LARIMER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of August 16, 2017
The Larimer County Planning Commission met in a regular session on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room. Commissioners’ Caraway, Christman, Cox, Jensen, Miller and Wallace were present. Commissioner Dougherty presided as Chairman. Commissioner Gerrard and Lucas were absent. Also present were Matt Lafferty, Principle Planner, Rob Helmick, Senior Planner, Clint Jones, Engineering Department, and Jill Wilson, Recording Secretary.
The Planning Commission went on a site visit to Terra Vista Planned Land Division/Planned Development.
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE COUNTY LAND USE CODE:
None.
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC REGARDING OTHER RELEVANT LAND USE MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE JULY 19, 2017 MEETING: MOTION by Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Miller. This received unanimous voice approval.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM #1 RANGEVIEW PIPELINE LOCATION AND EXTENT #17-ZONE2207: Mr. Helmick provided background information on the request for a Location and Extent Review of a crude oil collection line south and east of Johnsons Corner. Approximately 10,000 feet of 4- 8" pipeline will be constructed in Larimer County and Johnstown to collect crude oil from two oil well pads. The review was only for those portions located in unincorporated Larimer County, which were located north of the Weld County line, south and east of Johnson Corner, north to north of CR 16, and east of CR 3.
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Cox moved that the Planning Commission approve the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approve the Rangeview Pipeline Location and Extent, file #17-ZONE2207, subject to the following conditions:
1. Follow the Larimer County Best Management Practices for pipeline construction; this shall include plans for revegetation of disturbed areas.
2. The applicant shall coordinate all bores/crossings of the local and county roads affected by the route and obtain all necessary permits and permissions.
3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary and required municipal, State and Federal permits for the construction of the pipeline. This includes any floodplain or other permits.
4. The approval of this pipeline designates a corridor along the alignment and deviations to accommodate field issues will not affect the approval. Significant alterations to the route shall be evaluated by the County prior to commencing activity, and may be subject to further review.
5. Any permits required for the placing of the support structures are required.
Commissioner Miller seconded the Motion.
Commissioners’ Caraway, Christman, Cox, Jensen, Miller, Wallace and Chairman Dougherty voted in favor of the Motion.
MOTION PASSED: 7 -0
ITEM #2 TERRA VISTA PLANNED LAND DIVISION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #16-LAND3502: Mr. Helmick provided background information on the request for a Preliminary Plat for a three lot Planned Land Division on 3.54 acres in the Fort Collins GMA. The property was located on the east side of Havel Ave., North of Vine Dr. in the Northwest Plan area of the City of Fort Collins. The request also includes a rezoning from FA-Farming to PD (Planned Development).
Dennis Sovick, applicant, stated that all of the issues had been addressed, and the proposal was consistent with surrounding development in the area.
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Cox moved that the Planning Commission adopt the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the Board of County Commissioners approval of the Terra Vista Planned Land Division, file #16-LAND3502, for the property shown on “Exhibit A” to the minutes, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Plat shall be consistent with the approved preliminary plan and with the information contained in the Terra Vista Planned Land Division, file #16-LAND3502 , except as modified by the conditions of approval or agreement of the County and applicant. The applicant shall be subject to all other verbal or written representations and commitments of record for the Terra Vista Planned Land Division, file #16-LAND3502.
2. The following fees shall be collected at building permit issuance for new single family dwellings: Poudre School District school fee, Larimer County fees for County and Regional Transportation Capital Expansion, Larimer County Community Park Fees (in lieu of dedication) and drainage fees. The fee amount that is current at the time of building permit application shall apply.
3. Fire Requirements – Lot 3 requires residential fire sprinklers and a hammerhead turn around at the driveway on Havel Ave. Lot 1 is nonconforming and will not require upgrading and Lot 2 will be served by the existing fire hydrant.
4. All habitable structures will require an engineered foundation system. Such engineered foundation system designs shall be based upon a site specific soils investigation. The lowest habitable floor level (basement) shall not be less than 3 feet from the seasonal high water table. Mechanical methods proposed to reduce the ground water level, unless it is a response after construction, must be proposed on a development wide basis.
5. Passive radon mitigation measures shall be included in construction of residential structures on these lots. The results of a radon detection test conducted in new dwellings once the structure is enclosed but prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be submitted to the Building Department. As an alternative, a builder may present a prepaid receipt from a radon tester which specifies that a test will be done within 30 days. A permanent certificate of occupancy can be issued when the prepaid receipt is submitted.
Commissioner Jensen seconded the Motion.
Commissioners’ Caraway, Christman, Cox, Jensen, Miller Wallace and Chairman Dougherty voted in favor of the Motion.
MOTION PASSED: 7-0
Commissioner Cox moved that the Planning Commission adopt the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the Board of County Commissioners approval of the Terra Vista rezoning from FA-Farming to PD (Planned Development), file #16-LAND3502, for the property shown on “Exhibit A” to the minutes, subject to the following conditions:
1. The rezoning shall be effective upon the recordation of the final plat of Terra Vista Planned Land Division .
2. The permitted uses, lot building and structure requirements, setbacks and structure height limitations for Terra Vista Planned Land Division:
Agricultural
Agricultural labor housing (S)
Apiary (R)
Commercial poultry farm (S)
Equestrian operation (PSP/MS/S)—See section 4.3.1
Farm (R)
Garden supply center (S)
Greenhouse (R)
Pet animal facility (MS/S)—See section 4.3.1
Pet animal veterinary clinic/hospital (MS/S)—See section 4.3.114.
Sod farm, nursery (R)
Tree farm (R)
Residential
Dwelling, cabin (R)—See section 4.3.2
Group home (R)
Group home for the aged (R)
Group home for the mentally ill (R)
Group home for the developmentally disabled (R)
Single-family dwelling (R)
Storage buildings and garages (R)—See section 4.3.2
Institutional
Cemetery (S)
Child/elderly care center (S)
Church (MS/S) See section 4.3—See section 4.3.4
Community hall (MS/S)—See section 4.3.4
School, nonpublic (S)
State-licensed group home (S)
Recreational
Shooting range (S)
Accommodation
Bed and breakfast (MS/S)—See section 4.3.6
Industrial
Small solar facility (R/PSP)
Small wind energy facility (MS)
Utilities
Commercial
mobile radio service (SP/
S) -See section 16
Lot, building and structure requirements:
· Minimum lot size:
· 100,000 square feet (2.3 acres) if a well or septic system is used.
· 21,780 square feet (0.5 acre) if both public water and sewer are used.
· Maximum density in a conservation development is calculated by dividing the total developable area by the required minimum lot size. Maximum density in a rural land plan is determined by subsection 5.8.6.A. Lots in a conservation development or rural land plan that use a well or an individual septic system must contain at least two acres (87,120 square feet). Lots in a conservation development or rural land plan connected to public water and either a public sewer or community sewer system are not required to meet minimum lot size requirements (except for the purpose of calculating density).
· Minimum required setbacks: (If more than one setback applies, the greater setback is required.)
· Street and road setback (Refer to section 4.9.1 setbacks from highways, county roads, and all other streets and roads.) The setback from a street or road must be 25 feet from the lot line, nearest edge of the road easement, nearest edge of right-of-way, or nearest edge of traveled way, whichever is greater.
· Side yards—Five feet.
· Rear yards—Ten feet.
· Refer to section 4.9.2 for additional setback requirements (including but not limited to streams, creeks and rivers).
· Maximum structure height—40 feet.
· No parcel can be used for more than one principal building; additional buildings on a parcel are allowed if they meet the accessory use criteria in subsection 4.3.10.
Commissioner Jensen seconded the Motion.
Commissioners’ Caraway, Christman, Cox, Jensen, Miller Wallace and Chairman Dougherty voted in favor of the Motion.
MOTION PASSED: 7 -0
REPORT FROM STAFF: Mr. Lafferty mentioned that the Metro District proposed last month was approved this past Monday by the Commissioners, 2-1.
Chairman Dougherty reminded the Commission of their upcoming meetings, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 for the BCC/Planning Commission Worksession, and Wednesday, September 20 for the next Planning Commission Hearing .
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the hearing adjourned at 6:47p.m.
These minutes constitute the Resolution of the Larimer County Planning Commission for the recommendations contained herein which are hereby certified to the Larimer County Board of Commissioners.
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Sean Dougherty, Chairman Mina Cox, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
Proposed Lot 3:
A portion of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. No. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado being more particularly described as follows:
Assuming the North line of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado as bearing S 89°37'58" E, with all bearing hereon, relative thereto. COMMENCE at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County;
thence N 89°37'58" W for a distance of 176.24 feet along the North line of
said Lot 1 to the POINT OF BEGINNING. thence continue N 89°37'58" W for a distance of 200.00 feet along said North line to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1. thence S 00°19'44" W for a distance of 106.00 feet along the West line of said Lot 1; thence S 89°37'58" E for a distance of 200.00 feet; thence N 00°19'44" E for a distance of 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.487 acres, more or less.
Proposed Lot 2:
A portion of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. No. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado being more particularly described as follows:
Assuming the North line of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado as bearing S 89°37'58" E, with all bearing hereon, relative thereto. COMMENCE at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County;
thence S 00°16'02" W for a distance of 505.50 feet to the South line of said Lot 1; thence N 89°37'59" W for a distance of 120.99 feet along said South line; thence S 00°16'02" W for a distance of 30.00 feet along said South line; thence N 89°37'57" W for a distance of 110.82 feet along said South line to
the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N 00°19'44" E for a distance of 145.00 feet; thence N 89°37'57" W for a distance of 145.00 feet to the West line of the aforesaid Lot 1 ; thence S 00°19'44" W for a distance of 145.00 feet along said West line to the Southwest corner of said Lot 1 ; thence S 89°37'57" E for a distance of 145.00 feet along the aforesaid South line of Lot 1 to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.483 acres, more or less.
Proposed Lot 3:
A portion of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. No. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado being more particularly described as follows:
Assuming the North line of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County, Colorado as bearing S 89°37'58" E, with all bearing hereon, relative thereto. COMMENCE at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, TERRA VISTA M.R.D. NO. S-57-90, public records of Larimer County; thence N 89°37'58" W for a distance of 176.24 feet along the North line of said Lot 1 to the POINT OF BEGINNING. thence continue N 89°37'58" W for a distance of 200.00 feet along said North line to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1. thence S 00°19'44" W for a distance of 106.00 feet along the West line of
said Lot 1; thence S 89°37'58" E for a distance of 200.00 feet; thence N 00°19'44" E for a distance of 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.487 acres, more or less.
