4. Ensure that signs are compatible with adjacent
land uses and with the total visual environment of
the community.
6. Promote an overall visual effect which has a
minimum of overhead clutter.
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Mr. Art Anderson, Executive Director of EPURA, addressed the
Commission stating that a colorful system of flags, banners
and logo signs is proposed to draw attention to Riverside
Plaza and the river corridor area. He stated that three 30'
flagpoles are proposed and will be installed close together
flying brightly colored banners, the idea being to catch the
eye of motorists and pedestrians. He presented drawings of
the three flagpoles which are proposed to be installed on
the bermed area and also a banner system to be attached to
selected light poles in the plaza and river corridor. A 15"
diameter riverwalk logo sign was also presented which will
be placed on strategically located signs on Elkhorn,
Riverside and entry points was also presented. Mr. Anderson
stated these three concepts would work with each other to
inform visitors of the riverwalk and plaza area.
Concern was expressed by Commissioner Garrett in regard to
the Town's development of a feeling of compatibility and
continuity in Riverside Plaza and she suggested that the
proposed flagpoles and banners were inappropriate with this
development.
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the same type of
flags and banners should be permitted in other specific
locations such as West Park Center, Stanley Village, etc.,
if they are permitted in Riverside Plaza. Chairman Sager
noted that when existing trees in the plaza were in full
leaf, the banners would be obscured.
Mr. Lou Canaiy spoke from the audience^ in opposition to
EPURA's proposal, stating that, in his opinion, the idea was
designed to entice visitors into the stores.
Discussion followed whereupon Commissioner Garrett moved to
unfavorably recommend EPURA’S request for placement of flap
in Riverside Plaza to the Town Board citing incompatibility
with adjacent land use and surroundings; they do not pomote
visual effect produced by the current lanppping; they are
not compatible with the roof lines p buildings in the
immediate area. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous.
Regarding the second portion of EPURA’s request to allow
placement of banners on light poles, Comm;LSSi0J}®r. moved to unfavorably recommend this request to the Town
Board citing incompakbility with adjacent land use and
surroundings; they do not pomote vis^alr®“!^b?|°^ith the current landscaping; they are not compatible with tne
roof lines of buildings in the immediate area. Commissioner
Wood seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Sx;?LSe71tuppo?raorSthSdrconSept and°nwved to favorably
recommend to the To™ Board that placement
?iriSsi?ner r|fixrr;econSd the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
“rSSb^0SitBeS« ?SSf^l^es^rrynUfoeL^L?ryerP|onge
Iclels ?o the riverwalk. Commissioner Wood commended EPURA
S^nisSionefrarrS?? whfe^^ressed that it wa4 exceptionally
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well done. Commissioner Barker emphasized that EPURA staff
should not interpret the unfavorable voting as anti-
riverwalk, but rather encouraged EPURA to actively pursue
this project.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:12
p.m.
Carolyn /Jones?, Secretary