SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Erie Approving a Commercial Site Plan for a portion Erie Village Filing No. 5-Replat B
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Department
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PRESENTER(S): Christopher C. LaRue, Principal Planner
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POLICY ISSUES:
Staff’s analysis indicates the proposed Site Plan is consistent with the Town Charter, Municipal Code, and the Town priorities. Approving the Resolution will confirm the Planning Commission’s agreement with staff’s analysis and conclusions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Commercial Site Plan as shown on the Site Plan for the Erie Village No. 5 - Replat B Commercial.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Erie Village Subdivision Filing No. 5 Replat B site is a half-circle-shaped property located just north of Old Town Erie, west of East County Line Road, and is surrounded by C.W. Bixler Boulevard. The property is vacant except for one existing commercial building. This commercial site plan encompasses 2.1134 acres of the overall 14.82 acres half circle property.
Site History and Prior Approvals
1. Annexation
• All of the Erie Village Subdivision area was annexed into the Town of Erie in March 1994.
2. Zoning
• Erie Village was zoned Panned Development (PD) concurrent with the original annexation in March 1994.
• The applicant brought several PD amendments over the years, with the most recent one being Amendment No. 6 in October 2020. That amendment removed a retirement continuum of care community on the site and permitted the site to be used for single-family and townhome lots as well as a commercial area. The PD also updated development standards for the project area. This site plan application is consistent the PD Amendment No 6.
3. Plats
• Erie Village includes five different filings with multiple replats completed since 1994.
• The most recent replat approved for the site (Erie Village fifth Filing Replat A) in 2005 allowed 183 dwelling units consisting of single-family, duplex, and multi-family units. This development was intended to allow a retirement community with a continuum of care options. Commercial uses were also permitted.
• Town Council approved Erie Village Fifth Filing-Replat B and an associated DA in April 2024. That plat created one commercial lot, 32 single-family lots, and 38 townhome lots. The commercial site plan is consistent with the replat.
Erie Village Fifth Filing - Replat B Commercial Site Plan
Development Information:
• Comprehensive Plan Designation: Mixed-Use (MU)
• Zoning: Erie Village PD - Planned Development
• Property Size: 2.1134 acres for the commercial area (14.82
acres total plat area)
• Commercial Development: 2 buildings
• Building 1: 4,000 square feet footprint
• Building 2: 10,000 square feet footprint
• Both buildings front onto CW Bixler Blvd.
• 123 total parking spaces with highest demand projected at 118 too 122 vehicles.
• Existing Use: One existing commercial building
The Site Plan proposal consists of two commercial buildings totaling 14,000 square feet or 28,000 with the second floor. Each building will exhibit a high level of design consistent with the rest of Erie Village. Sidewalks will connect the development both internally and externally to the overall area.
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Attractive Community Amenities
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Communities
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. P24-09
2. Staff Report
3. Site Plan-Commercial
4. Application and Narrative
5. Other Applicant Materials
6. Erie Village 5th Filing Replat B
7. Referral Comments: <https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Browse.aspx?id=198665&repo=r-a69d230a>
8. Neighborhood Meeting Summary
9. Notice
10. Applicant Presentation
11. Staff Presentation