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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1997-01-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission January 21, 1997 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, John Gilfillan, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas Chairman Sager, Commissioners Burgess, Gilfillan, A. Hix and Pohl Trustee Liaison G. Hix, Director Stamey, Senior Planner Joseph, Secretary Botic Commissioners Brown and Thomas Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 1. MINUTES Minutes of the December 17, 1996 meeting were approved as presented. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1997 Al Sager was nominated Chairman and it passed unanimously. Ed nominated Vice Chairman and it passed unanimously. It was also noted the Community Development Secretary or a representative from the Town Clerk's Office would serve as Recording Secretary. REZONING ^‘a• Lots 1 and 2, Mirabell Subdivision. From R-S, 1 and 2^amiiy To. E-Estate, Single Family. It was moved and seconded i?1X) the Rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Mirabell Subdivision From R-S, 1 and 2 family To E-Estate, Sinqle Family, be withdrawn and it passed unanimously. 9 ctfj:-- ?.P!Cial .feVi!W 97~lf LOt 2’ Thirteenth Fairvi.y gubdivision,—Brodie Avenue and Matthew Cfrcit-. mil, ?^VelOPnl^nt ^Llqhth°USe Group/Applicant-.: This is a requelt for construction of 54 condominium units. Chairman ^arror- opened the Public Hearing. Applicant'rrJpreeentaSve l99fielSr' expl®lned tl!:LS item was presented at the December 1996 Plannj^g Commission meeting as a discussion item onlv regarding the road system. The Plan today has bee? altered to reduce density by two units with the sje road system as December, recognizing it does not address all ti?CO“^er?S- There is a P°tSS?SSfor so?e tS? traffic, the site is a three tiered configuration which allows H=rirlnCr5aSedaV:LlUal 0pen sPace/ everyone will have their own back yard, and they have tried to save trees. The owner is proposing to construct a concrete curb and gutter, 24' wide flnSdi 5 , Sldev?lks' two traffic calmers which will be lighted parkin<?dSbaved‘ H^herG Wl11 °ff street Pai^king and one parking bay. He expressed agreement with all staff recommendations except including a disclosure statement in Sa^et.T:0ntXaCtS* However/ he did agree to meet with the EVRPD Staff to reduce conflicts and stated the owner is willing to financially contribute to make changes. S.taiIie.y clarified that the Town's position is to work with the Applicant to find a mutual solution regarding the fai^ay. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report 4-thf4:XeaSOnS Why 1rhis ProP°sal is a Special Review and noted staff is recommending a street name change that does not begin with 'Elk Ridge'. Director Stamey reviewed written correspondence received from: Bettie Chamberlin - 134? Matthew Circle, Jack Endacott - 1350 Matthew Circle, Estes Park Mountain Fairways, Inc., and Christopher Downs of BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1997 Page 2 Harding, Shultz and Downs - 1200 17th Street, Suite 1950, Denver, Colorado. Audience comments were heard from Lew Wallace, 1433 Matthew Circle, President of Estes Park Mountain Fairways, Inc. who submitted a Petition on behalf of the EPMFI residents protesting the extension of Matthew Circle or any other street system that would connect their Association with the proposed Elk Ridge Subdivision. He expressed concern with the 22' width of Matthew Circle, traffic issues of children and vehicles, golf carts, etc. and believes this proposal is poor planning and create an unsafe situation. Jim Smith, 1437 Matthew Circle, was concerned that an existing trash bin and area used for stacking snow will be eliminated with the approval of the proposal and he suggested an alternative site for an additional road. Chairman Sager stated the trash enclosures are on public property, it is regrettable they were placed their initially, and up to this time there has been no effort to have them removed. Ed Stauffer, 1453 Matthew Circle, immediate past president of EPMFI, stated Paul Kochevar had spoken with the Town on the trash bin location and this was done with Town approval. He suggested haying a cyclone fence erected during construction and replaced with a split rail fence after completion of construction. :^1^0 Matthew Circle, expressed concerns with traffic (senior citizens use the street as a walkway/current Sm conJii nFr;Ct0rS/laWn.ra0WerS)- He believes the proposal c°^slst of too many units with 100+ additional vehicles V. • 1 e 1?e.arby affordable housing development will addmaSv0letrkfWficCh S?LTeSUlt in.the hlgaest dens??r^n to™ many traffic problems and suggested havina a second SderstMdnCwhvy SjTUniidy Church of 1;he Rockies and did not unaerstand why this idea was previously eliminated and requested only one access on Matthew Circle for emergency use Dirf^tor.Linnane reviewed the meetings held over Matthew Circle and meet Town street standard! 9 SS Wlth Developer, Leonard Arnold, 527 Hickory Drive Birr viv?SsatfmSed ‘i113 iS t1h? 0nly d-velopne^t ha is wL^ved w^^Hi this time, some earlier concerns have been correo+ad ana = c the^ original1 idea" fy reC°gni2e art" un^ab!:: road ™l“ot faasaibla dueCto"slope" ""nfd church neighborhood concerns and expresSPed interett inrbsina1r„thH ??JgSoSrtowithd Wite?ed .Stree?s and Srde™!ks and wni S?e $10,000 towards mitigation of potential golf course probllms. Commissioner Gilfillan joined the meeting. increasedetraffit:2an^1+hned,CJ:r8lt' exPressed concerns with increased traffic and the diminishing view and questioned the ownership status of the property. Mr. Kochevar stated tho fpP1^ca1tfon bas. ,the signature of the current land owner and remain^11Cant; hS seller has chosen to have the For Sale sign Frank Grimm, 1445 Matthew Circle, stated the orooosed driveways will cross private property and he was alsoPtold by BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1997 Page 3 Mr. McKinnon an easement existed. Director Stamey stated the easement is unrelated to the street dedication, and no gap ®^ists between the street R~0—W and the east property line. Donald Anderson, 1410 Matthew Circle, emphasized his concerns with entrances and exits and believes the road by Community Church should be considered. Lew Wallace, 1433 Matthew Circle, read a section from the easement, expressed drainage concerns and believes the church entrance can be utilized as an entrance. Chairman Sager closed the Public Hearing at 2:42 pm. Director Stam^ reminded the Commissioners that a motion would need to specifically address items 1-4 in the staff report. Commissioner A. Hix stated she was sympathetic to Matthew residents and was uncomfortable with the street plan sP°nsej_to her question on the two unit density bonus, Mr. Kochevar stated the living areas of 39 units will face the south and Code would allow 3.9 units, however, they re only requesting 2 units. Chairman Sager stated it is ai}reasc>na^le/ uud unnecessary to approve a proiect which Kill result in an inmedlate request Yor a ff?bJck c°imnissioner pohl expressed his sympathy to current residents and suggested adding another entrance current WorkiCsubSttedrtnt?? L^fnane einPhasized the memo from Public worxs submitted to the Planning Commission statjnrr clarified qthlt tL C<M^thSew0nSrcle ^ Director Stamey property line was originally dedicatL i 1i>1ng eastlocating the future Street Yconnection. ll0W flexiblllty e?^lne°mne\rt "“"ieSoffelhf iTsu^^^^ \his having hLn^l^e^tdaffeCstu^oratS and hnoSK btf t^r^tr^^^fiSd9 overrule staf f PP H? beUevL 0"'1SSion is P=^°P°=ing to improved plan with support fromtthe Fire61!!4 pr°P°Sal is an works and Planning stHf. Discussion crnUn5ed nt' PUbliC seconded (^ager/GilfillSn)arSDeciaie?ted' it; was moved and Development, Lot 2, IhirtSn?i e“eVlew 97_1' Elk Ridge favorably recommended “ the Board31^^ Su‘>di''ision, be following findings and conditions »UStees ”ith the following votes: those voting "Yes" ’ 1 passec! by th® Pohl, and Sager, those voting "0^ '.f ™ ?lonsrs Gilfillan,A. Hix. voting no", Commissioners Burgess and • Deny solar bonus. • Approve street layout as presented. • Remove on-street parking. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Conunission - January 21, 1997 Page 4 • The 30' perimeter setbacks, with the exception of the parking bay, be met. • Sidewalks to be 5' in width. • Drainage improvements along Brodie Avenue are to be designed so as not to interfere with future pedestrian and bike paths. • Developer to change the name of Elk Ridge Drive. • A water main construction plan and a roadway plan and trf^iC ,,calmern details to beYp?ovided. The 'calmer“must have a street light and be designed to provide traffic safety. -Lyneu to • Trash bins on adjacent Mountain Fairway Circle must be Beel0eCloTer toifc°^odattthe proposed roa^ connecSon! Developer is to work with the Mountain Fairwav Association to relocate the trash enclosures. Y diLusJerelatedhaol1f meet Wi-th T°Wn and EVRPD Staff to aiscuss related golf course issues. 5. DEVELOPMENT PT.AKTR Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report statina the proposal has been revised to Sude 2ta?f recommendations in the staff report and a concept sK?ch plan has been submitted, for other ad-ifl<-an+- street 'I- - “inS shared between Lots. 9Respondina tiVThay-S W:Ll1 n0t be to0Srerdn1S«t?fira“S4j^ Wi^ioerf a^a^ h2 ™ s daegS^ 2 Lot 55 « j* W1<f/Bu.r9ess) Development Plan #97- f oUowing' conditions,° andU“1;aSSis°ed nnan&ty With the pJ^Wninian and Tnot^t^b3 added stating "All dif^urbemias shall be gras^mix. »r°m eroslon and b® reseeded with native One handicap adaptable unit should be identified. • A note to be added to the Plan statina "Al 1 improvements shown on the Plan must be installed or ?S?nSnyd"Pri0r t0 iSSUe 0f a final Certff?ci?d of 5-b* g-eveioP"»ent Plan 97-3, Lot 26. Ranoh Subdivic1nn T5iS tn9UebSull1dSinSr have been worked out with Public Works. The?e is a 30^ emergency access easement located along the east property line of this lot which will need to be kept clear of thJe^se nf°th®r imProveinents which might interfere with he use of this easement by emergency vehicles and a note BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Conunission - January 21, 1997 Page 5 to this effect should be placed on the Development Plan. Applicant's representative Bill Van Horn was present. There were no comments or questions. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/A. Hix) Development Plan #97-3, Lot 26, Ranch Meadow Subdivision be approved with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. • Surfacing: The asphalt surface to be identified with a note on the plan. • Access: A note to be placed on the Development Plan stating: "The emergency access easement located along the east property line of this lot will be kept clear of trees or other improvements which might interfere with the use of this easement by emergency vehicles." • Utilities: It will be the Developer's responsibility to relocate any obstructions in the emergency easement if any emergency response agency determines it is necessary. This will be done prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. • Landscaping: The Planning Commission approves this planting plan and the proposed sizes. A note to be added stating "All disturbed areas shall be protected from erosion and be reseeded with native grass mix." • A note to be added to the Plan as follows: "All site improvements and landscaping shown on this Plan must be installed or guaranteed prior to issue of a final Certificate of Occupancy." • One handicap adaptable unit should be identified on the plan. 6. REPORTS/OTHER Director Stamey reported Larimer County Planning Commission unanimously adopted the Comprehensive Plan on December 18, 1996 with minor language modifications and the areas identified for special study (Giant Track and Fall River). There being no further business, Chairman Sager adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m. J Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary