Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission TO: CITY OF CENTENNIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME: August 14, 2013, 7:00 PM PLACE: *COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13133 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD* Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Those present were: Chairman Martin Hill Jr. Commissioner Johnathan Sims Commissioner Michael Sutherland Commissioner Andrea Suhaka Commissioner Richard Baird Commissioner Frank Halcromb Commissioner Don Gregg Those absent were: Commissioner Russ Powell Commissioner Lynn Goering Also present were: Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney Andrew Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development Jeff Brasel, Deputy Director of Community Development Heather Vidlock, Principal Planner David Litzelman, Temporary Planner Monica Bortolini, Floodplain and Master Planning Manager for SEMSWA Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes Commissioner Halcromb and Commissioner Gregg were appointed voting commissioners in the absence of Commissioner Goering and Commissioner Powell. III. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consideration of Resolutions b. Consideration of Other Items c. Approval of July 10, 2013 Minutes d. Resolution 2013-PZ-R-13, Rampart IV Site Plan Commissioner Suhaka motioned approval of the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Halcromb seconded the motion. Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission August 14, 2013 Page 2 Deputy City Attorney Marcus McAskin noted that when the Commission last met on July 10, 2013 the Commission recommended approval of the Rampart IV Site Plan to City Council (Case No. LU-13-00043). Subsequent to the conclusion of the July 10, 2013 meeting, Staff reviewed the 2011 Land Development Code (2011 LDC) and determined that the Site Plan qualified for Commission approval under the applicable provisions of the 2011 LDC. In order to ensure that the record on Case No. LU-13-00043 is clear, Mr. McAskin recommended that the Commission add Resolution No. 2013-PZ-R-13 to the August 14 consent agenda, which Resolution approves the Rampart IV Site Plan. Commissioner Suhaka amended her motion to include Resolution No. 2013-PZ-R-13 as Item d. of the consent agenda. Commissioner Halcromb seconded the motion, as amended. With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Hill voting AYE, none voting NAY, and two absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Weaver Fence Variance Commissioner Sims moved to continue the public hearing on the 3152 E. Weaver Avenue Variance, Case No. LU-13-00123, opened and continued on July 10, 2013, to September 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Suhaka seconded the motion. With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Hill voting AYE, none voting NAY, and two absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. b. Lincoln Executive Center Rezoning David Litzelman, Temporary Planner presented. Mike Miranda of Ware Malcomb presented on behalf of the applicant. Steve Vogel of 6276 S. Macon Way, Englewood, Colorado expressed concern about the notification process and proposed rezoning. Matt Chaiken of Ware Malcomb responded to the public comment. Commissioner Sutherland motioned that Case Number LU-13-00016, the Lincoln Executive Center Rezoning Plan, be recommended to City Council for approval based on Staff’s findings set forth in the staff report dated August 7, 2013 and further based on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s determination that the proposed rezoning will further the policy criteria set forth in section 12-14-604(e) of the 2011 Land Development Code. With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland voting AYE, Chairman Hill voting NAY, and 2 absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 6 AYE and 1 NAY. Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission August 14, 2013 Page 3 Chairman Hill stated that he voted no because the approved PUD currently in place has buffers that protect the neighboring residential homes. c. Hindu Temple FDP Amendment David Litzelman, Temporary Planner, presented. Brad Haswell of Studio DH Architecture presented on behalf of the Applicant. Ved Nanda, Professor of International Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, spoke in support of the proposed plan. Commissioner Suhaka moved that Case Number LU-13-00055, Hindu Temple and Cultural Center Of The Rockies Final Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, be recommended to City Council for approval based on Staff’s findings set forth in the staff report dated August 2, 2013. Commissioner Sutherland seconded the motion. With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Hill voting AYE, none voting NAY, and two absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. V. OTHER BUSINESS a. Transportation Master Plan Update Jeff Brasel, Deputy Director of Community Development and Chris Sheffer, Transportation Engineer provided a detailed update of the Transportation Master Plan. b. Potomac Park Update Jeff Brasel, Deputy Director of Community Development and Heather Vidlock, Principal Planner presented an update on the Potomac Park visioning process. c. Interstate 25 Corridor Plan (Public Hearing) Jeff Brasel, Deputy Director of Community Development and the City’s principal consultant on the Interstate 25 Corridor Plan, Mr. Jeff Winston, reviewed the Interstate 25 Corridor Plan. Messrs. Brasel and Winston answered numerous questions from the members of the Commission regarding the Plan. There was no public comment on the Plan. Commissioner Sims expressed his preference that the plan promote arts and cultural opportunities with new development. Mr. Brasel indicated that the plan can incentivize public amenities to create a “special place” by offering additional density, but it will be up to the private sector to create arts or cultural venues. Commissioner Andrea Suhaka moved approval of Resolution No. 2013-PZ-R-12 a resolution of the City of Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission adopting the Interstate 25 Corridor Sub- Area Plan as a component of the 2004 City of Centennial Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Richard Baird seconded the motion. Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission August 14, 2013 Page 4 With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Hill voting AYE, none voting NAY, and two absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. The meeting was recessed at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened at 10:01 p.m. d. 2011 Land Development Code Amendment - Floodplain Regulations (Public Hearing) Monica Bortolini, Floodplain and Master Planning Manager for SEMSWA, gave a detailed presentation on the proposed changes, per State requirements, to the City’s floodplain regulations as well as whether these changes would impact anyone in Centennial or flood insurance rates. The Commission asked several clarification questions and had a robust discussion about the proposed changes. Commissioner Suhaka moved that Ordinance No. 2013-O-31, an Ordinance amending Articles 7, 13, 14 and 16 of Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, the City’s Land Development Code, concerning floodplain management be recommended to City Council for approval. Commissioner Gregg seconded the motion. With Commissioners Baird, Gregg, Halcromb, Sims Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Hill voting AYE, none voting NAY, and two absent, the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. Chairman Hill noted for the record that following the Commission’s review of the proposed regulatory changes contained within Ordinance No. 2013-O-31, that the updated floodplain management regulations will not impose a hardship on any citizen or business owner within the City. e. November Meeting Date - November 20th or November 13th Commissioner Sims moved that the November 20, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting be moved November 13, 2013. Commissioner Sutherland seconded the motion. All ayes, the motion passed. VI. LONG RANGE AGENDA VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission August 14, 2013 Page 5 Martin Hill, Jr. ____________________________ Martin Hill, Jr., Chairman Lisa J. Gajowski ____________________________ Lisa J. Gajowski, Recording Secretary