HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1994-07-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
July 19, 1994
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown,
Harriet Burgess, Gary Cooper, Alma Hix, Edward
Pohl and David Thomas
All
Trustee/Liaison Dekker, Community Development
Director Stamey, Clerk O'Connor
None
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
1. MINUTES.
Minutes were approved as submitted.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
2.A. Development Plan #94-6, Phase II, North Ridge Meadow
Condominiums. East Park Subdivision, Rich Wille/Applicant
(Continued from June 21. 1994K Phase II consists of 28 units
in seven 4-plexes, for a total project of 47 units. Street
and utilities have been installed. Applicant's representative
Bill Van Horn noted the following: (1) Town Attorney White
advised that pursuant to State Statute, a maximum 3-yr. vested
rights period is allowed and the Applicant has provided a
development time-frame of May 31, 1998 - the reasoning behind
the development phasing to May 31, 1998 is to be able to
respond to market conditions—if today's trend continues,
construction will be completed prior to 1998; (2) draina^ —
Estes Park Surveyors have inspected the facilities and a
letter was provided; (3) subdivision proposal - the Applicant
is formally withdrawing this proposal.
Commissioner comments included: proposed and existing
landscaping not shown on the plat; Town
lights be installed on public streets and that in the future,
if the Applicant desires street lights, such be installed to
Town standards solely at the Applicant's expense; and cluster
box locations need to be identified on the plan.
Community Development Director Stamey confirmed that the
landscaping, particularly along the western property
street lighting, and cluster-box locations were issues
be resolved. Staff suggested that, as an alternative to the
landscaping plan being proposed, additional
plantings be placed between the buildings and at the building
entries. In addition, street tree plantings should be
provided for the Dry Gulch Road frontage S^aff reviewed
landscaping requirements: 1 tree for every 30 of
frontage and one shrub every 5'. District
requirements were also noted. Mr. Van Horn
Phase 1 the Applicant was of the opinion that the existing Sefrete“?onPcounted toward Phase 2, and that the site was
designed in an attempt to maintain existing tr®®s.
Stamey confirmed that the plantings for Phase 1 were
appropriate.
Mr. van Horn confirmed that Ptivate-lin^e telephone service has
been secured from US West and that, as suggested oy
commissioner A. Hix, the Applicant would be urlling to o^ D^y
district boundary planting will beGulch Road frontage. In addition, existing
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added to the plan and they will not be removed from the site.
Chairman Sager commented on the difficulty in traversing the
driveways for Units 1 and 2 in Phase 1, and suggested this
type of undesirable approach not be considered for Phase II.
Audience comments were heard from Ron Harvey/Resident and
Neighborhood Representative: desires re-seeding occur along
the west bank, the neighborhood does not desire additional
street lighting, and Phase I building design and landscaping
has been favorable.
Following conclusion of all testimony, it was moved and
seconded (A. Hix/Burgess) Development Plan #94-6, Phase II,
North Ridge Meadow condominiums be approved contingent upon
the following conditions, and it passed unanimously:
1. The drainage plan be completed and inspected.
2. The slope be stabilized and re-seeded, to include
plantings along the west lot line.
3. The landscaping plan be completed to include a
planting list, and submitted to the Planning
Commission.
4. The 4-yr. time extension to May 31, 1998 is found
to be unnecessary, thus the time-extension is
denied.
5. Provide cluster-box locations on the plat.
Director Stamey stated that upon receipt, he would submit the
landscaping plan to the Commission.
3.
. _. X. Trit- 26 Twin view Addition,__Estes
3 .A. subdivision proposes nine single-Homes, Inc./Applicant. This su on+-iot Paul Kochevar,
family lots and a 1.46 acre °P^1Z/P^°eatOUtthe proposal includes
Applicant's representatip The entire area
nine building.sites sSicS'to a?loS wildlife
to the east will be desl^^ed_f+.pc;Pw;? i iP be served by a short
access to Fish will be1 underground. Wetlands
cul-de-sac and all such will be labeled so
have been identified on the pi . . x. h_s aareed to provide as not to be disturbed./ .The ApPhlicat^^^^ Pnd the
an easement for a hike/bi^ p Aoolicant would like to
west side of Fish creek f0?a- a zero lot line to
construct a duplex on Lot 9 a ,Ihe lot wouia not be
separate the structure int building has progressed
divided until the 0\he®rly S This
to where the division wall under Special Reviewproposal will be re-submitted under specif 100-year
regulations. Mr. Koc5ie^ad itnfalls entirely within the floodplain was reviewed and it falls enui y
wetlands boundary.
pursuant, to neighborhood co"«;nis:Sne;rEduggerSted fnV/S
Ktr aW: ra 1 ■rnveforhSreriSS?aafeS.Se^riktilralth=orn|C^^^^^^ "bade thit cluster box
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locations should be identified. Tim McPhee/Applicant, stated
that he had no objection to the light industrial activity note
being placed on the plat; however, he did object to the
inclusion of the word "nuisance."
With regard to utilities, Commissioner Thomas questioned
whether telephone service had been secured from US West. On
US West's agency referral letter, US West noted "no comment."
It was suggested a note also be added to the plat stating that
there is no assurance that US West is capable of providing
telephone service at this time. Mr. Kocheyar advised that
Larimer County is requiring that a list of utilities currently
available be included on their plat submittals. Applicant s
representative also clarified the duplex proposal and
subsequent need for resubmittal through the Special Review
process.
Director Stamey reviewed the staff report.
Audience testimony was heard from Ruth Montgomery, p80 Willow
in.—concern with density and development Profile; and Linda
Coleman, 1360 Willow Ln.—concern with density
on Fish Creek Road. Director Stamey clarified density
calculations.
There being no further comment it was moved and secondea
S^rVBro1?ksidPerel8lSbldnivLiPoif be' .^pprovek with the
following conditions, and it passed unanimou y.
architectural post.
submittal of the Ho^owners c°ven^
the preservation and maintenance oi b'
Building envelopedimensions ^e |dded to theJinal
constiniction\ccurs^within^said1building envelopes.
“mSS'rs
Plat.
The cul-de-sac water main to be 8" in diameter and
completed.
A drainage report be submitted prior to approval of
the Final Plat.
The agreed-upon hike/bike path easement is
accepted.
Lrs0tfngberePstrrcdted0nint5uestPr\atl ^’’sSS^6"1
toe siSe and an existing use on that site.
Cluster box location be identified on the plat.
Electric meter locations, street light provisions.
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plus a list of available utilities be identified on
the Final Plat.
11. Final road design be based on a soils study.
12. Detail on the driveways for Lots 5 and 6 be
provided with street design plan and profile.
3.B. Preliminary Plat. Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Fall River
Road (west of Trails West and Black Hawk Lodges. Gary D,
Connellv/Applicant. Commissioner Pohl reported that while
conducting a site inspection, conversation was held with
adjacent property owners Mike Wallace/Black Hawk Lodge and
Jeff Barker/Trail West—this discussion will not influence the
decision-making process. The proposed subdivision consists of
10 single family lots, a 14.7 acre open space outlet, and a
17.7 acre open space outlet.
Commissioner Brown stated that he was aware of the contested
access to this site. Applicant's representative Kerry
Prochaska advised that the Applicant is preparing an access
easement with Messrs. Wallace and Barker; status of the
existing single-lane bridge was also reviewed, and Mr.
Prochaska added that the Applicant is considering an electric
gate on the west side of said bridge. Staff confirmed that
single-lane bridges have not recently been approved.
Additional discussion included: was consideration given to an
alternative access possibly from the north; if an electric
gate is installed, how will emergency vehicles gain access;
and a suggestion that a "vicinity map" be included in future
plat submittals.
Director Stamey reviewed the staff report and acknowledged
correspondence received from RMNP dated 7/15/94 and James
Tawney/Ponderosa Lodge dated 7/17/94. RMNP supports the
subdivision concept; Mr. Tawney expressed concerns with the
development due to access and the restricted area.
Comments from the audience were heard from:
Wallace/Black Hawk Lodge who stated he preliminarily supported
an access easement; however, should the Town determine the
access is a public road, his business would be negatively
impacted due to limited customer parking (currently exists)
and land availability/setback. Jim Tawney reiterated concerns
expressed in his 7/17/94 letter. Mike Harris, owner of Lot 5
Summerset Subdivision presented a copy of his plat and stated
the access road to the north which is in question is no longer
a road or public access—it has been adjudicated and is now
his private driveway. Mr. Harris also expressed concern with
drainage and soil erosion occurring on his property.
Mr. Prochaska concurred with Mr. Harris that the access road
has been vacated. Commissioner Brown commented that as access
is the prime consideration and such has yet to be determined
and/or clarified, the Applicant has not met
requirements. Mr. Prochaska stated that access is available,
however, an easement has not been negotiated nor acquired.
Jeff Barker advised that he is willing to grant an easement,
however, he will not grant any additional property to the
Applicant. Based upon the access issue which 1S unc1®^^ p,
this time (and a desire that the access issue be resolved
"once and for all"), and protection of the public, it was
moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the ^^e^“^“^ry16Pla1g94f
Sleepy Hollow subdivision be continued to August 16, 19 ,
adding that the Commission will require the minimum 24 width
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for the access and bridge, and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 11:20 A.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk