HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1997-02-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
February 18, 1997
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Al Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown,
Harriet Burgess, John Gilfillan, Alma Hix,
Edward Pohl and David Thomas
All
Trustee Liaison G.
Secretary Botic
None
Hix, Director Stamey,
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. MINUTES
Minutes of the January 21, 1997 meeting were approved as
presented.
2. SUBDIVISIONS
2.a. Amended Plat, Lot 6B, Kappelv Subdivision. Harold G. and
Sandra S. Messer/Applicant. This is a request for a building
envelope modification. Applicant's representative. Bill Van
Horn, reviewed the request and stated all items requested
under Project Review of the Staff report will be done. The
new envelope will increase size by Vs, however, the house will
not extend over the entire envelope and approval of this
request will allow the house to be built around existing
natural features. Audience comments were heard from Chris
Wight, Lot 6A, who is opposed due to the footprint, size and
shape of the house and stated he was not aware of a building
envelope on Lot 6B when he purchased his property. John
Ramey, Lot 7, is opposed as the proposed home would block his
view; he did appreciate the Applicant trying to save the rock
formations. Mr. Van Horn identified the approximate position
of the house and the rock formations. At the request of
Commissioner Thomas, Director Stamey confirmed there are no
ridgeline standards to consider at this time with regard to
the Comprehensive Plan as the regulatory portion has not yet
been written. Director Stamey also noted that the building
location was between two rock outcroppings, and not
necessarily on the ridgeline. Mr. Van Horn stated the
original determination of the envelope was arbitrary and
probably established to avoid defacing the lot. Commissioner
Gilfillan stated the situation is unfortunate for Mr. Ramey
and Mr. Wight. Commissioner Brown considers the envelope
reasonable, believes public interest has been protected and
agrees with not defacing the slope. Chairman Sager commended
the imagination of the proposed house location. Commissioner
Burgess commented a one story home would have been better. It
was moved and seconded (Brown/Thomas) Amended Plat, Lot 6B,
Kappely Subdivision, be favorably recommended to the Board of
Trustees, subject to the following, and it passed by the
following votes: those voting "Yes", Commissioners Brown,
Burgess, Pohl, Sager and Thomas, those voting "No",
Commissioners Gilfillan and A. Hix.
1. Copy of Access Maintenance Agreement be provided prior to
Town Board review.
2. Provide confirmation that both lots will be/are connected
to public water and sewer.
3. Show existing/proposed utilities, with appropriate
easements.
4. Show Lot 6B access.
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Dedication Statement to designate the Amended plat as
"Amended Plat of Lot 6B, Kappely Subdivision".
2.b. Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2. Lee and Alps Addition and
of the Amended Plat of Lots 5A and 9. Prospect Village
Subdivision, Lynn W. Kinnie and Town of Estes Park/Applicant.
It was moved and seconded (Thomas/Pohl) the Amended Plat of
Lots 1 and 2, Lee and Alps Addition and the Amended Plat of
Lots 5A and 9, Prospect Village Subdivision, be continued to
the March 18, 1997 meeting, and it passed unanimously.
2.C. Final Plat, Portion Tract A. Prospect Estates Addition.
Prospect Estates Addition, to be known as Prospect Highlands
Subdivision. Stephen W. Solomon and Cynthia S.
Curry/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Brown) the
Final Plat, Portion Tract A, Prospect Estates Addition, to be
known as Prospect Highlands Subdivision, be continued to the
March 18, 1997 meeting, and it passed unanimously.
2-d.___Preliminary Plat of Amended Plat of Lot 2. Thirteenth
Fairway Subdivision. Lighthouse Group/Applicant. This request
is to divide Lot 2 into 4 blocks. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's
representative, explained the proposal is to create a public
R-O-W, utility services will be extended to the south from
Brodie Avenue, the Building and Grounds Committee of the
Community Churc^ of the Rockies has recommended an exchange of
property on the east and both properties will be enhanced with
landscaping. Mr. Kochevar spoke with Gary Huett of Public
Service on this date who stated a 10' wide utility easement
would be acceptable. The Applicant agrees to all of Staff's
recommendations. Mailbox locations will be shown on
construction drawings. Director Stamey reviewed the Staff
Report noting that concerns expressed by neighbors have been
resolved. Commissioner Pohl praised the street name change.
Mr. Kochevar stated all 4 blocks will remain under the same
ownership and be in the same Condominium Association. It was
moved and seconded (A. Hix/Burgess) Preliminary Plat of
Amended Plat of Lot 2, Thirteenth Fairway Subdivision be
approved with the following conditions, and it passed
unanimously.
1.
2.
6.
Lot line adjustment to be shown on Plat.
Improvement Guarantee and Letter of Credit to be
submitted prior to Town Board review of Final Plat.
Construction drawings to show modifications to Matthew
Circle.
Existing underground power lines to be shown, and any
relocation of existing lines will be at Developer's
expense.
Final Plat to dedicate 10' minimvim width utility
easements adjoining street R-O-W lines on both sides of
all streets.
Public Works
• Add Mountain Fairways snow storage easement.
• The east half of the vacated R-O-W to be labeled as
vacated and separately deeded to Lot 1.
• If proposed utilities are located outside of the
R-O-W, an easement should be provided. The
existing utilities to be within a utility easement.
• The proposed drainage pipe to be located outside of
the 10" utility easement.
• The asphalt curb label to be removed.
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For the Final Plat:
• A Drainage Plan and report with details should be
provided. Water and Road Construction Plans to be
provided.
• The northern traffic island to be shifted east as
much as possible to the 10% grade and the close
proximity to the 100' radius curve. Island details
to be added.
• Parallel parking to be removed.
• All service lines to be stubbed out from the edge
of asphalt.
• The Matthew Circle relocated trash bins and a
detail on the Mountain Fairways sidewalk to be
added if necessary.
2.e. Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Tiny Town Subdivision.
Gary Mitchell/Applicant. This is a request to realign lot
lines. Applicant's representative, Paul Kochevar, stated the
Applicant is in agreement with all Staff's recommendations.
Audience comments were heard from Dana Small, 861 and 865
Moraine, who questioned if there would be excavation and
reported previous damage to car windshields on his property
resulting from dirt piles/wind; he requested erection of a
fence. Director Stamey reviewed the Staff report. Mr.
Kochevar stated the Access Agreement will be addressed with
this Plat. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/Brown) Amended
Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Tiny Town Subdivision, be favorably
recommended to the Board of Trustees subject to the following,
and it passed unanimously.
1. Plat Information
• The Corporate Limits/CL Big Thompson River Note to
be clarified.
• The graphic for the Note "Existing 10' wide utility
easement to be vacated" - Lot 2A - to be clarified.
2. Access
• The Development Plan for Lot 2A identifies access
to a proposed low level self-storage area on Lot
2A. An Access Easement across Lot lA for Lot 2A to
be provided with this Plat.
3. Utilities
• There will be a 10' wide utility easement along the
west property line.
• The utility easement for UTSD across Lot lA to be
specified.
• New utility easement for electric service to Lot 3
to be shown.
Other
The Dedication Statement to be changed by the
removal of "all recreation areas, parks, and all
such passage ways and easements other than utility
easements to and for public use".
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
3.a. Amended Development Plan 96—12, Lots 1 and 2,_Tiny Town
Subdivision. Gary Mitchell/Applicant. This proposes to
relocate a gas pump island, add a parking deck on the upper
level and add self storage units to the lower level beneath
the parking deck (floor plan of the upper level building has
also been revised). Paul Kochevar, Applicant's
representative, explained the proposal and submitted another
drawing to the Commission. There will be a concrete parking
deck with storage below grade under the deck. The Applicant
does not believe much traffic will be generated from the
storage units. Access to the storage units will accommodate
cars, vans and small trailers. Commissioner Thomas questioned
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the size of the largest storage units and expressed concern
for the size of entry/exit ramps and how many trips it would
take a car (a truck will be too large) to fill a 20' x 20'
unit. Discussion continued regarding functionality concerns
with parking places in front of storage units. Mr. Kochevar
stated the entry to the units has been changed to the sides.
Commissioner Brown expressed concerns with the location of the
gas pumps east of the building and traffic concerns, with Mr.
Kochevar stating the developer will give consideration to
these concerns. In response to Chairman Sager's/Fire Chief
Dorman's concerns of fire hydrants and ventilation, Mr.
Kochevar stated the UBC will be considered and there will be
powered ventilation and an interior drain system. Chairman
Sager also expressed concern for compliance with shielded
canopy lights as was requested in the October 24, 1996
Planning Commission meeting which Applicant is in agreement
with as well as 'rock work' as recommended by RMNP.
Commissioner Thomas expressed concern that there is no parking
stall for an RV vehicle. Discussion continued with additional
concerns regarding the excess fill material stockpiled on Lot
1 as identified by Staff. Director Stamey reviewed the Staff
report, stating a response has not been received from CDOT and
emphasized Town Attorney White's comment regarding storage
signage (if off premises, sign would be in violation of
Section 17.66.090 C (15) of the Town Code). Audience comments
were heard from Dana Small, 860 and 865 Moraine, expressing
concern for the excavation/dirt pile and requesting action.
Commissioners continued discussing their concerns regarding
the pumps. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Gilfillan)
Amended Development Plan 96-12, Lots 1 and 2, Tiny Town
Subdivision, be approved with the following conditions, and it
passed unanimously.
1. All approved Development Plan features shall be shown on
a single revised sheet, except the planting plan which
shall be revised and shown on a separate sheet.
2. The Developer shall provide CDOT with new revised traffic
information as requested to verify status of Access
Permit.
3. The electric transformer and service to Scots Sports
should be added to the Plan with easements dedicated as
required.
4. A shared Access Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded.
5. The developer shall document that the number and location
of fire hydrants and water service is sufficient to meet
or exceed applicable ISO ratings.
6. All excess fill material stockpiled on Lot 1 shall be
removed to a location approved by Staff, and the original
grade and vegetative cover shall be restored or a
Development Plan submitted which addresses grading. All
disturbed areas on Lots 1 and 2 shall be reseeded with
native grass.
7. Canopy lights shall be shielded including the edge.
8. Eliminate or redesign the easterly pump island to insure
constant availability of ingress/egress to rear of
building when fully occupied by the maximum nxunber of
vehicles including oversized vehicles that can be fueled
at one time and located at the most extreme positions.
(This revision is to be re-submitted for Planning
Commission review.)
9. The proposed water service line shall be shown. The
service line should be sized for facilities shown on this
plan only. Facilities not shown cannot be used in the
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calculations. Calculations shall be submitted and
approved prior to line installation. If calculations are
not submitted, a maximiim service line is allowed.
3.b. Development Plan 97-1. Lots 3 and 4. Block 1, Lone Pine
Acres Addition. Elaine P. Winslow/Applicant. This request
is for a Single Tenant Commercial Retail in a 13,272 sq.
ft. building with semi-trailer unloading dock and lower
level storage with an 18' x 60' outdoor, fenced and
covered storage area. Applicant's representative, Paul
Kochevar, stated Applicant agrees with Staff
recommendations. Designs are incomplete at this time,
there are schematic drawings to include an office area,
fenced and covered loading/unloading area, structure for
one occupant, free span building, steel structure with
gabled roof and mansard roof around the perimeter, few
windows (SW corner - office area and possibly up high),
and muted pastel colors are anticipated. Director Stamey
reviewed the staff report. Commissioners expressed
concern with the name 'Lone Pine Retail Center' as there
is an existing sign with this name. Mr. Kochevar stated
it has not been named yet. There were no audience
comments. Commissioner Brown expressed concern with the
proposed Phase I/Phase II parking spaces. It was moved
and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) Development Plan 97-1, Lots
3 and 4, Block 1, Lone Pine Acres Addition, be approved
with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously.
1.
3.
The Developer of the Lone Pine Retail Center to
construct a 6' wide concrete walkway for the length
of the street frontage along Raven Avenue and Lone
Pine Drive. This walkway shall also connect to the
sidewalks leading to the building entries.
planting plan shall be revised to incorporate this
sidewalk and also the berms as recommended in the
staff report.
The 6' wide sidewalk on the west side of the
building shall be 8' wide to allow for a ininimum of
6^ clearance when parked cars overhang the
curbline.
Pxiblic Wori^. tl t pipe should connect to the
!n?et, grouted on^both sides of the concrete
box A 12" wye with reducers should be the
fitting conneited to the box. Thrs wrll
• j T A. ry 4"o the south 3i future provide Lot 2 d^°ent ring should be added connection. A sediment ixny ohall be
to the outlet main. These details shall
added to the Plan.
• The drainage report proposes and_^jzewSeiar W|nd
to regulate pond discharge.
detail shall be added to the Plan.
• The 4" sewer service from the Ark Building
should be shown.
. The pond and outlet shall be f eanTh?|
sediment and maintained by the owner. This
note shall be added to the Plan.
• £1Thisen^hearrit£ee sitoewnatantdheiriteTfn
the Plan.
• . j 10+-C? shall be combined into one
Sw “t prior to issuance of a Building Permrt.
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5. All 66 parking spaces are to be constructed
initially.
4 COUNTY REFERRAL
4.a. 1460 Flower Lane; East side of Fish Creek Road, South of
Flower Lane, Walter D. Boettger Trust/Applicant. This is a
variance request to subdivide an existing 3.26 acre lot into
two lots of 1.63 acres each. Applicant's representative. Bill
Van Horn, stated this request is good planning and he is aware
of 12 or more letters of support. All utilities are
available. The access to the second lot would be off Fish
Creek Road and owner will identify building envelopes.
Director Stamey reviewed the Staff report recommending denial
of this request as it is not consistent with Larimer County
Zoning Regulations and stated he has received a telephone call
from Pam Groves who opposes the request. Applicant, Walter D.
Boettger, stated he has approval for access off Fish Creek;
Director Stamey clarified that an Access Permit would be
required. Respecting all of the argviments, stating zoning is
for a reason, finding nothing peculiar with this site and
character, not finding the arguments compelling, it was moved
and seconded (Brown/Pohl) that Staff be directed to advise
Larimer County that the Planning Commission finds this project
unacceptable and recommends denial of this request, and it
passed with the following votes: those voting "Yes",
Commissioners Brown, Burgess, Gilfillan, Pohl, Sager and
Thomas, those voting "No", Commissioner A. Hix.
6. REPORTS/OTHER
Chairman Sager read a letter from Louise and Ray Lindsey, 3199
Rockwood Lane North, regarding Prospect Mountain Trail and
Prospect Highlands Subdivision. This item (2.c. above) has
been continued to the March 18, 1997 meeting.
Commissioner Sager acknowledged the book Conservation Design
for Subdivisions and recommended it to the Commissioners and
Public. A copy will be available in the Community Development
Office or through RMNP.
There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 3:58 p.m.
Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary