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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-15 DRB MinutesThis meeting is open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact ADA Coordinator, James Goehrung, at 582-3200 (voice) or 582-2301/582-2432 (TDD). Page 1 of 2 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 121 NORTH ROUSE AVENUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 5:30 P.M. ITEM 1. 05:37:12 PM CALL TO ORDER ITEM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT  Limited to any public matter, within the jurisdiction of the Development Review Committee, not on this agenda. Three minute time limit per speaker.  Individual items will have a public comment period at the end of Committee discussion. ITEM 3. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 2015 05:37:42 PM Mark Hufstetler inquired about attendance. 05:38:13 PM Bill Rea noted that Scott Bechtel, Mike Pentecost, and Lori Gardner are listed as absent but was not sure they should be listed as members. 05:39:17 PM Mark Hufstetler moved that “the minutes of the last meeting be accepted with the roster corrections as presented by the chair.” Board Member - Mark Hufstetler: Motion Board Member - Bill Rea: 2nd Board Member - Bill Rea: Approve Board Member - Melvin Howe: Approve Board Member - Walter Banziger: Approve Board Member - Mark Hufstetler: Approve ITEM 4. PROJECT REVIEW 1. The Lakes at Valley West MaSub Ph. 1&2 Prel. Plan PUD Application Z15030 (Saunders) South of Durston Road, East and West of Laurel Parkway extension A Preliminary Plan Planned Unit Development Application to allow the subdivision of 64.9 acres into 39 single-household lots and 23 townhouse lots, and two tracts for future subdivision with relaxations to allow changes to lot sizes and street sections. 05:40:03 PM Chris Saunders discussed The Lakes at Valley West PUD. Noted this application was being submitted in parallel with another application. Described site and proposed development, presented information about surrounding area and connectivity. Listed requested relaxations. Reviewed design intentions. 05:54:03 PM Greg Stratton with Kilday and Stratton Inc, the development team. Introduced partners. Reviewed past informal presentation, hoped major points have been successfully addressed. Discussed proposed density, suggested that there is demand for the units and indicated he and his partners were looking to work on more such projects in the future. 05:57:29 PM Mark Hufstetler inquired as to which side of the proposed houses would be the front—Greg Stratton indicated that the side opposite the Wounerf is the front. Mark Hufstetler clarified that some units would have Durston addresses although they would be accessible by going around the block. Mark Hufstetler inquired whether documents would be altered at the time of sale—Greg Stratton did not anticipate many such changes. Mark Hufstetler inquired about off-street parking—Greg Stratton indicated that available parking was well in excess of demand. Mark Hufstetler inquired about design guidelines and how they address fencing and interface with public access areas—Greg Stratton indicated that one This meeting is open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact ADA Coordinator, James Goehrung, at 582-3200 (voice) or 582-2301/582-2432 (TDD). Page 2 of 2 fence type had been specified for the entire subdivision, preserving a uniform appearance although the fence is optional. 06:04:02 PM Walter Banziger inquired whether covenants addressed parking on the Wounerfs—Greg Stratton indicated that parking spaces would be designated on the Wounerfs and in the alleys. Walter Banziger wanted to know if over- parking had a controlling factor—Greg Stratton indicated that no signage was planned but that adequate space had been provided for. 06:05:13 PM Bill Rea inquired about pedestrian and bicycle access. Indicated that information about each individual lot was a great idea, would like to see it become standard for very dense neighborhoods. Asked about lots 1 and 2—clarified that these lots could be purchased by single buyer and merged, Greg Stratton indicate HOA would deny that at this time. 06:08:23 PM Clarified definition of two attached structures as sharing five feet of a wall, cited examples. 06:09:50 PM Mel Howe inquired about price points—Greg Stratton indicated the units were intended to stay in the 200,000 and 400,000 range. Sought clarification about distinction between joined town home and a duplex—Greg Stratton indicated a joined town home is a duplex that is easier to finance. Clarified that double-garages were not required but were expected to be common. 06:12:39 PM Opened to public comment and questions. None. 06:13:04 PM Walter Banziger applauded the flexibility of the proposed development, expressed concerns with parking and pedestrian access. 06:14:16 PM Mark Hufstetler agreed with Walter Banziger’s points. Expressed concerns with snow removal, interface between public and private areas—felt proposed fence design would create harsh interface. 06:17:52 PM Bill Rea recommended editorial changes to proposal, expressed concerns about how an economic downturn would affect development. 06:19:35 PM Walter Banziger “would recommend approval of application Z15030 with respect to staff comments and DRB comments.” Seconded by Mark Hufstetler. Board Member - Walter Banziger: Motion Board Member - Mark Hufstetler: 2nd Board Member - Bill Rea: Approve Board Member - Melvin Howe: Approve Board Member - Walter Banziger: Approve Board Member - Mark Hufstetler: Approve ITEM 5. 06:20:27 PM ADJOURNMENT This meeting is open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact ADA Coordinator, James Goehrung, at 582-3200 (voice) or 582-3203 (TDD).