HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20130618 Regular Meeting Planning&Zoning Commission June 18, 2013
U Erspamer called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm with members Tygre, Myrin, Gibbs and Goode
present.
Jennifer Phelan,community development department, announced Jim DeFrancia has resigned as he will
have too many conflicts coming. The Board requested a letter of thanks and commendation be sent to
DeFrancia.
Jessica Garrow, community development department,told the Board the next public outreach date for
the Rubey Park transportation center is July 10th and she will e-mail the Board the meetings they are
expected to attend.
MINUTES— May 21, 2013
Myrin moved to approve the minutes of May 21, 2013; seconded by Keith. All in favor, motion carried.
700 UTE AVENUE PUD AMENDMENT
Erspamer opened the public hearing. Ms. Garrow told the Board the applicant needs more time and has
requested a special meeting July 30th. Staff recommends the regular meeting August 61n
Ms.Tygre moved to continue the public hearing for the Aspen Alps PUD and Rezoning to August 6, 2013;
seconded by Myrin. All in favor, motion carried.
601 E. HYMAN FINAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW
Erspamer opened the public hearing.
Sara Nadolny, community development department, said this proposal is to demolish the existing
commercial building and replace it with a mixed use building. This site is within the commercial design
area as outlined in the commercial design guidelines. The review is to focus on material, facade
articulation, building character and relationship to the street and pedestrian. The goal of the
commercial character is to create connective pedestrian system, define engaging buildings of
appropriate scale,to create attractive public spaces. The building has been designed using 3 distinct
modules expressed across the lot, setback from the walkway at varying lengths and achieves depth of
interest and provides visual interest in the building. The design meets the requirement of a taller first
floor of 13';the upper floors are 11'.
Ms. Nadolny noted interest on the first floor is created through the use of materials, primarily glass to
give it transparency. The building has been designed with variable heights to the roof and the tallest
point is the elevator at 38' setback 15' from the property line; the tallest roofline is 35'. The mechanical
equipment will be located in the basement. The earth tones go well with the neighboring buildings and
throughout the city. The public amenity space is designed with pavers and abuts the building. Street
trees will be planted as a buffer between the walkway and the street.
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Ms. Nadolny noted the expansion of the commercial space of 52 square feet of net leasable. Ms.
Nadolny pointed out in the land use code anything less than 250 square feet can be done by
administrative review; however,this will be part of the final review by P&Z. Ms. Nadolny said this is
approved for 7,265 square feet net leasable,which would require mitigation for 4.79 full time
equivalents. The applicants request an increase to 7,317 square feet which requires mitigation for 4.90
FTEs. Staff recommends approval of the final design and the minor expansion of the development and
using affordable housing credit. Myrin pointed out there were 6 concerns raised at conceptual and
asked if these have been addressed. Ms. Nadolny said these have been worked out with the applicant
and staff.
Erspamer asked what vacating the covenants and the condominium plat means. Ms. Nadolny said these
were recorded previously and the applicants are vacating these. Ms. Nadolny reminded P&Z that for
space to count as public amenity space it has to be open to the sky. The area with benches is under
cantilevered space; it does not count as public amenity but it is still public space.
Stan Clauson, representing the applicant, showed the property at the corner of Hyman and Hunter. The
current building was built in the 1970's and does not have any energy efficiency qualities and has
outlived its usefulness. Clauson said the building was originally condominiumized with the idea of
having ground floor retail,which did not happen perhaps because those spaces were setback from the
street. Clauson said this design should enhance the retail opportunities. P&Z granted conceptual
approval in 2012, at which time bulk, mass and open space issues were agreed upon by P&Z. Clauson
showed the proposed public amenity space,the tree plantings,the benches and other landscape. This
building will anchor the corner rather than be recessed from it. The building is in alignment with the
building next to it. Clauson presented slides of the street elevations, the context with other buildings in
the area.
John Rowland, architect, told the Commission there were some challenges about the materials at
conceptual and the architects propose to replace the glazing with more historical contexts. The
proposed materials will require no maintenance. Clauson noted a screen element, which needs to be
movable,to cover the transformer necessary at this location. Rowland pointed out the green roofs
integrated into the project.
There was no public comment. Erspamer closed the public comments.
Ms.Tygre noted this application fulfills the design review requirements; however, she would like to see
more variation in color to break up the building. Erspamer said although he would like to see the top
floor set back more,the designers did a great job with the comments from conceptual review. Clauson
said they will look at achieving the more variation as recommended by Ms.Tygre.
Keith moved to approve request for final commercial design review for 601 E. Hyman avenue with the
conditions outlined in the resolution and the FTE change to 4.9; seconded by Ms.Tygre. All in favor,
motion carried.
PU RECOMMENDATION — OFF STREET PARKING
Erspamer reminded the Board this was continued from earlier meeting. Bert Myrin noted adopting this
resolution sets the process in motion. Stan Gibbs said the resolution should be changed to include the
resolution was continued on June 11 and June 18.
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Ms.Tygre moved to approve Resolution#14 to initiate a code amendment to provide parking
requirements for the NC zone district as amended; seconded by Gibbs.
Erspamer opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Erspamer closed the public hearing.
All in favor, motion carried.
Debbie Quinn, assistant city attorney, reminded the board they had asked about the referral process
and how they partake in that. There are ways for P&Z to comment to HPC on projects they are
considering and if the majority of P&Z wants that referral, it can be brought to them for comment.
Gibbs said he feels a better way to do this is to make P&Z's position known to HPC and have HPC ask for
P&Z's input rather than just offering up comments on a project without a presentation. This would
leave it up to HPC as to how to include the P&Z, if at all. Erspamer agreed it would be difficult to make
comments without seeing the presentation. Ms. Quinn pointed out if P&Z gave a position on a project
at HPC and then it came in front of P&Z,they would have already voiced opinion, which is not a good
idea. Myrin suggested continuing to provide referral comments to HPC to indicate interest in a project.
P&Z could get a copy of the application,at which point they could decide whether or not to request a
referral. The Board agreed to continue and if a project comes up that P&Z is interested in, staff can
place the referral discussion on the agenda.
Keith moved to adjourn at 5:45 PM; seconded by Ms.Tygre. All in favor, motion carried.
Kat n Koch
City Clerk
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