SUBJECT:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Erie Recommending that the Town Council Approve the Erie Junction Duplex Special Review Use
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Christopher C. LaRue, Principal Planner
Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
A Special Review Use must go to Planning Commission for a recommendation and then Town Council for the final decision.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff find the Erie Junction Duplex Special Review Use application complies with the Approval Criteria and recommend the Planning Commission recommend approval of the resolution to Town Council.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Duplex uses within the Old Town Residential (OTR) Zone require a Special Review Use (SRU) approval.
* The site is platted for ten duplex buildings (20 units) and one triplex (3 units).
* This SRU only includes the ten duplex buildings, per the request of the applicant.
* Each duplex must meet the Town of Erie's Development Design Standards and will be reviewed during future architectural applications. Examples of architecture are provided within the report.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The project started review in 2021, which initially included both a preliminary plat and SRU application. While these applications are typically brought together to Planning Commission and Town Council, only the preliminary plat moved forward. The preliminary plat was approved by Town Council in early 2022, and the final plat and development agreement were approved in 2023. Horizontal infrastructure was completed in 2024 and remains under warranty through July 2027.
In 2025, staff determined the original SRU and triplex site plan had not moved beyond the application process. The applicant chose to pursue only the duplex SRU, submitting in December 2025. In 2026, the duplex SRU application was deemed complete, sent to referral, reviewed by ...
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