WOODLAND PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
WOODLAND PARK CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 W. SOUTH AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, CO
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MAY 14, 2015 –7:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the regular meeting March 26, 2015 (A)
IV.
REQUESTS AND/OR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Case SUB 15-002 Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan Extension: Request for the City’s
review and approval of an extension of the Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan to August
4, 2020 that is 198.5 acres and is planned for a maximum of 190 single family homes. Top of
Paradise Amended Master Plan is located in a portion of the West ½ of Section 19, T12S,
R68W of the 6th P.M., in the City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado; and generally
located northeast of Thunder Ridge Drive and southeast Majestic Parkway, as requested by
Andrea Rodriquez, Paradise Estates, Inc., and Kenneth Bauer, President of Call of the Rockies,
Inc. (QJ)
B. Case SUB15-003 Southwest Valley Subdivision Filing No. 1: Request for the City’s review
and approval of Southwest Valley Subdivision Filing No. 1 for the purpose of creating a single
lot, final plat containing 1.83 acres located at 1000 and 1050 County Road 231 (aka S. West
Street) situated in the NW¼ of Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M.,
City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado as requested by Jay Baker, President of
Materials Management Company, a Colorado Corporation. (QJ)
V.
REPORTS
A. Chairman’s Report
B. Commissioners’ Reports
C. Planning Director’s Report
VI.
DISCUSSION AND COMMENT
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
(A) Administrative Action
(QJ) Quasi-Judicial Action
(L) Legislative
WOODLAND PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
WOODLAND PARK CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 W. SOUTH AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, CO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 26, 2015 – 7:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chair Geoff Watson. Commissioners present:
Paula Mattingly, Gerald (Jerry) Penland, Marti Propes, Tom Rollinger. Commissioners absent:
Chairman Jon DeVaux, Charles Schroeder and Steve Stannard. Staff present: Planning Director
Sally Riley, City Planner Lor Pellegrino and Permit Technician David Burgess.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice-Chair Watson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Minutes of the regular meeting from the March 12, 2015 were unanimously approved 5-0 with no
corrections, additions, or deletions.
IV. REQUESTS AND/OR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CUP15-001 for 105, 107, 109 and 111 S. Boundary Street Mixed Use Property: Request for
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to use the existing structures for two residential dwellings and
the two garage bays for the possibility of auto repair, contractor services, warehouse,
distribution and storage located at 105, 107, 109 and 111 S. Boundary Street, Woodland Park,
CO with a legal description of a portion of Block 6, Foster’s Addition to the Town of Manitou
Park (Now Known as the Town of Woodland Park). The applicant is the owner, Cort Wahl.
Amended to also include Appliance Repair and Household Improvements (E1) uses.
City Planner Pellegrino exhibited a projector slide presentation to enhance her Staff Report to
the Commissioners. She defined the location, scope and intent of the proposed project. She
displayed and described a General Location Map, an aerial Neighborhood Map, and an enlarged
aerial of the site, which she used to specify the surrounding properties usages and ownership.
She exhibited a Zoning Map and detailed the subject property’s Community Commercial zoning
along with the surrounding properties zoning. She showed photographs of the existing
conditions of the subject property. She presented and discussed a revised Site Plan, along with
relevant history and details of the potential intended uses of the property. She detailed existing
encroachments on the subject property, explaining either the planned actions or inactions for
these, with qualifying conditions for these encroachments.
Planner Pellegrino reviewed the staff’s analysis and code review of Section 18.21 of the
Municipal Code for this Community Commercial zoned property, explaining that since no
improvements are proposed, the property is considered legal non-conforming. She relayed that
adjoining property owners were notified of the proposed Conditional Use, along with the legally
required sign and newspaper postings, with no public comment response. She outlined the
eleven Conditional Use Review Criteria Standards as established by Section 18.57.040 of the
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Municipal Code, explaining that staff found compliance to all of the criteria, and recommends
approval with three conditions:
1) That the Application and Public Hearing statements are binding.
2) That no commercial outdoor storage would be permitted on residential lawn or front yard
areas, and that all outside storage shall be screened from public view.
3) That inspection for and, if necessary, installation of a backflow prevention device for
commercial building be required.
The applicant and owner, Cort Wahl, identified himself and his residence at 119 Circle Drive
in Woodland Park. He concurred with Planner Pellegrino’s presentation. Commissioner
Rollinger asked Mr. Wahl if the existing two-bay garage was separated by a wall. Mr. Wahl
responded that there was an existing “party-wall” between the two bays, and that each space
has its own toilet, sink and furnace. Commissioner Rollinger continued by asking if a single
tenant could utilize the entire footprint, to which Mr. Wahl explained there is door access
between all three buildings, so access could be shared or isolated as needed.
Commissioner Propes asked about existing surface treatment. Planner Pellegrino stated all
parking, access and surfaces in between are paved. Commissioner Propes asked about snow
removal and storage. Planner Pellegrino responded they would use any of the available parking
spots. Commissioner Propes requested specifying that the handicap spot be excluded from any
snow storage, to which Planner Pellegrino agreed to. Commissioner Propes acknowledged the
need for the proposed uses, yet expressed her concern regarding the proximity of the existing
residential units to the commercial units, and asked if these two separate uses would be
monitored, so that the potential commercial uses would not adversely affect the residences by
means of noise and pollution as examples. Director Riley explained it would be the landlord’s
(owner’s) responsibility to fully disclose the potential uses to any and all prospective tenants,
so that they would be fully aware of the implications associated with the residency.
Commissioner Propes asked about the current resident already occupying one of the buildings.
Mr. Wahl explained any uses would comply with the eleven CUP criteria regarding
environmental impact, pollution, noise and all other associated constraints. Commissioner
Propes asked if the existing tenants were notified of the possible uses. Director Riley reiterated
the required Public Notice signage had been posted on the property. Planner Pellegrino added
that staff had spoken with the tenant and that he was informed of the project intent.
Commissioner Penland asked if there were concerns from any neighbors, with Vice-Chair
Watson acknowledging public presence in the audience, and opened the public comment period,
with one person signed up to speak.
Carl Anderson identified himself and his ownership of adjoining property at 101 Boundary
Street. Mr. Anderson stated he and Mr. Wahl had discussed the proposed uses, and that he
supports Mr. Wahl and encourages passing of the subject case.
Vice-Chair Watson closed the public comment period and encouraged a motion for this case.
Commissioner Propes expressed her support for the project’s intent with her concern about
snow storage not being placed in the designated handicap parking. Planner Pellegrino agreed to
add this exception to the Conditions. Director Riley contributed that the subject property has
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ample parking available for snow storage without utilizing the designated handicapped parking
space for such purpose.
MOTION: To approve Case #CUP15-001 for 105, 107, 109 and 111 S. Boundary Street
Mixed Use Property: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for use of the existing
structures to allow appliance repair and household improvements (E1), auto repair (F4),
contractor and construction services (G1), two detached single family dwelling units (N1),
wholesale trade and distribution (V1) and commercial warehousing and storage (V2) on that
portion of Block 6, Foster’s Addition to the Town of Manitou Park as described in Drawer 15,
Card 711A (105, 107, 109 and 111 S. Boundary Street) subject to the following conditions:
1. Unless otherwise modified by these conditions, all material representations of the Applicant
in his submittal material and in public hearings shall be considered binding.
2. All outside storage (if any) shall comply with the specific requirements for that particular
use pursuant to §18.09.090 including but not limited to screening from public view. No
outdoor storage associated with the commercial building shall occur within the grassed areas
devoted to residential lawn or within any front yard.
3. The applicant shall contact Field Inspector Keith Wilcox (719-243-4507) to request an
inspection for backflow prevention and shall complete any required improvements
requested by the City.
4. Snow storage shall not occur within the handicap parking stall.
Motion made by Commissioner Propes and seconded by Commissioner Rollinger. Motion
approved unanimously 5-0 with case moving to City Council for first reading on April 2, 2015
and Public Hearing on April 16, 2015.
V.
REPORTS:
A. Chairman’s Report: No report.
B. Commissioners’ Reports: No reports.
C. Planning Director’s Report: Planning Director Riley referred to the Monthly Report for February
2015 from the Planning and Building Department which was issued to the Commissioners and
reviewed its contents. She announced a special public presentation by the State Demographer,
Elizabeth Garner, to update the demographics for Teller County and the City of Woodland Park.
This presentation will occur on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the City Council Chambers from
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and invited the Commissioners to attend.
Director Riley concluded by announcing that there are no pending cases for the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting on April 9, 2015, and therefore will be officially
cancelling that meeting. She mentioned the possibility of a work session meeting for the
regularly scheduled April 23, 2015 meeting. The Commissioners congratulated Director Riley
on her 30 years of employment with the City.
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VI. DISCUSSION AND COMMENT: No further discussion and comment.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Recorded by:
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David J. Burgess
Planning Dept. Permit Technician
Approved this _____day of ______________________, 2015
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Jon DeVaux, Chairman
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Planning Commission
Agenda Item IV. A.
May 14, 2015
CITY OF WOODLAND PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT NAME: Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan – SUB 15-002
FROM:
Sally Riley, AICP, Planning Director
REQUEST:
Request for the City’s review and approval for an extension of the
Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan to August 4, 2020. The
entire Master Plan is 198.5 acres and planned for a maximum of
190 single family homes. Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan is
generally located northeast of Thunder Ridge Drive and southeast
of Majestic Parkway.
APPLICANTS:
Andrea Rodriquez, Paradise Estates, Inc., and Kenneth Bauer,
President of Call of the Rockies, Inc.
NEXT STEP:
City Council will hold a Public Hearing on May 21, 2015.
BACKGROUND
Recently, the City received written requests from property owners Mr. Kenneth Bauer and
Ms. Andrea Rodriquez to extend the Top of Paradise Amended Master Plan to 2020.
Attached is the Master Plan map showing the entire 198.5 acres. The original developer
was Mr. William F. Brown, Jr., who is Ms. Rodriquez’s father and Mr. Bauer’s
investment partner.
Mr. Brown began developing his single-family residential
subdivision in 2005 with the approval of the Paradise of Colorado Preliminary Plat. The
Preliminary Plat is located in the central portion of the Master Plan and consists of 58 lots
on 56 acres shown within the orange outline. The infrastructure of the first filing (i.e., 28
lots on 25.22 acres) was completed during the onset of the Great Recession.
Unfortunately, the property was foreclosed upon by Park State Bank a few years later.
Mr. Bauer assumed ownership of the most northern position of the property consisting of
approximately 50 acres shown within the green outline. Last December, Mr. Brown
suffered a stroke and his daughter has assumed responsibility for Paradise Estates, Inc.
properties. There is approximately 89 acres situated in southern portion of the Amended
Master Plan under control by Paradise Estates Inc., shown within the blue outline
In 2010 the Amended Master Plan was extended to 2015. Master Plans are valid for five
year increments thus the extension request to 2020. The remaining portion of the
Preliminary Plat owned by Park State Bank is still valid through 2016.
The Amended Master Plan shows 175 lots, however its approval acknowledges a density
of up to 190 lots if the property is built-out with future Preliminary and Final Plats. The
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property is zoned Suburban Residential which allows up to one dwelling unit per gross
acre.
STAFF FINDINGS
Title 17 of the Subdivision Regulations does not provide specific criteria or guidance as
to how an extension request is to be evaluated. Therefore, the staff applies a practical
approach to determine if the request is reasonable. We also evaluate whether any changes
to the Municipal Code or subdivision regulations have been made since 2005 which may
cause the developer to rethink their Master Plan.
 Staff Response: Staff believes that it is reasonable to extend the Amended
Master Plan to 2020. No changes have been made to the City’s subdivision
regulations that would affect the Master Plan design.
RECOMMENDATION
Move to recommend approval of the extension of the Top of Paradise Amended Master
Plan to August 4, 2020.
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Planning Commission
Agenda Item 4. B.
May 14, 2015
CITY OF WOODLAND PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT NAME: Southwest Valley Subdivision Filing No. 1 / #SUB15-003
FROM:
Sally Riley, AICP, Planning Director
REQUEST:
Approval of a final plat of a minor subdivision titled Southwest Valley
Subdivision Filing No. 1 final plat which converts unplatted tracts of land
(i.e., Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel 1, a portion of Parcel 2 and Parcel 3) into
one (1) legally platted lot containing 1.83 aces
LOCATION:
Southwest Valley Subdivision Filing No. 1 situated in the NW1/4 of the
NE1/4 of Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M.,
City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado with a physical address
of specifically 1000 and 1050 West Road (CR 231)
APPLICANT:
Tim Seibert, ASLA, N.E.S. Inc. representing the property owner, Jay
Baker
NEXT STEPS:
Consider approval by City Council on June 4, 2015. If approved then the
Southwest Valley Subdivision No. 1 mylar will be prepared, signatures
obtained and recorded in the office of the Teller County Clerk and
Recorder
PROPOSAL: Mr. Jay Baker proposes to combine five (5)
as deeded parcels: Parcel A and Parcel B recorded within
Book 623, Page 183-184; and Parcel 1, a portion of Parcel 2
and Parcel 3 recorded under Reception #443568 into one (1)
legally platted lot containing 1.83 acres. This land lies
northwest of CR 231 and southeast of US Hwy 24, as
shown by the aerial with the tracts outlined in yellow.
BACKGROUND: A series of entitlements have been
obtained by the property owner as follows:
 Annexation of said parcels into the City was
approved by City Council on August 15, 2013.
 The property is zoned Community Commercial as of August 15, 2013.
 On November 6, 2014, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Special Use Permit (SUP) with
Site Plan Review (SPR) were approved by City Council for the purpose of operating a
business to provide contractor services, vehicle repair and maintenance, and operate a
recycling collection center under the business of Teller County Waste.
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Following the CUP/SUP/SPR approval, Mr. Baker received approval of the Final Site
Plan, Landscape Plan, Grading and Erosion Control Plan, Utilities Plan and Architectural
Renderings on February 26, 2015.
An Irrevocable Letter of Credit with Lynn Financial, LLC in the amount of $167,355 was
submitted to the City of Woodland Park on January 7, 2015 to secure the pending
improvements (landscaping, water, sewer, drainage, paving, etc.).
The Zoning Development Permit (ZDP) and Building Plans are also approved but have
not been issued due to a lack of payment of tap and building permit fees.
The site improvements were initiated with the buffer wall installed and will continue as
soon as the ZDP and building permit are issued.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES: The subject site is surrounded by the following properties:
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To the north and northwest is US Hwy 24 and across
the highway is vacant property in the City zoned
Multifamily Suburban known as the Skyline South
Annexation as well as an enclave of eight (8) private
residential properties in Teller County zoned either
Agricultural (A-1) or Residential (R-2). Also to the
north is a vacant lot owned by Paul Gidlund zoned A-1
in Teller County.
To the southwest is property owned by CDOT and
leased to Waste Management for the storage of
dumpsters and roll-off containers zoned Industrial (M1) in Teller County.
To the south is County Road 231 and vacant land
owned by Aspen Valley Ranch and zoned Agricultural (A-1) in Teller County.
To the east and southeast are several single family homes that are zoned R-1 (Residential)
in Teller County.
ZONING: The Community Commercial (CC) Zone District was approved on August 15, 2013
by City Council with the following dimensional standards:
 maximum height of 35 feet;
 minimum setbacks of 25 feet on the front and rear yards, and 8 feet on the side yard
except where the side yard abuts a residentially zoned lot, in which case the side yard
shall be 15 feet;
 minimum frontage of 50 feet;
 parking standards as prescribed by Chapter 18.39; and
 25% of the lot size shall be landscaping with one-half the requirement abutting
residentially zoned areas.
The Final Site Plan and supporting materials that establish the building heights, setbacks,
frontage, parking and site improvements are compliant with the dimensional standards for
Community Commercial zoned property.
LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING: Of the 1.83 acre site, 33% (26,337 square feet) of the
area will be landscaped with trees and shrubs and the existing trees, shrubs and grasses. A 6-foot
solid fence and additional landscaping will screen the office building and back of the office
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building. In addition, a 6-foot concrete block wall with a 6-foot solid wood fence will screen
contractor services yard. The 12-foot wall system with landscape berm will further attenuate the
machinery and engine noise. Dust will be mitigated with the hard surfacing of the vehicle
accommodation areas.
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: A professional drainage plan and report was prepared by
John Schwab, P.E. of JPS Engineering. The drainage system is designed to collect, convey, and
over-detain the stormwater run-off. The drainage plans and report have been reviewed and
approved by Bill Alspach P.E., City Engineer. The proposed drainage improvements not only
meet the City’s drainage standards but exceed the City’s requirements for water quality.
TRAFFIC AND ROADWAY ANALYSIS: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by
Jeffery C. Hodsdon, P.E., PTOE, and Principal Engineer at LSC Transportation Consultants, was
received and reviewed by the City Engineer. The total average daily trips (ADT) by Teller
County Waste are estimated to generate a total of 111 ADT (low estimate) to 165 ADT (high
estimate). The current ADT on West Street ranges from 790 vehicles per day north of the site to
966 vehicle trips per day west of South Forty Road. Furthermore, a Roadway Evaluation of
County Road 231 was prepared by Joseph C. Goode, Jr., P.E., President of Entech Engineering,
Inc., dated August 2, 2013. Based upon the Roadway Evaluation and Teller County’s Roadway
Standards it was agreed by all parties that a one-inch lift of asphalt overall would meet Teller
County Road Standards. Since it is impractical to physically add a one-inch lift of asphalt, the
applicant agreed to contribute $40,000 to Teller County which was paid on December 30, 2014.
The County can then, at its discretion, determine when the improvements to the road are
necessary and can apply a new two-inch overlay for more durable surface.
UTILITIES: A 10” municipal water line is currently located in the West Street right-of-way
which the applicant intends to tie into upon payment of water tap fees for the office and
maintenance shop. The City has the water capacity to service the proposed uses. The Fire
District determined the need for one additional fire hydrant based upon building occupancy and
fire protection needs to be installed by the property owner prior to Certificate of Occupancy of
the office building.
An 8” municipal sewer line is currently located in the West Street right-of-way which the
applicant intends to tie into upon payment of sewer tap fees for the office and maintenance shop.
Wastewater treatment capacity to serve the proposed uses is available now and in the future. The
applicant is required to abandon the existing septic systems/leach fields in accordance with State
Environmental standards within 30 days of connecting to the City’s public sanitary sewer
system.
COMPLIANCE WITH CODE:
A. Final Plat Chapter 17.24 and Design Standards Chapter 17.40: The subdivision
regulations contain design standards for all types of subdivisions. The purpose of the
design standards is to ensure an orderly, well planned subdivision that will be able to be
efficiently developed for buildings that are to be constructed later. The design
standards provide guidance on how lots, blocks, streets, sidewalks and alleys are laid
out, their size, and design. It also requires provision for utility easements. In italics are
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only the relevant design standards that apply to the Southwest Valley Subdivision
followed by a staff analysis.
1. Section 17.24.080 Information. Note: This is lengthy list of technical information
required to be contained on the Final Plat and prepared by a licensed professional
land surveyor.
 Staff Analysis: Complies. All criteria from this section has been reviewed by
City staff and AECOM professional land surveyor Bradley Danielson was
determined acceptable with a few minor edits. The Plat was also reviewed by
relevant agencies such as IREA, Baja Broadband and Teller County. The utility
providers had no issues with the proposed plat. Teller County had two
comments for consideration quoted as follows: “The County has provided
comments and expressed concerns on several separate occasions over the course
of this development process and they remain unchanged. The County
respectfully requests that a conscientious effort be made in regard to the impact
to the surrounding unincorporated areas of the County and its residents as it
relates to the property and any and all future development”. Staff believes the
City and property owner are making a conscientious effort to reduce impacts to
the surrounding residents.
2. 17.40.010 - Purpose. The character and environment of the City of Woodland Park
for future years will be greatly affected by the design of subdivisions and the plats
that are approved by the City. Planning, layout and design of a subdivision are of
the utmost concern. The residents must have available to them within the area, safe
and convenient movement to points of destination or collection. Modes of travel to
achieve this objective should not conflict with each other or with abutting land
uses. Lots and blocks should provide desirable settings for the buildings that are to
be constructed, make use of natural contours and protect the view, afford privacy
for the residents and protection from adverse noise and vehicular traffic. Natural
features and vegetation of the area must be preserved if at all possible. Schools,
parks, churches and other community facilities should be planned as an integral
part of the area. In order to meet the above objectives, the city encourages
innovative subdivision design.
 Staff Analysis: Complies. This is a small (1.83 acre), single lot subdivision
with two existing structures previously developed in Teller County. The shop
was originally built as an auto repair garage in 1985 and is approved to function
as the truck repair shop for Teller County Waste. The existing cabin, built in
1960, and used as single family residence, will be remolded to function as the
Teller County Waste business office.
In accordance with the Conditional Use Permit, the property owner is required
to buffer, fence and landscape the site to mitigate the potential negative impacts
to the abutting uses. Many conditions have been placed on the property owner
to further mitigate impacts.
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17.40.020 - Site consideration. Land which the city finds to be unsuitable for
subdivision or development due to flooding, improper drainage, steep slopes, rock
formations, adverse earth formations or topography, utility easements, or other
features which will reasonably be harmful to the safety, health and general welfare
of the present or future inhabitants of the subdivision and/or its surrounding areas,
shall not be subdivided or developed unless adequate methods are formulated by
the developer and approved by the city to solve the problems created by the
unsuitable land conditions. If the problem cannot be suitably corrected, such land
shall be set aside for uses which shall not involve a danger or a harmful situation.
 Staff Analysis: Complies. The land is suitable for subdivision and existing
development. The existing grades and topography will not be substantially
changed from the historical site improvements. The steep slopes adjacent to US
Hwy 24 have been mitigated. During the CUP/SUP/SPR process a Final
Drainage Report and Plan was approved by the City Engineer. A final Grading
and Utilities plan were also approved by Mr. Alspach.
17.40.050 - Streets—Frontage. No subdivision shall be approved unless the area
to be subdivided shall have a frontage on an existing street shown upon a plat
approved by the planning commission and city council and recorded in the county
clerk and recorder's office. Wherever an area to be subdivided is to utilize an
existing adjacent street, the subdivider shall be required to improve said street to
city specifications.
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Staff Analysis: The plat fronts on a Teller County road. This subdivision meets the
minimum frontage requirement of 40 feet with 197.73 linear feet of frontage. The
existing street has been evaluated for adequacy as previously described. The
applicant has meet Teller County’s road standards with payment of a $40,000
impact fee.
17.40.170 - Easements. Where required, easements for all utilities other than
public sewer and water lines shall be a minimum of twenty feet wide, ten feet of
which shall be on each side of common rear lot lines where said lines abut.
Where the rear lot line abuts on property outside of the subdivision of which
there are no easements provided for of at least ten feet in width, then the
easement or alley on the rear lot lines in the subdivision shall be at least twenty
feet in width. Side lot easements, where necessary shall be at least ten feet in
width, five feet of which shall be on each side of a common lot line. Where
required, easements for public sewer or water shall be required with the width to
be determined in accordance with the city engineering specifications.
 Staff Analysis: Complies. All easements shown on the final plat have been
reviewed by City Staff, IREA, and other utility providers are found acceptable.
The 30’ access easement to the unplatted tract to the north is maintained for the
adjacent property owner to utilize for ingress/egress.
17.40.180 Stormwater easement—Drainage right-of-way. Where a subdivision is
traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be
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provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming
substantially with the lines of such watercourse and such further width as may be
required for necessary flood control measures. The requirements for the urban
drainage system shall be based on the latest revision of the Pikes Peak Area
Council of Governments "Area Wide Urban Run Off Control Manual." A nonmotorized easement shall be required if advised by the parks and recreation
advisory board, reviewed by the planning commission, and approved by city
council. The city determines that intermittent access to such watercourse drainage
way, channel or stream is necessary to meet the goals and objectives of Parks,
Trails and Open Space Master Plan.
 Staff Analysis: Complies. Drainage easements are shown on the perimeter of the
lot which is typical. An on-site detention and water quality facility is to be
completed prior to Certificate of Occupancy of the business office. The storm
water outlet will connect to the existing concrete swale in West Street that drains
through Gray Horse Ranch to another detention facility eventually reaching
Fountain Creek.
PUBLIC NOTICES: Public notice was published, the property posted and letter mailed to the
surrounding property owners in accordance with the Municipal Code. No written public
comment was received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Southwest Valley
Subdivision Filing No. 1 final plat to combine five (5) as deeded parcels (i.e., Parcel A and
Parcel B recoded within Book 623, Page 183-184; Parcel 1, a portion of Parcel 2 and Parcel 3
recorded under Reception #443568) into one (1) legally platted lot containing 1.83 acres.
ATTACHMENTS:
Final Plat (24” x 36” sheets)
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