Planning Commission Minutes 2014 09 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2014 Page 3 of 9 Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 17, Series 2014, recommending approval of a final planned unit development (PUD) and special review use (SRU) to allow a 560 SF office addition and two new residential units at 927 Main Street. Commission Questions of Staff.- Pritchard states there are four emails regarding this application. Motion made by Tengler to accept emails into record, seconded by Brauneis, passed by voice vote. No questions for Staff from Commission. Applicant Presentation: Applicant and Representative: DAJ Architects (Andy Johnson), 922-A Main Street, Louisville, CO • Applicant states this project has a long history in Louisville. The project was approved for Landmarking by HPC and approved for grant funding for restoration of front of existing commercial building as well as addition of commercial space in back. Project reviewed by HPC and has full support of entire Board. • Building in restored state will have a more social and appealing presence. The store front will be opened up with restored windows, trim, cornice, etc. • Project has not been frequently seen in Downtown, especially in a new form. • Commercial building will be kept to one story but roof line changed to accommodate an outside roof deck space for residential units, only accessible by the residents. • Residential building is pushed back to rear of lot so it has little presence on Main Street, but is "hidden". • Site plan is similar to neighboring property that has approved PUD. Scale, size, and footprint are very similar. • Site plan shows a courtyard between the commercial and residential buildings, trying to create as much green and soft boundaries to neighboring properties as well as privacy. • Commercial building square footage will increase to approximately 1100 SF, comparable to majority of businesses in Old Town. Applicant is considering a full basement to address storage issues. Commission Questions of Applicant: No questions for Applicant. Public Comment: None. Summary and request by Staff and Applicant: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 17, Series 2014, recommending approval of a final planned unit development (PUD) and special review use (SRU) to allow a 560 SF office addition and two new residential units at 927 Main Street. Closed Public Hearing and discussion by Commission: Brauneis is in support of project and is encouraged to see free market supporting historic preservation. Tengler is in support. Rice is in support and thinks this is suitable for this area. Russell is in support and appreciates improvement to store front. O'Connell is in support. Pritchard is in support and pleased with architectural design. Pritchard's only concern is use of alley on a commercial grade. City will address alley regarding maintenance.