Planning Commission Minutes 2016 03 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2016 Page 5 of 20 Robinson says we will not restrict them to empty nesters. The Comp Plan looks at what people want to see in their community. Louisville is a great community for families but there is little accommodation for older couples with no children. In general, we want to provide the type of housing that could be suitable for these groups. Hsu says in two recent projects, 55+ have been awarded this restricted housing whereas we have seen little for disabled renters and first time homebuyers, in part because we are trying to create fewer problems for BVSD. We are weighing toward one part of the Comp Plan without trying for a mix. Robinson says we are accommodating some of these other groups. 31 of these units will be age -restricted but the other 34 will not be. They would be good houses for first time homebuyers. Some with elevators or first floor units would be suitable for the disabled. Hsu asks how strong are the recommendations for the deed of an age -restricted home? If a home is foreclosed, does the age -restriction remain? Robinson says yes, my understanding is that it would remain. If it is placed on the deed, is in the subdivision agreement, and is in the PUD, it would permanently remain 55+. Brauneis clarifies it is for ownership, not occupancy. Hsu asks if a 55+ buys it and rents it out to a younger family, is that allowed under this restriction? Pritchard says these questions can be answered by the applicant. Robinson says this is the same wording found in the Foundry PUD. This recommendation came from the City Attorney that we put a condition that it be placed in the deed as well as on the PUD. Hsu asks about traffic impact. It seems like the peak traffic decreased but the average weekday traffic increased. Is that correct? Robinson says it is the difference between residential traffic versus commercial traffic. If it is primarily office traffic, it is morning and evening traffic. Shifting it to residential, there are more overall trips but spread out more throughout the day. Applicant Presentation: Chad Kipfer, Markel Homes, 5723 Arapahoe Avenue #2B, Boulder, CO We are here to amend Block 11 PUD. Markel Homes is a recognized brand name for quality and value. We are a certified Energy Star builder. We are currently building many subdivisions. Markel Homes has been a local builder for 40 years and we develop a diversity of housing products from single family to multi -family, townhouses to custom residential. Here is a North End overview: In 2007, we had 350 units and 65,000 SF of commercial. Phase I is complete with just a few last homes being built. Phase II is near completion with single family homes and working on multifamily units. Phase III just finished up site improvements and working on construction acceptance. Block 11 is this application. When Markel Homes came in, we did 25% land dedication. There is common open space including Hecla Lake with trails in the neighborhood connecting to Waneka Lake. The entire dam structure has been rebuilt. There are trails across South Boulder Road being used extensively. Planning Area #4 has Blocks 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6. We did PUD amendments in these areas in the past, and this is when things were adjusted for Phase II and III. In our proposal, we are requesting 27 additional units on Block 11 over the 350 number. 31 units are age -restricted. We feel strongly that condos and age - restricted housing is a needed housing segment in Louisville. We are requesting 40,000 SF which has been recommended to us as a successful number at this location. We are working with a craft brewer for the corner at Blue Star and South Boulder Road. We are proposing to build the age -restricted building and two commercial buildings in the first phase. Buildings 1, 2, and 3 are residential buildings. Buildings 4, 5, 6, and 7 are commercial buildings. The age - restricted building is Building 3. To show the phasing, we propose to build Buildings 3, 6, and 7 in first phase; then Buildings 2 and 5; and then Buildings 1 and 4. There will be commercial and residential paired together across the site. Circulation will be off of Blue Star Lane, off Hecla Way, right -in and right -out off of South Boulder Road. The commercial will be highly visible from