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02-17-26 Planning Board Meeting
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AI-read · unreviewed33 mentions; quotes verbatim from the captions or agenda, chosen by a model, unchecked by a personThe BVCP land use designations are low density and very low density residential, which are characterized by larger lots with single-family homes and more rural characteristics.
Here's a map of the floodplain area. The site is just outside the South Boulder Creek floodplain.
I was curious about the request for a parking reduction. We don't see those too much lately since we no longer have parking requirements
so as soon as we approve a parking reduction through this, it would no longer apply
We must be secure from the constant risk of flooding, a reality we faced very painfully after the 213 flood.
we're going to be able to exceed Boulder Energy Code, and be able to target, at least, the LEED Gold equivalency
we wanted to place the ADA parking spots, which I don't have highlighted here, but the ones that I'm hovering over here, are accessible stalls.
As a result of the parking calculations, which are based on our assembly spaces, our sanctuary and our social hall, the parking requirements wouldn't change at all.
There's ballistic protection in the facility, there's cameras, there's alarms
Speaking first to the federal requirement under the ADA, Religious entities are exempt from the requirements of Title III of the ADA.
Under BRC Section 12-1-4, there is a citation to the the same section under state law that I just cited
so we participate with Red Wagon, organic farms. As part of a CSA.
In 2000, we submitted a concept plan and request for annexation and initial zoning
And I'm here to speak about the sustainability features and benefits of our new building.
will very significantly exceed the City of Boulder's energy code's requirements by installing the maximum solar ray we can fit on the roof
In fact, in 2015, we helped the congregation become a zero-waste facility.
We'll be generating 93.5 kilowatt hours of solar, and offset 75 to 90% of our building's energy usage
The project complies with the BVCP policies, as outlined in the packet.
A TDM plan supports alternative modes of travel
I remain impressed with Congregation Bonai Shalom's dedication to disability inclusion and their thoughtful
During the floods in 2013, the water came up to our back door.
the TDM is relatively robust, helping reduce vehicle miles traveled
So I think this project is consistent with the BVCP land use map and policies.
our site review process here, and the code that it's built on. are often very adversarial when we apply them
the first one is East Boulder Sub-Community Plan Form-Based Code, discussion
The way I understand it from talking to developers and from talking to planning staff is the intent Was to foster certainty
Obviously, it's expanded to, you know, Alpine Balsam and East Boulder
the regulating plans that are shown for the different areas, including Alpine Balsam, do have those
I really appreciate staff's efforts to make a good form-based code for East Boulder
I feel like there really needs to be that coherence between the sub-community plan and the form-based code
in Boulder Junction and in Alpine Balsam, we were more intentional in terms of actually delineating where those locations would be
I think that the Pearl Arts District example is a good one
Can you folks clarify for us, where this landed at City Council, and what the next steps are