AGENDA February 21, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 7, 2017 5) OLD BUSINESS - None 6) NEW BUSINESS A. DP 2015-017: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval for the site plan, landscape plan and architectural elevations to develop two fourstory hotels on an approximate 5.01 acre parcel. (Washington Square Homewood located east of Grant Street at Grant Circle). 7) OTHER MATTERS A. Scheduled public meetings there are currently no items scheduled for the March 8, 2017 meeting. 8) ADJOURNMENT
ROLL CALL: MINUTES THORNTON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD February 7, 2017 Allan Inge Donald Schieferecke (Chair) Bruce Thomas Paul Hepner Leon Reed Rick Zetterman Daniel Alonzo (Vice-Chair) Anna Sparks Jessica Ohrstrom Sandgren Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Also attending were Grant Penland, Ty Robbins, and Jay Ruchti, of the City Development Department; Margaret Braun, Senior Assistant City Attorney; and Desirae Lovato and Victoria Nagel, Recording Secretaries. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION WAS MADE BY MR HEPNER AND SECONDED BY MR. THOMAS TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. REED AND SECONDED BY MR. HEPNER TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 17, 2017 MEETING MINUTES. MR. INGE ABSTAINED FROM VOTING AS HE WAS NO AT THE LAST MEETING. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS: At this time, individuals wishing to provide testimony during the public hearings were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. DP 2016-019: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval of the site plan, landscape plan and architectural elevations for a vehicle inventory lot and a 4,010 square-foot vehicle maintenance building. (Landmark Towers Larry H. Miller Vehicle Inventory Lot and Maintenance Building located southwest of the corner of West 104 th Avenue and Quivas Street). The floor was opened at 6:05 p.m.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Penland introduced Ty Robbins as the case presenter for DP 2016-019. Mr. Robbins presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Affidavit of Posting and the legal notice for the case from the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel which is City s Exhibit B. Mr. Inge asked if the wall is going to be built as part of Phase 1 or as part of Phase 2. Mr. Robbins went into detail of which parts of the wall will be built in each phase. Mr. Inge asked what the height of the masonry wall will be. Mr. Robbins explained that portions of the wall will be six feet and other portions will be eight feet. Mr. Inge asked if the minimum height is six feet and Mr. Robbins replied in the affirmative. Mr. Inge asked if there is anything that governs a sizeable loud speaker that is attached to the building further to the north. Mr. Robbins stated that there is a noise ordinance, which is not evaluated as part of the Development Permit. He explained that if there were complaints a Code Enforcement Officer would evaluate it. Ms. Sparks asked if Phase 2 is being evaluated with today s hearing. Mr. Robbins stated yes that both Phases are a part of the Development Permit. Mr. Schieferecke asked for clarification on the drawings which part of the wall will be constructed during Phase 2. Mr. Robbins clarified which portion will be built in Phase 2. Dee Hansen, 544 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah was introduced as the applicant. He confirmed he had been sworn. Mr. Hansen went into detail about growth challenges they acquired and improvements that were made since they took on ownership. He stated that they have kept good communication with the neighbors. Ms. Sparks asked what the face finish of the wall would be. Jeff Randall, 2010 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, Utah was introduced as the applicant. He confirmed he had been sworn. Mr. Randall responded to Ms. Sparks question that the wall will be a split face CMU, textured, and the color is similar to the building color. Ms. Sparks asked for clarification if it will be colored concrete and Mr. Randall stated yes. Jerry Paulmeno, 10034 Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado, confirmed he had been sworn. He asked if the parking structure would be for all Larry Miller Dealership employees or just the maintenance facility employees. Mr. Randall responded that the improvements will help the entire dealership, and the lot will be for all employees.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 3 Ken Matros, 1814 West 101 st Avenue, Thornton, Colorado, confirmed he had been sworn. He asked for clarification of the site plan in regards to how the trucks would enter and exit. Mr. Randall described how the trucks would enter and exit using the site plan to demonstrate. He also stated that they provided the traffic plan to staff for review as well. Gary Bowen, 10026 Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado confirmed he had been sworn. He stated a concern with the turn radius near the wall and felt there needed to be modifications to that. Mr. Bowen asked if sidewalks will be developed along Quivas Street. Mr. Randall stated yes, a detached sidewalk will be developed. Mr. Schieferecke asked about the size of the gate. Mr. Randall responded that it is a 26- foot gate. The floor closed to further testimony at 6:27 p.m. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. INGE AND SECONDED BY HEPNER TO APPROVE. DISCUSSION: Mr. Inge stated that it is a big lot, but thinks that everyone has put in their due diligence into meeting the City Code. He will be voting in approval. Mr. Hepner stated that he agreed with Mr. Inge and further stated that it is a tough street to go down and is glad they are taking care of part of the problem. Mr. Schieferecke stated that after looking at the site plan, that he did not see any particular issues with semi-truck maneuvering, or with the entering or exiting of trucks on the site, and the plans were done well in this respect. He also appreciates that there will not be any exterior loud speakers given the proximity of the residential area to the south. He stated that he will vote in the affirmative. MOTION PASSED UNAMIOUSLY. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS: DP 2016-023: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval for a 65-foot wireless telecommunications facility designed as a stealth monopine. (Landmark Towers L2 Wireless Telecommunications Facility located north of West 102 nd Avenue and west of Quivas Street). The floor was opened at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 4 Mr. Penland introduced Ty Robbins as the case presenter for DP 2016-023, Mr. Robbins presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Affidavit of Posting and the legal notice for the case from the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel which is City s Exhibit B. Mr. Hepner stated his concerns regarding the supports on the fence being located on the outside and asked if they were going to stay that way. Mr. Robbins stated that it was not a detail that staff reviewed, but they can ensure that the supports are on the inside of the compound and can discuss it with the applicant to make sure that happens. Mr. Thomas asked if the Tower is on the VFW land. Mr. Robbins responded in the affirmative. Mr. Inge asked if approving the DP meant that it would also approve the Special Use Permit. Mr. Robbins stated yes, that it was both a DP and a Specific Use Permit. Mr. Inge asked if there is a six-foot fence around the equipment. Mr. Robbins stated that the fence is required to be 10 feet. Mr. Inge asked if the trees are required to be six feet and stated they are taller in the drawing, and asked if the plans depict a future rendering. Mr. Robbins responded that he believed so and that he would defer the question to the applicant. He did state that the City s Landscape Architect reviewed the plans and approved them. Mr. Schieferecke asked if they will be restriping for accessible parking for the VFW. Mr. Robbins stated yes, they will be restriping to provide more handicap parking. Mr. Schieferecke asked if there are any other improvements. Mr. Robbins stated there will be no other improvements, but that they will be required to maintain existing landscape. Eugene Carroll, 5445 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, was introduced as the applicant. He confirmed he had been sworn. Mr. Carroll stated the T- Mobile will be the carrier on the top of the tower, and it is built to have other carriers in the area. He went into details of the coverage and operations of the tower. Mr. Alonzo asked if two other carriers are added, will there be two other compound sites. Mr. Carroll stated no, it will be one compound site. Lewis Daniels, 1703 West 101 st Avenue, Thornton, Colorado stated he had been sworn. Mr. Daniels extended his support of the project. Gary Bowen, 10026 Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado was sworn. Mr. Bowen wanted clarification if the six-foot trees will be surrounded by a six-foot fence. Mr. Carroll stated that the fence was raised to 10 feet to hide equipment and the trees will be 6 feet when planted, which full growth will be 20 feet.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 5 Mr. Schieferecke asked for clarification, using the site plan, regarding the location and details of the fence and trees. Mr. Carroll confirmed the location and details. The floor closed to further testimony at 6:57 p.m. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. THOMAS AND SECONDED BY MS. OHRSTROM SANDGREN TO APPROVE. DISCUSSION: Mr. Thomas stated that after reviewing all the facts, the facility meets the City requirements and regulations. He stated that will be voting in approval. Ms. Ohrstrom Sandgren agreed with Mr. Thomas and went into detail of her appreciation of the stealth design. Mr. Schieferecke stated that all the requirements for the Specific Use Permit are met and that he is in favor of the project. MOTION PASSED UNAMIOUSLY. SPCD 2017-011: A Resolution to consider approval that would establish performance criteria for the review and approval of Development Permits for nonresidential uses that involve maximum floor area ratios, which exceed the ratios listed in the zoning district regulations (table 18-450) of the Code. The floor was opened at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Penland introduced Jay Ruchti as the case presenter for DP 2016-019. Mr. Ruchti presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel. Mr. Inge asked if this would allow properties, especially infill properties to use more of their land. Mr. Ruchti responded that they could have a bigger building on their land and went into extensive details of the FAR regulations. Mr. Inge asked if it would infringe on setback requirements. Mr. Ruchti responded that it would not, and it would require deeper setbacks in most cases to meet FAR criteria. Ms. Sparks asked if City staff would be quantifying the differences. Mr. Ruchti stated that with any Development Permit that comes before the Board, staff would demonstrate how the proposal meets the criteria and confirmed for Ms. Sparks that staff would be justifying the provisions in the Development Permit.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 6 Mr. Hepner asked if there is a case pending that this would apply to the proposal. Mr. Ruchti stated there are two projects that desire to exceed the FAR, but cannot speak of the projects since they will be future hearings. Mr. Hepner asked if staff would present the old design standards versus the new to give the Board an idea. Mr. Ruchti stated that staff would not compare the design to the old design standards and would compare to the performance criteria being presented to the Board this evening. Mr. Schieferecke asked for clarification of the FAR proposal and went into extensive details, using examples with his question. Mr. Ruchti responded to Mr. Schieferecke and discussed how the criteria would be implemented. Mr. Penland explained why staff decided not to quantify the FAR criteria. Mr. Schieferecke asked if they are only talking about FAR and not about any other exceptions. Mr. Ruchti responded that we are not talking about other exceptions, all parts of the zoning code would be adhered to. Mr. Inge further inquired regarding the criteria. Mr. Ruchti stated that the criteria in the code does not change and that this is the criteria to review to exceed the FAR in the code. Mr. Alonzo asked if it would be done by a Variance. Mr. Ruchti stated that it is not a variance; it is reviewed with a Development Permit. Ms. Sparks asked why the.2 increase was chosen rather than a percentage increase. Mr. Ruchti responded in extensive detail why the.2 was decided. Mr. Schieferecke went into extensive detail of his understanding of the requirements. Mr. Ruchti confirmed his understanding. Mr. Schieferecke asked for the definition of SPCD. Mr. Ruchti responded that it was a title to keep track of code changes. Mr. Penland added that it was derived from a time when there was a Planning Commission and the acronym has maintained. Mr. Hepner asked where the maximum FAR would be in the Resolution. Mr. Ruchti and the Board confirmed it was in Exhibit A, which is a part of the Resolution. MOTION WAS MADE BY MS. SPARKS AND SECONDED BY MR REED TO APPROVE. DISCUSSION: No discussion, moved to a vote.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 7 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. OTHER MATTERS: Mr. Penland stated that there is one item scheduled for the February 21, 2017 meeting. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:19p.m. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Donald Schieferecke, Chairperson ATTEST: Recording Secretary S:\CDV\ComDev\DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD\DPAB Minutes\2017 Meeting Minutes\Minutes for 2-7-17.doc