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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/20161. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. = , City of Wheat Rdge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting September 1, 2016 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair OHM at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dirk Boden Emery Dorsey Donna Kimsey Janet Leo Scott Ohm Alan Bucknam Steve Timms Amanda Weaver Lauren Mikulak, Senior Planner Zack Wallace, Planning Technician Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner LEO to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 18, 2016 It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner KIMSEY to approve the minutes of August 18, 2016, as written. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) No one wished to speak at this time. Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2016 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. MS -16-03: an application filed by Robert Schwinn for approval of a plat consolidating 4 lots into 3 lots for the property located at 3275 Ames Street. Mr. Wallace gave a short presentation regarding the Minor subdivision to consolidate four lots into three lots and the application. He entered into the record the contents of the case file, packet materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation. He stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Mr. Wallace explained the property is zoned Residential -Three (R-3) which allows single-family, duplexes and multi -family dwellings depending on the lot size. The site is surrounded by Residential -One C zoning. The lots in this area were previously platted in the late 1800s as part of the Columbia Heights Subdivision and the lots were platted as 25'x 125' with alley access. Most of the properties consist of two lots, with 3275 Ames St. consisting of 4 lots, thus measuring 100'x125'. The purpose of the subdivision request is to allow for the redevelopment of the site into 3 attached townhomes which can be sold separately. This site as a whole will meet the development standards for multi -family structures in the R-3 zone district. There were no concerns from outside agencies. Commissioner DORSEY asked if a curb cut will be vacated. Mr. Wallace stated the curb cut will be vacated and the sidewalk needs to be brought up to City standards or the applicant will pay the fees in lieu. Chair OHM asked if the units will face the street. Mr. Wallace explained there is nothing in the Architectural and Site Design Manual that states they have to face the street, but they are attached and the center one will likely face the street. The applicant did not wish to speak at this time. Jeff Richards 3255 Ames Street Mr. Richards explained the neighborhood wants assurance that this project is moving toward owner occupancy and not rental units. He explained the current owner does not reside on the property and does things inexpensively. The neighbors don't want to see the property continuously neglected. Planning Commission Minutes -2— September 2_September 1, 2016 Linda Hillshafer 3245 Ames Street Ms. Hillshafer asked where the cars for the new development will park. Mr. Wallace stated the Code requires off-street parking spaces for multi -family residential and the preliminary site plan shows parking provided in alley loaded garages. Robert Schwinn — Applicant 824 W. Fremont Court Mr. Schwinn asked to respond to the public comments. He explained that the idea behind this project is to build units that can be sold individually. It will comply with all the building standards in the R-3 zone district. He added that everything on the site will be leveled before construction begins. Commissioner BODEN asked if the garages being proposed are one or two car. Mr. Wallace replied they will be two car garages. Commissioner KIMSEY asked if the center lot will be 22 -feet in width. Ms. Mikulak confirmed the width. Chair OHM asked if the center lot is narrower than the outside two because they act as buffers. Ms. Mikulak stated that is correct and with the R-3 development standards the developable area for these three lots is about the same even though the area looks different. .Jim Dent 3235 Ames Street Mr. Dent asked if the property lines are where they are supposed to be because there has been confusion in the neighborhood. Mr. Wallace explained that in order to have a plat document the property has to be surveyed and the property lines shown on the plat represent the findings of the survey. Mr. Richards asked if a title company was hired to research the property lines and where fences sit. Planning Commission Minutes -3— September 3_September 1, 2016 Ms. Mikulak explained that the city requires title work to be submitted only if right-of-way is going to be acquired. A licensed surveyor will be hired to locate property lines to make sure there are no gaps or overlaps. She also explained that if there are any fence issues, it becomes a civil issue to be resolved between neighbors. Fences are not always right on a property line. Mr. Schwinn stated the surveyor found the fence on 3275 Ames Street property is correct and the fence on the property to the north can be moved 1 '/z feet to the south if that neighbor wants to. Also, the new garages will not encroach on the alley as they do now. It was moved by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner KIMSEY to APPROVE Case No. MS -16-03, a request for approval of a plat consolidating four (4) lots into three (3) lots on property zoned Residential - Three (R-3) and located at 3275 Ames Street, for the following reasons: 1. All agencies can provide services to the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. 2. The requirements of Article IV of the zoning and development code have been met. With the following conditions: 1. Add note reading `Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Sharman's Place Subdivision may only be developed as attached townhomes." 2. Improvements to the curb, gutter and sidewalk must be constructed with this project, or fees -in -lieu of construction be paid in the amount of $2,900, collected with the first Building Permit Application. 3. Prior to recordation of the plat, the applicant shall provide a drainage letter and drainage plan with sufficient calculation to address the 100% water quality capture volume for the added impervious surface only. The Drainage Plan must contain sub -basin info, flow arrows and percent grades, and show the water quality facility. 4. Prior to recordation of the plat, a `STORMWATER DETENTION EASEMENT' shall be shown over the entirety of any proposed detention, and created by Permanent Easement document (the standard templates for which are to be obtained by the Public Works Department) to the benefit of the City. Motion carried 5-0. 8. OTHER ITEMS 1. Next Planning Commission Meeting will be held September 15, 2016. Planning Commission Minutes -4— September 4September 1, 2016 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner BODEN to adjourn the meeti at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. S tt hm, C air Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -5— September 5_September 1, 2016