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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLacet Subdivision_Continued Hearing_PDF w notesLacet Subdivision Continued Hearing: Resolution #26, Series of 2020 Continued from A p ril14,2020 Garrett Larimer June 9, 2020 Amendment to Resolution No. 58 series of 1994  1 Site Location N ‐ 8 lots, 7 FM , 1 AH ‐ Affordable housing (AH)/ PD Overlay  ‐ Formerly known as East Cooper Subdivision  ‐ East of the Roaring fork river  2 Subdivision Subject Site 711 Pfister Drive Eagle Pines (PitCo)  National Forrest  Service Land  MCC Golf Course  ‐ 25’ buffer and Riverside subdivision ‐ Restrictions on activities allowed in this area – utilities and landscaping   ‐ Reduce impacts  ‐ Subject of application  ‐ Pedestrian easement remains in place  3 Video Tour 4 Summary of Previous Meeting •Original Request: Treat 25’ buffer like setback •C oncerns: •Additionalactivityandallowances in buffer •Potential impacts of additional activities (i.e. noise & lighting). •Inconsistent with previous Council intent and direction. •Alternatives Discussed: •Keep restrictionsinplace. •Split 25’ into distinct buffer and setback. ‐ Staff and applicant worked through various alternatives ‐ Application continues to pursue amendment to remove current restrictions  5 Current Request Am end Resolution No. 58, Series of 1994 to allow for the types of activities and improvements allowed in setbacks per the Land Use Code EXCEPT for: •Hot Tubs and Pools •Perm anent Outdoor Grills, Seating Areas, and Similar Structures •Heating,AC ,and similarM echanical Equipm ent •Drivew ays •Parking Areas •Trash and Recycling Enclosures ‐ After previous hearing, alternatives were discussed with applicant on how to proceed.  ‐ Applicant request  6 Proposed Developm ent Allowances •Utilities Artwork •Foundation footers or below grade soil stabilization infrastructure •Building eves •Bay windows, window sills, and similar architectural projections •Lightwells and fire escapes •Patios and walkw ays ( < 6” above or below grade) •Retaining walls (<30 ” above or below grade) •Fences •Other non-perm anent features 7 Staff Recommendation: Staff supports any outcom e that provides clarity to the types of improvem ents and activities allowed in the 25’ buffer. Approving Resolution #26, Series of 2020 would: •Improve consistency of regulations with Land Use Code, •Increase the types of activities allowed, •but restrict more impactful types improvem ents in setbacks. All other areas outside the building envelope are subject to the allowances as established by the Land Use Code. Resolution #26, Series of 2020 has no impact on existing easem ents. Pedestrian Access easem ent rem ains unobstructed and open for pedestrian access. ‐ Staff seeks clarity, fairness, and consistency from this process  ‐ Preference is 100% consistency with land use code ‐ Unique site specific approvals create challenges for owners and staff.  ‐ however, in response to Council direction, staff is supportive of the more  restrictive list of activities and improvments ‐ Important to consider immediate neighbor support (originally for), existing conditions,  and fairness and consistency  8 Alternatives Options: 1. Approve CurrentRequest and draft Resolution. 2. Take no action –Resolution No. 58, Series of 1994 rem ains in place including current developm ent restrictions. 3. C ontinue hearing –request Applicant consider a division of buffer and setback area, or any other alternative Council and the Applicant is supportive of. ‐ Staff seeks clarity and seeks consistency in application of development restrictions ‐ Important to consider immediate neighbor support, existing conditions, and desire to  seek clarity and simplification  ‐ Staff supports direction from Council   9