To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Teri Whitmore, AICP, PMP, Planning Manager, Development Services
Julie Kirkpatrick, PLA, ASLA, Planner II, Development Services
Title:
Ordinance: Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Plan; Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Zoning Regulations; Approving the Castle Meadows Development Agreement; and Vesting a Site Specific Development Plan through December 31, 2035 (Second Reading) [North and South of Plum Creek Parkway and West of I-25]
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PUBLIC HEARING
The Town Council will now consider a request for the approval of An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Plan; Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Zoning Regulations; Approving the Castle Meadows Development Agreement; and Vesting a Site Specific Development Plan through December 31, 2035 (Second Reading) [North and South of Plum Creek Parkway and West of I-25]
In order to afford all parties due process under law, the Town Council members must be fair and impartial in deciding whether this application should be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. In making that determination, each Councilmember must consider the record, which includes the planning commission recommendation, the staff recommendation, the applicant presentation, public comment presented during the hearing, and other written public comments offered before or during the hearing. Under law, Town Council must evaluate this proposal based solely upon the record and the criteria established under the Municipal Code, which are highlighted in the staff report.
It is important that each Councilmember remain objective and capable of considering information offered into the record during this hearing.
Does any Councilmember believe that he or she is incapable of evaluating and voting on the application consistent with these due process requirements? If so, please describe the situation and recuse yourself from further participation on this agenda item.
Does any Councilmember have a conflict of interest or any other matter he or she would like to disclose prior to proceeding on this item?
The Council will hear from the applicant, the public and staff. Time for this public hearing is allotted as follows:
Staff Report: as needed
Applicant Presentation: as needed
Public Comment: as needed
Applicant Response as needed
Council Questions: as needed
Follow-up Questions: as needed
Madame Clerk, has this public hearing been properly noticed under the applicable regulations for this type of land use hearing? (Clerk to refer to certification from Development Services, describing the notice).
Mr. Detweiler, the staff introduction please
(Public hearing is conducted, applicant presentation, public comment, applicant response, questions from Council)
Do any Council members have any final questions of staff or the applicant before I close the public hearing and refer this to the Council for action?
I now close the public hearing and refer this to Council for discussion and action.
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Teri Whitmore, AICP, PMP, Planning Manager, Development Services
Julie Kirkpatrick, PLA, ASLA, Planner II, Development Services
Title: Ordinance: Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Plan; Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Zoning Regulations; Approving the Castle Meadows Development Agreement; and Vesting a Site Specific Development Plan through December 31, 2035 (Second Reading) [North and South of Plum Creek Parkway and West of I-25]
Council approved the ordinance with a vote of 5-0 on December 15, 2015.
Executive Summary
The Castle Meadows project, located on the west side of I-25 and adjacent to the Plum Creek interchange, was initially zoned in 1988 for a mixture of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Due to the significant slope and changing topography on the site, implementation of the skyline / ridgeline ordinance in 1999 reduced the areas where development could occur and therefore reduced the amount of potential development approved with the 1988 zoning plan.
Staff has been working with the applicant’s team for more than 10 years searching for the most appropriate zoning uses to fully utilize the site. The applicant is requesting a rezone to the Interchange Overlay District (IOD) because it provides the development team with variety of land use options they are seeking while removing the skyline /ridgeline standards and allowing development on a majority of the site through use of appropriate engineering practices.
Council will note the application includes a conceptual plan with few details. A conceptual plan is acceptable because the IOD sets the development standards and outlines the code requirements for all future development. If the applicant adheres to the IOD standards then administrative approvals can occur and development can continue. If the applicant decides at a later date the IOD standards do not match the development scheme envisioned for the property then the applicant must submit an IOD amendment and redo the requested IOD zone.
Staff will update the Council on Planning Commission’s recommendation based on the outcome of the December 10, 2015, Planning Commission meeting.
Budget Impact
The proposed mixed-use zoning would allow for a variety of commercial, retail, and housing types and uses. The commercial and retail uses would generate sales tax revenue.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the analysis and findings outlined in this report, staff recommends approval of the proposed PDP and PD zoning regulations. Planning Commission recommendation will be presented at the Town Council hearing.
Proposed Motion
I move to approve the first reading Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Plan; Approving the Castle Meadows Interchange Overlay Planned Development Zoning Regulations; Approving the Castle Meadows Development Agreement; and Vesting a Site Specific Development Plan through December 31, 2035.
Attachments
Attachment A: Ordinance
Exhibit 1: Legal Description
Exhibit 2: PDP
Exhibit 3: PD Zoning Regulations
Exhibit 4: Development Agreement