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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/13The meeting was called to order by Chair TIMMS at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Commission Members Absent: Alan Bucknam Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Mark Westberg, Project Supervisor Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary MIIIIEERMV�l � It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner GUILDNER to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner DURAN to approve the minutes of February 7, 2012, as written. Motion carried 7- 0. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak ► any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes February 21, 2013 hNNINIM11 1 13 A. Case No. MS-12-03: An application filed • Thomas R. Hawn for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision on property zoned Agricultural-One (A-1) and located at 4900 Robb Street. Commissioner MATTHEWS asked what triggers street improvements. Ms. Reckert stated it depends on the nature of the request. With a plat, street width is reviewed and if new construction is proposed, the City may require installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Commissioner TIMMS asked if the proposed subdivision will make the existing house or the accessory structures non-conforming. Ms. Reckert stated no. Tom Hawn 4900 Robb St., Wheat Ridge, CO The applicant stated the reason for the application is to settle an estate and he would Planning Commission Minutes -2— February 21, 2013 property. By putting it on one acre it will be less attractive to developers. A historical designation may help too. The applicant was unsure if the property would remain in the familyorbesold. There are no plans for development on the back property. Itwill remain a community garden, horse stable, or an agricultural use. Commissioner WEAVER asked if the applicant had considered creating a conservation casement for the property. The applicant replied no. Chair TIMMS closed the public hearing as no one wanted to speak on this case. it was movF seconded by Commissioner OHM to recommend approval of Case No. MS-12-03, a request for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision on property zoned Agricultural-One (A-1) and located at 4900 Robb Street for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of Article IV of the zoning and development code have been met. 2. The plat is consistent with the A-1 zone district development standards. Motion carried 7-0. Ms. Reckert stated that this case will go to City Council on March 25. B. Case No. WS-12-01: An application filed by Kent Carlson for approval of a 53-lot (PRD) and located at 11885 W. 38"' Avenue. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — February 21, 2413 Commission MATTHEWS asked if the design criteria for detached sidewalks and street profiles will remain in effect. Ms. Reckert replied yes. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about the storm drain design for the project. Mr. WWA1; the Avn1VVgs;L- that goes from those inlets to the detention pond. The rational for the bore is that we don't want to disturb the slope, which is another reason for not installing a trail to the ,Vreenbelt WTIVRMW-Caf Curds VUCTIFifult lor TricIT374757F MTV Usuluge SanitaticA District but the details for construction are still being worked out. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked what staff will look for in the HOA covenants. Ms. Reckert replied that staff is mostly concerned with adequate maintenance for the common elements. subdivisions on either side. Ms, Reckert replied that the approved ODP plan called for a 6' high vinyl or plastic fence with brick columns interspersed. CHAIR TIMMS opened the public hearing. Barry Knott, 3911 Simms Ct. Mr. Knott asked if there was !t - 12. osed fencin between the greenbelt and the lots on the north end of the subdivision and in the detention pond. He expressed concern about safety and easy access to these areas by children. Planning Commission Minutes -4— February 21, 2013 Steve Labriola, 11920 W. 38 Ave. Mr. Labriola emphasized to the Commission that this needs to be a quality development consistent with the existing neighborhoods to the east, west and south. He would like to see trail access to the greenbelt or a pocket park incorporated into the subdivision. Ian Yewer, 11654 W. 401h Circle Mr. Yewer lives close to the detention area and had questions about fencing in this area. He expressed concern about existing dead trees located on the ridge line. Tony DiPaolo, 11663 W. 39 Circle Mr. DiPaolo lives in McLaughlin's Applewood Subdivision which is the subdivision to the east. He indicated that during the zone change process in 2008, the developer worked primarily with the residents on the west side, not the east. He was not sure that residents in McLaughlin's were adequately represented in negotiations. Kenneth Asbury, 3882 Union Ct. Mr. Asbury lives in the subdivision to the president was present during the discussions with the developer. He wondered if both single and two story homes could be built in this development. He would like the perimeter fence in place prior to construction activity on the property. Elisha Noy, 11880 W. 38 Avenue Mr. Noy inquired about the type • homes being built and whether they would all be single family. He also wondered about the height, square footage and architectural materials for the homes. • 74P7V1TWM--WYffi 7177 1 er noTsing ifevelopment to the west Ms. Reckert stated that there was not. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about the proposed detention pond, Mr. Westberg MWW6" 6WO"'10 0" W7416"I" it *Muvikill was any discussion with staff regarding the alignment. Ms. Reckert stated that this was not one of the specifications on the approved ODP. Planning Commission Minutes -5— February 21, 2013 Commissioner BRINE AN asked if the city can stipulate when the perimeter fence can be required to be built, Ms. Reckert stated it depends on how much disruption there will be to the fence during construction. Commissioner BRINKMAN inquired about emergency access and how it will look. Reckert replied that these are typically 20 feet in width and hard surfaced with either concrete or asphalt and gated. 1 Commissioner GUILDNER asked how many access points are there were on 3 W h Avenue to the greenbelt. Ms. Reckert stated one in the subdivision to the east and a social trail behind Kullerstrand Elementary. There are also trailheads at Miller Street and Youngfield. Access is also available from Prospect Park. Discussion continued regarding access to the greenbelt and whether it is appropriate at this location. Ms. Reckert stated this particular area is designated as conservation area and that there are different areas within the greenbelt for active recreation. They are also federally mandated protections of the Ute Ladies' Tresses Orchid and wetlands, Chair TIMMS asked if the city has a tree preservation ordinance in place. Ms. Reckert staging and construction. Chair TIMMS asked about the depth of the pond. Mr. Westberg didn't know the depth of the pond off-hand but it is planned to be a dry pond. The HOA will be responsible for maintenance. Planning Commission Minutes -6— February 21, 2013 The applicant stated the fence usually comes in after the overlot grading and street improvements but prior to the building permits for the houses. A question was asked about the depth of the detention pond, Mr. Burrows stated the pond has been designed in accordance with Urban Drainage's standards. It will be abou) 7' deep and will serve not only the proposed subdivision but existing subdivisions to the south. Chair TIMMS asked the applicant if the roads ways will be constructed initially. The applicant stated yes. He also stated that the 38' Avenue sewer line improvements are not in front of the property but to the east extending from Simms to Robb. There will be no disruption to the streets within the subdivisions east and west. Craig Campbell, Standard Pacific Homes Mr. Campbell thanks the staff for their hard work on this project and all the nearby homeowners for their input. The proposed single story homes will be 2500 sq. ft. with an additional basement opportunity. Two story homes will be up to 3800 sq. ft.in size. The estimated build out will be about 3years. ! # nven cipatect that the — se nfie range of $500,000 to $650,000. Commissioner OHM asked if there was a fence proposed on the north side. The applicant stated they had planned for a fence on those northern property lines to be an open rail design with low maintenance mesh so the views down to the greenbelt aren't obstructed. Chair TIMMS closed the public hearing. If a positive motion were to be made, Commissioner WEAVER recommended the that park fees taken from this subdivision stay between this 38"' � venue corridor area between Kipling and Youngfield for the creation ♦ new parks and/or the upgrade of current parks and open space". It was moved by Commissioner WEAVER and seconded by Commissioner MATTHEWS to recommend approval of Case No. WS-12-01, a request for approval of a 53-lot major subdivision with dedications for property zoned Planned Resident ' ial Development (PRD) and located at 11885 W. 38 th Avenue for the following reasons: Planning Commission Minutes -7– February 21, 2013 1. The proposed plat is consistent with the design concept approved in the Doud Overlook zone change and ODP approval. 2. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with upgrades at the developer's expense. With the following conditions: Motion carried 7-0. 9. Staff Business Ms. Reckert informed the Commission that Sarah Showalter has resigned to accept a position with the City of Denver as a Senior Planner and that her last day will be March th 8 MZEE�� Y was 771777711 I I --, I an secUn adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. - Timms, Chair I(im Waggoner, c rding Secretary ROW February 21, 21 13