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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-181. 9 3. 4. 4 6. City of V`TheatRjidge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting May 17, 2018 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair OHM at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29t' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alan Bucknam — arrived at 7:09 Emery Dorsey Daniel Larson Janet Leo Scott Ohm Richard Peterson Vivian Vos Amanda Weaver Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Zack Wallace Mendez, Planner II Jordan Jefferies, Civil Engineer II 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 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 3, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner PETERSON to approve the minutes of May 3 2018, as amended. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2018 -I— No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WS -17-07: An application filed by Evergreen Devco for approval of a major subdivision located west of Interstate 70, south of Highway 58 and north of approximately 33rd Avenue (Clear Creek Crossing). The applicant requested a continuance to June 7, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner LARSON and seconded by Commissioner LEO to postpone the public hearing for Case Number WS -17-07 a request for approval of a subdivision containing 13 lots, 3 tracts, and right-of-way dedication located west of Interstate 70, south of Highway 58 and north of approximately 33rd Avenue (commonly known as Clear Creek Crossing) until June 7, 2018. Motion carried 6-0 B. Case No. MS -17-08: An application filed by Brad Weiman, for approval of a minor subdivision for 4 single-family homes for property zoned Residential -One located at 3275 Quail Street. This case was previously heard and approved by Planning Commission on February 15, 2018. After approval, external factors impacted the construction of the proposed drainage, prompting the applicant to redesign the drainage facility. This will change the approved plat, and is required to be reheard pursuant to Section 26-408. Mr. Wallace Mendez gave a short presentation regarding the subdivision and the changes made between the Planning Commission's February 15, 2018 approval and the proposal being presented, and that the previously approved plat had not been recorded yet, which is why it is being heard under the original case number. 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. Commissioner VOS asked for clarification about the landscaping that was approved at the February 15 meeting. Mr. Wallace Mendez explained that the land which was previously in a tract, and landscaped by the developer and maintained by the HOA had been absorbed into the lots after the drainage system was redesigned. As such, landscaping is the responsibility of the individual property owners. The Code required that 100% of the front yards be landscaped, minus sidewalks and driveways, and no less than Planning Commission Minutes -2— May 2— May 17, 2018 25% of the entire lot must be landscaped. Tract A and Tract B still conform to the landscaping requirements in the City Code for the drainage areas. Commissioner OHM asked about the first condition in the proposed motion and whether it needs to be a condition if the home has already been demolished. Mr. Wallace Mendez said while he believes demolition work had begun on the house, he would like to see the condition stay just in case the house has not been completely demolished. It move by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. MS -17-08, a request for approval of a 4 - lot subdivision on property zoned Residential -One (R-1) and located at 3275 Quail 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. No building permit shall be issued for Lots 1 or 2 until a demolition permit is issued for the existing home. 2. The developer shall enter into a subdivision improvement agreement whereby all required infrastructure improvements are in place prior to issuance of building permits for individual lots. 3. The Homeowners' Association covenants be reviewed and approved by Staff prior to issuance of building permits. Motion carried 7-0. C. Case Nos. WZ-17-08 & WZ-17-09: Applications filed by EFG-Yarrow, LLC for approval of a zone change from Residential -Two (R-2) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with an Outline Development Plan (ODP) and for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP). Ms. Reckert gave a short presentation regarding the zone change, Outline Development Plan, Specific Development Plan and the application. She entered into the record the contents of the case file, packet materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation. She stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Commissioner PETERSON wanted to know why the properties were not combined as one before the zone change. Planning Commission Minutes -3— May 3— May 17, 2018 Ms. Reckert deferred his question to the applicant. Commissioner BUCKNAM noticed in the zoning map that the northern part of the site had recently been rezoned to Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU -N) and is concerned for the current property being rezoned residential if there is the potential of the MU -N being redeveloped at some point in time with more commercial aspects to it. Mr. Wallace Mendez noted that staff agreed with Commissioner BUCKNAM'S concerns about commercial penetrating into the neighborhood, which is why Staff recommended a Planned Residential Development for the southern portion of this property. Additionally, it was noted that MU -N design standards were utilized for the Planned Development, but the uses were restricted to residential. Commissioner VOS asked if the 4255 Yarrow is currently undeveloped and is confused why there is two different properties and it is not one. Mr. Wallace Mendez confirmed that 4255 Yarrow is currently undeveloped explained that the applicant acquired the two properties at different times. Commissioner VOS asked if the house on 7955 W. 42"d will remain. Ms. Reckert confirmed the house will remain and if it is ever demolished, only a single family residence or duplex can be rebuilt. Commissioner OHM mentioned the discrepancy in acreage on the cover sheet and page 4. Ms. Reckert said it was difficult to get the true acreage but the combination of the different planning areas should be .4 and .8 acres to get a total of 1.2 acres Commissioner OHM also asked about access to 7955 W. 42nd Avenue and if just for this case, whether there is an access easement. Ms. Reckert said there is not, but the next case to be heard will be a subdivision plat which grants access, if approved. Commissioner OHM then asked about the traffic analysis on page 11 and the need for a traffic signal. He wondered why Public Works does not warrant a traffic signal when the warrant will be met 9 months out of the year when school is in Mr. Jefferies explained that meeting a warrant doesn't automatically indicate that a traffic signal is required and engineering judgement should be exercised. He mentioned that Warrant #2 is met only during the school year and that Warrant #1 is not met. He also mentioned that Yarrow Street to the north is misaligned with Planning Commission Minutes -4— May 4— May 17, 2018 the intersection of 44th and Yarrow on the south and that a signal here would require an additional time cycle that would cause unacceptable delays along 44" Avenue. Additionally, he discussed future improvements associated with the Wadsworth widening project which would introduce improvements to 44th Avenue that would make a signal at this location even less appropriate. He also discussed Public Works desire to extend 42nd Avenue east from Yarrow to Wadsworth in the future which would reduce some of the traffic at the 44th and Yarrow intersection. Commissioner OHM asked whether the warrant justifies 42nd Avenue being extended west to Ammons Street in order to relieve traffic during the 9 month school year. He also asked about 42nd going east to Wadsworth. Mr. Jefferies said there is currently not a plan for 42nd Avenue to extend to the west, but there is discussion about 42nd Avenue going through to Wadsworth to the east. He discussed that Public Works would most likely make this a requirement if/when the parcels between Yarrow and Wadsworth are redeveloped. Commissioner OHM asked about the drainage system for the site and whether there is an existing storm system that the applicant can tie into. Mr. Jefferies stated there is not, but historical drainage patterns will be maintained and the detention basis is oversized which will reduce the runoff flows to levels below those that previously existed when the greenhouse was in place. Cameron Bertrand, 1145 Gaylord Street, Denver EFG-Yarrow, LLC, Applicant Mr. Bertrand gave a brief background of the two sites and an explanation about how EFG came into this development. He explained that they are a brownfield company and the soil contaminant remediation has been completed and is safe for residential redevelopment. Mr. Bertrand confirmed that only townhomes are being planned in the MU -N and that there are no commercial plans for that site. He also explained the plan for the single family home and how it will never lose access or utilities to it. Commissioner VOS asked about the existing driveway and the new access to the house. Mr. Bertrand explained that once the northern ring road is developed then the new driveway will be built and the existing one will be demolished. It is about the order of operations. Diane Chapman, Resident 4175 Yarrow Court Planning Commission Minutes -5— May 5— May 17, 2018 Ms. Chapman stated she is glad to see the greenhouse is gone but is concerned with the traffic in the future because it is bad right now and she would like to see a traffic light at 44th and Yarrow or maybe speed bumps. Mr. Jefferies said speed bumps would always be an option and added that once the Wadsworth improvements are complete it should help with congestion on 44th and Yarrow. The City Public Works department has a process for the request for speed bumps on public local streets. Jay Garcia, Thrive Homebuilders 1875 Lawrence, Denver In response to a question from Commissioner VOS, Mr. Garcia explained that the northern portion of the site will be developed ahead of the southern and the ultimate buildout plan will be about 3 to 5 years. Commissioner OHM asked about adding a right turn lane on Yarrow at 44' Avenue. He mentioned that the cars turning left to go west on 44th Avenue can back up traffic on Yarrow. Mr. Jefferies said that might be an option and would have to be investigated to see how much right-of-way exists at that intersection and if that configuration is possible. It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner PETERSON to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WZ-17-08, a request for approval of a zone change from Residential -Two (R-2) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with an Outline Development Plan for property located at 7955 W. 42°d Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed zone change will promote the public health, safety, or welfare of the community. 2. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Wadsworth Subarea Plan. 3. The zone change will promote redevelopment and revitalization of the property and may serve as a catalyst for other property redevelopment or improvements in the area. 4. The criteria used to evaluate a zone change support the request. With the following condition: 1. All minor corrections occur prior to public hearing in front of City Council. Motion Carried 7-0 Planning Commission Minutes -6— May 6— May 17, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner LARSON to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WZ-17-09, a request for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for property located at 7955 W. 42i1 Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is consistent with the purpose of a Planned Development. 2. The proposal is in substantial compliance with the mixed use zoning requirements. 3. The proposed site design and use are consistent with Outline Development Plan. 4. All requirements for a Specific Development Plan have been met. With the following conditions: 1. The final location, alignment and material of the proposed path to the west across the single-family lot be subject to Staff approval. 2. The numbering of the plan set be resolved prior City Council public hearing. 3. All minor corrections occur prior to public hearing in front of City Council. Motion Carried 7-0. Case Nos. WS -17-05 & WS -17-06: Applications filed by EFG-Yarrow, LLC for approval of a 73 -lot subdivision and a 17 -lot subdivision. Ms. Reckert gave a short presentation regarding the subdivisions and the applications. She entered into the record the contents of the case file, packet materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation. She stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Commissioner PETERSON asked about the drainage design for this site as he wants to be reassured the run-off will be handled. Mr. Jefferies agreed there are a lot of impermeable surfaces proposed but it does meet Urban Drainage's requirements and runoff flows should be reduced from the previously greenhouse site. Mr. Jefferies mentioned that Public Works has had mixed results with the use of permeable pavements in the area. Commissioner VOS asked about the cover page of Ms. Reckert's report stating that 7995 W 42i1 Ave. is not Mixed Use -Neighborhood, but PRD pending. Planning Commission Minutes -7— May 7— May 17, 2018 Ms. Reckert said the change will be made before the City Council public hearing. Commissioner OHM asked about the detention basin releasing to the Yarrow Street curb and gutter through a sidewalk chase and is concerned this will not work. Mr. Jefferies explained that in a 100 -year storm, due to the lack of infrastructure, the stormwater runoff will still inundate much of the road, but will be improved upon slightly from the previous greenhouse site. He stated this development will not make things worse than it was before. Commissioner BUCKNAM asked about Tract B on the 1St plat between lots 5 and 6. He wondered what it is going to be. Ms. Reckert said that will be a sidewalk in front of the units that will connect to another sidewalk on the east, but it will not connect to Happiness Gardens. It was moved by Commissioner VOS and seconded by Commissioner LEO to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WS -17-05, a request for approval of a 73 -lot subdivision plat for property located at 4255 Yarrow and 7955 W. 42nd Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 2. The proposed plat will facilitate redevelopment of the site. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. With the following conditions: 1. All minor corrections occur prior to public hearing in front of City Council. 2. A Development Covenant be executed prior to recordation of the subdivision plat. 3. The Developer shall pay parks fees at the time of SIA recording. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WS -17-06, a request for approval of a 17 -lot subdivision plat for property located at 7955 W. 42nd Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 2. The proposed plat will facilitate redevelopment of the site. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. Planning Commission Minutes -8— May 8— May 17, 2018 8. 9. With the following conditions: 1. All minor corrections occur prior to public hearing in front of City Council. 2. A Development Covenant be executed prior to recordation of the subdivision plat. 3. The developer shall pay parks fees at the time of SIA recording. Motion carried 7-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers It was voted by secret ballot that Commissioner BUCKNAM become the next Chair and Commissioner WEAVER become the next Vice Chair. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner PETERSON and seconded by Commissioner LARSON to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2018 Tammy Odean, ecording Secretary