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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/13The special meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Commission Members Absent: Scott Ohm Steve Timms Staff Members Present Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Wade Sanner, Planner I Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary ► n It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner DURAN to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 6-0. S. 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. Chair BRINKMAN stated there, are 2 openings on the Planning Commission and urged any interested audience members or television viewers to contact their local Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 2013 Councilperson if they are interested in applying for an open position. Chair Brinkman gave a brief explanation about the commitments and expectations for commissioners. A. Case No. WS-13-01: An application filed by Standard Pacific of Colorado, Inc., for approval of a 48-lot major subdivision replat with adjustment of public right-of-way for property zoned Planned Residential Development (PRD) and located at 11885 W. 38` Avenue. Commissioner MATTHEWS pointed out a typographical error on the plat and stated the original plat had detached sidewalks and 10 foot wide paths. He asked if they remain on the new plan and stated the five lot difference is roughly a 9% decrease in density, Ms. Reckert stated the public improvements will be the same as the prior application. Commissioner DURAN stated the discussion for the current approved plat indicated parkland fees would go towards existing parks in the area since pocket parks were not a valid option. Ms. Reckert stated City Council did not include that in their approval but the new application was referred to the Parks Commission to make a recommendation. Commissioner WEAVER asked if there will be a sidewalk on 38 Ave. Ms. Reckert stated yes, it will be included on the right-of-way being dedicated. It will be a 10 foot wide separated sidewalk which is consistent with the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 -- June 1 3, 2013 Rip Reid, Standard Pacific Homes 7800 E. Dorado Pl., Suite 220, Green Village, CO 80111 Mr. Reid introduced himself as the applicant and indicated that the civil engineer for the project will speak first. Commissioner BUCKRAM inquired about water quality. He asked if the main thing being treated is sediments instead of any chemicals coming off the streets, Mr. Burrows stated yes. Commissioner WEAVER asked if there is a requirement of how clean the water has to be before it enters the system. Mr. Burrows stated there is a standard specified by the Urban Drainage District that all the municipalities have adopted. This system meets the requirement. Mr. Reid stated Standard Pacific is under contract to buy the existing plat. Part of the reason for paying for 53 lots and reducing to 48 lots is to get the average lots size up to 10,420 square feet. Houses will range in size from 2,400 to 3,500 square feet. The market will dictate the pricing. Commissioner MATTHEWS asked if there will be detached sidewalks in the interior of the development around the circle. Mr. Burrows stated yes, on one side of the street. Ken Asbury 3882 Union Ct. Mr. Asbury stated he resides on the west side of the development and he has no objections to the development as a whole. His concern is the number of lots bordering the west side of the subdivision. The plan has been increased from 9 houses to 11. They were good sized lots before but now 7 of the lots have been reduced to 9,300 square feet. Peggy Kennedy 3866 Union Ct. Ms. Kennedy stated she agreed with Mr. Asbury and it would be nice to have the lots on the west side to be comparable to those in the subdivision to the west. O= Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — June 13, 2013 3834 Union Ct. Ms. Nagy did not speak as her concerns had been addressed. Marilyn Fisher 3850 Union Ct. Ms. Fisher stated she agreed with Mr. Fisher and Mr. Asbury. Laslo Nagy 3834 Union Ct. Mr. Nagy did not speak as his concerns had been addressed, Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing and asked the applicant to address the concerns from the citizens. Mr. Reid addressed the commission. He indicated that a split rail fence overlooking the greenbelt area is being considered instead of a privacy fence. The center section lots on the current approved plan are 6,900 square feet and were not perpendicular to the streets. The smallest proposed lot size is 8,450 square feet with an average lot size of 10,420 square feet. Discussion continued regarding the proposed plat modifications. Commissioner MATTHEWS asked staff if the Planning Commission has the ability to modify the plat or if only the applicant can do so, Ms. Reckert stated this is the applicant's proposal and Planning Commission is the recommending body to City Council. Chair BRINKMAN inquired about the size of the proposed houses on the property. Mr. Reid stated the roof area or footprint can only be 40% of the lot. On the 6,900 square foot lot, a ranch cannot be built but a smaller two story could be constructed, Chair BRINKMAN asked how many different styles of houses are being proposed. Mr. Reid replied that 2 ranch plans and 3 conventional two -story homes are being considered. -7- MT rs I sting plat retnain in place. Ms. Reckert stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - June 13, 2413 Commissioner BUCKMAN stated the existing plat is much denser in ten in the number of houses and structures and it has awkward driveways and house alignments. However, the citizens' concern about the lots on the west side is acknowledged. Chair BRfNKMAN opined that the proposed design is better. She didn't like the idea of having two different classes of housing in the subdivision and that the applicant tried to be equitable with all the lots. She stated she is going to vote for approval of this subdivision plat. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner GUILDNER to approve Case No. WS-13-01, a request for approval of a forty-eight lot major subdivision plat for property located at 11885 W. 38' Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed plat is consistent with the design concept approved in the Doud Overlook zone change and ODP approval. 2. Relocation of the right-of-way and reduction of the number of lots has created a more logical development pattern. 4. Utility districts can serve the property with upgrades at the developer's expense. 1. Property addresses be added to Sheet 3 of the plat document prior recordation. i 2. Corrections on the plat and drainage comments must occur before public hearing at City Council. 3. The property be assessed for fees in lieu of parkland dedication based on the appraised value of the land after land entitlements have been approved. Said fees to be paid prior to the first building permit. 4. Typographical errors be corrected on the plat. Ms. Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council on July 8 Planning Commission makes the recommendation to City Council who makes the final decision. Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 2013 A. Ms. Reckert introduced Wade Sanner who was hired for the Planner I position. Mr. Sanner stated he recently graduated from the University of Kansas and worked for the City of Lee Summit, Missouri, He stated he is very happy to be in the Rockies, B. Chair BRINKMAN stated there is a Garden Tour on Saturday from 9 am. to 3 p.m. with nine gardens on the tour. A portion of the funds are going toward the Wheat Ridge Band/Orchestra. C. Chair BRINKMAN stated the openings for Planning Commission are for District I and 111. Candidates from all districts will be considered for the openings. I # I e MM- 1 1 1 LIll IV lof $0 11[qq11 trup-1 Planning Commission Minutes - 6 -- June 13, 2013