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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-241. FM 3. 4. k 6. 1.1/le City of ]��Wh6atRjd_ge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting November 21, 2024 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair DISNEY at 6:30 p.m. This meeting was held in person and virtually, using Zoom video -teleconferencing technology. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kristine Disney Daniel Graeve Will Kerns Michael Moore Patrick Quinn Syrma Quinones Jonathan Schelke Krista Holub Jana Easley, Planning Manager Stephanie Stevens, Senior Planner Alayna Olivas-Loera, Planner II Iwona Dumin, Civil Engineer II Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 7, 2024 It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner KERNS to approve the minutes of November 7, 2024, as written. Motion carried 7-0. 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 November 21, 2024 -1— 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-24-07: an application filed by Applewood RV Resort, LLC for approval of an amendment to Phase II of the Prospect Park Place ODP to allow RV camping uses on Lot 1 on a property zoned Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and located at 11600 West 44"' Avenue. Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. Ms. Olivas-Loera gave a short presentation regarding the zone change 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. Public Comment Brent Davis, resident 3940 Balsam Street Mr. Davis addressed a few comments he read on a letter on Facebook. He confirmed the site is not affordable housing, mentioning he paid for utilities and $1300 a month to stay there. He also commented that propane tanks are safe to use and the risk of a propane tank is low. Mr. Davis also mentioned that the RV Park is well kept and quiet and added there has been an increase in demand for RV Parks and supports this amendment. Lisa Ertle, resident 11649 West 4411 Avenue Ms. Ertle mentioned she lives across the street and her concerns are for safety in the area, increased noise and the value of homes decreasing. Kylie Wagner, resident 11647 West 4411 Avenue Ms. Wagner appreciated Mr. Davis's point and had similar concerns as Ms. Ertle. She added that she also had concerns about curb appeal of a privacy wall along 44' Avenue. She also feels losing the commercial building will be detrimental to the area. Her final concern is for the environment and adding more asphalt and cars to the site. Dave Nosler, resident 11691 West 4511 Place Mr. Nosler's asked how many potential sites are going to be added to Phase 2. He mentioned I" major concern is with traffic and the single road in and out of the RV Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — November 21, 2024 Park and RVs crossing 2 lanes to get across 44th Avenue. His second concern is for safety and the number of propane tanks at the RV Park. Jon Douglas, General Contractor 1400 East Charles Road, Marian IN Mr. Douglas appreciated all the public's comments and mentioned the traffic study shows that there will be less traffic then with the current commercial building in place. He also said there will be onsite management in the future and the bathrooms will not be for the public and a code will be needed to access them. Commissioner Graeve inquired if the current commercial building is an auto shop and the impact it has on the traffic study and if this is they only RV Park in the City. Ms. Olivas-Loera confirmed the commercial building is not an auto shop but is retail stores and added this is the one and only RV Park in the City. David Theisen, Applicant's Engineer 1226 Race Street, Denver CO Mr. Theisen confirmed that the traffic study considered that the commercial component of the site will be going away and input the number of RV sites being added, giving a net change to the number of cars going in and out of the property. He added the net change is less once the commercial component was taken out of the study. In response to questions and concerns from Commissioners GRAEVE and KERNS about traffic in and out of the RV Park, Ms. Olivas-Loera explained this is the zoning phase of the process and if approved then the applicant will enter the Specific Development Plan (SDP) part of the process. She added that this is when Engineering and Public Works will review traffic, curb cuts, and sidewalks. She added that the Fire Department also reviewed this plan and did not have any concerns or comments on the ODP but will also have a chance to comment on the SDP. Commissioners QUINONES and QUINN wanted clarification that tonight's hearing is to approve the expansion of the RV Park and the amount of time residents can stay there. Ms. Olivas-Loera confirmed this to be true. In response to a question about temporary vs. long-term residents at the camp site, Ms. Easley mentioned the RV Park is open year-round and the residents can stay for no longer than 90 days and this is enforced by the owner/operator. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — November 21, 2024 Commissioner SCHELKE asked the applicant if people stay at the RV Park for longer than 90 days. Mr. Douglas mentioned there are construction workers or traveling nurses, for example, who started with a shorter employment contract, then extended it, thus needed to stay longer at the RV Park than 90 days. In those cases, management will approve their stay to be extended at the RV Park. As typical with RV parks, travelers often stay for only a couple of weeks then move on. There was more discussion about traffic and access in and out of the RV Park and Ms. Easley reiterated the site planning will be reviewed during the SDP process, and zoning is the only thing being decided tonight. In response to a question from Commissioner MOORE about the applicability of the zone change criteria related to a change in character of the area, Ms. Olivas- Loera clarified that this particular criteria was not applicable as the RV park has been at this location since the 1980s and they are requesting an expansion of the same use. She also clarified that this request is not in response to a change in character of the area. Chair DISNEY closed the public hearing. Commissioner KERNS still had concerns that this RV Park is being used for affordable housing, the traffic letter, and safety of only one driveway and added he will be voting no on this amendment. Commissioner QUINN mentioned RV Parks are great places to contract workers to stay, they add to the City's economy, and there will be some adjustments made during the SDP process, and he will be supporting this amendment. Commissioner DISNEY confirmed the rent to stay per month is $1500/month with utilities on top to be paid and the longer -term residents are contract workers. She also researched and found that propane tanks are very safe to use. She added that the RV Park cannot be blamed for traffic. She also mentioned there will be a good buffer for this property from the street and will not change the character of the neighborhood and will be voting in support of the amendment. Commissioner MOORE agreed with Commissioner KERNS that there is more to work on during the SDP phase and that during this phase all the criteria is being met. It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner SCHELKE to recommend approval of case no. WZ-24-07, a request for approval of an ODP amendment to Phase II of the Prospect Park Place ODP, located at 11600 West 44" Avenue, for the following reasons: Planning Commission Minutes - 4 — November 21, 2024 1. The proposed zone change will promote the public health, safety, or welfare of the community and does not result in an adverse effect on the surrounding area. 2. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed zoning, density, and land use are consistent with the intent of a planned development, compatible with surrounding land uses, and will result in a high -quality development. 4. The infrastructure in the area can support the development. 5. The criteria used to evaluate a zone change support the request. Motion carried 6-1, with Commissioner KERNS denying. B. Case No. WZ-24-01: An application filed by Evergreen — Clear Creek Crossing, LLC for approval of an amendment to the underlying zoning to revise the use allowances and standards impacting Planning Areas 3 and 6 of the Clear Creek Crossing master -planned development on a property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development (PMUD) and located west of I-70 between Clear Creek and 32nd Avenue. Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. Ms. Stevens gave a short presentation regarding the amendment. 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 requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Derek Lis, applicant 3252 Trenton St, Denver Mr. Lis gave a brief presentation about the Clear Creek Crossing site and the proposed amendment. Public Comment No one wished to speak at this time. Commissioners QUINN and GRAEVE mentioned their support of the project and acknowledgement of the planning that went into this amendment and thanked staff and the applicant for their detailed presentations. Chair DISNEY closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner KERNS and seconded by Commissioner QUINN to recommend Approval of Case No. WZ-24-01, a request for approval of an amendment to the underlying zoning to revise uses and Planning Commission Minutes - 5 — November 21, 2024 standards impacting Planning Areas 3 and 6 at Clear Creek Crossing, for the following reasons: 1. The zoning promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the community and will not result in a significant adverse effect on the surrounding area. 2. The change in uses and standards does not affect the demand on public infrastructure. 3. The amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and purpose of underlying zoning. 4. It is appropriate to amend the zoning standards to recognize market realities while enhancing the public realm. Motion carried 7-0. C. Case No. WZ-23-11: An application filed by Highgate Hotels for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 4-story, 119 room hotel on a property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development (PMUD) and located at the southeast corner of West 401h Avenue and Clear Creek Drive. Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. Ms. Stevens gave a short presentation regarding the amendment. 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 requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Jennifer Tedrick, applicant 545 East John Carpenter Parkway, Irving TX Ms. Tedrick gave a brief presentation about Highgate, the developer for Home2 and their vision for the site at Clear Creek Crossing. Public Comment No one wished to speak at this time. Commissioner QUINN asked how Highgate came to the decision to build in this area when there is a Hampton Inn and Marriott also in a close proximity. Ms. Tedrick mentioned that the Highgate team would not build if there was not a demand, and the success of Home2 will be an asset to the community. Commissioner GRAEVE inquired about the size of Hampton Inn. Planning Commission Minutes - 6 — November 21, 2024 Ms. Stevens confirmed Home2 and Hampton Inn are similar in size with different layouts. Commissioner KERNS asked if the large sidewalk on the east side of the hotel was considered the paseo that was discussed with the previous application. Ms. Stevens confirmed it is directly reflective of that design. Chair DISNEY closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner MOORE and seconded by Commissioner QUINONES to approve Case No. WZ-23-11, a request for approval of a Specific Development Plan for a Home2 Hotel on property located within Planning Area 3 of the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development at the southeast corner of West 4011 Avenue and Clear Creek Drive, for the following reasons: 1. The specific development plan is consistent with the purpose of a planned development, as stated in Section 26-301 of the Code of Laws. 2. The specific development plan is consistent with the intent and purpose of the outline development plan. 3. The proposed uses are consistent with those approved by the outline development plan. 4. All responding agencies have indicated they can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. 5. The specific development plan is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the outline development plan and with the City's adopted design manuals. With the following conditions: 1. Approval of this SDP is contingent upon City Council's approval of the ODP Amendment (Case No. WZ-24-01). 2. Minor site adjustments may be required to the civil construction plans to coordinate this development with surrounding infrastructure improvements and the replat. 3. The associated subdivision plat (Case No. MS-24-01) shall be recorded prior to recording of the subject SDP. 4. The developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City to be recorded with the County Clerk & Recorder prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Building permit submittal shall be consistent with the SDP. Motion approved 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes - 7 — November 21, 2024 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Upcoming Dates Ms. Easley mentioned that there will not be a meeting on December 5, but there will be cases to be heard at the December 19 meeting. B. Project and Development Updates Ms. Easley said she had no updates but reminded all to check the Project and Properties Map on the website because it is updated weekly. C. Commissioner Updates Commissioner QUINN appreciated the community who spoke tonight. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was move b Commissioner GRAEVE and seconded by Commissioner MOORE to adjo n the m ing at 8:41 p.m. Motion approved 7-0. r Kristine Disn ChaTammy Ode n ecording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 8 — November 21, 2024