Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CENTENNIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 11, 2013, 7:00 PM *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 Russ Powell Commissioner Johnathan Sims Commissioner Andrea Suhaka Commissioner Richard Baird Commissioner Lynn Goering Commissioner Don Gregg Commissioner Frank Halcromb Those absent were: Commissioner Michael Sutherland Also present were: Andrew Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney Derek Holcomb, Planner II Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes Commissioner Halcromb was appointed a voting commissioner in the absence of Commissioner Sutherland. III. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Suhaka motioned approval of the consent agenda. Commissioner Frank Halcromb seconded the motion. All present voted AYE and none voted NAY. a. Consideration of Resolutions b. Consideration of Other Items c. Approval of August 28, 2013 Minutes Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission September 11, 2013 Page 2 IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS a. LU-13-00182, Estancia Setback Variance Derek Holcomb, Planner II, presented. Michael Sheldon presented on behalf of the Applicant. Karen Henry, Henry Design Group, also presented for the applicant. Harvey Alpert, Developer, spoke for the applicant. Stan Frahm, 6751 S. Gibraltar Ct., voiced an objection to the variance request, as well as issues with flooding on his property from Estancia. Christine Burnett, 6933 S. Espana Way, and a resident of the Estancia subdivision, did not voice clear support or opposition to the variance request, but went on record that the 25’ proposed foot front yard setback may result in neighboring homes impacting the views from her property and suggested a middle ground to the setback request. Commissioner Sims motioned to approve Resolution No. 2013-PZ-R-14, a resolution approving a variance from setback requirements under the 2011 Land Development Code based on a finding of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the variance application meets all of the approval criteria set forth in Section 12-14-801(F) of the Land Development Code, as more specifically set forth in the staff report dated September 4, 2013 and Resolution No. 2013-PZ-R- 14. Commissioner Frank Halcromb seconded the motion. With Commissioners Baird, Goering, Halcromb, Powell, Sims Suhaka and Chairman Hill voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY. V. OTHER BUSINESS Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney, reviewed the proposed major and minor amendment language proposed for the Jones District Regulating Plan and development agreement with members of the Commission. Mr. McAskin and Mr. Firestine responded to questions from the Commission on the proposed major and minor amendment language. Marcus McAskin updated the Commission on proposed Center Park Amphitheater improvements. Andrew Firestine offered the opportunity for two Commissioners to attend the APA Colorado conference to be held in Vail in early October. Members of the Commission interested in attending were asked to contact Ms. Gajowski the week of September 16, 2013. VI. LONG RANGE AGENDA VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes – Planning and Zoning Commission September 11, 2013 Page 3 Martin Hill, Jr. ____________________________ Martin Hill, Jr., Chairman Lisa J. Gajowski ____________________________ Lisa J. Gajowski, Recording Secretary