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AGENDA
September 1, 2011
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission on September 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City
of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303 -235 -2826 at least one week in
advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may be
recommended for placement on the agenda.)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —August 4, 2011
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case No. ZOA- 11 -07 An ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
concerning annexation of real property to the City.
B. Case No. ZOA- 11 -08 An ordinance concerning appeals from decisions of the
Director of Public Works.
C. Case No. ZOA- 11 -09 An ordinance concerning grading and fill permits.
Case No. ZOA- 11 -10 An ordinance concerning land use document submittals.
Case No. ZOA- 11 -11 An ordinance concerning required public improvements
associated with subdivisions.
8. OTHER ITEMS
A. 38 Avenue Corridor Plan Update
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of Meeting
August 4, 2011
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BUCKNAM at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29`" Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anne Brinkman
Alan Bucknam
Marc Dietrick
Tracy Guildner
Dick Matthews
Scott Ohm
George Pond
Steve Timms
Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner TIMMS to approve the order of the agenda. The motion
carried 8 -0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 16, 2011
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner TIMMS to approve the minutes of June 16, 2011 as presented.
The motion carried 6 -0 with Commissioners Dietrick and Guildner
abstaining.
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject
not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes)
No members of the public wished to speak at this time.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 August 4, 2011
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case No. MS- 11 -02: An application filed by Weston Solutions for a 3 -lot
minor subdivision plat with dedications on property zoned Mixed Use
Commercial (MU -C) and located at approximately 7340 West 44 1h
Avenue.
This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent
documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to
hear the case. She reviewed the case file and digital presentation. Staff
recommended approval for reasons, and with a condition, as outlined in the staff
report.
Steve Art
Economic Development and Urban Renewal Manager
Mr. Art stated that Renewal Wheat Ridge, the city's urban renewal authority, has
reviewed the subdivision and fully concurs with staff recommendations.
Chair BUCKNAM opened the public hearing and asked to hear from members of
the public.
Rebecca Zachmeier
4200 Upham
Ms. Zachmeier wanted to know what drainage will look like and expressed
concern about above - ground detention. She expressed concern about the senior
housing project and stated that she would like to see more home ownership
properties in the city.
Joseph Sadar
4355 Teller
Ms. Sadar wanted to know more details about the senior housing project. Ms.
Reckert explained that the plans are presently under administrative review and
citizens may come to - the Community Development Department to see them.
Judy Capra
4290 Teller
Ms. Capra stated that she was surprised to hear the senior housing project had
been approved. She believed Lot 2 is not large enough to accommodate 88 units
and should be larger. She was opposed to a waiver of park land dedication.
Myrna Shaw
4195 Teller
Ms. Shaw expressed concern about street allotments that would encourage drivers
to speed. Also, increased traffic in the area would affect safety of children in the
Planning Commission Minutes 2 August 4, 2011
area. She was opposed to placing a median on Wadsworth toVance Street
because it would have a negative impact on existing businesses.
Lorraine Neumann
4281 Upham
Ms. Neumann stated that she is now landlocked and asked if she would have a
curb cut to allow access to her property from 43` Avenue. She also asked if the
existing trees would remain.
Gay Ann Fey
4320 Upham
Ms. Fey expressed concern about 43` Avenue going through that would result in
increased traffic. Drivers already speed in this area. A light at Vance will cause
drivers to cut through on 43
Andy Horn
7175 West 42 " Avenue
Mr. Horn expressed opposition about that 88 -unit living complex for limited
income seniors because Wheat Ridge already has a glut of low- income rentals.
He understood that the use for this area would be mixed use with commercial and
believed this was a "bait and switch" by the city. The senior living complex will
not bring strong families to Wheat Ridge. He was also opposed to a median on
44 Avenue that will increase traffic congestion at Vance, Teller and Upham. A
signal at Vance will not help traffic congestion. 44 Avenue could be backed up
as far as Teller. His neighborhood already gets cut - through traffic on Teller. He
did not believe open space requirements can be met by some tables and patio
space. He expressed concern about a subdivision being approved before
development for the property is planned.
Craig Ailero
4200 Upham
He stated that he was not aware that the senior housing project had been
approved. He believed that a library and DMV building was promised for the
area. He was also concerned about storm water flushing through the remediation
area for the demolished transmission shop.
Suzanne Capra
7070 West 43 Avenue
She didn't understand why the city is buying rentals to convert to home
ownership when this housing project will add to rental property in the city. She
expressed concern about increased traffic on Upham Street.
Steve Art reminded those present that the matter before the Commission is the
subdivision and not the ultimate development. However, he described the
proposed development that is presently under administrative review. The
apartments will not abut 43` but will be in an L -shape that will run
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along Vance street and the other along the northern border of the property. Only a
portion of the project that is counted toward open space is patio and open space.
An area at the north end of the property is planned for a garden area. A public
space will be required for Lot 1 when it is developed.
Ms. Reckert commented that development of the property is market- driven. The
City was working with Renewal Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County to find a
public use for the property but Jeffco decided to locate their building elsewhere.
Another development proposal was a medical clinic that also decided to locate
elsewhere. It is not known at this time who the users will be for Lots 1 and 3.
There is also a need for affordable multiple housing in the City.
John Reisma
Weston Solutions
In response to a question from Commissioner GUILDNER, Mr. Reisma stated
that the ground has been tested for contamination and everything is coming back
clean. There is also ongoing monitoring and there is no need to expedite that
monitoring before construction of a detention pond takes place. The pond will
meet all EPA standards.
In response to a question from Commissioner OHM, Mr. Paranto stated that
different scenarios have been examined for the detention pond and it was
determined that it would be placed in the northeast corner. It will initially be an
earthen pond to give the future owner of Lot 1 the right to change the
configuration if so desired. It could possibly be put underground.
For clarification, Commissioner TIMMS commented that Planning Commission
is voting on the subdivision plat and cannot make a recommendation about the
apartment plans. Further, the Commission has no jurisdiction over the proposed
40 Avenue median. Lot 2 meets minimum standards of MU -C zoning in terms
of lot size and frontage. -
In response to a question from Commissioner BRINKMAN regarding Ms.
Neumann's landlocked situation, Mr. Paranto stated that she can have a curb cut
when the street is constructed. He also commented that traffic engineers have
predicted morning and evening hour peak traffic should be eleven cars onto
Upham from the proposed project. The light at Vance and 44 will provide an
easy access to 44 . The intent of this light and a median on 44 is to make it a
safer street. There are presently many accidents at this location.
In response to a question from Commissioner BUCKNAM regarding the drainage
easement over a remediation site, Mr. Paranto stated that while he has not
reviewed the plans, Renewal Wheat Ridge is aware of what needs to be done
regarding stabilization of the earth to meet State Health Department requirements.
There is very little contamination dissipating today and there will be no undue
burden on future owners of the site
Planning Commission Minutes 4 August 4, 2011
Commissioner TIMMS stated that he would vote in favor of the application based
upon the criteria set before the Commission. He encouraged Renewal Wheat
Ridge to conduct extensive outreach to the neighborhood about whatever occurs
in the area.
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
MATTHEWS to approve Case No. MS- 11 -02, a request for approval of a
three -lot minor subdivision plat with right -of -way dedication on MU -C zoned
property located at 7340 West 44 Avenue, for the following reasons:
1. All requirements of Article IV of the zoning and development code
have been met.
2. The utility providers can serve the property.
3. It will facilitate development of the site in compliance with the
approved Concept Plan.
With the following condition:
1. The applicant continue to work with the Department of Public Works
on technical drainage requirements.
Commissioner MATTHEWS stated that he would support the subdivision plat.
He expressed concern that this project looks like "piecemeal" redevelopment.
Motion carried 8 -0.
8. OTHER MATTERS
A. 38 Avenue Corridor Plan Update
Ms. Reckert encouraged Commission members to attend the third and final public
meeting on the 38 Avenue Corridor Plan to be held on August 9 at the Wheat
Ridge Recreation Center.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner GUILDNER to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. The motion
carried 8 -0.
Alan Bucknam, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 5 August 4, 2011
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COMMUNY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
CASE NO. ZOA -11 -07
® PUBLIC HEARING ® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Kenneth Johnstone, AICP, Director of Community Development
Date of Preparation: August 18, 2011
SUMMARY:
The attached ordinance proposes an amendment to the zoning code to establish a provision for appealing
certain decisions of the Public Works Director to the Board of Adjustment. The ordinance was initiated at
the request of City Council. The ordinance amends Section 26 -115 of the municipal code and as such,
requires review by the Planning Commission, with the Commission's recommendation on the ordinance to
be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council and has been reviewed by City Council at a
study session. The ordinance was introduced on 1 St reading at City Council on July 25, 2011, with a City
Council public hearing set for September 12, 2011. The intent of the ordinance is to give private
property owners the right to appeal decisions of the Public Works Director, which are made after a
project has been through any required Planning Commission and City Council approval. Those appeals
would be made to the Board of Adjustment and would require the Board to find that the requirements
being imposed constitute a "particular and unique hardship ... as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience." This new appeal process mirrors the ability that a private party has to appeal decisions
of the Building Official to the Building Code Advisory Board. The new appeal process is also very
similar to the ability a private party has to appeal administrative requirements that are imposed through
Article W of Chapter 26 — Subdivisions.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA- 11 -07, an ordinance amending code section 26 -115
concerning appeals of decisions of the Director of Public Works. "
Exhibits:
1. Proposed ordinance
ZOA- 11- 07/Public Works Director Appeals
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER REINHART
Council Bill No. 24
Ordinance No.
Series 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DECISIONS OF THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City ") is a home rule municipality having
all powers conferred by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, in the exercise of these powers, the City Council has adopted
Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ( "Code ") concerning zoning and
development, and Chapter 13 concerning motor vehicles and traffic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide for a right of appeal from certain
decisions of the Director of Public Works as authorized by said Chapter 26 and to delete
an obsolete provision of Chapter 13 in connection therewith.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: _
Section 1 . Section 26 -115 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, pertaining to the
authority of the Board of Adjustment, is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection E.3, to read as follows:
E. Interpretations. The board of adjustment is empowered to hold public hearings to
decide upon requests for interpretation of certain provisions of this chapter in such a
way as to carry out their intent and purpose. This authority shall extend only to the
following:
1. The basic intent and purpose of words, phrases or paragraphs as applied to a
specific proposal or instance.
2. Use of property as an "other similar use;" however in no instance shall the
board make an interpretation that a particular use may be permitted in a zone
district where that use is specifically enumerated in a higher, that is a more
intensive, zone district.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS FOLLOWING FINAL APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OR CITY COUNCIL, AS APPROPRIATE, MAY BE
APPEALED TO THE BOARD, WHICH IS EMPOWERED TO REVERSE OR
MODIFY SUCH DECISIONS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON A SHOWING
BY THE APPLICANT THAT THE EFFECT OF THE DIRECTOR'S DECISION
EXHIBIT 1
WOULD IMPOSE A PARTICULAR AND UNIQUE HARDSHIP UPON THE
OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM
MERE INCONVENIENCE, AND WHICH HARDSHIP HAS NOT BEEN
CREATED BY ANY PERSON PRESENTLY HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY.
Section 2 . Section 13 -1 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, entitled "Standard
manual," is amended by the deletion of reference in subsection (c) thereof to the "Street
Committee of the City Council," as follows:
(c) Review for compliance; requests for placement or removal, appeals. All
traffic regulatory signs and control devices shall be reviewed by the director of
public works or his designee for compliance with the warrants stated in
subsection (b) above. Any requests for placement or removal of regulatory
signs (being defined as stop or yield signs) shall be completed by any person
requesting review, and review shall be made by the public works director, or his
designee, indicating what criteria or warrants as specified above have been met,
or not met, which review shall contain a recommended action to be taken. Afl
Section 3 Severability, Conflictina Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on
this 25th day of July, 2011, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final
passage set for August 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29
Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of , 2011.
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Section 3 Severability, Conflictina Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on
this 25th day of July, 2011, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final
passage set for August 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29
Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of , 2011.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael Snow, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: July 28, 2011
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
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MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
CONCERNING ANNEXATINO OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY
CASE NO. ZOA -11 -08
N PUBLIC HEARING N CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Kenneth Johnstone, AICP, Director of Community Development
Date of Preparation: August 18, 2011
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The attached ordinance proposes an amendment to Chapter 26 of the municipal code, adding a new article,
Article XII, pertaining to annexation. The ordinance was initiated at the recommendation of the City
Attorney's office and is consistent with State statutes regarding annexation. The ordinance amends Chapter
26 of the municipal code and as such, requires review by the Planning Commission, with the Commission's
recommendation on the ordinance to be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the recommendation of the City Attorney. The ordinance was introduced
on 1 St reading at City Council on August 8, 2011, with a City Council public hearing set for September
12, 2011. As proposed, the ordinance requires that all requests for disconnection (also referred to as de-
annexation) of real property from the City shall follow all required Statutory rules and additionally, no
such disconnection can be initiated or completed unless City Council first adopts an ordinance approving
such disconnection.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA- 11 -08, an ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws concerning annexation of real property into the city."
Exhibits
1. Proposed ordinance
ZOA -11 -08 /Annexation and Disconnection
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No. 27
Ordinance No.
Series 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality operating under
the constitution and laws of the state of Colorado and a home rule charter adopted
pursuant to the authority granted by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council (the "Council') is empowered by the
Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter and the Colorado Constitution to adopt ordinances on
matters of local concern; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to specify the applicability of
the Colorado Revised Statutes to annexation of property to the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1 . Chapter 26 of the Wheaf Ridge Code of Laws is amended by the addition of
a new Article XII, entitled "Annexation," to read in its entirety as follows:
ARTICLE XII ANNEXATION
Sec. 26 -1201. Reserved.
Sec. 26 -1202. Annexation procedure.
All annexations of real property to the city shall follow the requirements of Article 12 of
Title 31 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended.
Sec. 26 -1202. Disconnection procedure.
All requests for disconnection of real property from the city shall follow the applicable
requirements of Article 12 of Title 31 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended,
provided, however, no such disconnection shall be initiated or completed unless and
until the city council, acting in its sole and exclusive discretion, adopts an ordinance
approving such disconnection.
S ection 2. Severability, Conflictina Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
EXHIBIT 1
not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this day of , 2011, ordered published in full in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on
final passage set for , 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of , 2011.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael Snow, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
City of
Wheat I jdge
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
DATE: August 24, 201 "1
SUBJECT: Zoning code amendments
The following are four proposed code amendments prepared by the City Attorney and the Public
Works Department. Three of the language changes impact Chapter 26 so Planning Commission
recommendation is required prior to public hearing at City Council. A fourth code change
impacts Section 5 -45 of the Municipal Code and relates to installation of public improvements
associated with a building permit. Planning Commission will take no action on this one.
All four of the code amendments have been grouped together in a single ordinance attached as
Exhibit A. The specific code section modifications are as follows:
Exhibit B: Section 5 -45 code change (Section 1 of proposed ordinance)
Exhibit C: Case No. ZOA -11 -09 /Grading and Fill requirements (Section 11 of the proposed
ordinance)
Exhibit D: Case No. ZOA -I 1 -10 /Technical Submittal Requirements (Sections 2 -7 of the
proposed ordinance)
Exhibit E: Case No. ZOA -11 -11 /Public Improvements Installation with Subdivisions (Section
8 -10)
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No. _
Series 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 AND 26 OF THE WHEAT
RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING GENERNAL CODE REVISIONS
AND CLARIFICATION RELATED TO BUILDINGS, DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPROVMENTS AND REQUIRED SUBMISSION AND PERMITS FOR THE
SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City ") is a home rule municipality having
all powers conferred by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the City's home rule
charter ( "Charter "); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to this power, the City Council has previously adopted
Chapters 5 and 26 of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ( "Code ") concerning
business licenses and taxes, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 controls buildings and building regulations in the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 26 controls zoning and development in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City to, from time
to time, update said Chapters to provide for greater ease of administration and to reflect
both the practical and new technology facing both the City and applicants for
development.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1 . Chapter 5, Section 5 -45 of the Code is hereby amended (with appropriate
re- numbering and re- lettering) as follows:
Sec. 5 -45. Public improvements required.
(a) Applications for building permits shall be reviewed by the dot DIRECTOR
of public works to determine whether the proposed construction will require the
installation or construction of public improvements including, but not limited to, street
paving, p g, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities, or other public improvements as
may be required by THIS ordinance or the subdivision regulations.
(b) If it is determined by the department DIRECTOR of public works that any such
public improvements (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC,
STREET CONTINUITY, CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK, RELOCATION OR
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES, STREET LIGHTING, OR ROADWAY
EXHIBIT A
CONSTRUCTION) are necessitated by the proposed construction based upon the
specific adverse effects created by the proposed construction, including, but not limited
to, drainage, traffic, street continuity, curb, gutter and sidewalk, relocation or
undergrounding of utilities, street lighting, roadway construction), the dent
DIRECTOR of public works shall so inform the building official, and in such event a
condition shall be inserted in the building permit which shall require the construction of
such public improvement or public improvements by the property owner and the
dedication thereof to the city. All such improvements are to be constructed in full
compliance with the city's engineering division regulations, design standards and
construction specifications. The cost of any such improvements shall be borne by the
property owner, and the construction thereof shall be at the sole cost, risk and expense
of the property owner, subject to the provisions of any applicable city ordinance,
regulations or policies. Subject to the requirements THIS
SECTION, failure to construct any such required public improvements shall entitle the
city to withhold any certificate of occupancy.
(c) SIDEWALKS SHALL ONLY BE REQUIRED ON STREETS IDENTIFIED AS
PEDESTRIAN ROUTES IN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN AND ON COLLECTOR AND ARTERIAL STREETS AS
IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE STREETSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL.
If it is deteffniRed by the department of publiG works, afteF GensideFatien of the faGters
set forth belew that SUGh publiG irnpFevernents may be plaGed at a later date. An eSGre
3nts shall be depesited with the G The Gest estimate will be prepared by the
improvements may net he required where less than half of the pmperHes en
the streot evtenrdinn five hUR drerd (500) feet fr °m the 1 °t lines of the nr°n°rty
iR n,,estien , n on both sides of the frentin street , ,, have in ex nrhs
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nutters and sidewalks
(d) THE INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS AND RELATED
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SHALL ONLY BE REQUIRED IF SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS ARE PRE - EXISTING ADJACENT TO ANY PROPERTY ON EITHER
SIDE OF THE STREET BLOCK ON WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
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(e) No curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall be required for a remodeling of an existing
building.
(-3,) Installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks would be impractical or
economically unfeasible or not in the best interest of the city at the time of
issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
(f) In no event shall installation of curbs, gutters or sidewalks be required if the cost
of installation of such curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other improvements exceeds ten
(10) percent of the cost of the building permit value. in this Gase an es ^r in the
(g)(c-) If it is determined by the dent DIRECTOR of public works, after
consideration of the factors set forth below that INSTALLATION OF such public
improvements WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE OR
NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF THE
BUILDING PERMIT, THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID TO THE CITY AS CONDITION OF APPROVAL TO BE USED TO
CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT AND LOCATION
ROUGHLY PROPORTIONAL TO THOSE IN LIEU OF WHICH THE PAYMENT IS
REQUIRED.. at a later date. An eSGrow amount equaling one hundred
J A (100) perGent of the estimated Gest ef the required publiG improvements shall be
depesited with the G i ty. The GeSt estimate will be prepared by the e ,
(h)(#) Any owner, contractor or developer who is aggrieved by a decision of the
dept DIRECTOR of public works requiring installation of such public
improvements or escrowing PAYMENT of funds in lieu of construction shall have the
right to appeal the depar-tment's DIRECTOR'S determination to the board of adjustment
pursuant to section 2 -61 of the city's Code of Laws.
Section 2. Chapter 26, Section 26 -111, Subsection D.1.m of the Code is hereby
amended as follows:
m. In addition to the information included on the site plan document, the following
supportive information may be required IN HARD COPY, IN ELECTRONIC FILE
T -- FORMAT, OR BOTH:
(1) FINAL Drainage REPORT AND Pplan;
(2) Elevations and perspective drawings;
(3) Traffic Impact Rreport;.
(4) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANS;
(5) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP);
(6) STORMWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL (O & M
MANUAL).
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isment
(g)(c-) If it is determined by the dent DIRECTOR of public works, after
consideration of the factors set forth below that INSTALLATION OF such public
improvements WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE OR
NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF THE
BUILDING PERMIT, THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID TO THE CITY AS CONDITION OF APPROVAL TO BE USED TO
CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT AND LOCATION
ROUGHLY PROPORTIONAL TO THOSE IN LIEU OF WHICH THE PAYMENT IS
REQUIRED.. at a later date. An eSGrow amount equaling one hundred
J A (100) perGent of the estimated Gest ef the required publiG improvements shall be
depesited with the G i ty. The GeSt estimate will be prepared by the e ,
(h)(#) Any owner, contractor or developer who is aggrieved by a decision of the
dept DIRECTOR of public works requiring installation of such public
improvements or escrowing PAYMENT of funds in lieu of construction shall have the
right to appeal the depar-tment's DIRECTOR'S determination to the board of adjustment
pursuant to section 2 -61 of the city's Code of Laws.
Section 2. Chapter 26, Section 26 -111, Subsection D.1.m of the Code is hereby
amended as follows:
m. In addition to the information included on the site plan document, the following
supportive information may be required IN HARD COPY, IN ELECTRONIC FILE
T -- FORMAT, OR BOTH:
(1) FINAL Drainage REPORT AND Pplan;
(2) Elevations and perspective drawings;
(3) Traffic Impact Rreport;.
(4) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANS;
(5) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP);
(6) STORMWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL (O & M
MANUAL).
isment
(g)(c-) If it is determined by the dent DIRECTOR of public works, after
consideration of the factors set forth below that INSTALLATION OF such public
improvements WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE OR
NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF THE
BUILDING PERMIT, THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID TO THE CITY AS CONDITION OF APPROVAL TO BE USED TO
CONSTRUCT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT AND LOCATION
ROUGHLY PROPORTIONAL TO THOSE IN LIEU OF WHICH THE PAYMENT IS
REQUIRED.. at a later date. An eSGrow amount equaling one hundred
J A (100) perGent of the estimated Gest ef the required publiG improvements shall be
depesited with the G i ty. The GeSt estimate will be prepared by the e ,
(h)(#) Any owner, contractor or developer who is aggrieved by a decision of the
dept DIRECTOR of public works requiring installation of such public
improvements or escrowing PAYMENT of funds in lieu of construction shall have the
right to appeal the depar-tment's DIRECTOR'S determination to the board of adjustment
pursuant to section 2 -61 of the city's Code of Laws.
Section 2. Chapter 26, Section 26 -111, Subsection D.1.m of the Code is hereby
amended as follows:
m. In addition to the information included on the site plan document, the following
supportive information may be required IN HARD COPY, IN ELECTRONIC FILE
T -- FORMAT, OR BOTH:
(1) FINAL Drainage REPORT AND Pplan;
(2) Elevations and perspective drawings;
(3) Traffic Impact Rreport;.
(4) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANS;
(5) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP);
(6) STORMWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL (O & M
MANUAL).
Section 3. Chapter 26, Section 26 -308, Subsection C.2.p of the Code and
Subsection D.2.a are hereby amended as follows:
p. METES AND BOUNDS L-Legal description OF THE TOTAL
SITE INCLUDING AREA IN SQUARE FEET, WITH SECTION TIES ON THE
CURRENT CITY DATUM, IN CONFORMANCE WITH CITY GEODETIC
SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS. of +o, site, inGl ding area.
a. METES AND BOUNDS LL-egal description WITH SECTION TIES ON THE
CURRENT CITY DATUM, IN CONFORMANCE WITH CITY GEODETIC
SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS, of the entire planned development, and if the
final development plan is for only a portion of the site, a legal description of that
portion of the site included within the final development plan.
Section 4. Chapter 26, Section 26 -403 of the Code is hereby amended as follows:
City datum: Those three - dimensional coordinate values established during the city
STATE PLANE COORDINATE CONVERSION PROGRAM for
all quarter corners, and SECTION CORNERS, AND PERMANENT HIGH ACCURACY
CONTROL (PHAC) POINTS within and adjacent to the City of Wheat Ridge.
GEODETIC SURVEYING: "GEODETIC SURVEYING" MEANS THE PERFORMANCE
OF SURVEYS IN WHICH MEASURE OR ACCOUNT IS TAKEN OF THE SHAPE,
SIZE, AND GRAVITATIONAL FORCES OF THE EARTH TO DETERMINE OR PRE-
DETERMINE THE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL POSITIONS OF POINTS,
MONUMENTS, OR STATIONS FOR USE IN THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL
LAND SURVEYING OR FOR STATING THE GEODETIC POSITION OF CONTROL
POINTS, MONUMENTS, OR STATIONS BY USING A COORDINATE SYSTEM OR
DERIVATIVE THEREOF RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
PHAC POINTS: PERMANENT HIGH ACCURACY CONTROL POINTS
ESTABLISHED DURING THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE STATE PLANE COORDINATE
CONVERSION PROGRAM BY AND FOR USE IN GLOBAL POSITIONING SURVEYS.
Section 5, Chapter 26, Section 26 -407, Subsection C.1 is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Maps of the subdivision plat shall be drawn at not less than a scale of one (1)
inch equals one hundred (100) feet with the use of black, waterproof drawing ink and
the outer dimensions of the map shall be twenty -four (24) inches by thirty -six (36)
inches with a margin of at least two (2) INCHES to be reserved along the narrow left
side of each drawing, A MARGIN OF AT LEAST ONE (1) INCH ALONG THE TOP
MARGIN, and a margin of at least one -half (Y2) inch shall be YA serve d around the
balance of the drawing.
Section 6. Chapter 26, Section 26 -407, Subsections D.2, D.6, D.8 and D.9 of the
Code are hereby amended as follows; further, new Subsections D.17 and 18 are added:
2. Accurate dimensions for all lines, angles, and curves used to describe
boundaries, streets, alleys, easements, areas to be reserved for public use, and other
important features. All curves shall be circular arcs and shall be defined by at least three
(3) of the following: the radius, central angle, tangent, ARC LENGTH, CHORD
LENGTH, AND CHORD BEARING. All dimensions, both linear and angular, are to be
determined by an accurate control survey in the field which must balance and close
within a limit of at least one (1) in fifty thousand (50,000). No final plat showing plus or
minus dimensions will be approved.
6. Total acreage and a surveyed METES AND BOUNDS legal description of the
area, with SECTION ties to two (2) section corners IN CONFORMANCE WITH CITY
GEODETIC SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS. Coordinates for all section corners, and,
QUARTER- SECTION CORNERS, AND PHAC POINTS used will SHALL be consistent
with the CURRENT City of Wheat Ridge Datum and are available from the public works
department.
8. MONUMENTS:
i.A description of all monuments THAT MARK THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
PROPERTY, both found and set, and a description of all control monuments
used in conducting the survey.
ii.RIGHT -OF -WAY SURVEY MONUMENTS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED PER CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL NEW
ROADWAYS OR RELOCATION OF EXISTING ROADWAYS, AT ALL NEW
ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY CENTERLINE INTERSECTIONS, CENTER OF
RADIUS FOR CUL -DE -SACS, AND AT THE END OF THE CENTERLINE FOR
DEAD END STREETS. RIGHT -OF -WAY SURVEY MONUMENTS MAY ALSO
BE REQUIRED AT ROADWAY CENTERLINE POINTS OF CURVATURE,
POINTS OF REVERSE OR COMPOUND CURVATURE, AND POINTS OF
TANGENCY, AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
iii.Coordinates for all control monuments used will SHALL be consistent with the
CURRENT City of Wheat Ridge datum.
9. A statement by the l and surveyo A COLORADO LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
LAND SURVEYOR that the survey was performed by him or under his direct
responsibility, supervision, and checking, and in accordance with all CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE REQUIREMENTS AND applicable Colorado Statutes, current revised edition, as
amended. THE PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SHALL PROVIDE A
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY WHICH CERTIFIES THE ACCURACY AND
CONFORMANCE OF THE FINAL PLAT DOCUMENT TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE
LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN.
17. ALL ITEMS ON THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE GEODETIC SURVEYING
REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL PLATS SHALL BE ADHERED TO AND PROVIDED ON
THE PLAT.
18. THE PURPOSE, WIDTH, LENGTH, AND LOCATION OF ALL EASEMENTS
AND ALL ABUTTING EASEMENTS SHALL BE CLEARLY LABELED AND
IDENTIFIED. IF ANY EASEMENT ALREADY OF RECORD CANNOT BE DEFINITELY
LOCATED, A STATEMENT OF ITS EXISTENCE AND ITS RECORDED REFERENCE
SHALL APPEAR ON THE PLAT TITLE SHEET.
Section 7. Chapter 26, Section 26 -407, Subsections E.3 and E.13 of the Code are
hereby amended as follows; further, new Subsections E.18 and 19 are added:
3. Complete engineering plans and specifications SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN
HARDCOPY AND MAY BE REQUIRED IN AN ELECTRONIC FILE FORMAT
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY for all public facilities to be installed, i.e., water and sewer
utilities, traffic control devices, traffic calming features, streets, street lights, street signs
and related public improvements, bridges, and storm drainage, including design
analysis when required.
13. A computer readable drawing OF THE FINAL PLAT SHALL BE SUBMITTED
may be required to be s bmitt on a floppy di CD -ROM, DVD -ROM, OR OTHER
ELECTRONIC FILE FORMAT ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY. The information shall be
ON THE CURRENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE DATUM IN CONFORMANCE WITH
CITY GEODETIC SURVEYING REQUIREMENT STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED BY
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, be compatible with the current Autocad release
CITY MAPPING SOFTWARE AND LAYERING STANDARDS, and include, but not
limited to, SECTION TIES, ties to a minimum of two (2) section (land) corners,
CONTROL MONUMENTS, exterior boundaries, interior lot lines, easements, rights -of-
way (existing and proposed), all to include bearings and distances.
CA ...
18. A CLOSURE REPORT FROM THE PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
CONTAINING THE CLOSURE CALCULATIONS AND ERROR OF CLOSURE WITH
AREA (ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST SQUARE FOOT) FOR THE SUBDIVISION
BOUNDARY.
19. A COPY OF THE CITY GEODETIC SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS
CHECKLIST, COMPLETED AND INITIALED BY THE PROFESSIONAL LAND
SURVEYOR CERTIFYING THE PLAT.
Section 8. Chapter 26, Section 26 -412, Subsection C.1.b of the Code is hereby
amended as follows:
b. GenGFete- GUFbs,gotter-s, and sidewalks. CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL SUBDIVISIONS THAT REQUIRE NEW STREETS.
SUBDIVISIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO EXISTING STREETS
WILL REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDWALKS IF THE
EXISTING STREETS ARE DESIGNATED AS PEDESTRIAN OR TRAIL ROUTES IN
THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN OR ARE
COLLECTOR OR ARTERIAL STREETS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE STREETSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL.
Section 9. Chapter 26, Section 26 -412, Subsection H of the Code is hereby amended
as follows:
1. In conjunction with the required drainage certification, the owner will furnish the
city, free of charge, A HARDCOPY, SIGNED AND SEALED BY THE ENGINEER
OF RECORD, OF THE drawings and specifications, including supplemental
drawings, relating to improvements, showing them in their as -built locations ON
THE CURRENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE DATUM.
2. The as- built's shall be prepared and certified by a registered professional
engineer in accordance with the requirements of Wheat Ridge and prior to the
city's issuance of the first certificate of occupancy in the subdivision.
3. AN ELECTRONIC FILE CONTAINING THE AS- BUILTS SHALL ACCOMPANY
THE SIGNED AND SEALED HARDCOPY, AND BE FURNISHED IN A FORMAT
COMPATIBLE WITH THE CITY MAPPING SOFTWARE AND LAYERING
STANDARDS ON CD -ROM, DVD -ROM, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDIA
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY.
Section 10. Chapter 26, Section 26 -413, Subsection B of the Code is hereby amended
as follows:
1. The publiG works department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
and the subdivider shall prepare an agreement in substantially the form of
Appendix B [on file in the office of the city clerk], which details the obligations of
the city and the subdivider, the estimated costs of public improvements to the
property and the amount of letter of credit to be supplied by the subdivider.
Section 11. Chapter 26, Section 26 -623 of the Code is hereby amended (and re-
lettered) as follows:
����\ A. Generally. FOR OPERATIONS WHEREBY A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM CODES ADOPTED BY THE
CITY AND CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 5 OF THIS CODE, NNo deposit,
GRADING, and /or extractive operation DISTURBING AN AREA OF ONE (1)
ACRE OR MORE SHALL BE PERMITTED IN ANY DISTRICT EXCEPT IN
THE MANNER PRESCRIBED HEREIN. WHERE DISTURBED AREAS ARE
LESS THAN ONE (1) ACRE AND SUCH OPERATION IS A PART OF A
LARGER COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT LARGER THAN ONE (1)
ACRE IN SIZE, NO DEPOSIT, GRADING, AND /OR EXTRACTION
OPERATION shall be permitted in any district except in the manner prescribed
herein. It is the intent and purpose of this section to establish reasonable
uniform limitations, safeguards and controls in the City of Wheat Ridge for the
conservation and wise utilization of property through deposit, GRADING, and /or
extraction of soil, sand, gravel, rock, minerals, CONCRETE OR ASPHALT
PAVEMENT, and other similar resources MATERIALS. However, a primary
intent and purpose is to protect surrounding properties from adverse impacts,
including, but not limited to, drainage problems, soil erosion, traffic problems,
changes in ground elevation relative to adjacent properties, etc., which may be
created by such operations. All fees shall be in accordance with those fees
established by the Uniform Building Code. ALL OPERATIONS SHALL
COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 20 OF THIS CODE
(STORMWATER QUALITY AND CONTROL), AND AAny fill operation which is
proposed for a parcel located within a 100 -year floodplain shall additionally
comply with the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, article VIII of this chapter.
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G. Major- landfill and excavation Gentrol epeFations. Durnping, landfill and
extraction operations which exceed twenty thousand (20 nubir yards may
be allowed On any zone d enly by speGial use permit under seGt'On 26 114-.
SUGh dep o sit or exrantion of eath san gray o mn
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nonnrete or brok other similar rese� es r and /or sterage Cher f
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GRADING PERMITS..
DUMPING, LANDFILL, GRADING, AND /OR
EXTRACTION OPERATIONS WHICH DISTURB AN AREA OF ONE (1) ACRE
OR MORE IN SIZE MAY BE ALLOWED BY A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE
ENGINEERING MANAGER AFTER REVIEWING AN APPLICATION AND
SUPPORTING INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT. SUCH DEPOSIT OR EXTRACTION OF EARTH, SAND,
GRAVEL, ROCK, MINERALS, CONCRETE OR ASPHALT PAVEMENT, OR
OTHER SIMILAR MATERIALS, AND /OR STORAGE THEREOF, ARE
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. A GRADING PERMIT MAY
BE ISSUED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED ONE (1) YEAR AND
MAY BE RENEWED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST:
1. Application. An application for °ne ire GRADING permit shall be
submitted to the GOMmunity developrnepA PUBLIC WORKS department
and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee and by engineered
plans and drawings which illustrate the following minimum information:
a. Certified survey of the site SHOWING EXISTING EASEMENTS
AND RIGHT -OF -WAY with A corresponding metes and bounds
legal description FOR THE BOUNDARY ON THE CURRENT CITY
DATUM.
b. Name and address of property owner(s) and lessee(s), both within
the site and adjacent to the site's perimeter.
C I enatien and extent of areas to he filled and /er exnayated A
GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN SHOWING THE
LOCATION AND EXTENT OF AREAS TO BE FILLED AND /OR
EXCAVATED, EXISTING & PROPOSED CONTOUR LINES
USING ELEVATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT CITY
DATUM DRAWN AT A SCALE ACCEPTABLE TO THE
ENGINEERING MANAGER, AND ANY EROSION CONTROL
ITEMS REQUIRED PER THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
d. A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN DEFINING BOTH
CONSTRUCTION AND POST - CONSTRUCTION BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP'S).
e DFainage plan and report , ��i Whinh identifies existing atenways and
drainage roe arses e y indinating an changes existing grades and
s
nr n�s°d f gr ades, artethed of maintaining his
drainage from the site and methods far nentrelling eresien frern
e
DRAINAGE REPORT AND PLAN IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CITY'S SITE DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS.
f. Location of existing and proposed points of ingress /egress.
g. Location of residences, structures, AND utilities and roadways
within nne quarter (L) mile distan.•° r.f LYING INSIDE THE SITE in
question AND WITHIN A FIFTY (50) FOOT PERIMETER
ADJACENT TO THE SITE.
h 1 °nati °n and type °r perimeter f°nninn NAME, LOCATION, AND
SURFACING OF ALL ROADWAYS BOTH WITHIN AND
ADJACENT TO THE SITE TO BE USED FOR HAULAGE.
i. LoGateen and surfaGing of all roads both within and adjaGent to the
site to be used foF haulage SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS,
INCLUDING COMPLETION DATE.
j LOGat and hnraGter of proposed l °n the site COPIES OF
ANY PERMITS ISSUED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO
REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATION.
k. SGhedule of epeFatiens, inGluding GOrnpletien date. COPIES OF
ALL MATERIALS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
STATE OF COLORADO OR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, WHERE
SUCH AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN PERMIT REVIEWS
AND /OR APPROVALS AS A REFERRAL, PERMITTING OR
FUNDING AGENCY.
I. Copies ef all FnateFiaI6 Fequir-ed to be submitted to the State of
2. Performance standards.
a. Setback. Subject to maintaining a thirty feet setbaGk fre
nr °^ °rt Ii n° Roads. Subject to operators maintaining all haulage
roads used in connection with this operation, under their control or
ownership, as much as possible in a dust -free condition. Such
haulage roads shall not be established along existing residential
streets except as may be provided by a special permit. This shall
not preclude collector or major streets from being used for this
purpose.
b. EROSION CONTROL. EROSION CONTROL PROVISIONS
UTILIZED DURING OPERATIONS SHALL ADHERE TO THE
BMP'S IDENTIFIED IN THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
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the v IJTTL ITII, reel lirements as centained heroin , the fencine may/ be removed
the T�
Drainage. DEBRIS AND /OR CONTAMINANTS SHALL NOT BE
ACCUMULATED OR DISCHARGED BEYOND THE PROPERTY
LINE BY ANY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING THAT
OF NATURAL DRAINAGE. THE OPERATION SHALL BE
CONDUCTED SO THAT THE EXCAVATED AREA WILL NOT
PERMIT WATER OF A STAGNATED NATURE TO COLLECT OR
REMAIN.
d.
materia er sediment leads sh net he allowerl�Ssape the e
SITE STABILIZATION. ALL GRADING PERMITS SHALL
CONTAIN PROVISIONS TO STABILIZE THE SITE AS NEAR OR
CLOSELY AS IS PRACTICABLE TO ITS PRIOR NATURAL
STATE OR CONDITION OR IN SUCH STATE OR CONDITION AS
THE ENGINEERING MANAGER MAY APPROVE. METHODS OF
SITE STABILIZATION SHALL ADHERE TO ALL BMP'S PER THE
APPROVED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
Q
0
o Drainage Debris end /er Gont +minants shall net be .laced
yr -
er di beyond the property line by any means of
transportation i RG l ud i ng that of natUFal drainage. The operation shaI4
aTVr
he tend Icted se that the eXGayated area will net permit water of a
stagnated nature to collect OF remain
f I i hfin }nn shall he in companc it i
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rehabilitation of the property as neaF OF Glosely as is praGtiGab'e to
i ts pFioF natural state or oondition or in SUGh state OF Genditien as
the G GGunGil may approve. Rehabilitation of the site shall iRG
replacement of topseil which is spread evenly ever the rehabilitated
site to a depth Gemparable te that of adjoining areas. Preperty not,
u l t i ma te l y u sed for ses OF strl GtUres, etc,s be
planted with / shrubs gFasses or similar 9,,roundGGV
prreGludee rosie f the soil by ceer win or �„ Ia }cr
Bond. To insure rehabilitation of the site as prescribed in subsection g.,
above, there shall be required at the time the original permit is issued a
performance bond naming the city council of the City of Wheat Ridge as
obligee in an amount and type to be determined by the city engineer,
based on and with consideration for the magnitude of the excavation
activities and rehabilitation requirements. In no instance shall the amount
of the bond be less than five thousand dollars ($5
Insurance. Every operator, before commencing operations, shall be
insured to the extent of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00)
per person, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence against
liability arising from production, activities or operations incidental thereto
conducted or carried on under or by virtue of any law, resolution or
condition imposed by these regulations, and such insurance shall be
kept in full force and effect during the period of such operations,
including site rehabilitation. A certificate indicating protection by such
insurance shall be filed with the application for special permit.
5. Equipment. All equipment used shall be maintained and operated
utilizing standard items, such as mufflers, filters, etc., as much as
possible to eliminate noise, vibration, dust, etc., which are injurious or
,..1� substantially annoying to persons living in the vicinity.
� 6. Hours of operation. All activities shall operate from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00
.,� p.m. Operations shall not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays or
holidays, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING
MANAGER.
7. G i n i y r s th o appr w
Gonditiens, or deny speGial use permits for majer landfall and eXGavation
Gentrol operations based upon evaluation of the proposal Felative to the
— i �- T,r- �,ty- s�e f' all --res e�c�- n- re t �� -ev , nnrove
nriteria for review comet forth in section 7G: 9 1 A
Section 12 Severability, Conflicting Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of – to _ on
this _ day of , 2011, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final
passage set for _, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West
29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of , 2011.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael Snow, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
, , I City of
I �1 �I heat�idge PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING REQUIRED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH A BUILDING PERMIT
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works
Date of Preparation: August 19, 2011
SUMMARY:
The attached ordinance proposes an amendment to the buildings and building regulations code to limit the
requirement of constructing public improvements in association with a building permit. The ordinance was
initiated at the request of City Council. The ordinance amends Section 5 -45 of the municipal code. While
amendments to Section 5 of the municipal code do not require review by the Planning Commission, the
Commission is being advised of the proposed ordinance amendment prior to City Council consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council and has been reviewed by City Council at the
July 18, 2011 study session. The ordinance amendment would limit the requirement for sidewalks on
pedestrian routes identified in the City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the City Streetscape
Design Manual. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks would only be required if such improvements exist within
the block on which the subject property fronts. The draft ordinance also would eliminate the currently
required escrow of funds when construction of public improvements is not practical. The estimated cost
of the required public improvements would, instead, be paid as a condition of approval to be used for
construction of public improvements in the City. The intent is to use the payments to fund sidewalk,
curb and gutter projects, such as was provided by the previous "Missing Links Sidewalk Construction
Program ".
The proposed language is shown in Section 1 of the Ordinance.
Exhibits:
1. Proposed ordinance
1**4 I'll @ 1 11
Public Improvements associated with Building Permits
, City of
Wheat�idge PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING GRADING AND FILL PERMITS
CASE NO. ZOA -11 -09 /Grading and Fill
® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works
Date of Preparation: August 19, 2011
SUMMARY:
The attached ordinance proposes an amendment to the zoning code which would limit the requirement of
obtaining grading and fill permits. The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council. The
ordinance amends Section 26 -623 and as such, requires review by the Planning Commission, with the
Commission's recommendation on the ordinance to be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council and has been reviewed by City Council at the
July 18, 2011 study session. The existing City Code Section 26 -623 requires grading permits when more
than fifty (50) cubic yards of dirt is excavated or imported. Typically, projects that require grading
permits also require building permits. This ordinance provides a less restrictive development
environment, establishing that a grading permit will be required only when one (1) acre or more of a
property is disturbed and the activity is not associated with a building permit. Additional changes are
recommended to assist with compliance with the Stormwater Management Program. The permit bond
insuring re- vegetation of the site should also be increased to $20,000 to provide sufficient funding if City
involvement is necessary. -
Section 11 of the proposed ordinance contains the language changes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA- 11 -09, an ordinance amending code section 26 -623
concerning grading and fill permits. "
Exhibits:
1. Proposed ordinance
EXHIBIT C
ZOA -11 -09 /Grading and Fill Requirements
� I City of
WheatR g e PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LAND USE DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
CASE NO. ZOA- 11- 10/Technical Submittal Requirements
® PUBLIC HEARING ® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works
Date of Preparation: August 19, 2011
SUMMARY:
The attached ordinance proposes amendments to Article I, Article H and Article IV of the zoning code. The
ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council. The ordinance amends Section 26 -111, Section 26-
308, Section 26 -403 and Section 26 -407 of the municipal code and as such, requires review by the Planning
Commission, with the Commission's recommendation on the ordinance to be forwarded to City Council for
consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council and has been reviewed by City Council at the
July 18, 2011 study session. The proposed ordinance would incorporate current requirements
concerning land use document submittals. The changes will provide the necessary documentation in
compliance with the City's adopted survey and GIS standards.
Sections 2 - 7 of the proposed ordinance contains the language changes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA- 11 -10, an ordinance amending code section 26 -111,
section 26 -403 and section 26 -407 concerning land use document submittals. "
Exhibits:
1. Proposed ordinance
EXHIBIT D
ZOA- 11- 10/Technical Submittal Requirements
�' � I City of
Wheatpidge PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMUNrry D EVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2011
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING REQUIRED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH SUBDIVISIONS
CASE NO. ZOA- 11- 11/Public Improvements with Subdivision
® PUBLIC HEARING ® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Case Manager: Timothy Paranto, Director of Public Works
Date of Preparation: August 19, 2011
SUMMARY:
The attached ordinance proposes an amendment to the subdivision code which would limit the requirement
of constructing public improvements in association with property subdivision. The ordinance was initiated
at the request of City Council. The ordinance amends Section 26 -412 and as such, requires review by the
Planning Commission, with the Commission's recommendation on the ordinance to be forwarded to City
Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The ordinance was initiated at the request of City Council and has been reviewed by City Council at the
July 18, 2011 study session The proposed changes to Section 26 -412 would limit the requirement for
construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks to new streets proposed with a subdivision and on adjacent
existing streets that are pedestrian routes identified in the City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and
the City Streetscape Design Manual.
Sections 8 - 10 of the proposed ordinance contains the language changes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA- 11 -11, an ordinance amending code section 26 -412
concerning required public improvements associated with subdivisions. "
Exhibits:
1. Proposed ordinance
EXHIBIT E
ZOA- 11- 11/Public Improvements Installation with Subdivisions