HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1993-08-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
August 17, 1993
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos,
Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Alma Hix, Michael
Miller, and Edward Pohl
All
Trustee Doylen, Community Development Director
Stamey, Public Works Director Linnane, Clerk
0'Connor
None
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
1. MINUTES.
Minutes of the July 20, 1993 meeting were approved as
submitted.
2. SUBDIVISIONS.
2.A.
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Court (a private road) now serving the Town s water tank will
bl StM widened/ and paved to Town standards Director
Stamey reviewed the staff repor^ J°i5’Sd analysis ofPproposed
-SI; Sprovided; and eaoh lot wi q coinments (rom the audience,
water system. Tnere were or«e:nyina that improvements
Commissioner comments inciuded. ^ ®^®ur25,g buffer; potential
could not be constructed . Kochevar confirmedqualification £or wlld£ire uitigationh(Hr.dKocha) ; sug?e
the site was not within yn _ -rtems as contained in
that the Owner consider inclusion protective
the RMNP letter dated August 9 i«”otR,f0Pcat11nonP Finding
covenants; and oonfirmationofth conaitlons affecting
that there are sP®cJLtal is necessary for the
this property; that the substantial property right
preservation and the aranting of the exception will
of the petitioner; and g to tbe public welfare or
not be materially d®trimental neighbJ^hood in which the
injurious to other property 1.Jtgd in conflict with the
property of the petitioner is si title it was moved and
purposes and objectives of , •_jT,arv piat of Lot 26, Block
seconded (Amos/A. Hix)^ ® ar^dditi0nybe approved, subject to
1, rail River Eatat.e='jr°”nd it pasLd unanimously: the following conditions, ana ii-
„ w1vate street be constructed, or installation
guaranteed, prior to Town Board approval.
Gated-access to the water tank be provided by the
developer.
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above).
pyAiiminarv Plat - Replat of Lot 26, Block .1, Fall RiverPreiiminarY,----. tioKnj D. A> Lienemann/Applicg^.Second
2.
3.
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2.B. Final Plat of Murohv Subdivision for Lot 20, Little
Prospect Mountain Addition. Gary Murphv/Applicant. Kevin
Kielb/Applicant's representative, advised that the preliminary
plat was approved by the Commission on July 20, 1993. Lot 1
is proposed as a single-family lot, with Lots 2 and 3 being
proposed for duplex lots. Adjacent property owner Ben Slater
had no objection to the housing units provided zoning remain
R-S Residential, consideration should be given to parking and
the proposed installation of the cluster mail boxes—the road
should be expanded. Director Stamey reviewed the staff report
confirming that easements will be obtained the mail boxes
and these easements have been discussed during neighborhood
meetings. The status of the road crossing Lot 1 has been
determined and the road has been eliminated. There were no
further comments from the audience. Commissioner comments
included: mail box easements and whether consideration has
been given to their placement so as not to conflict with
driveways. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Burgess) the
Final Plat of Murphy Subdivision be favorably recommended to
the Town Board, with the following conditions, and it passed
unanimously:
1. Prior to Town Board approval, water service must be
extended to Lot 1, or the extension guaranteed with
an Improvement Guarantee.
2. Provide two easements for home mail delivery boxes
and access to same.
2 c. an.^.nded Plat of Lots i and 2. Pine River Subdivision^
Alan & .Tudith Kob/Applicant. Applicant's rePre®entat?;Y®'
Kevin Kieib, stated that the^Applicant is proposing to combine
2existing lots into 1 lot. The property is zoned C-0 and
■ _. _ _.p Q45 acres Buildable area will be created
Si?Sout enoroachlng into the floodplain. tt.A
Ti beina prepared and it will be submitted in the future.
There1 werer comments from the audience was moved and
seconded (Amos/Brown) the Mended plat of Totn2Board,River subdivision be favorably recommended to the Town uoara,
subject to the following:
1. Modify the easement note.
2. Add a hatched border, adjoining lot information and
bearing basis to the plat.
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development plan is presented.
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v°vr3anne watson'^Applrcm Chairman
a conflict of interest with this Aisubdivision, William..\7tivJ£an^nPteWry^^^ Plat
Sager declared a conflict of 1 stated he would not
and subsequent Development Plan, stnatfeedrre1Jl the gavei to
participate in dlscaaslon_J'? tiS room. Bill Van
Vice Chairman A. Hix, and vaca^®. , . h t the Applicant is
Horn/Applicant • s representatrve rtot combini"9 °£ lotaproposing to combine 4 lots into 1 lot. J-pmoiux y
is contingent upon the Pro^e^ ^ tj^on 0f ounraven Drive to reviewed the site location and corre^^^^^ jLi^was no public
comment? Stcro»\shS?onerco-entPSi«ere:_ anEaPp^a«vgi- if
movedeand0secondedd ^yorab\ya rewMended lo
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Abstaining.
3. DEVELOPMENT PLTOJS.
3.A. Development Plan #93-9, Lots 1* 2# 3# and —Quasebarth
subdivision. William & Vivianne Watson/Applicant.
Commissioner Pohl requested that section of the EPURA minutes
dated July 22, 1993 pertaining to the Watson Development Plan
be accepted into the record. This request was granted. The
Applicant is proposing to construct 3 self-storage buildings
with a total floor area of 8,800 sq. ft. One access point is
proposed from Dunraven Street. The property line is proposed
to be fenced with a 6' high chain-link fence. Mr. Van Horn,
Applicant's representative, discussed impervious
access from Dunraven Street; a request that the 15
landscaping area not be required on both Stanley Avenue and
Dunraven Street (the Applicant desires to install the
landscaping area only to Stanley Avenue); the entire area has
historically been used for industrial purposes; the proposal
fulfills a neighborhood need; the gate will be operated by a
magnetic card; lighting will be s.ubtle' c1on^^in®?the directed "downward"; and a sign will be placed the
entrance/qate area; the owner is willing to install
landscaping along both streets if he isallowedto deed same
to the public; and the fence, which cost $14,000, is being
colored which has significantly added to the cost.
Director Stamey reviewed the staff report; ^h® ApP1nic|^^e3t^ reauested a waiver of the landscaping on Dunraven Street,
staff cited Section 17.24.020 C. addressing street planting staff .. . relates to the recommendation that the
be instaned bahfnd the landscape buffer; stored
materials to be maintained one foot below the hei^ must
S t^(^r oughanCd\<s^^Is^ onb^ f oflowed Regarding
streetside. A tnorougn u ... a.vr.p 0f storage beinglandscaping, drainage, screening h g^^^^yP ick_up trucks,
proposed (confirmation of RV , +.1,0 ^ite as it exists
boats/trailers), and imprOTemen^ o commended the
today with tractor V"31.' ‘STroving “hf area which may
Applicant for substantially 1®P nrooertv. Public Works compel others to also improve the^r Pprt^ th timber
public comments were h;arl? ?heS°bnu'ffS' zone6"?®
placement—would_ be best tPla°!da"“teana„irdlife-owner ■ sprotect landsoaping from s orage p ^ watson/Applioant
“ge^LrtatedPrttheeCtnehcfSsityVe f P-dSintt\af\TtogieStdr; fnl
ro“rtedZOtn:;thteherefqueset ?raidSf a^rmat^rials be^maintained
at 1' below the height of the fence).
Commissioner comments coveredasteel,°fsubdued color
materials (gabled roof, e.1?aeItiei:Xcap?n^; drainage/historic
scheme) ; protection of bh® ^frcarjina from wildlife may not
^ro°rfefiib^\ndisTdewalPh fequirements;PanI potential of "ponding"
of water.
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It was moved and seconded (Brown/Amos) Development Plan #93-9,
Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Quasebarth Subdivision be approved with
the following conditions, and it passed unanimously with
Chairman Sager Abstaining.
1. Perimeter fence be provided and located a minimum
of 11' from the Stanley Avenue and Dunraven Street
property lines. Along Dunraven Street that the
westerly 100' be fully landscaped in accordance
with Town Code, and the remaining 100' provide the
15' wide grassed area, as shown.
2. Identify plant materials.
3. Stored materials to be held 1' below the height of
the sight impervious fence unless they are motor
homes, boats, RVs, camper trailers, passenger
cars/vans or pick-up trucks. The fence height is
limited to 6'. The existing Ponderosa pine trees
on the north lot line are to be preserved.
4. Indicate any proposed outdoor lighting, signage,
and existing Ponderosa pine trees.
5. The Applicant continue to work with the Public
Works Director regarding drainage—all plans to be
approved by said Director. In particular, no fill
will be allowed to encroach outside the property
boundaries, and adequate slope be maintained to
prevent erosion in those areas. Discussion to
include grading/retaining wall detail along the
north lot line.
Commissioner Pohl requested and received clarification that
the 11' fence setback from the property line must be
maintained.
Chairman Sager resumed his position on the Commission and granted
a three-minute recess at 11:20 A.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:23 AM.
Development Plan #93-7. Lot 30, Grand Estates Subdivisi^
(Comfort Tim Motel). Robert & Lois Jurgens/Applicant. Bill
Van Horn noted that the Applicant is proposing to consti^ct a
new 2-story building containing 22 accommodation units in
front of the existing u-shaped building immediately south of
the pool. The building would be constructed on the existing
parking area. New driveway access is proposed along the east
lot line, with a new parking area north of the existing u-
shaped building. Existing units will be remode^d. A total
of 77 units will exist, plus one manager s unit. CDOT has
commented that the State Highway Access Cp13® ali°wsAon?-Y
access point-the Applicant has been so advised. The Applicant
contends traffic will not be increased by 20% and will meet
with CDOT to resolve this issue. Mr. Van Horn requested the
balance of the proposal be approved as the CDOT issue is an
independent matter from the Commission. Director Stamey
advised that the Commission could approve the development plan
subiect to CDOT approval. The Commission could review the
plan6 again when CDOT approval is issued. Commissioner
comments consisted of: the 25' buffer/frontage access,
pedestrian/traffic circulation; driveway
ingress/egress; number of handicapped parking spaces,
handicapped accessibility to new construction (5 units),
accessibility to the rear units; size of the proposed meeting
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facility-does it meet ADA guidelines and will it impact
parking. The Planning Commission expressed significant
concern regarding the adequacy of the internal circulation
system, and in particular, circulation at the northeast and
northwest corners of the site. Applicant's representatives
Messrs. Van Horn and Habecker advised that the best
pedestrian/traffic circulation pattern has been submitted and
they will debate this issue with CDOT; 2 handicapped parking
spaces have been designated, however, should the Commission
desire additional such spaces, such could be provided; the
meeting space contains 240 sq. ft. and it may be preserved for
future use—exact usage for this space is undefined at this
time. Mr. Habecker requested the Commission advise CDOT of
their preference of the plan with two curb cuts. Mr. Van Horn
stated circulation does meet standards and items that are, in
his opinion "operational" are not within the Commission's
purview. Mr. Habecker stated excavation is scheduled to
commence October 1, CDOT and Planning Commission approvals are
separate and he urged the project not be delayed as the best
proposal has been submitted. There were no comments from the
audience.
It was moved and seconded (Amos/Burgess) Development Flan #93—
7, Lot 30, Grand Estates Subdivision be approved, subject to
the following, and it passed unanimously:
1. Modification of the drainage plan (Public Works).
2. Resolution of the driveway access (CDOT). If any
changes are made to the access, the^ development
plan must be resubmitted to the Commission. The
Applicant and/or engineer are to keep Town staff
advised on this issue in a timely manner.
3. Proper sizing/upgrade of water and electric
services.
Commissioner Brown noted that circulation, ingre.ss/egr®®s'
functionality concerns expressed by the Commissioners wer
extremely valid and appropriate. commissioner itoos took
exception to and addressed the paragraph included in th
Applicant's Statement of Intent whereby the Agent requested a
constructive and favorable review with a minimum of delay,
stating0the6 planning Commission operates in this manner and
gives timely consideration of all complete submittals.
4. ANNEXATIONS.
4.A. Lake Estes4 A Lake AHHit-ion. immediately south of Lake Estes Be^
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with Commissioner Brown Abstaining. Applicant was advised
that adequate access and water service must be provided prior
to any development.
5. COUNTY REFERRALS.
5.A. National Park Village North Redevelopment, H. W. Stewart,
Inc.-Rocky Mountain National Park/Applicant, Fall River
entrance to RMNP. Larry Gamble, RMNP representative, reported
that H. W. Stewart, Inc. desires to rebuild the former
National Park Village North site which incurred total fire
destruction and that the firm approached RMNP for a joint
venture to construct a visitors center. The Scroggin Trust
will provide $1.25 Million for the project which includes
reconstruction/construction of a restaurant, gift shop,
livery, convenience store/gas station, amphitheater and
accommodations. A "western" family experience theme is being
proposed; and RMNP has obtained a landscape architect to
assist Thorp Associates/Architects. The Applicant intends to
retain as many trees as possible. The miniature train will be
removed from the site. The construction schedule includes two
phases; however, an exact date is difficult to determine as
the RMNP must have legislative approval to join the
public/private partnership. Director Stamey noted that the
Town Board recently approved a Resolution in support of the
project. Mr. Gamble confirmed that the Applicant is satisfied
with the number of parking spaces around the visitors center,
but that they are reviewing the arrangement. Larimer County
requires 30% of the setback and this will be coordinated with
what CDOT allows in the highway right-of-way. Fencing will be
retained for the livery and corral—such is not a requirement
of RMNP. Wildlife corridors. Town standards concerning
frontage landscaping/separation and accel/decel lanes,
impervious coverage (70% ratio is the Town requirement),
pedestrian safety in crossing the highway to the convenience
store were also reviewed. There were no comments from the
audience. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Amos) Larimer
County be advised that the Planning Commission supports the
concept as presented, endorses the public/private partnership,
and request the Applicant submit final drawings for additional
review, and it passed unanimously.
5.B. Eagle Rock School Prooertv-TUnerican Honda. Director
Stamey reported that this proposal is for minor land
development. American Honda refused to accept this 10-acre
piece from the State Land Board due to its use as a landfill.
The 10-acre parcel is being divided to be used by Sombrero
Stables for trail rides (cookouts, over-night camping), and
private open space. The site was formerly used as a disposal
site for debris from the Big Thompson Flood. The area will be
covered by a conservation easement and will not be used for a
dwelling or any other development. The only existing access
is an easement or trails through the Honda property.
Discussion included sanitation relative to the over-night
camping, fire pits/fire protection. It was moved and seconded
(Amos/Brown) Larimer County be advised that the Planning
Commission support the minor land development provided Larimer
County give consideration to adequate sanitation, fire
protection, erosion control, carrying capacity of the site
relative to use of the site, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items. Chairman Sager noted the
Gateways Conference being held September 16-18 which is being
sponsored by Larimer County and RMNP and the APA Regional
Conference September 30-October 2.
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Director Stamey distributed copies of the Talmey/Drake survey
recently conducted as a portion of the Comprehensive Plan which is
being updated.
Commissioner Amos requested Director Stamey advise the Commission
when, in his opinion, the Commission is dealing with issues outside
their purview. All members concurred, as did Director Stamey.
Planning Commission meetings will return to their standard meeting
schedule of 12:00 study session and 1:30 meeting effective
September 21, 1993.
There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 1:15 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk