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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 24-01 Recommending Approval of an Application to Rezone Certain Land from PUD Residential 1-18-24FIRESTONE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC-24-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REZONE CERTAIN LAND, FROM PUD RESIDENTIAL 1 (PUD R-1) AND PUD NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (PUD NC) AND PUD RESIDENTIAL C (R-C) TO THE RESIDENTIAL A (R-A) ZONE DISTRICT AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (NC) ZONE DISTRICT WHEREAS, Miller United Real Estate (the "Applicant"), on behalf of Jennie A. Horton, Thomas J. Horton, Vern Scott Hamilton, and Robert J. Hamilton Supplemental Needs Trust (the "Property Owner") as owners of certain real property located within the Town of Firestone, Colorado (the "Property"), has submitted a proposed rezoning for the Property (the "Application"); and WHEREAS, the Property is located in the PUD Residential 1 (PUD R-1), PUD Neighborhood Center (PUD NC), and PUD Residential C (PUD R-C) zone districts; and WHEREAS, Applicant has applied for the rezoning of the Property from PUD Residential 1 (PUD R-1), PUD Neighborhood Center (PUD NC), and PUD Residential C (PUD R-C) zone districts to Residential A (R-A) and Neighborhood Center (NC) zone districts; and WHEREAS, the Firestone Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting on January 18, 2024, reviewed the Application and considered the approval criteria set out in Section 16.7.4 of the Firestone Development Code; and WHEREAS, the Firestone Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to make a recommendation to the Town of Firestone Board of Trustees regarding the Application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO: Section 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends the Board of Trustees approve the Application for the rezoning of the Property from PUD Residential 1 (PUD R-1), PUD Neighborhood Center (PUD NC), and PUD Residential C (PUD R-C) zone districts to Residential A (R-A) and Neighborhood Center (NC) zone districts as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, subject to and contingent upon compliance with the following conditions: Section 2. Technical corrections to the Coal Ridge Village Zoning Map shall be made to the Town's satisfaction. i PASSED AND ADOPTED this JL(y� day of , 202V ATTEST s 0 ft 2 Missy Carranco, Deputy Town Clerk TOWN a _= SEAL °_= EXHIBIT A Coal Ridge Village Zoning Map = 5 ,ig3 °4;• 6 z Y g p• z 6•!Pz zl 94Ca n I . 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CONSULT/iNfS.ING. �l.'.'u�i�v�.'iY��u— wRl yr 1100 k PFaa ,Y6,t Yff %q itH.V000 YU.W. ; Bf111 lMM'M FIRESTONE COLORADO Staff Report Coal Ridge Village Rezoning Prepared by the Town of Firestone for the Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION Purpose: This staff report is for Coal Ridge Village rezoning, proposing Residential A (R-A) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for the site. Applicant: Miller United Real Estate 6900 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Location: The 28.04-acre site is outlined in red below, and is located north of Grant Avenue and south of the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch and Saddleback Golf Course. Current Zoning: The majority of the site 26.49 acres is PUD Residential A (R-1) Low -Density Residential, 6.28 acres is zoned as PUD Neighborhood Center (NC), and 5.33 acres in the southeast corner of the property is PUD RC Residential C High -Density Residential. Current Use: Vacant land Adjacent Land Use/Zoning: ZONING LAND USE NORTH OS Open Space Saddleback Golf Course SOUTH Medium -Density Residential B (R-B) Vacant land EAST High -Density Residential C (R-C) Vacant land WEST Low -Density Residential A (R-A) Westwind Village Subdivision Coal Ridge Village Rezoning Staff Report VVML nlIyl"L WG IALLWIIllI� y l_ 111 The 28.04-acre site was previously zoned R-1, Neighborhood Center (NC) service commercial, and High -Density Residential (R-C). The majority of the property (26.09 acres) is proposed to be zoned Low -Density Residential A (R-A), with approximately 1.5 acres in the southeast corner proposed as Neighborhood Center (NC). The southeast corner rezoning request to Neighborhood Center allows for this property to be combined with the adjacent approximately 3.5 acres that is currently zoned NC, enabling the planning of a larger, rectangular, and more cohesive commercial component with the property to the east. The remainder of the site will be low -density residential with a maximum of five (5) dwelling units per acre to complement the surrounding communities and will provide a transition to the medium -density and high -density development planned to the east. The proposed rezoning to Low -Density Residential A (RA) and Neighborhood Center (NC) is consistent with the 2013F Firestone Master Plan where the future land uses on the property are shown as Low -Density Residential (R-L) andCommercial shown on the 2013 Master Plan map. Low -density residential uses identified in the Firestone i PA Master Plan are based on housing types rather than density. _ As per the Firestone Master Plan, Low -Density Residential should contain housing types such as single-family homes. The proposed Neighborhood Center (NC) zoning allows for a full range of community -oriented commercial uses. APPROVAL CRITERIA AND STAFF ANALYSIS The Rezoning application for Coal Ridge Village was reviewed for compliance with the Approval Criteria from Section 16.7.4.E(3) of the FDC. Staff makes the following findings: A. The proposed zoning promotes the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the Town and the purposes of this FDC; and Staff: The proposed R-A and NC zoning promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town and the purposes of the FDC by providing an internal pocket park and trail connections to both the future proposed trail along the Coal Ridge Ditch and the future neighborhood park to the east. B. The proposed zoning is generally consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Master Plan, or the proposed zoning is necessary to provide land for a community need that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Town's plan. Staff: The proposed Low -Density Residential (R-A) zoning for most of the property and approximately 1.5 acres to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) in the southeast corner is consistent with the Town's Master Plan by Coal Ridge Village Rezoning z Staff Report proposing the housing types outlined in the low -density residential use designation and commercial use as shown on the Master Plan Map. C. Adequate facilities and services (including street and transportation, water, gas, electric, police and fire protection, and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; Staff: Adequate facilities and services will be provided to serve the subject property and maintain adequate levels of service to existing development. In addition, further development review procedures and development standards identified in the Firestone Development Code (FDC) will need to be complied with to ensure that the future development of the property will maintain current levels of service to existing developments. D. The proposed zoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated; Staff: The proposed R-A and NC zoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment. E. The proposed zoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject property; Staff: The proposed rezoning to R-A and NC is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts on the properties in the vicinity of this property. In addition, further development review procedures and development standards identified in the Firestone Development Code (FDC) will need to be complied with assuring that the future development of the property is compatible with adjacent properties. F. Future uses on the subject property will be compatible in scale with uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject property; and Staff: The proposed residential and commercial uses permitted through the rezoning will be compatible in scale with existing and future land uses identified on adjacent properties in the area. In addition, further development review procedures and development standards identified in the Firestone Development Code (FDC) will need to be complied with assuring that the future development of the property is compatible with adjacent properties. The proposed low -density residential use will transition from the existing Westwind Village Subdivision to the future higher -density planned to the east. G. The proposed zoning is generally consistent with the Towns' economic development goals and objectives in bringing positive growth and sustainable revenues to the Town. Staff: The proposed R-A and NC zoning are generally consistent with the Town's economic development goals and objectives by providing Coal Ridge Village Rezoning Staff Report additional opportunities for businesses to generate locate revenue with the proposed Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning of approximately 1.5 acres in the southeast corner of the property. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING As required by the Firestone Development Code, a Neighborhood Meeting was held on November 9, 2023, at the Firestone Police Department. The required notice and summary for the Neighborhood Meeting were provided. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of the Public Hearings has been provided as follows: Signs Posted on Property: December 28, 2023 Letters to Adjacent Property Owners: January 2, 2024 Published in the Longmont Times -Call: January 3, 2024 RECOMMENDATIONS Town staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve draft Resolution PC-24-01, a resolution recommending approval of the Coal Ridge Village Rezoning application to the Board of Trustees with the following conditions: a. Technical corrections to the Coal Ridge Village rezoning map shall be made to the Town's satisfaction. Coal Ridge Village Rezoning Staff Report MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE January 3, 2024 Drew Peterson Mayor of Town of Firestone Town of Firestone 9950 Park Avenue Firestone, CO 80504 Re: Coal Ridge Village Rezone Narrative Dear Mr. Peterson, We are pleased to present to the Town of Firestone's Planning and Zoning Commission the 2nd Rezone Request and accompanying documents on of Miller United Real Estate, LLC. SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL The site is approximately 28.04 acres and is located north of Grant Avenue and south of the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch and Saddleback Golf Course. The site is currently identified in the 2021 Zoning District Map as High Density Residential (R-C). However, after further research by the Town staff, they have determined the following: 1. The property was annexed and zoned R-I in 1976, as shown on the attached Zadel Annex Map and stated in Ord. 80. 2. In 1997, the Horton PUD was approved, which rezoned portions of the property to R-C and NC through an Ordinance and ODP, which neither contain a map. These documents do not appear to have been recorded, but The Town's attorney states they are still valid since they were approved and never rescinded. The Town has provided a sketch with approximate rezoned areas, see Exhibit A "Horton PUD Approx Map." With this new information, we are proceeding with our request to Rezone approximately 1.5 ac in the southeast comer to NC and the remaining property to R-A. R-A is the Town's current zone district that best aligns with the original R-I zone district. Our overall goal is to create a pedestrian oriented neighborhood within walking distance of future retail uses, neighborhood open space and regional trails. The proposed rezone request will change the current zoning from High Density Residential R-C, Low Density Residential (R-1) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Low Density Residential (R-A) for most of the property and approximately 1.5 acres to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) in the southeast comer. The southeast comer rezone request to neighborhood commercial INC) allows for this property to be combined with the adjacent approximately 3.5 acres that is currently zoned NC, enabling for the planning of a larger, rectangular, and more cohesive commercial component with the property to the east. The remainder of the site will be low density residential with a maximum five (5) dwelling units per acres to compliment the surrounding communities and will provide a transition to the medium and high -density development planned to the east. Coal Ridge I Mage - Rezone Request January 3. 2024 Page I of 6 MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE To the north, the site follows the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch where the future residents will enjoy direct trail access to the town's proposed 10-foot regional trail corridor. The proposed site plan provides for additional open space along the ditch to enhance the future trail corridor. Per the Town's Park, Trails, and Open Space Map the Firestone Proposed Trail is planned to follow the entire length of the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch from Colorado Blvd to Frontier Street. The Park, Trails, and Open Space Map also indicates a small portion of this regional trail located between the east side of Westwind Village and the future Coal Ridge Village neighborhood. At our first neighborhood meeting, the residents of Westwind Village stated very clearly, they do not want a 10-foot regional trail located on the east side of their neighborhood. The future neighborhood will gain access at two locations along Grant Avenue and an additional local street connection through the eastern parcel which connects to Frontier Street. The neighborhood is located within the service area of St. Vrain Sanitation District. There are two possible connection points to the existing sanitary sewer system. In correspondence with District Staff, it was indicated that the Site's preferred connection point is to the east, within Frontier Street where there is an existing 20" main that was recently completed by the District. The second connection point is to the west of the Site, within First Street. Water is provided by the Town of Firestone. The Town's existing water system extends along the southern boundary of the Site, within Grant Avenue. The existing line is 12" in diameter and should be sufficient to serve the Site. Full spectrum detention and water quality will be provided either on -site or in conjunction with the communities to the east. Currently, there are no special agreements. We would expect to include any special agreements at the time of Preliminary Plat. CRITERIA FOR REZONING, OFFICIAL MAP AMENDMENT: The following criteria is outlined in Chapter 7 16.7.4 of the Town of Firestone's Development Code: a. That the proposed zoning promotes the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the Town and the purposes of this FDC; Coal Ridge Village neighborhood plans to create a safe neighborhood for pedestrian circulation to encourage a healthy lifestyle by providing an internal pocket park and trail connections to both the future Firestone proposed trail along the Coal Ridge Ditch and the future neighborhood park to the east. b. The proposed zoning is generally consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Master Plan, or the proposed zoning is necessary to provide land for a community need that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Town's plan; The Rezone request to Low Density Residential (R-A) for most of the property and approximately 1.5 acres to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) in the southeast corner aligns closely with the Towns vision for this area and the surrounding neighborhoods. Coal Ridge Village - Rezone Request January 3, 2624 Page 2 of 6 MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE c. Adequate facilities and services (including streets and transportation, water, gas, electric, police and fire protection, and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; As stated above, the future neighborhood will gain access at two locations along Grant Avenue and an additional local street connection from the east. The Town of Firestone will be the provider of water to the site. The St. Vrain Sanitation District will serve the Coal Ridge Village Property. For additional information, please see the Summary of Proposal above. d. The proposed zoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated; Coal Ridge Pillage is in the Tri-Town Drainage Basin, but plans to provide a generous landscape buffer along the Coal ridge Irrigation Ditch will minimize any adverse impacts. This landscape buffer will also function as a wildlife corridor. Detention and water quality will be provided in conjunction with the communities to the east to prevent any adverse impacts to stormwater management. e. The proposed zoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject property; Rezoning to R-A (Low Density Residential) aligns with the Town's Zone Map which includes Low Density Residential (R-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), and Residential-C (R-C). The proposed low density residential will act as a transition from the existing Westwind Village neighborhood to the future higher -density planned to the east. f. Future uses on the subject property will be compatible in scale with uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject property; and The Rezone request from Low Density Residential (R-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), and Residential-C (R-C) to Low Density Residential A (R-A) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) aligns with the Towns Comprehensive Plan goals. g. The proposed zoning is generally consistent with the Towns' economic development goals and objectives in bring positive -growth and sustainable revenues to the Town. Coal Ridge Village will provide additional opportunities for businesses andgenerate local revenue with the proposed Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone ofapproximately 1.5 acres in the southeast corner. This will connect to the existing adjacent Neighborhood Commercial to create an efficient block of commercial services. This will also provide walkabilityfor future residents. BENEFITS TO THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE: As outlined in the Town's Master Plan, the community character is made up of a variety of elements that all work together. The Coal Ridge Village neighborhood will contribute to this unique community with the following benefits as outlined in the Town's Master Plan. Coal Ridge Village - Rezone Request Janw,y 3. 202d Page 3 of 6 MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE 5.1 "A Community in Motion"— an engaged community moving in the right direction focused on the noble goal of being "The Greatest Small Town in the USA." Benefit: Great small towns start with great neighborhoods. The Coal Ridge Village Rezone request builds upon the great neighborhood concept and more closely aligns with the existing surrounding neighborhoods. The neighborhood commercial will provide opportunity for business and create a walkable component to the community. 6.0 Regional Growth: Firestone supports urban development within municipalities in order to assure local oversight, the realization of local revenue sources, and to have services provided locally. Benefit: Coal Ridge Village is proposing to rezone the southeast corner of the property to better align with the adjacent corner property which is also zoned neighborhood commercial. This rezone will provide additional opportunitiesfor businesses and generate local revenue and follow the 2013 Master Plan Map square boundary. 7.0 Natural Resources and the Environment: Tri-Town Drainage Basin provides key riparian habitat for natural vegetation and wildlife. It is identified as being a key wildlife migration corridor. Development should be limited to trails and related improvements. Benefit: Coal Ridge Village is located in the Tri-Town Drainage Basin, and plans to provide a generous landscape buffer with pedestrian trails along the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch which will function as a wildlife corridor. A variety of planting in and around the landscape buffers, open space tracts and detention facilities will promote a diverse ecosystem. We're excited that the "yet to be formed" Coal Ridge Village Metropolitan District will be available to provide construction and long-term maintenance of the local and region improvements. 12.0 Land Use: The Town's Existing Subdivision and Development Map provides guiding land use planning polices for properties within the Master Plan Area. Benefit: This reduction in density aligns more closely with the Towns vision for this area and the surrounding neighborhoods. The existing zoning would allow for a range of 135 to 189 units, the proposed Rezone request would allow for a maximum of 132 SFD and SFA units. 12.1 Community Character: Character Elements: A transportation system that is properly designed and constructed to meet the current needs of the existing traffic volumes. Benefit: Coal Ridge Village will develop the necessary transportation improvements to both Grant Avenue along its frontage as well as internally within the development that will ultimately make a regional connection to Frontier Street, this construction of Grant will provide benefits to the community to the west by addressing existing drainage problems and existing dust issues impacting adjacent neighborhood. Coal Ridge Village - Rezone Request January 3. 2024 Page 4 of 6 MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE Character Elements: A comprehensive and unified parks and trails system. Firestone is a pedestrian and non - motorized connected community, where one can walk to work, home, or service centers on a comfortable and convenient trail system. Benefit: Coal Ridge Village neighborhood plans for an internal pocket park and trail connections to both the future Firestone proposed trail along the Coal Ridge Ditch and theftuture neighborhood park to the east. 12.3. Commercial and Office: Commercial land use areas provide for retail commercial and office uses. These land uses are located along a key arterial streets and at interactions of key arterial streets. Regional commercial and office uses are generally located near 1-25. Benefit: We are proposing to shift approximately 1.5 acres of neighborhood commercial uses in the southeast corner which will connect to the existing NC corner to provide more business opportunities and create a walkable component to the community. 12.2 Residential Low: - Residential Low: Residential low -density land use areas are generally located in the central and eastern portions of the MPA. Residential Low provides for only single-family residential uses or clustered multi -family land uses. Benefit: Rezoning to R-A (Low Density Residential) better aligns with the Master Plan, which identifies low -density housing in the central and eastern portions of the Master Plan Area. 12.8 Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation: It is intended that all major residential developments have trail connections to the regional trail system. Benefit: To support the Towns existing trail, park and open space network, the future neighborhood will provide direct trail access to the Towns future proposed regional trail and by coordinating connectivity with the adjacent parcels to the east will lie to Hart Park to the Southwest. 15.0 Water: Firestone focuses on both potable and raw water supplies to support responsible supply for residents and businesses in the MPA. Benefit: Incorporate a low-water demand plant palette to reduce water usage within the neighborhood. MEETINGS We have met with and continue to coordinate regularly with Allied Residential, Elmington Multifamily, and the underlying owners, Vistas at Saddleback, on the necessary cooperation needed for squaring off the commercial corner, as well as designing shared utilities, access points, site drainage, grading, and park requirements. We look forward to continuing to work with them in the future with hopes of delivering to the Town and the local neighbors a comprehensive community with single family homes, townhomes, multi -family, and commercial development. We held our 21 neighborhood meeting on November 9, 2023 at the Firestone Police Department, please see neighborhood meeting notes included with the 2nd rezone submittal. We have met with Town staff on several occasions to discuss Rezone and Town Process. Coal Ridge Village - Re -one Request Janaa,y 3, 2024 Page 5 of 6 MMILLER UNITED REAL ESTATE We submitted the First Rezone submittal on May I, 2023 and the Second Rezone submittal on November 13, 2023 to the City of Firestone for review. The Senior Planner of Firestone followed up via email confirming the second submittal did not get sent out for referral comments "as the second submittal met all of the comments planning had" and no other outstanding comments were made. Please let us know if you have any question or if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Steve Shoflick Manager Miller United Real Estate Coal Ridge 1'i0age - Rewne Request January 3, 2024 Page 6 of From: Josh Paterson <josh_paterson@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 9:01 AM To: James Sutton Cc: Matthew G. Thompson; Steve Shoflick Subject: Zoning for Miller United Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Commissioner Sutton I represent the ownership group of the property at the northwest corner of Grant Avenue and Frontier Street in Firestone (Vistas at Saddleback LLC). I would like to take this opportunity to express our strong support for the zoning application of Miller United for the property to our west known as the Hamilton Property. As you may be aware, the development of our property and the Hamilton property are linked in that the development of this area of Firestone requires a fair amount of joint infrastructure, including a regional park, regional drainage and the extension of Grant Avenue and Frontier Street. To that end, we and the two developers of our property have been working closely with Miller United over the past 9+ months to come up with creative ways to install that shared infrastructure. We feel that we have the right partner in Miller United and believe that together we will succeed in adding value to the community. Thank you for your time and consideration Arete Real Estate Josh Paterson 720-884-7422