HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1997-04-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
April 15, 1997
Commission:Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown,
Harriet Burgess, John Gilfillan, Alma Hix,
Edward Pohl and David Thomas
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Sager, Commissioners Burgess,
Gilfillan and A. Hix
Trustee Liaison G. Hix, Senior Planner Joseph,
Public Works Director Linnane, Secretary Botic
Commissioners Brown, Pohl and Thomas
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. MINUTES
Minutes of the March 18, 1997 meeting were approved as
presented.
SUBDIVISIONS
2.a.^.---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 (Burgess/A. Hix)
the Final Plat, Portion Tract A, Prospect Estates Addition, to
be known as Prospect Highlands Subdivision, be continued to
the May 20, 1997 meeting, and it passed unanimously.
2^bJ—Preliminary Plat of Tract 2 of Arapaho Addition, Scott
Miller/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Burgess)
the Preliminary Plat of Tract 2 of Arapaho Addition, be
continued to the May 20, 1997 meeting, and it passed
unanimously.
ANNEXATION, ZONING AND FINAL PLAT
3.a^----Proposed Annexation, Zoning and Final Plat of Beaver
Point_Third_Addition,__Jack_win iams/Applicant. This is a
proposed Final Plat for a 6.46 acre tract to be annexed and to
divide 2 Tracts into 5 Lots (proposed zoning R-M Multi-Family)
with an internal public road system. Chairman Sager opened
the Public Hearing. Applicant's representative, Paul
Kochevar, explained the proposal and is in agreement with all
items in the staff report with the exception of the property
being included in the N.C.W.C.D. prior to Final Plat approval.
Mr. Kochevar requested this be approved with submission of a
'Petition to N.C.W.C.D.' as the process will be lengthy. Mr.
Kochevar stated Lot 1 could have an emergency access in the SW
corner and they are willing to explore the idea of an access
parallel to the highway, Pioblic Works Director Linnane stated
this request is reasonable. Senior Planner Joseph noted the
Statement of Intent has been revised to eliminate commercial
zoning; R-M Multi-Family is requested for all lots and he
reviewed the staff report and noted correspondence has been
received from R.M.N.P. who expressed concern for visual inpact
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considered and desires additional noise abatement information.
Mr. Habecker stated Dr. Dill also wants to be a good neighbor,
however, dogs do bark, and requested 2 hours in the am and pm
and stated they would do their best to mitigate noise (large
trees, solid fencing). He reminded the Commissioners that he
did come before them when Lone Tree Village was approved
stating his Applicant's intent for an addition and the
possibility of potential conflict. Chairman Sager suggested
additional information on noise mitigation, time change
consideration of the outdoor kennel from the Applicant would
be helpful and it was moved and seconded (Sager/A. Hix) the
Kennel Addition to Development Plan 91-4, 1260 Hanford Avenue,
be continued to the Hay 20, 1997 meeting to receive additional
information on noise mitigation, and it passed unanimously.
5.b.Development_Elan__97-4,__Lot__1,__Saint_Vrain_center
Subdivision,Jeff/Susan Hancock and John/Peggy
This request is for a two story office
building consisting of 7,835 sq. ft. Senior Planner Joseph
reviewed the staff report recommending approval with several
conditions. Bill Van Horn, Applicants' representative, stated
they agree with staff's recommendations with the following
exceptions. The Applicants do not want a cluster box, if
utilities need to be shown they will be schematic only and
additional information is needed for the concrete walk.
Chairman Sager expressed his dismay at the incompleteness of
the submitted Plan and reminded Mr. Van Horn that he (Mr. Van
Horn) had stated at the Board of Adjustment meeting that the
plan would be completed for the Planning Commission. Mr.
Joseph also shared these concerns and Chairman Sager requested
in the future completed plans be submitted so as not to place
Staff in the position of denying incon^lete requests. Mr. Van
Horn stated this would not happen in the future. Public Works
Director requested all drainage details be added to the plan,
recommending close coordination with CDOT. Mr. Van Horn
suggested consideration of a neighborhood cluster box and
exploring an appropriate location. Audience comments were
heard from Ed O'Dell, adjacent property owner, who favors the
project and expressed concern with the road/traffic behind the
bowling alley. Mr. Linnane responded and Chairman Sager
suggested Mr. O'Dell follow-up with staff. It was moved and
seconded (A. Hix/Burgess) Development Plan 97-4, Lot 1, Saint
Vrain Center Siibdivision, be approved with the following
conditions, and it passed unanimously.
1. Asphalt parking surface be identified and dimensions
shown and west lot entrance grade revised to 8%. Spot
elevations shall be added to parking surface flow lines
directing runoff to the detention ponds.
2. Add Note: All improvements to be constructed or
guaranteed prior to final Certificate of Occupancy.
3 . Provide CDOT with justification for location of easterly
access.
4. Provide six foot wide concrete walk connecting to South
Saint Vrain Avenue.
5. Show proposed utilities.
6. Identify proposed plant species and trees to be retained
and add recommended plantings. All disturbed areas shall
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be reseeded and revegetated.
7. Add detention pond details and spot elevations.
8. It shall be the Applicant's responsibility to carefully
coordinate the construction activities with CDOT and the
South Saint Vrain Avenue/Highway 7 improvement this
summer.
9. Add utility easements if required.
5.C. Amended Development Lot 1, Amended Plat of
Tr-act A, Booth p^^gubdiviflion._525 Fall River Lane,—John and
qanri-ra PHI fil Ian/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (A.
Hix/Burgess) Amended Development Plan 93-12, Lot 1, Amended
Plat of Tract A, Booth Resxibdivision, 525 Fall River Lane, be
continued to the May 20, 1997 meeting, and it passed
unanimously.
R-d- Amandad Development Plan 96-12,—Lot 2A,—Amended Plat of
T.otH T-iny Town Subdivision. 860 Moraine Avenue, Robert
Ana R. Mitchell/Applicant. This request is for a
traffic circulation plan to include an additional gas pump,
22' wide canopy, 8' drive-up window lane, 10 drive thru lane,
two 8' gas lanes and a 10' alternate drive-thi^ lane.
Applicant's representative, Paul Kochevar, stated this plan
was being presented in response to the Planning Commission s
request; the proposed plan will utilize striping (no curbing).
In response to Commissioner Burgess' questions, Mr.
stated 1) if cars were utilizing the front pump, a bus or
rrrwoul. have t0 arive a!ounartro
IndT) irthereeiran1RV at the drive-up window other ve^j-cle®
mav pass by. Commissioner A. Hix noted that «ith an
additional canopy, signage will need ^ocatiL
code and expressed -ncem ^out rteh:i^°eCfthe
a d-ifaciP1! numo on the east. cnairma a
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commissioner Thomas; f nSd°ra" n“ a conce^ of the
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sheef11 exists for hardscape improvements. It m^ved “d
seconded (GilfiUan/Sager) fei^dfnyEeTV0tTXdivi3icn, 860
Lot 2A, Amended Plat of Lots 1& , theyvote was tied. Those
Moraine Avenue, be approve , fhose voting "No", Burgess
voting "Yes", GilfiHan and Sager; those the 5ite
and A. Hix. Commissioner Burgess safe and has drainage
recently and d^d n°„vednand seconded (GilfiHan/Sager) the
concerns. It was moyea Amended Plat of Lots
Amended Development Plan 9 r ijie AvenUe, be approved
1&2, Tiny J°vmcf^^yV1and1 the vote was tied. Those voting
excluding the Canopy, ,r0t-ina "No", Burgess and A...yes", Gilfillan and Sager, .™C“®B”°g;ss) the Amended
Hix. It was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Burges
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Development Plan 96-12, Lot 2A# Amended Plat of Lots 1&2, Tiny
Tovm Subdivision, 860 Moraine Avenue, be denied, and the vote
was tied. Those voting "Yes", Burgess and A. Hix; those
voting "No", Gilfillan and Sager. Mr. Joseph suggested this
item be continued to May 20, 1997. Mr. Kochevar stated a tie
vote is a denial and Applicant would appeal this to the Town
Board.
D«avf»lQpmg>nt- Plan 97-6r Lot lA. Amended Plat of Lots 1&2,.
Tiny Trivm fin'hri-iviaion, 830 Moraine Avenue. Robert D. and Helen
p Mi 1 /Appi i rant. Senior Planner Joseph stated Staff has
decided to review the grading plan that has been submitted at
the staff level. The grading plan will be reviewed to
determine compliance with the applicable UBC requirements. It
is staff's opinion that submittal of a grading plan at this
level satisfied condition #6 of the February 18, 1997 Tiny
Town Texaco approval. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/A.
Hix) to approve the Staff report for Development Plan 97-6,
Lot a. Amended Plat of Lots 1&2, Tiny Town Subdivision, 830
Moraine Avenue, and it passed unanimously.
6. PFPORTfi/OTHER - none
There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary
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