Woodland Park Planning Commission

Woodland Park Planning Commission

WOODLAND PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

WOODLAND PARK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

July 22, 2010

7:00 PM

  1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL– Chairwoman Harvey called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. Commissioners present were Carrol Harvey, Larry Larsen, Tom Rollinger, John Schenk, Charles Schroeder, Larry Ullo, and Charles Olson. Staff present was Sally Riley, Scott Woodford and Maggie Weien. Absent commissioners were Mark Stackhouse.
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Minutes of the June 24, 2010 regular meeting)–Mr. Schenk wanted to clarifythe minutes of the June 24, 2010 regular meeting regarding comments were made by John Schenk on page 3 last paragraph, 9th line down. The corrected statement is: “Mr. Bartlett stated that, in his opinion, the CAC’s decision to remove Corridor D from the map was based upon misinformation provided by an email authored by Mr. Schenk.” (the words “in his opinion” were added).

Minutes were accepted by general consent with this one edit.

  1. REQUESTS AND/OR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  1. SUB10-005 Top of Paradise, Filing #1, Preliminary Plat Extension:Request for the City’s review and approval for an extension of the Top of Paradise, Filing #1, Preliminary Plat to August 4, 2011 for 58 single family residential lots on 56 acres. This subdivision is located in a portion of the West ½ of Section 19, T12S, R68W of the 6th P.M., in the City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado; and generally located northeast of Thunder Ridge Drive and Majestic Parkway, as requested by William F. Brown, Jr., Manager and President of Paradise Estates, Inc.
  1. SUB 10-006 Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan Extension:Request for the City’s review and approval for an extension of the Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan to August 4, 2015 that is 198.5 acres and is planned for a maximum of 190 single family homes. Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan is located in a portion of the West ½ of Section 19, T12S, R68W of the 6th P.M., in the City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado; and generally located northeast of Thunder Ridge Drive and Majestic Parkway, as requested by William F. Brown, Jr., Manager and President of Paradise Estates, Inc.

Planning Director, Sally Riley, provided the history of the Top of Paradise Master Plan and Top of Paradise Filing #1 Preliminary Plat approvals in a Power Point presentation. Ms. Riley stated that the current state of the economy is making it difficult to sell real estate and that the staff supported an extension of both approvals. Ms. Riley indicated that there are no review criteria for extensions of master plans. Staff supports extension of the Preliminary Plat for one year and the Master Plan for five years.

The applicant, William Brown, provided additional background for the request, including his perspective on the state of the real estate market and answered several questions from Planning Commissioners regarding the anticipated availability of water and continued suitability of the development area. Mr. Brown also requested that the Planning Commission consider a longer extension for the Preliminary Plat to 2013. Ms. Harvey asked staff about precedence for this and Ms. Riley indicated that it has been done before despite that the fact that the code states they must be one year extensions. The Planning Commission agreed that there was leeway to approve two, one-year extensions.

MOTION: Mr. Schroeder moved to approve Top of Paradise, Filing #1, Preliminary Plat extension for two, one-year extensions amending staff condition #1 to extend the Preliminary Plat approval until August 4, 2012. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Approved 7-0.

MOTION: Mr. Olson moved to approve Top of Paradise Master Plan approval until August 4, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Rollinger. Approved 7-0.

C. Comprehensive Plan: Request for the Planning Commission’s review and adoption of the Woodland Park 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Resolution 718, Series 2010.

Ms. Riley recapped the Comprehensive Plan process from commencement to the present, noting the work of the consultant Dana Ortiz, the sub-committees, the Community Advisory Committee, and the Planning Commission. There are new chapters, including Sustainability, Community Well-Being and Housing in addition to chapters typically found in Comp Plans and over 300 action items. There has been lots of buy-in on the document and a provision to review the action items annually and create a work plan for Council. Tonight, staff has provided a resolution to approve the Comprehensive Plan so that it can be provided to City Council for the beginning of their review at the August 19th worksession and public hearing on either September 2 or 16.

Ms. Riley reviewed a memo handout dated July 22, 2010 summarizing new changes to the document. Planning Commission approved the changes with the following edits: they added a 1-2 year timeline to the new Action Item 1.5.3 in Land Use and Growth and struck the words “crown jewel” from new Parks Trails and Open Space Action Item 1.1.8.

Mr. Schroeder expressed concern about the number of acronyms in the document and recommended editing out unnecessary ones. Mr. Schroeder agreed to provide staff a summary of the acronyms he knew about. Planning Commission agreed.

Mr. Schenk wanted to hear the thoughts of Mr. Olson and Mr. Ullo on provision Housing Action 1.2.4 since they were absent during the initial discussion. Mr. Ullo indicated he would perhaps change the word “mandate” to something different. Mr. Olson agreed. It was suggested that it be changed to “encourage”. Planning Commission agreed.

Mr. Schenk thought that Transportation Action Item 1.2.1 summary in the appendices did not align with the longer version of the action item and recommended changing the word “secure” to “pursue”. Planning Commission agreed.

Mr. Schenk indicated that the Parks, Trails, and Open Space committee met to review the Comprehensive Plan and agreed to remove the Corridor D bypass reference from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan map, but that the trail designation along Corridor D could remain.

During public comment, Bob Bartlett spoke. Mr. Bartlett provided a summary of the bypass discussion in the community and said that the bypass committee reached consensus on the Corridor D bypass option in 1993. He continued that in 1994, the City and Teller County agreed to preserve the Corridor D, but nothing has been done. Mr. Bartlett met with Teller County Planning Department to see what they are doing with respect to this and provided two suggested changes to the Comprehensive Plan: 1. Show the Homestake water line easement on the maps and note that it is restricted from residential and commercial development, and 2. Add new Transportation Action 1.2.4 (on pg. 78 of document) stating that the City will seek help from Teller County in preserving possible bypass routes.

Ms. Riley said staff would be okay with showing the water line easement due to its significance, but would be concerned about adding the no development provision. Planning Commission agreed.

Mr. Larsen recommended modification of Transportation Action 1.2.1 to add the above language.

Mr. Schenk suggested the language of 1.2.1 be amended as follows (shown by underline): “When traffic volumes warrant, in consultation with Teller County, pursue funding……”

Mr. Bartlett raised concern with that proposal due to potential length of time to begin addressing the issue during which time too much development may occur.

Mr. Schenk replied that the timeline for the action item of 1-2 years would address Mr. Bartlett’s concern.

Planning Commission consensus: add explanation of 1993 bypass study on pages 74 and 75 of the document.

MOTION: Mr. Schroeder moved to approve Resolution 718 and adopt the 2010 Woodland Park Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Mr. Ullo. Approved 7-0.

  1. REPORTS
  1. Chairman’s Report
  2. Planning Director’s Report– Ms. Riley noted the next meeting would be August 26, 2010.
  1. DISCUSSION AND COMMENT
  1. ADJOURNMENT– at 8:21PM.

Recorded by,

Maggie Weien,

Administrative Asst.

This _____day of ______, 2010

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Carrol Harvey, Chairwoman

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