Summary of Planning Commission Votes Regular Meeting of the Aurora Colorado Planning Commission February 14, 2018

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1 Summary of Planning Commission Votes Regular Meeting of the Aurora Colorado Planning Commission February 14, 2018 Agenda Item # Item Description 5a. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE AURORA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (Ward II) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Woodward Plg Dept Recom Recommend approval Plg Comm Action* Recommended approval For Approval: 7 For Denial: 0 Abstentions: 0 Absent: 0 Est. City Council Schedule** City Council Meeting Date March 5, b. CROSS CREEK REZONE FROM E-470 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (Ward II) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Woodward APPLICANT: Crosstown Investments LP Development Application: DA Case Number: General Location: Southwest Corner of N Catawba Way and E 6 th Avenue Conditions: 1. Approval of the proposed Rezone from E-470 RAC to E-470 RMED and the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the E-470 Land Use Plan by the City Council. 2. A minimum 12.0 acre Commercial Activity Center must be designated on the southwest portion of the property. Recommend approval w/ two conditions Recommended approval w/ two conditions For Approval: 7 For Denial: 0 Abstentions: 0 Absent: 0 City Council Meeting Date March 5, c. SOLANA STAPLETON SITE PLAN (Ward I) CASE MANAGER: Stephen Rodriguez APPLICANT: Reylenn Properties Development Application: DA Case Number: General Location: Northeast Corner of 25 th Avenue and Newark Street (2501 N Oswego Street) 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Approve w/ a condtion Approved w/ a condition For Approval: 7 For Denial: Abstentions: 0 Absent: 0 Call-up Deadline March 26, d. GATEWAY PARK BUILDING 22 AND 23 SITE PLAN WITH WAIVER (Ward II) CASE MANAGER: Brenden Paradies APPLICANT: Pauls Corporation Development Application: DA Case Number: General Location: Southeast Corner of 40 th Avenue and Salida (18100 E 40 th Avenue) 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Approve w/ a buffer waiver and one condition Approved w/ a waiver and one condition For Approval: 7 For Denial: Abstentions: 0 Absent: 0 Call-up Deadline March 26, /14/2018 Planning Commission Meeting Vote Summary, Page 1 of 2

2 Agenda Item # Item Description 5e. DENVER LIMO SERVICES AT LOCKHEED SITE PLAN AMENDMENT WITH WAIVER (Ward III) CASE MANAGER: Debbie Bickmire APPLICANT: Denver Limo Inc Development Application: DA Case Number: General Location: Southwest Corner of E Lockheed Drive and Laredo Street (255 N Laredo Street) 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Plg Dept Recom Approve w/a landscape waiver and one condition Plg Comm Action* Approved w/ a waiver and one condition For Approval: 7 For Denial: Abstentions: 0 Absent: 0 Est. City Council Schedule** Call-up Deadline March 26, 2018 PLEASE NOTE: * Planning Commission approvals and denials are always listed in terms of the APPLICANT S original request, regardless of whether the Commission s motion was phrased as a motion to approve or to deny. For example, Commission members voting FOR a motion to deny approval are listed as voting for denial. ** City Council hearing dates listed are preliminary final dates may be subject to change. 02/14/2018 Planning Commission Meeting Vote Summary, Page 2 of 2

3 Planning Department City of Aurora, Colorado SITE PLAN SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Site Plan Name: CROSS CREEK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 14, 2018 City Council Meeting Date: March 5, 2018 Ward and Council Member: Ward II Project Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone DA Number: DA Case Number: Location: Southwest Corner of N Catawba Way and E 6 th Avenue Case Manager: Jonathan Woodward Description: The applicant, Crosstown Investments LP, proposes to rezone acres from E-470 Regional Activity Center Subarea (E-470 RAC) to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea (E-470 RMED) and amend the 2009 Comprehensive Plan which identifies this property as E-470 RAC. The subject area consists of two parcels. The northern property consists of a 9.8 acre parcel and is intended for the eventual construction of single family duplexes. The southern parcel is 31.9 acres and will include a 13 acre Commercial Activity Center (CAC). Both of these requests require a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval. The property includes two tracts of land. The first tract is located at the southwest corner of East 6 th Ave and Catawba Way and extends to the northeast corner of East 6 th Parkway and Gun Club Road. The second tract is located at the northeast corner of East 6 th Ave and Gun Club Road. There is a proposed data center and three telecommunications facilities on the north side of East 6 th Avenue. On the corner of 6 th Avenue and Gun Club Road is an existing multi-family development, and to the south and east is the Cross Creek residential community with 413 single family homes. There is a recreation center immediately to the south of the site. Horizon Uptown, a proposed master planned community with a large designated Regional Activity Center, is proposed on the west side of E-470. A separate application will be submitted for the Cross Creek Framework Development Plan Amendment (FDP Amendment) and Contextual Site Plan (CSP). The FDP Amendment will include the required CAC along Gun Club Road. The applicant is concurrently required to update the 2009 Comprehensive Plan to modify the adopted E-470 Land Use Plan to reflect the proposed changes. Neighborhood Testimony Given at the Hearing: One abutting property owner had questions regarding what might be developed on the site in the future. Another abutting property owner stated concerns about drainage and the potential impacts of future development may have on the water table. Other Issues Discussed at the Hearing: None.

4 Planning Commission Results Agenda Item 5a Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the E-470 Land Use Plan Action Taken: Recommended Approval Votes for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment: 7 Votes against the Comprehensive Plan Amendment: 0 Absent: None Abstaining: None Agenda Item 5b Rezone from E-470 Regional Activity Center to E-470 Residential Medium Action Taken: Recommended Approval with Two Conditions Votes for the Site Plan: 7 Votes against the Site Plan: 0 Absent: None Abstaining: None Conditions: 1. Approval of the proposed Rezone from E-470 Regional Activity Center to E-470 Residential Medium Density and the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the E-470 Boundary by the City Council. 2. A minimum 12.0 acres Commercial Activity Center must be designated on the southwest portion of the property. Filed: K:\$DA\ sps.rtf

5 Planning Department City of Aurora, Colorado SITE PLAN SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Site Plan Name: SOLANA STAPLETON - SITE PLAN Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 14, 2018 Deadline for City Council Call Up: March 26, 2018 Ward and Council Member: Ward I Project Type: Site Plan DA Number: DA Case Number: Location: QS:03D Northeast Corner of 25 th Avenue and Newark Street Case Manager: Stephen Rodriguez Description: The applicant, ReyLenn Properties LLC, proposes a site plan to construct a 280 unit multi-family development within Stapleton Aurora identified Planning Area 4 (PA-4). The proposed use is permitted in the Stapleton Aurora General Development Plan and the subject property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Oswego Street and 25 th Avenue a block from Peoria Street and is zoned Planned Development Mixed-Use. The site is comprised of approximately 9.0 acres and also lies within the Westerly Creek Village Urban Renewal Area. The proposed density for the project is 31 dwelling units per acre, and includes one, two, and three bedroom units ranging in size from 642 square feet to 1,364 square feet. The eleven multi-family buildings frame the site with all parking internal to the site. The four-story buildings on the northwest and northeast portions of the development (Buildings 2 and 4) will be elevator served and will front the new Martin Luther King Boulevard. The development will transition to three-story buildings towards 25 th Avenue which will be across from single-family homes. Single-family residential (Stapleton builders) and a daycare, is being developed across Newark Court to the west. A proposed clubhouse, to be located in the City and County of Denver, but still part of the Solana development, is located south of the confluence of future Martin Luther King (MLK) Boulevard and 26 th Avenue. This facility will include a co-working component with 10 offices and conference rooms. Also provided is a dog-park, recreation area, and community garden. The clubhouse is shown on the site plan for reference only and is going through the approval process with the City and County of Denver. The project includes 468 total parking spaces with garages and surface parking. The site plan shows access to the site as well as pedestrian and vehicular circulation. It includes landscaping, building architecture and complies with the Stapleton Aurora General Development Plan (GDP). The Stapleton Aurora General Development Plan allows for alternative compliance to City standards in regard to parking and that will be discussed later in the report. The Stapleton-Aurora Infrastructure Site Plan recently approved by the Planning Commission, set the framework for this entire Planning Area with the aforementioned daycare and phased residential dwelling units, to include a mix of alley loaded products consisting of 28 single-family detached units, and 24 townhome units, being constructed by builders within Stapleton Aurora. The balance of PA-4 abutting Peoria Street allows for mixed use and will require a separate site plan in the future which requires compliance with the standards set forth in the Stapleton Aurora GDP.

6 Neighborhood Testimony Given at the Hearing: None Other Issues Discussed at the Hearing: Parking reduction and price points for the apartments were discussed at the hearing. Planning Commission Results Action Taken: Approved with a Condition Votes for the Site Plan: 7 Votes against the Site Plan: 0 Absent: None Abstaining: None 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Filed: K:\$DA\ sps.rtf

7 Planning Department City of Aurora, Colorado SITE PLAN SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Site Plan Name: GATEWAY BUILDING 22 AND 23 - SITE PLAN W/WAIVER Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 14, 2018 Deadline for City Council Call Up: March 26, 2018 Ward and Council Member: Ward II Project Type: Site Plan with Landscape Buffer Waiver DA Number: DA Case Number: Location: Southeast Corner of 40 th Avenue and Salida Street Case Manager: Brenden Paradies Description: The applicant, Pauls Corporation in association with Gateway Park, proposed to develop two phased warehouse distribution centers within the master planned development of Gateway Park on 35 acres. Building 22 (phase one) will be approximately 419,060 square feet and Building 23 (phase two), will be approximately 184,040 square feet. The proposal is bounded by 40 th Avenue to the north, Salida Street to the south and west, the existing Gateway Building 21 to the east, and is zoned M-2 Medium Industrial District. Warehouse/distribution centers are a permitted use in this zoning district, and within this planning area of Gateway Park IV East master plan. The building architecture consists of primarily tilt-up concrete with storefront glazing, two-story windows, and includes massing and detail elements such as recessed entries and multiple areas of glazing on all four sides. The architecture is compatible with existing development in the area. The adjacent streets and utilities have been installed by Gateway Park. The frontages of Building 22 and Building 23 are oriented onto 40 th Avenue. The dock doors face to the east and west of the site and are being screened from view by wing walls and landscaping. Four points of access to the site are provided from 40th Avenue with one point of access from Salida Street to the south. An internal shared access loop will be in between the buildings for vehicular and freight circulation. The proposal includes a warehouse/distribution building with office support, with a total of 256 dock doors, 251 trailer stalls, and 341 car parking stalls for use by both Building 22 and 23. Neighborhood Testimony Given at the Hearing: None. Other Issues Discussed at the Hearing: The only question raised by the Planning Commission was the identity of the proposed tenants. The applicant responded they have not yet confirmed the tenants since these are speculative buildings.

8 Planning Commission Results Action Taken: Approved with a Waiver and One Condition Votes for the Site Plan: 7 Votes against the Site Plan: 0 Absent: None Abstaining: None 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Filed: K:\$DA\ sps.rtf

9 Planning Department City of Aurora, Colorado SITE PLAN SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Site Plan Name: DENVER LIMO AT LOCKHEED - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT W/WAIVER Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 14, 2018 Deadline for City Council Call Up: March 26, 2018 Ward and Council Member: Ward III Project Type: Site Plan with Landscape Waiver DA Number: DA Case Number: Location: Southwest Corner of E Lockheed Drive and Laredo Street Case Manager: Debbie Bickmire Description: The applicant, Denver Limo, Inc., proposed a site plan amendment to develop an 18,500 square-foot office/warehouse building on a 1.61 acre site for a limousine business with vehicle storage and light maintenance. The site is located at the southwest corner of East Lockheed Drive and North Laredo Street. The subject property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial Zoning District, and is referenced in the Lockheed Facility Site Plan phasing plan. The site is located within the Aurora CentreTech Park and is subject to their Developmental Guidelines. The guidelines require new development to comply with design standards such as building location, architecture, building materials and access. Review and approval of the Aurora CenterTech Design Review Committee (DRC) is required. The DRC has reviewed and approved the proposed site plan and elevations. The proposed development includes a one story building for limousine storage, light maintenance and office on a vacant pad site. Vehicular access to the site will be provided by a single, full access drive off of Laredo Street. The proposed building architecture consists of earth toned stucco walls, stone wainscot and a standing seam metal roof. Architectural features include wood trim, faux gables and glazed windows. The wall planes are scored and the building incorporates a variety of materials, colors and textures to add to the building character. The primary building entrance is located at the northeast corner of the building and there will be six garage doors located on the eastern façade. The proposed building architecture is complementary to the surrounding structures and development. Neighborhood Testimony Given at the Hearing: None Other Issues Discussed at the Hearing: Mr. TJ Johnson, representing the Jehovah s Witness Kingdom Hall located at 350 Laredo Street, spoke about the existing conditions of 4 th Avenue, which is very narrow east of the church property. He pointed out that the proposed limousine business would add to accessibility concerns relative to the narrow conditions of the street. Mr. Johnson requested the city review the conditions and consider widening the road. Victor Rachael, city engineer, responded to the comments and offered to look into the situation.

10 Planning Commission Results Action Taken: Approved with a Waiver and a Condition Votes for the Site Plan: 7 Votes against the Site Plan: 0 Absent: None Abstaining: None 1. Resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Filed: K:\$DA\ sps.rtf