Minutes - Planning Board - 9/15/2011
CITY OF BOULDER
PLANNING BOARD ACTION MINUTES
September 15, 2011
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers
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PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Aaron Brockett
Bill }lolicky
Tim Plass
Andrew Shoemaker, Chair
Mary Young
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Willa Johnson
Danica Powell
STAFF PRESENT:
David Gehr, Assistant City Attorney
Charles Ferro, Land Use Review Manager
Karl Guiler, Senior Planner
Debbie Fox, Administrative Specialist III
1, CALL TO ORDER
Chair, A. Shoemaker, declared a quorum at 6:09 p.m. and the following business was
conducted.
2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by A. Brockett, the Planning Board approved 5-0,
with 2 absent (W. Johnson and D. Powell), the August 4 Planning Board minutes, as
amended.
On a motion by A. Shoemaker. seconded by T. Plass, the Planning Board approved 4-0,
with 2 absent (W. Johnson and D. Powell) and I abstain (B. Holickv), the August 18
Planning Board minutes, as amended.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
I . Paul Ward, 4670 7"' Street- Spoke in opposition to the proposed homeless shelter in
North Boulder, as he feels it will affect the local businesses and housing community.
2. Louie McKee, 836 Yellow Pine Ave. - Spoke in opposition to the proposed homeless
shelter in North Boulder. He questioned whether this project fits the vision for North
Boulder area and cited that 70% of all homeless beds will be in North Boulder if this
project goes through.
3. Rick and Mary Blades, 233 Dakota Blvd. - Spoke in opposition of the proposed
homeless shelter in North Boulder due to the dangers that the homeless already provide to
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the community. They noted that the children of Dakota Ridge don't use the bus at Lee Hill
and Broadway due to the potential dangers that the homeless pose.
4. Eric Shannon, 700 Yellow Pine Ave - Spoke in opposition to the proposed homeless
shelter in North Boulder, igirls under 12. He spoke to the dangers doublin
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the homeless population will have on the community.
5. Robert Corwin, 460 Terrace Ave - Spoke in opposition to the proposed homeless shelter
in North Boulder due to the increase in homeless population in the area and the potential
dangers, such as increased burglaries, presented by this population.
6. Ed Sbarbaro, 967 Terrace Circle - Spoke in support of the proposed homeless shelter in
North Boulder. He is proud that the homeless shelter is in the neighborhood, that the
shelter is beneficial for teaching compassion and feels it won't be negative on the
community.
4. DISCUSSION OF DISPOSITIONS, PLANNING BOARD CALL-UPS
No call-up items were on the agenda.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B. Public hearing and consideration of a request to subdivide the three acre Washington
School property, pursuant to chapter 9-12, "Subdivision," B.R.C. 1981, into two lots and
three outlets in accordance with the previous Site Review approved on February 25,
2009.
Applicant/Owner: Wonderland Hill Development Company
Staff Presentation
K. Guiler presented the item to the board.
Applicant Presentation
Jim Leach presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing
1. Fred Rubin, 1329 Cedar Ave. - He wanted the PB to review this project at every
possible juncture just to be sure nothing is being missed.
2. Stan Kyed, 2945 13t" - He owns the property to the north and thinks it is important to
keep this process public. He wants to be sure this project is meeting Council's intent. He
has concern for who is responsible for Outlot B until it becomes a city park.
Board Discussion
A. Shoemaker thanked the staff and public for sticking with this project. He found that this
request is consistent with the site plan and consistent with what banks are requiring in the current
economic climate. It is in light of all of the work put into this project by the city, the community,
and the developer, it is important to keep it out of the bank's hand, prevent change in plans, and
keep this project moving forward; therefore he will support the request.
M. Young will also support the proposal and is grateful that this was brought to the Planning
Board due to the history and magnitude of the project.
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by M. Young, the Planning Board approved 5-0, with 2
absent (W. Johnson and D. Powell) application TEC2011-00014 pursuant to chapter 9-
12,"Subdivision," B.R.C. 1981 based on the findings provided within the memorandum.
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7. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD, PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND CITY
ATTORNEY
A. C. Ferro provided an update of the Landmarks Board decision on the Camera Building
project being approved.
B. D. Gehr asked the board to send questions to B. Johnson regarding the code changes for
breweries in light of public concern that has been expressed thus far.
C. B. Holicky gave an update on the Affordable Housing Task Force. He gave a summary
of the report that will be presented to the City Council next week.
8. DEBRIEF/AGENDA CHECK
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Board adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVED BY
Board Chair
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