2 - Minutes, 02/01/01CITY OF BOULDER
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
February 1, 2001
Council Chambers Room, Municipal Building
1777 Broadway, 6:00 p.m.
The following are the minutes of the February 1, 2001 City of Boulder Planning Board meeting. A
permanent set of these minutes is kept in Central Records, and a tape recording of the meeting is
maintained for a period of seven years in Central Records (telephone: 303-441-3043).
BOARD PRESENT:
Peter Gowen
A1 Gunter, Vice Chair
Andria Jacob
Tina Nielsen
Alan O'Hashi
Beth Pommer
Mark Ruzzin, Chair
STAFF PRESENT:
Brent Bean, Senior Planner
Bob Cole, Director of Project Review
Russ Driskill, Parks and Recreation
David Gehr, Assistant City Attoiney
Scott Kuhna, Development Review
Mary Lovrien, Board Secretary
Michael Penny, Development Review
Cindy Pieropan, Housing Planner
Peter Pollock, Planning Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair M. Ruzzin declared a quorum at 6:00 p.m., and the following business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve.
3. CTTIZEN PARTICIPATION
Nolan Rosall, 61614th Street: He addressed tha process of the Homeless Shelter Working Group
regarding developing the tand use code for homeless shelters. He said that there will be a few
difficult issues to address, including reviewing the many types and sizes of shelters, creating a
balance between review procedures that are staff level with no opportunity for a public hearing and
review procedures that require a public hearing, determining appropriate conditions, developing
an objec;ive process, and avoiding hearings and issues that are emotional and confrontational rather
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than reviewing impacts to the neighborhood. He suggested that tl~e goal should be to find a
reasonable range of zones and locations where any of these shelters can operate and stil] protect the
right for public review. A. Gunter suggested that both sides present their rationale for each finding
good statistics, and factual testimony about what has worked or not.worked over time in other
communities.
Garland Campbeli, 4395 Grinnell: He addressed the work that the Homeless Shelter Working
Group is conducting. He said that he is opposed to having a decision of this magnitude made by
Planning staff. He said that a small day-care center and a house of worship are required to have a
public hearing yet a lazge institution that might have over 100 transients will not have any public
hearing. He was also concerned that 14 of the people in the group have expressed an intention that
the existing shelter should be moved from its present location. He suggested that the Board consider
the industrial area for a shelter.
4.. DISCUSSION OF DI5POSITIONS, PLANNING BOARD CALL-UPS
The Board did not have any comments on the Planning Department disposition (3080 Galena Way
addition).
5. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD, PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND CITY
ATTORNEY
A. Homeless Shelter Code Briefing
P. Pollock said that at its meeting on February 22, the Board will discuss a report from the Homeless
Shelter Working Group, staff analysis, and a recommended ordinance. Don Elliott, consultant &om
Clarion Associates, addressed the research that was conducted, the results ofthat research, and some
of the unresolved issues. He said that the group researched data ftom 12 cities around the country
that were similar to Boulder and from ]arger cities. He said that the issues included how cities define
shelters, where they are allowed, and under what conditions. He noted that although there was no
uniformity in how the cities dealY with the situation, the trend is to treat different kinds of shelters
differently; for instance, a number of the cities allow shelters to occur in higher density residential
zone districts and usually through a review process, and many cities allow shelters in commercial
zones with or without a hearing and in industrial zones with a hearing. He said that the range of
conditions include occupancy conditions related to the size of the facility, or requirements that the
shelter must be a non profit, must be a certain distance from another facility, or must have a
management or neighborhood plan.
He described the committee's thoughts regarding the results of the study, including definition of
shelters (overnight, day, and emergency shelters and transitional housing), use in zone disMcts
(allowing shelters in most zone districts, allowing shelters mostly in commercial and industrial zone
districts as a conditional use, or that shelters eithernot exist in residential areas or that they exist only
by use review), and conditions (that occupancy limits should be the basic governing framework,
provision of a good neighborhood pian, and spacing from other similar facilities). He said that
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continued discussion surrounds 10 percent of the zone districts including the issues of conditional
use versus use review and large shelters, the number of people or the size of the facility in relation
to other structures around it, the appropriateness of housing a large number of homeless peopla in
such a large facility, types of shelter, and shelters near schools.
(This item was discussed after the action items.) M. Ruzzin said that the Planning Board retreat
will be held on April 14, the Board reception will be held on April 18, and the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) land use map hearings will begin on March 8. P. Pollock distributed
a memorandum that staff sent to City Council regarding managing commercial growth and said that
the Board will discuss the matter on February 15. P. Pollock said that the Board is scheduled to meet
several times in March to try to completa the update on the BVCP before new Board members are
appointed. He asked the Board to recommend that the appointments of new members be delayed
until tha end of March.
MOTION: On a motion by A. O'Hashi, seconded byM. Ruzzin, the Planning Board recommended
(6-0; P. Gowen abstained) that City Council delay the appointment of Board members until March
30, 2001.
6. CONSENT ITEM
A. Consideration of a recommendation to City Counc9l concerning the purchase
of a portion of the Mesa Memorial Baptist Church property (approximately
1.73 acres zoned LR-E) at the northwest corner of Table Mesa Drive and Yale
Road for a neighborhood park.
P. Pollock explained that at one time there was interest in building housing on this site, but the Mesa
Memorial Baptist Church wished to sell the property only for a park. R. Driskill said that the park
site is too small for a neighborhood park. He said that the site would be a designed as a pocket park
to include a small playground, picnic tables, and possibly some community gardens. He said that no
parking and no activities that would draw people from outside the neighborhood would be provided.
Public Participation:
Cecilia Ruffing, 705 Yale: She said that currently she and her neighbors have to cross a very busy
intersection to gei to the nearest park. She said that she supports the park at this location.
Molly Tayer, 620 Yale Road: She said that a park has been a dream of tha neighborhood since
1996, and she supports the purchase at this site.
MOTION: On a motion by P. Gowen, seconded by B. Pommer, the Planning Board recommended
(7-0) that City Counci] authorize the purchase of a portion of the Mesa Memorial Baptist Church at
the corner of Table Mesa Drive and Yale Road (approximately 1.73 acres) for a neighborhood park
as proposed in the staff inemorandum dated February 1, 2001 (preparation date January 16, 2001),
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7. ACTION ITEMS
A. Continuation of public hearing and consideration of Site Review #SI-2000-19
and Preliminary Plat #5-2000-14 for the "Village at Boulder Creek" to permit
development of 126 new units (44 Permanently Affordable and 82 three- and
four-bedroom apartments) for a 6.66 acre property located on Taft Drive
between 28'h and Folsom Avenue, zoned High Density Residential (HR-E). The
proposal includes a request for height exception for buildings to 52'9", an
exception to the solar requirements oTSection 9-3.3-19, and a parking reduction
of 7.7%.
B. Bean said that the applicant proposes to develop a 6.67 acre parcel to include 44 pernlanently
affordable units and 82 three- and four-bedroom apartment units, primarily for student housing. He
said that the applicant is asking for variances to front and rear yard setbacks, a parking reduction of
7.7%, solar shadow exceptions, and height exceptions. He described the open space areas throughout
the site and recreation facilities aC the Good Samaritan facility and inteniai to the student housing
building. He discussed the area that is in the 100-year floodplain, the boimdary of the floodplain, and
the soils report.
Stuart Davis, applicant, said that the site is designed to create a frue neighborhood environment by
including housing for families of mixed incomes, different generations, and varying lifestyles, and
encouraging a rea] sense of community by placement and design of buildings and open space that
promotes social interaction among the residents. He said that the allowable density within the HR-B
zone would permit up to 181 units on the site, but due to neighborhood and city concerns about
density, height, parking, and open space, the density has been reduced to 165 units. He said that an
additiona123 affordable units above the city's 20°/u inclusionary requirements have been proposed.
He described the activities that would be allowed in the major active and passive open space areas
and described the linkage to the Boulder Creek Trail which would connect the project to city-wide
pedestrian and bicycle trails. He described the architecture of the buildings and the mitigation plans
to address the constraints of the site (floodplain, narrowness of the site, and stability of the slope).
Bill Bayless, applicant representative, described American Campus development and management
methods, including developing and refurbishing on-campus housing, developing and acquiring off-
campus properties, and managing on- and off-campus student housing. He said that five to seven
adults will be ]iving on the site, including a general manager, resident director, and resident
assistants.
Public Participation:
Robin Youngelman, University Heights Citizens Group, 2600 University Heights Avenue: She
said that the neighborhood is concerned that the project would affect the stability ofthe hill and the
structural integrity ofthe properties above. She noted that there is a significant amount of water that
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continually seeps from the hill, and priar disturbances to the toe of the hill have caused damage to
the property above. She said that the soils engineer hired by the neighborhood to review the soils
study said that the hill, if left as it is, does not require work under most reasonable scenarios; this
development is creating its own need for increased stabilization. She said that should this project be
built, stabilization of the hill will require easements from some property owners, and at this time the
property owners are disinclined to grant these easements. She said that the study concentrated on
only one property on the steep part of the hill, and the condition of the rest of the hill is still in
question. She questioned why the burden of avoiding liability by installing drains now be shifted to
the neighbors when no such wish would exist without this project.
She said that density raises concerns about congestion, pazking, traffic, noise, privacy, and physical
impact on the neighborhood. She said that the number of bedrooms proposed and that already exist
is 10 times the number of people living in the University Heights block in an area of the same size.
She compared bedrooms per square foot of lot area between this project and other nearby high
density residential developments and indicated that those developments, on average, provide 35
percent more land per bedroom than this project does, and projects along Moorhead around the
Meadows Shopping Center provide 28 percent more land per bedroom than this project. She said that
because of the proximity to the University, this neighborhood is burdened with a density which is
not imposed on other $oulder neighborhoods. She questioned the timing of the traffic study which
was conducted in July when classes were not in session and said that there is already a fair amount
of cut-through traffic in the neighborhood. She asked that no parking reduction be granted because
Taft Street and University Heights Street are highly congested and completely parked every day that
the University is in session.
She indicated that the land use regulations suggest that the building should be treated as a rear yard
with a requirement for 25 foot setbacks. She asked that the Board treat the neighbors' backyards the
same way as any other backyard and atlow for reasonable and enjoyable use by providing an
adequate transition between these two dissimilar uses and eliminate all south-facing balconies. She
said that the backyard of the affordable housing units is more intrusive, and the neighbars should not
have to endure the consequences of inappropriate siting. She noted that the height exception would
allow the buildings to rise above the crest of the hill, and she asked that a well-designed fence be
constructed at the rear yard lot line to address trespass issues.
Lorna Devine, 2695 University Heights Avenue: She said that it is not appropriate to build student
housing in a residential neighbarhood. She said that Orlando, Florida, in its attempt to integrate
student housing in a residential neighborhood, required new rules, including a 400-foot buffer
between student apartments and the residences. She said that the proposed plan will create special
problems which will be expensive, time-consuming, disruptive, and difficult to solve. She said that
Planning staff concludes that water from a flood would not exceed 18 inches on this site, but floods
do not follow rules as to how high they shouid go. Sha said that fhe proposed project is not consistent
with the BVCP which supports residential neighborhoods by seeking appropriate building scale and
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compatible character of new development, desired public facilities, and mixed commercial uses, and
sensitively designed and sized right of way. She added that the BVCP states that a mixture of land
use types, housing si2es, and lot sizes may be possible if properly mitigated and respectful of
neighborhood character by providing careful design to ensure compatibility, accessibility, and
appropriate transitions between land uses that vary in intensity and scale. She questioned the large
number ofvariances required and exceptions to the land use regulations. She said that pratecting the
environment is very important to Boulder, including this ]and whicb is filled with trees, grasses,
wildflowers, wetlands, deer, fox and many other animals and plants. She suggested that partnering
with a private developer would accelerate the development of new student housing on the Williams
Village site and suggested this option rather than invading residential neighborhoods. She suggested
that the city hold approval of the project pending the outcome of a review by a commission that
could explore all the issues, such as alternative sites or buffers.
Lauri McNown, 2772 Bella V+sta Lane: She said that the project is too dense and out of scale far
the character of Boulder and the neighborhood, and she urged the Board to review the number of
bedrooms proposed, not just the number of units. She said that the primary concerns of Boulder
residents are crowding, growth, traffic, and the loss of the essential character of the city, and this
project exacerbates every one of those problems. She mentioned that the BVCP stresses the
importance ofpreserving neighborhood character, and the University Heights neighborhood is small
but stable, owner occupied, and unique in its proximity to the University and commercial districts.
She noted that the neighbors are concerned about the stability of the slope, parking, neighborhood
character, traffic, and the number of variances requested.
Polly Warkentine, 2490 University Heights Avenue: She said that this project will destroy an
existing pocket park.
Steve Marshall, 1339 Mountain Pines Road: He was concerned about a low density residential
area adjacent to a very high density area, building height, especially for the residents of the
neighborhood, proposed setbacks, scale of the building, setback variance which would reyuire
extensive excavation into the steepest part of the hillside, traffic through the neighborhood, the
financial impact on housing value, and backyards used as a buffer. He said that the Good Samaritan
does not interfere with the neighborhood and is not 12 feet from the property line. He said that Taft
Drive and the University Heights neighborhood is always full of cars on school days and questioned
where the excess parking will be accommodated.. He said that the development is proposed on an
incompatible site, and the hill is stable except when a portion of the hill was excavated for a parking
lot. He said that the project is overly large for the site, and it presents significant and unnecessary
complications for a long-established neighborhood and their respective property owners.
Scott Marshall, 41 S Greenway Lane, Broomfieid: He addressed the following concerns regarding
the hillside adjoining the University Heights neighborhood: 1) the report is not conclusive enough
to determine the long-term stability of the hillside because of inadequate field data to perform a
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proper slope stability analysis for the entire hillside, 2) the report is not extensive enough for a proper
evaluation; 3) some of the conclusions of the report are based on the assumption of high ground
water conditions for the hillside, but field data collected by CTL Thompson do not support this
assumption; 4) one of the options for stabilizing the slope is a permanent soil and nailing, but such
an approach has inherent problems with long-term use, and there is no guarantee of slope stability,
especially for permanent use. He said that the use of retaining walls could restrict the future
development and use of the properties in the University Heights neighborhood, thereby decreasing
the value of each lot; 5) the report admits that homeowners will have some risk of minor settlement
from the dewatering; 6) CTL Thompson assumed a high ground water condition that does not match
data they themselves collected. Even using the inaccurate assumption of high ground water, the
stability of the hillside will not improve significantly; and 7) if water in the hillside does actually
contribute to the instability of the slope, it is the homeowners' choice to resolve, not the city of
Boulder ar the developer. He asked the Board to reject the proposal or at ]east perform a proper and
detailed engineering evaluation of the hillside prior to its decision.
Linda Marsha11,1339 Mountain Pines Road: She explained that in 1971 the entire property had
been rezoned to HR-E. She added that the property was treated as one piece of property rather than
two so that Good Samaritan could expand on the north side, and the site on the south side could act
as the needed buffer for the neighborhood. She said that the neighbars believe that the south side,
even though included in the HR-E zone, was to remain a transitional or buffer zone between two
extreme property uses. She said that it has never been built upon except for the parking lot. She
added that because one piece of ]and is zoned in a certain way does not mean that every square foot
of it can be built on at that same density. She said that setback requirements, height restrictions, and
all other regulations are designed for and should be used to keep buffers and reasonableness in place
between different zoning type uses. She said that in this case, staff is out of line with the intent of
zoning laws, master planning, land use regulations, and reasonableness. She said that staff claims
that the buffer zone is the hill itself, but the hill is the backyard and does not mean that it is not used.
She said that neighbors will see only a 40-foot concrete building 12 %2 feet from their backyards,
primary views wil] be obstructed, and the building heights are not respectful of their properties. She
said that fire danger to their homes increases with the development of this project. She suggested
transitional uses and, at the very least, smaller, shorter buildings.
Robert McNown, 2772 Bella Vista Lane: He said that the impact of this proposed development
extends beyond the neighborhood ofUniversity Heights, specifically on the members of the Harvest
House Sporting Association and the users of the Bouider Creek path as it passes by this
development. He was concerned about density, parking problems, height (which will cast a shadow
on the creek path and on the recreational facilities), invasion ofprivacy, the threat of trespassing, and
the inappropriate variances proposed in this location. He said that the density, noise, and height will
negatively affect the many users o£ the creek path.
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Charles Morrison, 2525 Taft Drive: He said that on the negative side, some of the residents of the
Good Samaritan would not like to hear the construction noise but admit that it would be fun to watch
the project proceed, and it would be nice to keep the isolatibn that they now experience. On the more
positive side, he said that this is good business for Good Samaritan because otherwise rents will be
increased if funds are not obtained in other ways. He said that achieving a planned community is
critical, the development seems compatible with the Good Samaritan concept and operation, and
long-term control of the community is to be provided by a responsible company.
Marcie Demchuk, Director of Community Relations, Good Samaritan Center, 2525 Taft Drive:
She said that the mission of Good Samaritan is to provide senior housing and other supportive
services for those in need in the community and to remain affordable to the residents. She said that
the Center has been exploring partnerships that would support the capital improvements that need
to be made and continue the mission in the community. She said that the proposed development will
establish a residential communitywith ahomeowners' association andneighborhood covenants, the
development would provide on-site community assistance, and the design and management structure
reflect a long-term commitment to the seniors in the community. She also said she hoped that the
affardable housing would help in recruiting and retaining employees.
Ryan Hughes,1200 Holly Place: He said that it is difficult for a student to find affardable housing.
He noted that even though there are lots of issues with students living near residential areas,
management of the project will allow the community to coexist with other neighborhoods.
Ricky Weiser, 4020 North 75th Street: She said that the most westerly building is the most
inappropriate in design, size, and location. She said that a cityproposal to increase bus traffic on 28th
Street will move the Boulder Creek bridge and cut back the east face of the hill itself.
Tom Lamm, Louisville: He said that the applicant is assuming that he can demand easements from
the homeowners to dewater the hill, and if the homeowners do not grant these easements, the
homeowners are going to be subject to ]iability in the event that the hill slumps. He asked the Board
to withhold approval of this project until that particular legal issue can be reviewed.
Ron Stump, Administrator at the University oFColorado, 4110 South Hampton Circle: He said
that the developer is offering opportunities for service learning to the University of Colorado
students. He differentiated issues with this project and student housing on the Hill noting that
housing on the hill has absentee landlords, ]ack of ]ive-in managers, and lack of intentional
educational programs.
Everett Jones, 3353 Madison Avenue: He said that he is concerned with off-campus student
housing that does not provide educational opportunities. He said that this housing would be similar
to on-campus housing with live-in managers and geared toward upperclass students and those who
seek a quiet atmosphere to finish their academic year.
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Paul Tabolt, University of Colorado: Ae said that there are four reasons to support the project: 1)
the University of Colorado has made its plans known that the student population wil] grow at about
.76 percent per year, and the number of housing units has declined in proportion to the population;
2) Seventy-five percent ofoff-campus students live within walking or biking distance of the campus
which reduces traffic congestion and competition for parking spaces in neighborhoods; 3) there is
minimal developable land available within walking distance to the University; and 4) the developer
has the potential to provide 309 student beds by fail of 2002; the University at its most accelerated
pace cannot provide housing before fall of 2003.
Sally Eisenberg, 2590 University Heights: She said that a lot of wonderful things have been said
about Titan's ability to manage the student housing, but that continues only as long as Titan owns
and manages that residence. She said that in the event that they suffer economic failure or sell to
another entity, there may not be the same quality of management that they have presented.
David Spiro, 2600 University Heights: He said that the primary concerns are the stability of the
slope and the livability of the neighborhood. He said that this particular project with its high density
is inappropriate for the site, the neighborhood, and Boulder. He said that visitors already have a
difficult time parking on the street.
Return to the Board:
The Board discussed key issues provided by staff, including consistency with site plan criteria,
building height, parking reduction, and sound design and construction standards relating to the
hillside on the southern portion of the property. The Board added additional issues, including the
intrusion of the western building on the hillside, solar access, and setbacks.
The Board discussed how the setbacks were measured; setback along the hillside; how the open
space provided at the Good Samaritan would be integrated with the rest of the project; design of the
open space to make it usable and functional; the solar access protection ordinance as it applies to this
application; liability responsibility for failure of the slope of the hill; results of the CTL slope study;
interpretation of the code that addresses the location of the reaz and front yard setbacks; height
exceptions as part of architectural benefits and aesthetic improvements; problems withplacing the
parking underneath the building; deferred parking rather than a parking reduction; necessity of
having a gated parking area for the Good Samaritan if there is plenty of parking; justification for the
parking reduction; neighborhood parking permit ordinance; protections in case the applicant sells
the property to ensure that the existing protections would remain with the property; bicycle parking
and storage on the site; noise from rooftop venting pipes or mechanical equipment; difficulty in
relaxing the inclusionary zoning requirement that would require all units to be built on-site or
whether cash-in-lieu could be provided; incentives for developers to bypass the growth management
requirement byproviding affordable housing on site; whetherthe extra 15 percent affordable housing
could be placed off-site to reduce the density and issues of the slope; and provision of more diverse
housing by spreading the market rate housing and affordable housing throughout the buildings.
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In addition, the Board discussed ensuring that the final engineering plan will be completed before
final approval, offering third party or neighborhood consultation of the final engineering plan,
reducing some of the issues with the slope, moving the westerly building to the east, balancing the
need for community benefits with the impacts that will occur on the adjacent neighborhood,
providing a fence along the south property line to prevent trespass issues, and addressing noise from
south facing balconies and how they are factored into open space criteria.
Scott Kuhna said that he is comfortable with the results of the study. Darrell Homequest, CTL
Thompson, said that the steepest part of the slope was analyzed to see what the potential problems
were, and more study wil] be done in the final design. He explained the options for reinforcing the
hillside.
The majority of the Board said that the applicant has scaled back the project, the applicant is
developing the project at a lower density than that which is permitted, the proposal does satisfy
multiple community goals in terms of providing a mix of housing, especiallystudent housing, offers
positive amenities such as a connection to the Boulder Creek path, the site will be managed to
minimize impacts, there is appropriate oversight regarding the stability of the slope, and the
application maximizes community benefit.
MOTION: On a motion by P. Gowen, seconded by M. Ruzzin, the Planning Board approved (6-1;
A. Gunter opposed) Site Review #SI-2000-19 and Preliminary Plat Review #5-2000-14
incorparating the conditions provided in the staffinemorandum dated January 25, 2001(preparation
date January 12, 2001) and the attached Site Review Criteria Checklist as findings of the Board.
A. Gunter offered an amendment, seconded by B. Pommer, to add Condition 8 to read "The
Applicant shall provide a privacy fence or wall along the south property line, the design to be
approved by staff, if it is determined by the city that such a fence or wall can be provided consistent
with fire access requirements. The Board accepted the amendment (5-2; P. Gowen and A. Jacob
opposed). P. Gowen opposed the motion suggesting that the applicant and the neighborhood find
a solution without presupposing a solution.
P. Gowen offered a friendly amendment to add to the second sentence in Condition 3.a. to read "The
detailed engineering plans and drawings shall include, without ]imitation, a soils analysis, borings
and engineered slope stabilization plans for cut and fill areas along the existing hillside, assuring that
the hillside will be stabilized and that the cut and fill will not cause additional adverse off-site
impacts on adjacent properties or to the buildings to be constructed on site." M. Ruzzin accepted
the friendly amendment.
P. Gowen offered a friendly amendment to add a last sentence to Condition 3.a. to read "The City
Manager will consult with an engineer selected by the University Heights neighborhood if so
requested prior to approving final engineering plans." M. Ruzzin accepted the friendly amendment.
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A. Gunter did not approve the motion because he thought that this project was too dense for the site,
the density was inappropriate next to an existing, low density neighborhood, significant variances
have to be granted to increase the number of units, the neighbors' yards are being used as a buffer,
the character of the neighborhood will be destroyed, the height of the buildings will impact the
University Heights neighborhood and the residents of Good Samaritan, and there will be other
significant negative impacts to the neighborhood.
B. Public hearing and consideration of a Concept Review and Comment Plan
#LUR2000-00007 for the "iPark" industrial•park, located at the north end of
Spine Road on lots 9,10,11 & 12 of The Greens Industrial Park, to review the
proposed development for four new buildings and an existing building
containing up to 121,000 square feet of floor area. This property is zoned IG-D
(Industrial General - Developing).
MOTION: On a motion by P. Gowen, seconded by B. Pommer, the Planning Board continued
(7-0) this item to the meeting on February 15, 2001.
C. Public hearing and consideration of a request for Concept Plan Review and
Comment#LUR2000-00002 for the Western Disposal Service and Public Service
Company Master Plan. The proposal is to subdivide a parcel approximately
55.4 acres in size located at 2655 North 63rd Street into two lots. The property
is zoned IM-D (Industrial Manufacturing-Developing).
MOTION: On a motion by P. Gowen, seconded by B. Pommer, the Planning Board continued
(7-0) this item to the meeting on February 15, 2001.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Board adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m.
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