Agenda Date: 11/11/2024
Subject:
Title
PC Resolution 10-2024: Conditionally approving a Conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle Multi-Family Development
Body
From:
Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner
Prepared by:
Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner
Presentations:
Teri Whitmore, Sr. Planner
Diana Rael, Norris Design, Principal
PURPOSE:
To obtain planning commission's conditional approval of a conceptual Master Development Plan for VRP: Dry Creek Circle at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, allowing it to be removed from the governing PD, in order to access to underlying Corridor Mixed (CM) zone district.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The applicant seeks approval of a Conceptual Master Plan for a multi-family development, currently governed by the Highline Professional Center Planned Development (PD), in order to access the underlying CM zone district. Per Section 10-1-1.2.A.E.2, a property owner may seek the approval from Planning Commission in order to utilize the standards and regulations of the underlying zone district. The owner and applicant of the subject parcel are interested in constructing a 173-unit multi-family development, which is currently not allowed given the use limitations and other listed requirements established in the PD.
BACKGROUND:
The Highline Professional Center PD was first approved in December 1988, and it established the use and regulations for 16 W. Dry Creek Circle. The allowed uses for the site included medical and office development, with supportive services. The use and standards for the site under the PD has restricted its redevelopment potential, noting its landlocked location and limited infrastructure availability. The current economic viability of office development and redevelopment is limited. The proposed multi-family development for the site will provide a needed housing product for the community, along with affordable housing units per the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). The s...
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