Planning Commission Minutes 2016 04 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2016 Page 18 of 19 Summary and request by Staff and Applicant: Staff recommends approval. Closed Public Hearing and discussion by Commission: Pritchard says I am not in favor of making any change and see no reason to support this. Moline says I am not in favor of changing this. I think zoning issues that get resolved on a complaint basis works for a town like Louisville. Brauneis says I am not in favor. Tengler says I am not in favor the way it is currently written. O'Connell says I am opposed. I think it is a situation where it leaves an adjoining neighbor the opportunity to complain if someone is blocking their view. If it is not blocking their view and no one cares, then let it go. Rice says regardless of how I feel about sheds or jungle gyms, we have a Code and theoretically, there was a rational basis for the decisions that were made when it was passed. I am not hearing any compelling reason to change it. I oppose it. Hsu says I am against this. As far as property rights go, a neighbor could build a 5' fence right on the property line and that would block views. That might be worse than a shed because a shed only blocks part of the view. One suggestion I might have is to encourage people to follow the variance procedure. Maybe we can lower the rate to apply for a variance in front of the Board of Adjustments for these small structures. $700 seems like a lot of money for a shed or play structure. Robinson says because this is a legislative item, the PC can vote to deny it. Motion made by Pritchard to deny Accessory Structure Setback LMC Amendment, Resolution No. 10, Series 2016. A resolution recommending approval of an ordinance amending Section 17.16.030 of the Louisville Municipal Code regarding accessory uses, seconded by Moline. Resolution denied by voice vote. Planning Commission Comments: Pritchard asks if the items tentatively scheduled for the regular meeting, May 12, 2016, are on track. Robinson says the McCaslin Small Area Plan will not be presented. Pritchard asks when will the McCaslin Small Area Plan be presented. Robinson says at the June 91" meeting. Pritchard says I will not be present at the June meeting. I see three people shaking their heads as well. Can Staff please send out an email notice asking about attendance for the May 1211 meeting? Hsu asks when the new Planning Director starts. Robinson says Monday, April 25. Staff Comments: Trice says the ribbon cutting for our new landmarked buildings is on Saturday, May 7. All PC members are welcome to attend. Items Tentatively Scheduled for the regular meeting: May 12, 2016: ➢ Kestrel Final PUD Amendment: A request for an amendment to the existing Kestrel PUD to allow for 9 additional affordable housing units. • Applicant, Owner, and Representative: Boulder County Housing Authority (Norrie Boyd) • Case Manager: Lauren Trice, Planner I ➢ 305 Arthur Final PUD: A request for a 17,940 SF single story industrial flex building with associated site improvements on Lot 1 of the Business Center at CTC, Replat E. • Applicant and Representative: Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners (Liz Cox)