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Home My Public Portal AboutPCM 2006-07-26 . . ------~I FRASER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 26,2006 MEETING: Planning Commission Regular Meeting PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room PRESENT Commission: Chairperson Motor Coulson; Mayor Fran Cook; Commissioners: Vesta Shapiro, Peggy Smith, Steve Sumrall. Scott Brent and Warren Watson were absent. Staff: Town Planner Catherine Trotter and Interim Town Clerk Nat Havens Others: see attached list Chair Coulson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Comm. Sumrall moved, and Comm. Shapiro seconded the motion to approve the amended minutes of the July 12, 2006 regular meeting with amendments as presented (To include; under open forum, Catherine Totter thanked Jack Bestall for his time as he prepares for his new adventures; Under 4c) The record should show that Comm. Sumrall recused himself from deliberation and voting, The vote should read 5:0). Motion carried: 5-0. 3. Open Forum a) Business not on the agenda - TP Trotter asked to move the CIRSA video 'to the August meeting. TP Trotter continued with a discussion on the Grand Park Master Sign Plan and suggested this agenda item be tabled until a later meeting. 4. Public HearinlZ/ Action Item a) Request for Amendment to Fraser Zoning Map Tract 3, Faraklas Minor Subdivision. TP Trotter outlined the process for a change in zoning. The applicant is requesting that Fraser consider changing the zoning from R-3 to B-Business. TP indicated where the property is situated on the Town's zoning map, and how much of the adjacent property is already zoned Business. Nancy Bjerken and Katie Riemenschneider represented the owners of the property (their husbands). Nancy Bjerken discussed their plans to operate a business in the property. Mayor Cook discussed the opportunities that are allowed in the business district. -l . . Comm. Sumrall Moved, and Mayor Cook Seconded the motion to recommend to the Town Board approval for this request to amend the Fraser Zoning Map Tract 3, Faraklas Minor Subdivision from R-3 to Business Zoning. Motion carried: 5-0. b) Final Plat Town Center at Grand Park - Public Hearing. Mayor Cook Moved to open the Public Hearing, Comm. Sumrall Seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-0. Legal documentation was admitted to the record. TP Trotter discussed the history of the Preliminary Plat of the Town Center at Grand Park and detailed the outstanding issues from the preliminary plat submittal, including streets, sidewalks, snow storage, landscaping and open space. TP reviewed the latest meetings/work sessions with the Town's engineer, staff and the applicant's team. TP discussed the requirements that will be expected when building permits are requested if the final plat and SIA have not yet been recorded. The applicant has proposed a phased SIA, however nothing has been submitted to date. The applicant, Clark Lipscomb, discussed his red-lined copy of the final plat, addressing the Town's concems and requirements. Maintenance of ROWand Standard Feature Plan were discussed. Applicant CL discussed open space design, and how the open space dedication will occur. Snow storage will be both on and off-site. On-street parking notes will change as per Public Works Director Nordin's input on hours. Comm. Sumrall discussed his concerns about the ROW maintenance. Applicant CL responded that the town staff is working through these details at this time. Phasing, expectations and concems, were discussed in reference to the higher level of service and expectations that are being contemplated by the applicant at the cost of the Town. Width of pedestrian corridor on the sidewalk, as noted in plat note #6, shall meet ADD requirements and shall in no case be less than 5' wide. It will meet all ADA requirements regardless, Applicant CL stated. The applicant will propose a plat note regarding noise and special events. Off-site infrastructure easements will be conveyed upon final plat acceptance. The commission discusses the "next step" in the process. Trotter reviewed conditions and all outstanding issues. Comm. Sumrall Moved to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Cook seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-0. Comm. Sumrall Moved, and Comm. Smith seconded the motion to approve Final Plat for Town Center at Grand Park, with the following conditions: 1) Amendments to plat and plat notes, as presented by Clark Lipscomb at the PC meeting, and all other documents, to be approved by ToWn Engineer and Town Attorney. 2) Open space and snow storage calculations shall be shown on revised final plat. 3) Width of pedestrian corridor on the sidewalk, as noted in plat note #6, shall meet ADD requirements and shall in no case be less than 5' wide. . "'II'. ~.. j:o: 4) Plat note #9, in reference to off-site easements, shall also include stormwater drainage easements. 5) Details of the Standard Feature Plan will be provided in order for staff and TB to evaluate and develop a ROW maintenance plan. 6) Developer to propose plat note regarding noise and special events. 7) SIA, all necessary off-site easements, and the open space deed to the HOA are to be submitted prior to TB and approved by the Town Attorney and Town Engineer. (The applicant is proposing a phased SIA, however nothing has been submitted to date.) Motion carried: 5-0. c) Grand Park Master Sign Plan Mayor Cook moved, and Comm. Shapiro Seconded the motion to table the Grand Park Master Sign Plan to the August 23rd meeting. Motion carried: 5-0. 5. Staff Choice 6. Commissioners' Choice Chair Coulson discussed DAC's latest accomplishment. Mayor Cook announced that Comm. Smith has accepted the nomination to the GC Housing Authority. Mayor Cook announced that Terry Stanford would like invite the Town Board, Planning Commission and staff to attend a bus tour of Rendezvous. Date to be announced. Comm. Smith discussed her concerns with EMF7 and the building design proposed by the developer. The PC attendees discussed what options / actions can be taken at this point since the PC approved the preliminary plat and FPDP at the last PC meeting. Discussion ensued regarding PC concerns including density, infrastructure and architectural design. Comm. Sumrall moved, and Comm. Shapiro seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried: 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. 'A~ Nat Havens, Interim Town Clerk ýÿ -~~~~l ~. ..;... .,.. /-~- -?'~;;.- . ~()W:N'()FFRASEIl ((tce!)(~~. Qfth~ ,Na.tlon" P,O. 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