Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 01/22/08
Mar 19, 2008
Recorder: Alicia Bankston
RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF CITY OF BUFFALO, WYOMING
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 22, 2008
Present from the Planning Commission (PC) were Steve Reimann, Craig Cope, Randy Dyess, Bill Cooley.
Absent was Dick Branaman.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda for 1-22-08
3. Approval of Minutes from December 19th, 2007.
4. Final Plat - Greenleaf Subdivision Phase 3
5. Lot Line Adjustment – Lots 6-7 Phase 1 in Shiloh Addition
6. February Meeting Date
7. Adjourn
Workshop
1. PC Subdivision Regulation
Chairman Steve Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Agenda.
Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
Chairman Reimann noted that Pats in the December 19, 2007 minutes should be replaced with Pecks.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
The fourth item on the agenda was: Final Plat - Greenleaf Subdivision Phase 3
Chairman Reimann noted that this item was passed provisionally at the December 19th Planning Commission hearing. The Developer was unable to comply with submittal requirements regarding timing therefore the City Council returned this item back to the Planning Commission.
The City Planner offered background on this issue. After the last Planning Commission hearing letters were sent to the Planning Commission, the City engineer Chad Reed, the Developer Felipe Velasquez, and the Developer’s engineer Keith Neustel listing the required conditions to be met before proceeding to City Council. The conditions included in the letter were:
1. That the water distribution analysis be updated to reflect the fire hydrant flow data from the hydrant at Flagstaff Way and Vero Lane and that it be verified by the City’s engineer.
2. That a new fire flow figure be verified by the City’s engineer.
3. That the City engineer verify a useable fabric material for the road underlay.
4. That a complete storm-water model be verified by the City engineer.
5. That surface drainage flow would be verified by the City engineer.
6. That a cross-section of all detention ponds be submitted.
7. That revised storm water calculations incorporate impervious roof areas into the updated storm water analysis and that it be verified by the City’s engineer.
8. That the drainage easement located between Lots 1B and 1C of Phase 2 be corrected to show positive slope.
9. That the water movement across Vero Lane be appropriately diagramed and reviewed by the City’s engineer.
10. That stainless steel valve rods be required due to corrosion related to soils in the area.
11. That the final parking decision for Phase 3 be confirmed with the Police and Fire Departments.
12. That the piping of current drainage ditches from 1G to the Open Space below Lot 2R in Block 3 be appropriately engineered and reviewed by the City’s engineer. This design will include an overflow outlet and associated detention pond located at the 90 degree turn; inlet boxes for cleanouts appropriately spaced along the pipe; the City engineer will confirm the drainage area, pipe sizing, and detention pond area.
13. That a sketch of the proposed park area be submitted to the City Planning Department, showing dimensions, access, etc.
14. That a dollar figure for the developer’s contribution to any park facility be determined prior to the City Council meeting.
The City received a letter from the City’s engineer Chad Reed. The letter stated the following. That WWC has reviewed all supplemental information and have found all prior deficiencies to be adequately addressed. Therefore, it was WWC’s opinion that the Greenleaf Estates Phase 3 Final Plat and Construction Drawings be approved by the City of Buffalo Planning Commission and passed on to the Buffalo City Council for review.
Therefore, numbers 1-10 and 12 have been completed and verified by the City engineer.
In regards to number 11, there was a meeting with the Fire Chief, the Police Chief, the Developer and the City Planner. It was decided that in Phase 3 there will be no on-street parking allowed. The developer will provide appropriate “no parking” signage in the subdivision per Police Chief requirement.
In regards to number 13 the sketch of the proposed park area is before the Planning Commission tonight.
In regards to number 14 the dollar figure that has been discussed with the Developer ranges from 0-1200.
The City Planner stated that all of the conditions have been met and the plat will be proceeding to the City Council in the proper form.
The City engineer will be at the City Council meeting.
The City Planner continued that the only item left for discussion is the proposed park plan.
The park area is 85’ X 299’.
The City Planner stated that the plan calls for 8 parking spaces with one ADA space; a picnic area, and a playground area.
The City Planner asked the Developer if he would be willing to do the site work for a surface appropriate for a playground facility, picnic facility and surface the parking area should the City Council decide to reserve this park site for a future development of a City Park.
Chairman Reimann asked if the park plan will interfere with the area’s drain water plans.
The City Planner replied that the retention pond will allow for evaporation.
Chairman Reimann commented that the existing city park has very nice green space that allows for freeplay, football, soccer, etc.
The City Planner stated that when this proposal goes before the City Council, the proposed park plan is a low-maintenance plan that includes wood mulch and natural grass with the required maintenance of weed whipping and trash collection. It is possible to include a second proposal that includes irrigation and grass.
The City Planner added that if the park plan can be approved at the same time as the subdivision the City may be able to take advantage of the machines on-site.
The City Planner requested a meeting with the Developer prior to the City Council meeting.
The City Planner stated that meetings had taken place on the subdivision access.
Mr. Cope asked if the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) could contribute to the park proposal.
The City Planner stated that the HOA would be able to adopt some of the general maintenance.
Chairman Reimann commented that it was decided at the December 19 Planning Commission meeting that the City will own the park.
The City Planner stated that was correct and the City will own all of the Open Space.
The City Planner asked for contact information from the Developer for the HOA spokesman.
The City Planner stated if the Planning Commission recommended a developed park site in their motion that the City Council will understand that the Planning Commission was in support of this park being developed.
Mr. Dyess asked if the Planning Commission should get commitment from the Developer.
The City Planner replied this would be worked out before the next City Council meeting; much of the park proposal depends on what the City Council perceives of the idea of a park in this section of town.
Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
The City Planner added that there have been public concerns.
One concern was for an alley between Phases 2 and 3. A second concern was in regards to Lots 1S and 1T displacing water on the properties, Lots 1D and 1C.
Mr. Cope asked what the response was to those concerns.
The City Planner replied that he would check with the City engineer. There is an easement to the West and a drainage ditch will be piped to function in that easement to move water into the Open Space.
Chairman Reimann added that it may be a none-issue since the active ditch will run to the detention pond.
The City Planner asked the Developer if there were any restrictions on foundations or basements in Phase 3.
The City Planner added that in the Shiloh subdivision, a subdivision with similar soils and groundwater issues, the Planning Commission has required a soils disclaimer on the final plat and building permit. The disclaimer suggests that the landowner hire a geo-tech study to ensure a proper foundation for the building site.
The Developer’s engineer, Keith Neustel replied he would add the disclaimer to the final plat.
Mr. Dyess made a motion that he Planning Commission, after consideration of the criteria and relevant standards of Wyoming State Statues and Buffalo City Code, make a recommendation to City Council to APPROVE the request by Felipe Velazquez for approval of the Final Plat of Greenleaf Estates Phase 3., subdividing approximately 9-acre parcel lying within the Greenleaf addition to the City of Buffalo. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the developed park plan be considered. The Planning Commission also recommends that the soils disclaimer be added to the final plat. The reasons for this decision are:
1. Staff has processed the subdivision request using the City’s current subdivision regulations, observing the 2007 Comprehensive Plan and State Statues regarding the subdivision of land.
2. The subdivision of this land shows compatibility with the surrounding area and adjoining neighborhood.
3. The subdivision provides increased “affordable housing” opportunities in Buffalo.
4. The requested density and zoning designation of this property does fit the Comprehensive Plan’s Mixed Use designation for this area.
Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
The fifth item on the agenda was: Lot Line Adjustment Lots 6-7 Phase 1 of the Shiloh Addition.
The City Planner offered background information on the issue. ML Prime Property has requested a Lot Line Adjustment on Lots 6 and 7 of Phase 1 in the Shiloh Addition. The applicant wishes to sell a portion of his Lot 7 to Lot 6.
The City Planner noted a spelling error on the certificate of survey.
The City Planner added that all setbacks are met and exceeded with this request for the R-2 zone.
The City Planner stated that the Planning Department has no other issues, other than the spelling error.
Chairman Reimann asked of this adjustment would effect utilities.
The City Planner replied that it would not.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve Lot Line Adjustment for Lots 6 and 7, Phase 1 of the Shiloh Addition.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
The sixth item on the agenda was: February Meeting Date
March 5th is the next Planning Commission meeting.
Announcement:
The City Planner noted the letter of invitation from Trish Ullery, Coordinator of the Johnson County Assessment to the Planning Commission for the final Town Meeting January 29th.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.