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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-03 PZC MINUTES~ CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 3, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p .m . in the City Council Chambers of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair Fish presiding. Present: Absent: Staff: Brick, Fish , King , Kinton , Knoth , Roth , Townley, Madrid Bleile (Unexcused), Freemire (Excused) Alan White, Director, Community Development Chris Neubec ker , Senior Planner Audra Kirk , Planner I Nancy Reid , Assistant City Attorney Applicant: Gal e Schrag , Signature Senior Living LLC fi1J II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 20, 2014 Roth moved; Kinton seconded: TO APPROVE THE MAY 20, 2014 MINUTES Chair Fish asked if there were any modifications or corrections. There were none. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Brick, Kinton , Roth , Townley, Fish None King , Knoth Bleile, Freemire Motion carried. Page 1 of 6 Ill. PUBLIC HEARING CASE #USE2014-003 CONDITIONAL USE FOR 3590 SOUTH CLARKSON STREET King moved; Knoth seconded: To open the Public Hearing for Case #USE2014-003 3590 South Clarkson Street Conditional Use AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Brick, King, Kinton, Knoth , Roth , Townley, Fish None None Bleile, Freemire Motion carried. Staff Presentation El Audra Kirk, Planner I, was sworn in . Ms. Kirk reviewed the Staff Report regarding the application for a Group Living Facility Large/Special in the M-2, mixed used medical office, high density residential and limited retail zone district by Signature Senior Living LLC. The developer of the proposed facility applied for and received a variance from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on May 14, 2014 , for the distancing requirement for group homes. The distancing requirement was reduced from 1,250 feet to 375 feet. The project meets the requirements for a Conditional Use as outlined in section 16-5- 2.A.1 of the Englewood Municipal Code for the M-2 District including Group Living Facility , Large/Special. The Conditional Use application was reviewed by the City's Development Review Team for adherence to Municipal Code standards and potential neighborhood impacts and no opposition to the application was identified. Mr. Roth inquired if notification to the neighbors is required for this application. Ms. Kirk responded that the property was posted and notification was published in the Englewood Herald and the City website. No mailing is required for a Conditional Use. e AQlicant Presentation Gale Schrag, Executive Vice President of Signature Senior Living, 3560 and 3590 South Clarkson Street , was sworn in. The proposed development will be a senior residential assisted living and memory care facility that will provide full service care to residents. e The proposed development will not have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The traffic engineers who evaluated the site determined that there will not be a significant impact on traffic in the surrounding area. Parking accommodations include 75 parking spaces for staff and visitors. Ninety percent or more of the residents do Page 2 of 6 not drive and the parking is adequa te for staff and visitors. The parking garage will be screened on all sides. Setbacks will be 1 O' on South Emerson, Jefferson and South Clarkson Street. The alley setback will be a minimum of 5' as determined by code. The parking garage, at 45,000 square feet, will allow for expansion of parking spaces if necessary . e The building mass is primarily above the parking structure. The total height will be 5 stories above the ground of which the first floor will be parking. The floors above will be approximately 25,000 square feet per floor and will accommodate approximately 100 rooms of which 30 will be for memory care on the secured second floor. The exterior design is broken up with balconies on the third through fifth floors. 0 The building size is consistent with surrounding structures including parking garages and the hospital buildings. The vacant parcel to the west could also potentially be a six story building. e Traffic on the site wi II have access from both Clarkson and Emerson as there wi 11 be two way traffic through the parking structure. Landscaping requirements will be achieved on the roof of the garage structure. The 15,000-18,000 area surrounding the building will create a park-like setting within the grounds of the building. Landscaping will also be installed on the perimeter of the parking garage. e The proposed facility will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Conditional Use as proposed will meet all requ i rements of the Englewood Municipal Code as it is designed and built. 0 Mr. Kinton asked if Signature Senior Living has other operations. Mr. Schrag replied that they do not and that they have been approved for a conditional use in Arvada for a similar development. Mr. Roth asked about the number of parking spaces. Mr. Schrag responded that their experience in ·looking at similar developments is that 90% of the residents do not drive, leaving 60 spaces for staff and visitors. There is opportunity for expanding the number of parking spaces in the garage by changing design. Mr. Roth commented that his experience with similar facilities has been that there has not been enough parking. Mr. Roth also asked about delivery arrangements. Mr. Schrag explained that all deliveries would be in the alleyway with a docking area. There will be over 25' of available space next to the alleyway. Ms. Townley asked about the number of staff that would be present at any one time. Mr. Schrag stated that it would generally be 15-20 during daytime hours. e Public Testimony Page 3 of 6 Christie McNeill , 3585 South Emerson Street, was sworn in. She is not against the development but is concerned about the use of the alleyway as a main delivery site. She gave examples of other similar developments in Denver that are adjacent to residential areas. She is concerned about the fact that the alley is dirt and has only been used for residential purposes. The significant increase in truck traffic could create a hazard for the residents. Ill) Rebuttal Mr. Schrag of. Signature Senior Living addressed the issue of the grade in the alley and stated that it wi 11 be raised and the portion next to the development wi 11 be paved as part of the development. Laundry will be done onsite, food storage will be such that deliveries will be minimized, garbage pickup will not be daily and the setback from the alley 1s going to be at least 1 O' to allow for truck traffic without impeding traffic in the alley. e Mr. Fish asked about the garage adjacent to the alley that belongs to Ms. McNeill. Mr. Schrag explained that the alley improvements will improve access to the garages across from the development. Signature Senior Living will also maintain access to the alley by providing snow removal to facilitate their deliveries. Mr. Knoth asked if there is a restriction on delivery hours. Mr. Schrag stated that deliveries will take place during normal business hours while staff is there. Mr. Knoth asked if there would be adequate spac e for a vehicle to pass in the alley if a delivery truck was present, Mr. Schrag replied yes, the setback will be such that there will be enough area. Ill) Mr. King asked if the paving of the alley has been approved by the City; Mr. Schrag responded that it has not, however the City should not have a problem with their improving the alley. Ill) Knoth moved; King seconded: To close the Public Hearing for Case #USE2014-003 3590 South Clarkson Street Conditional Use AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Ill) Brick, King , Kinton , Knoth , Roth , Townley, Fish None None Bleile, Freemire Knoth moved; Roth seconded: To Approve Case #USE2014-003 Conditional Use for 3590 South Clarkson Str eet , Signature Senior Living, and forward to City Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. King discussed the all ey improvement and that there has been no discussion with City engineers regarding the alley and that there is nothing in writing that states that the Pa ge 4 o f 6 developer intends to make said improvement. He requested a Friendly Amendment to the motion to approve. Mr. Knoth did not accept the Friendly Amendment. e King moved; Brick seconded: To amend the motion to approve the Conditional Use permit as written with the exception that the alley becomes a hard surface material approved by City engineering and that there is adequate off alley staging area for delivery uses only. AYES : NAYS: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Brick, King, Kinton, Roth, Fish Knoth, Townley None Bleile, Freemire Motion carried. Vote to approve original motion as amended: e "To approve the Conditional Use permit with the stipulation that the alley becomes a hard surface material approved by City engineering and that there is adequate off alley staging area for delivery uses only." AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Brick, King, Kinton, Knoth , Roth, Townley, Fish None None Bleile, Freemire Motion carried. Comments from the Commissioners: Brick -The development supports the Comprehensive Plan by adding to the wide mix of housing and contributes to the general welfare and health of the community and providing services for memory care and the aged. King -The facility "fits" on this site which has been a difficult site for development. It is close to the hospitals and meets the criteria for this area. Kinton -It is a very appropriate use for the site and a good amenity for the City of Englewood. Chair Fish -The development fits in the Comprehensive Plan and is a great addition to the community. Pa ge 5 of 6 IV. PUBLIC FORUM No members of the pub I ic were present. e V. A TIORNEY'S CHOICE Ms. Reid presented the commissioners with information regarding Due Process. e VI. STAFF'S CHOICE Staff did not have any further comments. e VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Ms. Townley asked about Kent Place, specifically the cell tower. Director White responded that it is portable and will be removed in the future. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ·~ ~, Recordin ~cretary Page 6 of 6