AGENDA DATE: 7/1/2015
TITLE:
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ZMA2012-008 Special Exception to Vary Estes Park Application Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving a special exception to vary the approved Application Plan
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Cilimberg, Benish, Yaniglos
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND:
A zoning amendment was approved for Estes Park (ZMA 2010-011) on April 11, 2012 that rezoned the property from R-1 to Planned Residential Development (PRD), inclusive of an Application Plan and Proffers, both of which were amended on December 2012 (ZMA 2012-008). A subdivision plat is now under review for this property (SUB 2014-186). There have been four previously approved variations. The Applicant has requested a special exception to allow a variation from the approved Application Plan to replace a privacy fence with landscape screening. The requested variation is necessary before the final certificate of occupancy can be approved by staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial and high density residential uses into development areas by provided services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION:
During the original rezoning for Estes Park (ZMA 2010-011), the adjacent neighbors within Forest Ridge (along Moubry Drive) requested that screening in the form of an eight (8) foot fence and landscaping be provided between the two developments. The applicant agreed and the screening was added to the Application Plan and remained on the Application Plan during the rezoning amendment (ZMA 2012-008) (Attachment C). Estes Park has since been added to the Forest Lakes HOA, and is under its covenants. One of the covenants prohibits privacy fencing; therefore, the applicant is requesting that the fencing be...
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