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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1994-05-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning commission May 17, 1994 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Gary Cooper, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas Chairman Sager, Commissioners Burgess, Cooper, A. Hix, Pohl and Thomas Trustee/Liaison Dekker, Community Development Director Stamey, Clerk o'Connor Commissioner Brown Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. 1. MINUTES. Minutes were approved as submitted. 2. DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 2.A. Development Plan #94-5. Lot 1, Lone Pine Acres Addition. Steve & Susan Swickard/Applicant. Applicant's representative Paul Kochevar reported that the proposal is for a 5,683 sq. ft. retail sales building with associated parking. The building will have 1,600 sq. ft. of basement storage, 4,200 sq. ft. of retail on three levels, 533 sq. ft. of garage, and 950 sq. ft. of enclosed parking. Twenty-four paved parking spaces are being provided, and a portion of the parking is located on an adjoining lot, with parking and access easement. A copy of the easement executed by Steve and Shirley Swickard (owners of the adjacent lot to the north) was provided to Director Stamey; staff confirmed that the easement must be submitted to the Town Attorney for his review and comment. Routing for handicapped accessibility is along the south side of the building. Concerning the detention pond, a note has been added to the plat stating that maintenance or repair must be completed as soon as possible and no later than 30 days notification of the Town. The lot area for Lot 1 complies with the Code, and Mr. Kochevar was unable to confirm what might occur (or be developed) on Lot 2. Director Stamey reviewed the staff report which addressed parking, potential future development on Lot 2 must "stand on its own", drainage, landscaping, the proposed handicapped ramp requires a setback variance which must be granted by the Board of Adjustment, and determination of the size of the proposed water service line to be made prior to issuance of a building permit. Comments from the audience were heard from Ron Harvey who requested and received a clarification on the parking easement relative to square footage calculation requirements. Chairman Sager noted the Code requirement that handicapped parking be located as close as possible to a building; and staff confirmed that the Code does not require use of adjacent property to be under one ownership. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - May 17, 1994 - Page 2 3. Stating that there are a number of items missing in the proposal, and that the easement is critical for further consideration, it was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Pohl) Development Plan #94-5 be continued to June 21, 1994, and it passed unanimously. Staff was directed to submit the easement to Town Attorney White for his review and comment prior to the June 21st meeting. SUBDIVISIONS. 3.A. Amended Plat, Lots 8 and 9, Block A, Arapaho Meadows Subdivision. Mary Ann Kundtz Trust/Applicant. Bill Van Horn, Applicant's representative, stated that the Applicant is proposing to adjust the internal lot line between two existing lots. No additional building sites are being created, and this adjustment provides for improved building sites of slightly less than 1 acre/each. Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the staff report noting that Arapaho Meadows was originally approved as a P.U.D., with a 30 ft. setback from the west lot line, 25 ft. setback from the street property line, and 10 ft. setback from the side lot line. Mr. Van Horn confirmed that these setbacks will be shown on the plat. Mr. Van Horn stated that the owners will be building on Lot 9 and selling Lot 8. The Applicant is aware of the setbacks as noted. As there were no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Thomas/Burgess) the Amended Plat of Lots 8 and 9, Arapaho Meadows Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, noting the above-mentioned confirmation from Mr. Van Horn concerning setback delineation on the plat, and it passed unanimously. 3.B. Final Plat. Lot 3. Stanley Historic District - Stanley Views Subdivision. FHK Company Partnership/Applicant. Applicant's representative Bill Van Horn stated that development of this site is subject to the Stanley Historic District Master Plan and Development Agreement. The proposal has evolved from multi-family with an allowable 50 multi­ family units to a single-family development with 20 single­ family lots; the owners have agreed to a significantly less dense development than allowed by the Development Agreement. Although the Applicant will attempt to minimize the impact, an equestrian trail easement has been provided for the historical trail rides through the area. The sites have been arranged so as to require minimum earth movement. Administrator Klaphake reported on a meeting with the Stanley Hills Homeowners Association who reside to the east and north of this proposal. The following issues were discussed: (1) zoning impact with the site currently zoned RM - staff is recommending a note be added to the plat limiting each lot to a single-family residence; (2) open space - the Applicant has agreed to set pins to delineate the setback/open space areas; (3) existing access to Stanley Hills - the Town has agreed to provide a physical barrier on this access; (4) the previously graded scarred area overlapping into Stanley Hills - the Applicant has agreed to furnish top soil to reclaim this site; and (5) access for fire safety - due to the configuration of the cul-de-sac serving the development, the roadway meets with the approval of the Fire Chief. Other than one objection, the Homeowners Association will support the proposal. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - May 17, 1994 - Page 3 Administrator Klaphake added that in order to expedite this proposal, a compromise was reached by both the Owner and the Town in two areas: Open space - the Master Plan states that 30% open space is required, exclusive of lotted area. Through negotiations, an alternative has been proposed which allows for the open space to be included within the lots; however, it must be protected by an open space easement which prohibits disturbance, buildings, fences, patios, etc. This reserved area is 30.1% of the site. The open space is primarily on the perimeter of the subdivision. A 40 ft. wide strip of open space abuts the Stanley Hills open space. Cul-de-sac - the Code provides that no more than 12 residences may be served by a cul-de-sac. Due to configuration and negotiation, it is reasonable to allow the cul-de-sac to serve 20 residences. The Technical Review Committee will still review all development and there will be no overlot grading, fencing (except for patio areas), and a maximum of 2-car garages (attached). The landscape plan must also be approved. The proposal includes a gated access on the private cul-de-sac (street), and it will be built to Town standards. The Planning Commission's role in this proposal, pursuant to the Development Agreement, is to consider platting or replatting of the parcels, such as this proposal. Administrator Klaphake restated conditions to be considered for approval: (1) Fire Chief approval of the access, (2) setting of the property pins delineating the setback and open space areas, (3) approval is not a precedent-setting in terms of the Master Plan and modifications thereof. Commissioner comments/questions included: Gated access. Staff confirmed that the cul-de-sac is a private street that must be constructed to Town standards - the Fire Chief will need to approve the design of the gated access. Rationale for the gated access was provided by Mr. Van Horn who stated that this type of security is common place throughout urban areas and it should serve as a desirable marketing tool. The gate will feature a "call button" for use by the residents for their guests; however, the access does not include a gate house and guards. Pedestrian/Horse Trail. As it was determined that the cul-de-sac did not require a pedestrian system, the Town did not require such. The Technical Review Committee will consult with both the Applicant and Stable Owners and the relocation of the trail will be mutually acceptable. The trail will exist whether or not the stable continues to operate. Mr. Van Horn explained that the Applicant does not desire to limit the trail to horses, that the area will be of sufficient size to accommodate both pedestrians and horses, and that the Applicant has recognized the possibility of conflicts with the gated entry and horses. The Applicant is hopeful that in the foreseeable future, the trail will emerge into strictly pedestrian use by the residents. Comments from the audience were heard from Karen Zipser, President/Stanley Hills Association. Ms. Zipser stated that she represented most, but not all, of the residents bordering Parcel 3. Residents are relieved that only 20 single-family homes are being proposed; she was aware of the compromise BRADFORD PUBLISHtNG CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - Hay 17, 1994 - Page 4 issues, however, this plan is much better; and she expressed her appreciation to staff for making this proposal possible for them. Stating that the plat, as presented today, exceeds the spirit of the letter of the Stanley Historic District Master Plan, and that she is satisfied with the requirements of the Master Plan will control the construction of the dwellings and future development, it was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Burgess) the Final Plat of Stanley Views Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, contingent upon the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. 1. The Fire Chief provide acceptance of the private access, stating such is adequate for fire protection. 2. 3. Property pins be set by the Applicant for the open space perimeter. Approval of this proposal is non-precedent setting, only applies to this site. 4.A. Controlled access points are not compatible with streets. Findley Court should be designated as a private street, and if, in fact, Findley Court IS to be a private street, the following dedication statement should be used; "Do hereby subdivide the same into lots and blocks, open space easement areas, right of way, private streets, utility and other easements as shown on this plat, and do hereby designate and dedicate all such utility easements^ to and for the public use for the instaHation and maintenance of utility, irrigation and drainage facilities." y B. Prior to acceptance of the final plat, a private homeowners association must be in place to maintain the open space easements. C. A note be added to the plat indicating the legal status of the horse trail. y 5. The compromises, a identified above, are a reasonable modification of the Stanley Historic District Master Plan. A note be added to the plat limiting each lot to a single-family residence. rSUiaftereth1e°5,»^?^ Director Stamey requested the Coimission remain after the meeting to discuss the summer meeting schedule. meSfngbatn92:?9 pf.UMr.ther bUsiness' Chaiman Sager adjourned the 6, Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk NOTE; The Planning Commission meeting schedule for June Julv August and September, will be as follows; ' Y/ Study Session; 8;00 A.M., Room 203 Meeting; 9;30 A.M., Board Room (Room 103).