MINUTES OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 At a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, held at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 there were: Nancy Sharpe, Chair Commissioner District 2 Present Jeff Baker, Chair Pro-Tem Commissioner District 3 Present Kathleen Conti Commissioner District 1 Present Nancy Jackson Commissioner District 4 Present Bill Holen Commissioner District 5 Absent and Excused Ron Carl County Attorney Present Matt Crane Clerk to the Board Absent and Excused Joleen Sanchez Asst. Clerk to the Board Present when the following proceedings, among others, were had and done, to-wit: CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Sharpe called the meeting to order. INTRODUCTIONS ROLL CALL Commissioner Holen was absent and excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MODIFICATION(S) TO THE AGENDA There were no modifications to the agenda. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The motion was made by Commissioner Jackson duly seconded by Commissioner Conti, to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2017 Public Meeting. BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 1 of 6
The motion passed 3-0, Commissioner Holen absent and excused, Commissioner Baker abstained. CEREMONIES There were no ceremonies on this date. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD There were no citizen comments on this date. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was made by Commissioner Baker and duly seconded by Commissioner Jackson to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS Item 7.a. Resolution No. 170301 - Dove Valley V Broncos Parkway Plaza USR- 2nd Amendment, U16-004 Molly Orkild-Larson, Senior Planner, Public Works and Development, explained why staff recommends approval of this application, with conditions. Greg Armstrong, representing the applicant, discussed the need to amend the use by special review (USR). He clarified that concerns from the residents have been addressed. There were no public comments. The motion was made by Commissioner Sharpe and duly seconded by Commissioner Jackson in the case of U16 004, Broncos Parkway Plaza, Use by Special Review Amendment, the County Commissioners have read the staff report, including all exhibits and attachments, and have listened to the applicant s presentation and the public comment as presented at the public hearing, and hereby move to APPROVE this application based on the findings in the staff report, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to signature of the final mylar copy of the Use by Special Review Amendment exhibit, the applicant agrees to address the Planning Division, Mapping Division, Zoning Division and Engineering Services Division comments and concerns, as outlined in their reports. 2. Prior to commencement of construction on Lot 2, the Applicant agrees to address all requirements specified by the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority. BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 2 of 6
3. Prior to commencement of construction on Lot 2, the Applicant agrees to address all comments and concerns specified by the Ladera HOA through the Administrative Site Plan review process. 4. Prior to signature of the final mylar copy of the Use by Special Review Amendment exhibit, the Applicant agrees to update the City of Centennial boundaries on the vicinity map. Item 7.b. Resolution No. 170302 - Case P16-030 - Copperleaf No.14 Final Plat Bill Skinner, Senior Planner, Public Works and Development, introduced the case and explained why staff recommends approval with conditions. There were no public comments. The motion was made by Commissioner Baker and duly seconded by Commissioner Conti in the case of P16-030, Copperleaf Filing No.14 Final Plat, that the Board has read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. The Board agrees with the Planning Commission recommendation, staff findings for the application including all plans and attachments as set forth in the staff report dated May 9, 2017, and hereby moves to APPROVE the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to signature of the final copy of these plans, the applicant agrees to address Public Works Staff comments and concerns. 2. The applicant will provide a water supply plan to the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Item 7.c. Resolution No. 170303 - Case Z16-009 Copperleaf PDP 3rd Amendment Bill Skinner, Senior Planner, Public Works and Development, introduced the case and explained why staff recommends approval with conditions. He explained why staff supports the request to decrease the setbacks. Spencer Smith, County Engineering Department, discussed the transportation plan for the area in question. He confirmed that staff has no concerns with the proposed setbacks. BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 3 of 6
Tim Nelson, representing the applicant, stated that the purpose of this application is to update the PDP to current conditions related to signage, monument signs, and setbacks. Kathleen Butke asked about the plans for Quincy and 6 th Avenue. Chuck Haskins, County Engineering, explained the upcoming improvements to the area. The motion was made by Commissioner Conti and duly seconded by Commissioner Baker in the case of Z16-009 - Copperleaf PDP 3rd Amendment, that the Board has read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. The Board agrees with the Planning Commission recommendation, staff findings for the application including all plans and attachments as set forth in the staff report dated April 25, 2017, and hereby moves to APPROVE the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to signature of the final copy of these plans, the applicant agrees to address Public Works Staff comments and concerns. Item 7.d. Resolution No. 170304 - Case ASI16-004 Pawnee Daniels 345k Transmission Line and Substation 1041 Permit Bill Skinner, Senior Planner, Public Works and Development, stated that this proposal is part of a much larger installation, and discussed the details of the plan. He explained why staff recommends removal of condition 6 from the motion to approve. There was discussion regarding the maintenance of open space under the transmission lines. Derrick Holsher, representing Xcel Energy, presented a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which has been retained for the record. There was discussion regarding landscaping and wildlife and screening of the substation. Commissioner Baker talked about the future development of the area and screening. Meredith Latehaw, opposed. Chris Romano, asked if other sites were considered. BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 4 of 6
Brian Matise, opposed. Lisa Clark, opposed. Lynn Reynolds, opposed. Jennifer Friend, supports. David Gruber, supports. Robert Golden, supports. Mason Sponsik, supports. Wilson Crumm, supports. Arianna Dufore, supports. Gary Gorlov, supports. There was discussion regarding other locations for the line; the applicant explained why this corridor was chosen. Mr. Holsher confirmed that there is no concern from Buckley Airforce Base regarding the new line. There was discussion regarding the lights on existing structures; it was clarified that lights are not required on the new towers. There was discussion regarding mitigating prairie dogs. There was discussion regarding maintenance of the trail. Commissioner Jackson asked about noise from the lines. It was noted that the noise would stay within state statute limitations. Commissioner Sharpe expressed concern about the proposed landscaping and asked the applicant to be mindful of future development and residents. The motion was made by Commissioner Baker and duly seconded by Commissioner Conti in the case of ASI16-004 - Pawnee Daniels Park 345K Transmission Line and Substation 1041 Permit, that the Board has read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. The Board agrees with the Planning Commission recommendation, staff findings for the application including all plans and attachments as set forth in the staff report dated April 27, 2017, and hereby moves to APPROVE the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to signature of the final copy of these plans, the applicant agrees to address Public Works Staff comments and concerns. BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 5 of 6
2. Damage to County roads created by the applicant s construction equipment will be repaired to the preconstruction condition following construction. 3. All necessary utility easements or transmission rights-of-way must be recorded and executed prior to construction of the transmission line. 4. The applicant will need to create a Noxious Weed Management Plan and follow the Plan in order to deal with noxious weeds. The applicant will provide the County with a copy of the Noxious Weed Management Plan. 5. Xcel will landscape the area around the substation to the extent possible with respect to requirements that govern what and how landscape materials can be placed in transmission line corridors. 6. Xcel will provide the same level of corridor improvements at a level that is equal to or exceeds the requirements of adjacent jurisdictions through which the line corridor runs. 7. Xcel agrees to enter into a license or easement agreement with Arapahoe County for a public, multi-use trail through Xcel s property that extends from Gun Club Road on the west to Harvest Road on the east. The trail shall be a ten (10) foot wide hard surfaced trail, and the location and corridor width shall be agreed upon by Xcel and Arapahoe County Open Spaces within two years of this date. The trail will be designed, permitted, constructed, and maintained by Arapahoe County Open Spaces. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS There were no commissioner comments on this date. There being no other business before the Board, Commissioner Sharpe adjourned the meeting at 12:29 p.m. ARAPAHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MATT CRANE, CLERK TO THE BOARD BY JOLEEN SANCHEZ, ASSISTANT CLERK TO THE BOARD BOCC Public Meeting May 16, 2017 Page 6 of 6