HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20140603Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission June 3, 2014
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LJ Erspamer, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM with members Tygre, Nieuwland-Zlotnicki,
McNellis and Elliott present.
Also present from City staff; Jim True, Jennifer Phelan, Justin Barker and Jessica Garrow.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ms. Tygre commented between the striping and the construction it is difficult to get around.
STAFF COMMENTS:
There were no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments.
MINUTES – May 20, 2014
Ms. Tygre moved to approve the May 20, 2014 minutes, seconded by Mr. Nieuwland-Zlotnicki. All in
favor, motion carried.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were none.
Public Hearing – 100 & 108 E. Francis Street- Hallam Lake Bluff Review
Mr. True reviewed the affidavits of public notice and they are appropriate. Justin Barker, community
development, told the commission the applicant is requesting a Hallam Lake Bluff Review for a project
containing two single family homes. The project includes several at grade terrace features, storm water
management features and soil stabilization. The majority of the development is greater than 30 feet
from top of slope which qualifies as exempt from the review. There are three thresholds for
development; below top of slope – no development can occur, within 15 feet of top of slope – this is
where the review will occur. The applicant is proposing below grade soil nailing on a small portion of
the east side of the lot. This will not be visible after construction and has been approved by the city
engineer. There is an existing concrete slab from when this was the Given Institute that will not be
touched. It is a non-conformity but is allowable since it existed before the review. The final
development threshold is more than 15 feet from top of slope. The only requirement is it must be
below the 45 degree line drawn from top of slope. Staff is recommending approval.
Mr. McNellis asked if the construction will affect any vegetation on the property. Mr. Barker said the
majority of the existing vegetation will remain and a few new aspen trees will be added.
Jeff Berkus, architect said the only area where the soil nailing gets to 15 feet is way back on the east side
by the path and not near the lake. They are keeping all the existing vegetation and adding aspen trees.
The applicant said that they hope this will be an exemplary project as to how to deal with water quality
management on site.
Mr. Erspamer opened the public comment. There was none. Mr. Erspamer closed the public comment.
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Ms. Tygre stated she appreciates all the work the applicant put into the project ensuring they
conformed to the requirements.
Ms. Tygre moved to approve resolution 9, series of 2014 Hallam Lake Bluff Review for 100 and 108 E.
Francis Street; seconded by Mr. Elliott. Roll call vote; Elliott, yes; McNellis, yes; Nieuwland-Zlotnicki, yes;
Erspamer, yes; Tygre, yes. All in favor, motion carried.
Other Business – Work Program
Jessica Garrow, community development, said they are looking for ideas from P&Z that they would like
to see staff working on. Ms. Garrow said the main things they are currently working on are permit
process change, standardized zoning submission, lodging development, business start-up web site and
the Rubey Park remodel.
After discussion with the commission the top ideas were looking at the PD process, parking, free market
multi-family housing and vested rights. Ms. Garrow will send the entire list out to P&Z separately.
Mr. McNellis moved to adjourn at 5:20 pm; seconded by Ms. Tygre. All in favor, motion carried.
Linda Manning
City Clerk