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- Parker PD zoning plans allows the developer to do the following:

• A maximum of 343 residential dwelling units at a maximum residential density of 12 dwelling units per acre

• Dedicate at least eight acres of land for future commercial development

• Dedicate a minimum of 6.68 acres of open space and 4.77 acres of park space with onsite trails and connections to the Lemon Gulch Regional Trail

• Establish a total of ve planning areas with use and bulk standards to guide future development

“ e proposal would allow housing types, minimum lot areas, building heights, lot widths, required setbacks and residential and commercial uses are delineated amongst the ve proposed planning areas and are consistent with the straight zoning proposed in the land development ordinance for a mixed use neighborhood,” said Duncan. Planning area one - adjacent to the intersection of Stroh Road and Crowfoot Valley Road - is zoned as as a mixed-use development. With council approval, Lennar Colorado LLC is planning to build 109 residential lots along with parks, open space and trails on property located at the intersection of Mainstreet and Chambers Road, bordering the Stonegate residential neighborhood.

According to Community Developer Julia Duncan, the nal plat requires a public hearing after vacating a public right-of-way that was previously dedicated to the town. e town will also require the a mixed use neighborhood and is intended to accommodate a mix of housing types and will support neighborhood commercial activities. e Parker 2035 Master Plan designates the intersection of Stroh Road and Crowfoot Valley Road as a neighborhood center overlaying the medium density residential character area.

Planning areas two, three and four are multi-family residential and intend to accommodate a variety of housing types and serve as transitional districts from planning area one.

David Jennings, a planner with Norris Designs and member of the project team said a neighborhood center has yet to be built at the intersection of Stroh Road and Crowfoot Valley Road.

“Instead, the other three corners of the intersection have all been built out as residential neighborhoods,” said Jennings. “Leaving our site as the nal opportunity to provide that neighborhood center that the Master Plan calls for.”

AvalonBay Communities Development Manager Andrew Johnson said after meeting with key stakeholders, town planning and a neighborhood meeting, the group understands the transitions between land uses and developer to build a connection roadway at Newlin Gulch Boulevard adjacent to the Carousel Farms neighborhood. e road was originally planned to connect from the northwest to minimize impacts to the adjacent Bible Church property, however, the applicant has proposed an alternate design, which has been approved by the town’s engineering and public works department. compatibility are a critical priority on the site. e setback on the southwest side of the property is adjacent to an existing single family home. e owners of the home spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. e Parker planning commission held a public hearing on May 11, regarding the proposed PD zoning where the commission voted 5-2 to approve it.

Council member Laura Hefta supported the proposal as there is no nancial impact to the town.

Wishing to keep their property protected, the owners ask for an additional bu er and a bigger fence.

“I am begging city council and planners to consider the major impact to our property with this heavy density proposed multi-family apartment renters,” said Wanda Wilson.

Todd Nicotra, vice president development of AvalonBay Communities, said they can work with the homeowners to build a taller fence.

According to Community Development Director John Fussa the standard height for a fence is six feet, however, the land development ordinance does allow an applicant to apply for a variance for fence height beyond six feet.

Commission members voting against the measure expressed con-

In other business e council also approved the right-of-way purchase and sale agreement between Savanna Properties LLC and the Town of Parker. e town is currently in receipt of nal construction drawings for the Dransfeldt Road Widening Project - a capital improvement projectwhich will widen Dransfeldt Road between Pony Express Drive and Mainstreet from four lanes to ve. e project includes an addition

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Some councilmembers also expressed concerns however, voted for the annexation and zoning as they wondered what would happen if they didn’t annex it.

“Currently, if we don’t annex it in and the developers still want to develop that, they could essentially go to the Douglas County building department which has far less restrictive requirements and guidelines then what the Town of Parker has,” said Councilmember Brandi Wilks.

Duncan said the developers could petition Douglas County to rezone the property and develop within the county.

Councilmember Joshua Rivero said the town ensures that when developers ask to become part of the community, they do it in the right way.

“With a growing community and a growing region, development is hard and challenging especially to those people who planted a stake here many many years ago,” said Councilmember John Diak. “With development and property rights, things change and master plans change and the community changes.”