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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-18 PZC MINUTES• • • Pl anning an d Zoning Commission Publi c Heari ng, Flood Middle School PUD and Alt a Cherry Hill s Subdivision Case #ZON2012-003 and Cas e SUB 2 012-002 September 18, 2012 P age l of 6 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 18, 2012 Minutes and audio are available at: http://www.englewoodgov.org/Index.aspx?page=152 I. CALL TO ORDER ltll The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair Brick presiding. Present: Absent: Staff: Bleile (ente red 7:12), Roth , King, Welker, Knoth, Fish, Brick, Kinton, Townley Freemire (alternate) None Alan White, Community Development Director Brook Bell, Planner II Nancy Reid , Assistant City Attorney II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ltlJ September 5, 2012 Mr. Fish moved: Mr. Knoth seconded : TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 MINUTES Chair Brick asked if there were any modifications or corrections. There were none . AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Roth , Knoth, Fish , King, Brick, Kinton , Townle y None Welker None Motion carried . Chair Brick announced that CASE #USE2012-015 Extension of Temporary Recycling Operation at 601 West Bates Avenue was withdrawn b y the applicant and will not be heard tonight or in the future . • • • Pl an ning an d Zon ing Commi ss io n Pu blic Hearing, Fl oo d Middl e Schoo l PUD and Alt a Cherry Hi ll s Subdi vis ion C ase #ZON201 2 -00 3 and Case S UB2 01 2 -002 Septe mber 18, 201 2 P age2 o f 6 Ill. PUBLIC HEARING lt] CASE #ZON2012-003 and CASE #SUB2012 -002 Chair Brick stated there are two cases to be heard tonight; they will be heard concurrentl y but each will require a motion and they will be voted on separatel y. Mr. Roth moved: Mr. King seconded: TO OPEN CASE #ZON 2 012 -00 3 and CASE #SUB2012-002 AYES : NAYS: ABSTAIN : ABSENT : Bleile, Roth , Welker, Knoth, Fish , King, Brick, Kinton, Townley None None None Motion carried . lt] CASE #ZON2012-003 Mr. Bell was sworn in and presented the case . He reviewed the requirements for a PUD application and stated the applicant has met all of them. He provided a history of the Flood Middle School property since 2006. Items discussed under the PUD overview included : >-Architectural Character >-Permitted Uses >-Dimensional Standards >-Residential Density >-Setbacks >-Building Height >-Bulk Plane >-Parking >-Tr affic >-Signage >-Landscapin g >-Screening and Fencing >-Draina ge >-City Ditch >-Park Dedication >-Phasing • • • Plannin g and Zoning Commi ss ion Public Heari ng , Flood Middle School PUD and Alta Cherry Hills Subdivi sio n Case #ZON2012-003 and Case SUB2012-002 September 18 , 2012 Page 3 of6 Mr. Bell said the PUD documents are complete and no additional conditions of approval are recommended at this time . Therefore, the Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the Flood Middle School PUD request and forward a favorable recommendation for approval to City Council. CASE #SUB2012-002 Mr. Bell presented the second case . He reviewed the issues included in the Alta Cherry Hills Subdivision. He stated if the Commission requires no changes from the Preliminary Plat to the Final Plat, Staff recommends that the Final Plat be forwarded to Council with a recommendation for approval. The Commission had questions regarding: ttl1 > Adding retail to the Broadway side of the project > New easement dedications > Bulk plane on north side of parcel #2 > How many parking spaces and where located > Will street parking be allowed and sight distance requirements > Location of bicycle parking > Setbacks > Did Parks Department consider the land for a park > Transparency requirements Applicant Testimony Numerous members of the development team were sworn in and presented testimony. A slide show of previous projects the developer has built and the proposed project was presented. Edward Barsocchi of Barbury Holdings, LLC stated the school was shuttered in 2007 and is deteriorating. In 2011, Barbury Holdings, LLC came forward with a proposal to purchase the property and build 300 to 310 residential apartments on the two parcels. The project would serve as a catalyst to enhance the Broadway area. Mr. Robert Miller of PBA went over the conceptual site plan and conceptual architectural rendering. Mr. Tim McEntee of Wood Partners discussed financing for the project. Reasoning for not including retail in the project was discussed; it does work economically. Other discussion points included: > Will a project go forward if the PUD is not approved > How will the parking garages be regulated > Landscaping > Outdoor living spaces /patios > Asbestos removal • • • Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing, Flood Middle School PUD and Alta Cherry Hills Subdivision Case #ZON2012-003 and Case SUB2012-002 September 18, 2012 Page 4 of6 > Visual impact > Project meets the standards the City aspires to > Safety issues for school children who walk to school > Is the interior street private or public > There is significant demand in the Denver area for this type of project Public Testimony Ill! Testimony was heard from 15 citizens. Comments included: > Bulk plane along the eastern portion of the north side > Make room for a park > Concern regarding use of current alley > Will redevelopment occur only on school property > Needs to be change in the property > Don't rezone; build according to current standards > Glare from glass fronting Broadway > Concerns about the development not providing enough parking > Who pays to move City ditch > Has property been purchased by developer > Will residents in the area need parking permits to park on their street > Concerns about height of property > Englewood is a middle class community; don't see high-end people moving here > Will have a profound impact on the neighborhood > Traffic flow concerns > Some residents will lose their views > Amenities are all private; not open to the public > Shadowing of buildings onto neighboring properties > Snow storage and removal issues > More opportunities for car accidents > No benefit to neighbors > Strain on utilities; electricity goes out a lot now > Out of scale for the neighborhood > Will increase crime in the neighborhood > Project will reduce property values > Need to decrease unit numbers and provide more entrances to project > Find a way to ensure developer builds what he is showing in renderings A short break was taken at 10:04. At 10: 10 the meeting reconvened with all members of the Commission in attendance except for Mr. Freemire, the alternate member . • • • Planning and Zoning Commi ss ion Publi c Hearing , Flood Middle School PUD and Alta Cherry Hills Subdivision Case #ZON2012-003 and Case SUB2012-002 Se ptember 18 , 2012 Page 5 of 6 Mr. Welker moved: Mr. Knoth seconded: TO CLOSE CASE #ZON 2012-003 and CASE #SUB2012-002 AYES : NAYS: Bleile, Roth, Welker, Knoth, Fish, King, Brick, Kinton, Townley None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion carried. Mr. Bleile moved: Mr. Fish seconded : TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE #ZON2012-003 AND CASE #SUB2012-002 TO OCTOBER 2, 2012 AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Bleile, Roth, Welker, Fish, Townley Knoth, Kinton , King, Brick None None Motion carried. !tll Ms. Reid reminded the commission that the Public Hearing is closed; the Commissioners should not be taking any more testimony nor having any discussion about this project until they are back here at the next meeting on October 2"d. She also said if one of the public calls a commission member they will not be able to discuss the issue. The testimony given tonight and the evidence that was in the Staff Report are all that the Commission will consider . Chair Brick invited the public to attend the next meeting on October 2"d. He reminded them the Commission will not be taking any further testimony at that meeting. IV. PUBLIC FORUM !tll There we re no public comments. V. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE ~ Ms . Reid had nothing further to report. • • • Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing , Flood Middle School PUD and Alta Cherry Hills Subdivision Case #ZON2012-003 and Case SUB2012-002 September 18 , 2012 Page 6 of6 VI. STAFF'S CHOICE ~ Director White stated the next meeting will be on October 2nd; tonight's Public Hearing will continue and there will be a study session on breweries and distilleries if time allows. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE ~ Mr. Kinton stated he will not be available to attend the October 2"d meeting. Mr. Welker said he was happy to be back after missing several meetings due to illness. Mr. Bleile apologized for being late to the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m .