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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1995-08-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission August 15, 1995 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, John Gilfillan, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas Chairman Sager, Commissioners Brown, Burgess, Gilfillan, A. Hix and Thomas Trustee/Liaison Dekker, Community Development Director Stamey, Senior Planner Joseph, Clerk O'Connor Commissioner Pohl Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. 1. MINUTES. Minutes of the July 18, 1995 meeting were approved as presented. 2. SUBDIVISIONS. 2.A. Preliminary Plat of Mountain Park Subdivision (Storer Ranch), Richard Wille and Jim Wehr/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Brown) the Plat be continued to September 19, 1995, and it passed unanimously. 2.B. Amended Plat of Lot 1, Stanley Meadows Addition, Town of Estes Park/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Thomas/Burgess) the Plat be continued to September 19, 1995, and it passed unanimously. 2.C. Amended Plat of Lots 7, S, 25» and a Portion of Lot 24, Block 10, Town of Estes Park (Lewiston Condominiums) , Rex Miller/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/Brown) the Plat be continued to September 19, 1995, and it passed unanimously. 2.D. Amended Plat of Lot 2, Tanton Subdivision, Dave Tanton/Applicant. Applicant's Representative Paul Kochevar noted that this plan was originally submitted to the Planning Commission in 1994. Due to changes necessitated by staff and the time expended, it was decided to present this Final Plat to the Commission for their recommendation to the Town Board. The Applicant desires to divide two lots into four, with all lots meeting the minimum lot size requirement. The Applicant prepared a drawing that meets all Town requirements, and he (the Applicant) has no objection to staff comments. The rezoning request will be considered by the Town Board. Concerning utilities. Lots 2 and 4 are served by UTSD; Lot 1 is served by a septic system and needs to be connected to public sewer—said connection will be accomplished. The Applicant intends to provide separate water and sewer service lines for each of the four lots, and the Applicant is acquiring easements. Subsequent to a meeting with adjacent property owner Alan Kob, Mr. Kochevar amended the plat by adding an easement over the existing waterline. In addition, water service to Tracts 15 and 16 follows the existing line. The Applicant will provide an Improvement Guarantee; a utility drawing will be provided indicating where the existing and new water and sewer lines are installed; and the cluster box location was identified. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission -August 15, 1995 - Page 2 Sr. Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report, clarifying that access for Lot 3 is directly off Riverside Dr. There were no coinments from the audience. Commissioner questions/comments were; clarification that Riverside Dr. is an arterial street; concern with the increasing amount of traffic on Riverside Dr. and the number of accesses being proposed for an arterial street; confirmation that existing utilities serving all lots be located in easements shown on the plat; confirmation that the Applicant is in agreement with a common driveway serving Lot 3 and the lot to the west; and confirmation that the site is within the NCWCD. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the Amended Plat of Lot 2, Tanton Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following, and it passed unanimously; 1. All lots be served with public water and sanitary sewer. 2. A shared access and maintenance agreement for Lot 3 be prepared and submitted for Town staff review prior to Town Board action. 3. Final Plat and rezoning request to be considered concurrently by the Town Board on September 26, 1995. 2.E. Final Plat of Tracts 96A and 96B, Placid Lake Subdivision, J. R. and Rachael Preston/Applicant. This is a 14-acre site consisting of two existing parcels, each containing an existing single family dwelling. The subdivision plat is comprised of the following major features; • Eight lots of approximately equal size (0.2 Ac.) resembling building envelopes. • Vehicular access via Outlet C to the site from the existing western drive with the eastern drive serving as an emergency access. • All sites have access to the river and lake from their lot via uninterrupted pedestrian access across the common area. • Two open space outlets of 11.36 acres that will be common area to the lot owners - Placid Lake, walkways, river access, and a picnic area at the southwest corner of the property. The proposed density of 8 single-family lots equates to one lot per 76,230 sq. ft. of total site area. This ratio meets the requirements for this site. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's Representative, noted that the fencing item has been added to the Homeowners Association documents. The intent is to use fencing for dog runs; the existing fence along the north boundary line along the highway is being replaced with a split-rail fence. The proposal includes a 30' setback from the river; and that the Applicant has applied for inclusion in the NCWCD (has been advised acceptance may take 6 months - 1 yr.) ; the Homeowners Association documents, as well as utility plans, have been submitted with the plat. The Applicant has no objection to BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - August 15, 1995 - Page 3 staff comments. Commissioner comments included: there are three fences (west, north and east), however, the fences are not intended to deny wildlife access; confirmation that a note will be added to the plat stating that the second access (northeast) is for emergency access and which will include an appropriate barrier; pursuant to the time delay for acceptance into the NCWCD, a request for an Improvement Guarantee to ensure protection of the public in purchasing a lot without any water service (staff could determine the amount of the improvement guarantee); and confirmation that the hike/bike trail is located within the highway right-of-way. Sr. Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report, noting that there are two open space lots, and confirmation that the Homeowner's Association documents and utility plans have been submitted and are being reviewed; the recorded covenants are to be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits; the Dedication Statement should be amended as there are no streets, future streets or rights-of-way dedicated to the public; and the note concerning one emergency access should be added to the plat. Public comments were heard from Linda Tucker (received confirmation that the lots are approximately 8,700 sq. ft. each, total acreage is 14.3 acres, zoning is E-Estate, and the building envelope areas were reviewed). Staff confirmed that a public path, most likely between Fall River and the highway is being proposed. Due to steepness, the path cannot be placed along the river. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Thomas/Burgess) the Final Flat of Tract 96A and 96B, Placid Lake Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, contingent upon the items identified under Project Review dated August 9, 1995 be incorporated, including the following, and it passed unanimously: 1. Delete the reference to public streets on the plat. 2. The Homeowners Association documents be submitted with the Final Plat for review regarding the open space and private street maintenance. 3. Submit proof that the application to the NCWCD has been filed, and that an Improvement Guarantee be provided, with staff to determine the dollar amount of the guarantee. 4. A copy of the recorded covenants be provided to the Town prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. The eastern access at the highway be labeled "emergency access" on the plat, with said access to have an appropriate barrier. Mr. Kochevar confirmed that two easements have been added to the plat for the Light and Power and water services lines. 3.ANNEXATIONS. 3.A. Fish Creek Addition (formerly submitted as Waterburv Addition), Joan Waterburv/Applicant. Chairman Sager opened the public hearing. This proposal is for a subdivision BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - August 15, 1995 - Page 4 combined with an annexation request. The site consists of two existing unimproved parcels under the same ownership zoned as E-Estate in the County. The applicant is requesting R-S zoning and subdivision into three lots of just under one acre each. Additional land is being dedicated as public right-of- way along Fish Creek Road. Each of the proposed lots is bisected by the Fish Creek drainage, and 100-year floodplain and wetlands exist on each lot. Applicant's Representative Kochevar noted that the area is bound by E-Estate (Town) on the west, and R-S Residential (Town) on the north and south. Access to each lot is available off Fish Creek Road. The Applicant intends only single-family units, and has no objection to staff comments. Concerning access, pursuant to discussion with staff, it appears the best proposal is to combine a driveway for all three lots (access north of Lot 3) to include a common access easement for all three lots—this will be shown on the plat. The public walkway easement could be placed along Fish Creek Road. In addition, the additional wetlands on the southeast corner will also be added to the plat. Mr. Kochevar confirmed that the Applicant has obtained a permit to cross the wetlands. The property boundary at Fish Creek Road must be revised, and right-of-way dedicated to Larimer County—all to be revised on the plat. Warren Campbell, adjacent property owner, stated he would work with the Applicant on an agreement for access off Country Club Dr. Sr. Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report confirming that the subdivision qualifies as a minor subdivision under Chapter 16.12.070, therefore, it can be considered as a Final Plat. Staff recommends the Fish Creek Road right-of-way be dedicated to Larimer County by a separate document, which will ensure the Town will not maintain a county road. Also, the shared driveway access off Fish Creek is very desirable. As there were no comments from the audience. Chairman Sager declared the public hearing closed. Due to design details concerning the common access off Fish Creek not being provided on the plat, it was moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the Fish Creek Addition be continued to September 19, 1995, and it passed unanimously. Staff confirmed that the trail along Fish Creek Road should be identified as a public access easement. Commissioner Brown reiterated his concerns with inclusion into the NCWCD relative to protection of the public. Commissioner Burgess expressed her desire that the Applicant return with designated building envelopes. REPORTS. Director Stamey reported that he administratively approved a building extension/addition for Black Canyon Inn. Chairman Sager acknowledged that the next Planning Commission meeting will remain on the summer schedule, meeting at 9:30 A.M. The regular meeting schedule (1:30 P.M.) will begin in October. Paul Kochevar called attention to the J. R. Preston Final Plat (Placid Lake) whereby the Applicant took a detailed approach, providing substantial information. This approach is three/four times more expensive. Mr. Kochevar's comments were relative to the approaching Comprehensive Plan review/adoption. In addition, Mr. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - August 15, 1995 - Page 5 Kochevar suggested the Comprehensive Plan should address when the Commission will require river access. Commissioner Thomas commented on the lack of Fire Dept, comments, particularly relative to the Placid Lake proposal where emergency access was pertinent to the proposal. While he understands the Department is volunteer, it is disturbing that comments are not received when access for the Fire Department is being discussed/planned. There being no further business, meeting at 10:35 A.M. Chairman Sager adjourned the S/ickie O1 Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk