Agenda Date: 11/17/2015
Subject:
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Ordinance on second reading approving the rezoning and general planned development plan for Angelo's Taverna
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Presented By:
Andrea Mimnaugh, AICP, Planning Manager
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support the rezoning and General Planned Development Plan (GPDP) for Angelo's Vineyards?
BACKGROUND:
The applicant Craig Jones, is requesting rezoning of a 4.6-acre lot at 6885 South Santa Fe Drive from R-S (Residential-Suburban) to PD-C (Planned Development-Commercial) to develop a mixed-use development through a GPDP. Surrounding uses include the landscaping business Designs by Sundown to the west and north, and single-family and townhome residences to the south. The South Platte River is located approximately 800 feet west of the property. A single-family home is currently on the site.
City council's decision must be based on the consistency of the proposed rezoning with the relevant goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the Santa Fe Corridor Plan, South Platte River Corridor Development Design Objectives and the GPDP criteria for PD-C are used to evaluate the PD Plan.
Following rezoning and approval of the GPDP, the applicant will submit a subdivision plat and a site development plan for administrative review and approval.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Project Description
The GPDP proposes moderate-intensity development on a 4.6 acre parcel that allows for a variety of commercial uses. The applicant plans to develop a second location for his Denver restaurant, Angelo's Taverna, at the front of the site, and build an office building for the Pennsylvania-based business, Chatham Financial. The proposed architecture style is rural vernacular, which is reflective of the character of agricultural building forms. The traffic signal at South Santa Fe Drive and Brewery Lane will serve as the access. Once on Brewery lane, motorists will use private streets on the Breckenridge Brewery and Designs...
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