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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNIlVG COMNIISSION
September 7, 2006 .
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission on September 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
L 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 QF MINUTES - August 3, 2006
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 HEARING
A. Case No. ZOA-04-04: An ordinance asnending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code
of Laws pertaining to outdoor lighting standazds.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Traditional Schools vs. Trade Schools
10. COMNIISSION REPORT5
11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMNIIS5ION
Minutes of Meeting
August 3, 2006
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by
Acting Chair McMILLIN at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29`t' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Anne Brinlnnan
Jim Chilvers
John McMillin
Cassie Spaniel
Kim Stewart
Commission Members Absent:
Phil Phmmmer
Jerry Scezney
Scott Wesley
Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director
Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Tim Pazanto, Public Works Director
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner CHILVERS and seconded by
Commissioner STEWART to approve the order oF the agenda. The
motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER, SCEZNEY and
WESLEY absent.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 20, 2006
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner STEWART to approve the minutes of July 20, 2006 as
presented. The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER,
SCEZNEY and WESLEY absent.
6. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to address the Commission at this time.
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Plazining Commission
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PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WZ-06-04 - An applicarion filed by the City of Wheat
Ridge far approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-One (A-1) and
Residential One (R-1) to Public Facilities (PE) for property located at
11210 West 45th Avenue with variances to the Development Standards
for Public Facilities District (Section 26-215.B).
The case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent
documents into the record and advised the Coxnxnission there was jurisdiction
to heaz the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff
recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner STEWART asked if there would be 24-hour police presence on
the site. Tim Pazanto explained that there would be 24-hour security camera
surveillance; however, there would not be 24-hour police coverage.
Commissioner STEWART expressed concem about safety issues for
neighbors. Mr. Paranto explained that the fence surrounding the police
compound area would be topped with bazbed wire. The existing wood fence
would be removed to allow circulation azound the facility and allow better
visibility by police.
Commissioner BRINKMAN asked if hazardous materials would be stored at
the compound. Tim Paranto replied that he assumed the hazazdous materials
team would take appropriate measures to store hazazdous materials in an
appropriate manner. There would be indoor storage for impounded vehicles.
In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN about
compensatory landscaping, Tun Paranto stated there would be landscaped
areas azound the administration buiiding and as the property is redeveloped,
trees would be added around the perimeter of the police compound area. He
also stated there would be landscaping outside the entrance gate to West 45`b
Avenue.
Kent Young
11280 West 46t" Avenue
Mr. Young was sworn in by Chair McMILLIN. He lives to the north of the
evidence compound and expressed several concerns about the plans which he
believed completely ignored adj acent property owners. He stated that he was
originally told the evidence compound would be housed in a one-story
building and now it is to be a two-story building with surveillance. IIe fiirther
stated he didn't receive any notice of a hearing until this meeting. He was out
of town when the June 6 neighborhood meeting took place.
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In response to a question from Commissioner BRINKMAN, Mr. Young stated
that light from the facility spills onto his property. He further stated that his
property values would be decreased as a result of the building being
surrounded by bazbed wire. Even with trees planted on the peruneter, the
barbed wire would be visible from his property. He asked what kind of
safeguards there would be for adj acent neighbors when the admiuistration
building is constructed.
In response to a question from Commissioner McMII,LIN, Mr. Paranto
replied that there would be some storage bunkers on the south end of the
property but no addirional buildings on the western parcel. He fiuther stated
that the barbed wire fence could be placed inside a wood fence; however, this
scenario would change the possibility of planting trees in that space.
Mr. Young coxnxnented that these changes would not affect the view from his
side of the fence.
In response to a question from Commissioner STEWART, Mr. Paranto stated
that the police building construction began last fall and is not yet occupied.
Further, the police could not use the building far evidence storage if there is
no bazbed wire. Alan White explained that any future building on the site
would have to meet building code requirements. He also explained that public
facilities are allowed in any zone district as a use by right and that neighbors
do not receive notices when building permits aze issued.
Commissioner McMILLIN asked Mr. Young if landscaping, suck as a large
evergreen, at the northeast coiner of the evidence building would help. Mr.
Young replied that this would help. Mr. Pazanto stated that the city wants to
be a good neighbor and it would be possible to landscape the northeast corner.
His department would also invesrigate the lighting situation to see if security
could be accomplished without light spillage onto Mr. Young's property.
There were no other individuals who wished to address this case.
Commissioner CHILVERS suggested that the city plant several trees on Mr.
Young's property to mitigate the lighting and view of the barbed wire. W.
Paranto stated that the city could not plant the trees on Mr. Young's property
but would consider providing funds to Mr. Young to plant the trees. The other
altemative would be to have a barbed wire topped chain link fence inside a
wood fence. However, there would have to be enough space between the
fences for maintenance..
Tbere was discussion about a variance to fence height to allow the wood fence
to obscure the chain link with barbed wire fence.
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Commissioner SPANiEL commented that she was in favor of mitigating the .
lighting and obscuring the view of barbed wire for Mr. Young in order for the
city to be a good neighbor.
Commissioner STEWART agreed that there is a need to mitigate the
conditions. She expressed concern about accessibility and safety issues for
the police property.
Mr. Young expressed concern about the other sides of the building in addition
to the north side.
Tim Paranto suggested the city could look into placing the impound portion of
the facility on the south side. There was discussion about fencing east from
the garage door in order to allow the building to serve as its own fence. He
also gave assurance that the city would plant trees on the city's side of the
fence or provide funds so Mr. Young could plant trees on his side of the fence.
Alan White and Tim Pazanto will work on a new scenario for the property to
include suggestions made during the meeting and present a new site pian to
city council.
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner SPANIEL to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-06-04,
a request for approval of a zone change from Agriculture-One and
Residential-One to Public Facilities district for property located at 11210
West 45th Avenue for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change will consolidate zoning on the property.
2. Although not consistent with the designation on the Future Land Use
Map, it meets the goals and objectives of other provisions in the
Comprehensive Plan.
The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER, SCEZNEY and
WESLEY absent.
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner STEWART to offer the following recommendafions for
City Council's consideration: (1) the city will reconfigure the site plan to
show the northeast corner of the evidence building eastward with no
barbed wire fencing north of the building; (2) the city will review lighting
to eliminate any spillage onto adjacent properties; (3) the city will
landscape the area adjacent to Mr. Young's property to obscure the view
of the building and to prevent light spillage; and (4) irrigated planters
will be placed at the entrance.
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The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER, SCEZNEY and
WESLEY absent.
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKIVIAN and seconded by
Commissioner SPAIVIEL to recommend approval of variances to the
development standards in the Public Facilities zone district for property
located at 11210 W. 45t° Avenue being considered concurrently with Case
No. WZ-06-04, for the following reasons:
1. The variances will legitimize the existing conditions on the property.
2. There should be no additional impact on adjacent properties as a
result of the variances.
The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUIVIMER, SCEZNEY and
WESLEY absent.
(The meeting was recessed from 8:35 p.m. to 8:42 p.m.)
B. Case No. ZOA-06-04 - An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the
Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning Section 26-603 (fencing
regulations) and Section 26-204 (agriculture and public facilities use
chart).
The case was presented by IVferedith Reckert. She entered all pertinent
documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction
to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff
recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Commissioner CHILVERS
and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to recommend approval of
Case No. ZOA-06-04 concerning Section 26-603 (Fencing) and Section 26-
204 (Agriculture and Public Facilities use chart).
Commissioner STEWART offered a friendly amendment to require that,
when a Public Facilities district is established, special consideration be
given to minimize the impact on adjacent residential properties, including
the use of landscaping and placement of fences to shield the view of
barbed wire fencing.
The amendment was accepted by Commissioners CHILVERS and
SPANIEL.
The motion, as amended, carried 5-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER,
SCEZNEY and WESLEY absent.
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Planning Coxnmission
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OLD BUSINESS
A. Lighting Standards
Alan White reviewed an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section 26-503 of
the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning exterior lighting standards.
Following review and discussion of the proposed ordinance, staff was directed to
schedule a public hearing on the ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
. Alan White reported that there were no scheduled cases for the meering of
August 17. Therefore, the August 17 meeting will be canceled.
CONID'IISSION REPORTS
• Commissioner BRINKMAN stated that she would be unable to attend the
September 21, 2006 meeting. Commissioner STEWART stated that she
would be unable to attend the September 7, 2006 meeting.
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no committee and department reports.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner
CHILVERS to adjourn the meeting at 9:56.
7ohn McMillin, Acting Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
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City of Wheat Ridge oF WHEAT
Community Development Deparhnent ~ Pm
Memorandum ~~~oRAO~
TO: Plazuiing Coxnmission
FROM: Travis Crane, Planner II-f6
SUBJECT: ZOA-04-04/Lighting Standards
DATE: 1 September 2006
This case is: Quasi-Judicial X : Legislative
Per direction given by Planning Coxnmission, the zoning ordinance amendment regarding changes to
Section 26-503 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws has been re-introduced for examination at public
hearing. In 2004, staff created an ad-hoc committee to exatnine the lighting regulations. The result of
this work is the revision to Section 26-503. The proposed changes as recommended by the ad-hoc
committee establish measurable standards for all outdoor lighting. A copy of the proposed language
has been included as Exhibit 1 for your reference. There haue been no changes made to the language
since the last Plamiiug Coxnmission public hearing in January of 2005.
Planning Coxnmission directed staff to bring the proposed changes back to another public hearing to
fuither exainine specific lighting types allowed.
Recommended Motion
"I move to recommend approval of case number ZOA-04-04, an ordinance which will amend
Section 26-503 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, for the following reasons:
1. The existing lighting standards are not quantifiable and aze difficult to enforce.
2. A problem conceming light pollution has been identified, and staff feels more strict
regulations are needed.
3. The proposed changes should diminish light pollution and aliow staff to identify
offenders.
with the following changes:
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INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2006
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING
SECTION 26 503 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF
LAWS CONCERNING EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, the effects of improperly directed and excessive lighting
include the visual impairment of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians and the
trespass of light to adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, practical and effective measures exist to minimize the obtrusive
aspects of excessive and cazeless outdoor light usage, while preserving safety, security,
and the nighttime use and enjoyment ofproperty; and
WHEREAS, effective regulation of outdoor lighting can increase the usage of
energy-efficient light sources and decrease the amount of energy consumed by inefficient
and inappropriately directed lighting; and
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to enact measures that will curtail the
degradation of the nighttime visual environment by encouraging lighting practices that
direct appropriate amounts of light where and when it is needed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Section 26-503 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby repealed
in its entirety.
Section 2. Section 26-503 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby reenacted
as follows:
Section 26-503. Exterior Lighting Standards
A. Intent. To provide lighting standazds that prevent motorized vehicle and
pedestrian conflicts; to provide personal safety and protection against assault, theft and
vandalism; to provide convenience and comfort levels to the users of sites; to minimize
the negative effects of light pollution and trespass on surrounding land uses; and to
provide an environmentally sensitive nighttime environment that include the ability to
view the stars against a dark sky so that people can see the Milky Way Galaxy from
residenrial and other appropriate viewing areas.
B. Lighting Standards for Single and Two Family Uses.
EXHIBIT 1
Low wattage porch or ground lights aze pernutted. All other lights shall be
aimed or shielded such that off-site spill shall be limited to a maximuxn of
0.1 foot-candle fifteen (15) feet past the property line on any adjacent non-
residential property, and 0.1 foot-candle five (5) feet past the property line
adjacent to residential property or public right-of-way, as measurable from
any orientation of the measuring device. .
2. Maximum allowable pole height for pole-mounted lighting shall be fifteen
(15) feet in the R-1, R-lA, R-1B, R-1 C, and R-2 zone districts and in the A-
1 and A-2 zone districts.
3. Each exterior entrance is permitted a total of eighty (80) watts
incandescent OR forty (40) watts fluorescent lights to serve as porch or
entry lighting. These entry lights must be attached to the structure or
within ten (10) feet of the entrance, and shall be exempt from the light
spillover trespass requirements of this section. Lights used for temporary
holiday decorations aze exempt from the requirements of tYris section.
C. Lighting Standards for All Other Uses.
Ail outdoor lighting for all uses other than single and two family uses shall meet the
following standards:
Extemal and internal lighting shall be shielded such that the source of
illumination (bulb, lens.or reflector) is not visible from any adjacent
property, except for approved streetscape lighting, temporary holiday
decorations, or as otherwise provided herein.
2. Off-site spill shall be limitad to a maximum of 0.1 foot-candle fifteen (15)
feet past the property line on any adjacent non-residential property, and 0.1
foot-candle five (5) feet past the property line adjacent to residential
properiy or public right-of-way, as measurable from any orientation of the
measuring device.
3. Except as otherwise allowed for herein, all lighting (including, but not
lunited to, pazking lot, security, walkway and building) shall conform with
the Illmniuating Engineers Society (IES) criteria for true cut-off fixtures
(90% of fixture light out-put within the 0-60° range from vertical). No
portion of the bulb may be visible beyond two mounting heights from the
fixture.
4. If the bulb posifion within a fixture is vertical, any or all of the following
may be required:
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• A high socket mount,
• A translucent fixture lens,
• An opaque coating or shield on a portion of the perimeter of the lens, or
• Other industry accepted measures, to ensure that the fixture's IES
classification as a true cut-off is not compromised.
5. All lights, except those required for security as provided herein, must be
extinguished within one hour after the end of business hours and remain
extinguished until one hour prior to the commencement of business hours.
For reasons of security, 1.5 foot-candles at entrances, stairways and loading
docks, and 0.5 foot-candle on the rest of the site is permitted during the off
hours.
6. The lighting of a building fagade for architectural, aesthetic; or decorative
purposes is pernutted subject to the following restrictions, unless otherwise
approved through the Final Development Plan or Site Plan process
a. Upward aimed building fagade lighting shali not exceed nine hundred
lumens. All upward auned light shall be fully shielded, fully confined
from projecting into the sky by eaves, roofs or overhangs, and mounted
as flush to a wall as possible.
b. Building fagade lighting exceeding nine hundred lumens shall be fully
shielded, aimed downward, and mounted as flush to the wall as possible.
c. Building fagade lighting shall be fully contained within the vertical
surface of the wall being ilhuniuated and shall not be aimed at a
reflective surface.
d. . Building fagade lighting that is measurable at the ground level shall be
included in the maximuxn allowable light levels.
Non IES approved cut-off fixtures which use incandescent bulbs of 150
watts or less, or the equivalent lumens output from another perxnitted bulb
type, may be permitted to illuminate landscape plantings, pedeshian
walkways, signage, or product display areas.
8. I4laacimum allowable pole height for pole-mounted lighting shall be:
a. FYfteen (15) feet in the R-2A, R-3 and R-3A zone dishicts:
b. Twenty (20) feet for all uses adjacent to residenrial uses
a Twenty-five (25) feet in commercial and industrial zone districts
d. Sixty (60) feet for outdoor recreation facilities regazdless of zone district
9. All fixtures mounted within 15 feet of any residenrial property line or public
right-of-way boundazy of the site shall be classified as IES Type III, Type
IV or Type F(asyimnetric forward throw) and shall be fitted with shielding
on the side facing the residential or public right-of-way property line.
10. Acceptable bulb types:
• Low Pressure Sodium
• High Pressure Sodium
• Metal Halide (coated prefened)
• Incandescent
D. P,rohibitions
No person shall instali any of the following types of outdoor lighting fixtures:
i. Mercury vapor lamps
Blinking, strobe, flashing or changing intensity lights and lighted signs,
except for temporary holiday displays.
No outdoor lighting may be used in any manner that could interfere with the
safe movement of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares, including but not
limited to:
a. Any fixed light not designed for roadway illumination that produces
incidental or reflected light that could be disturbing to the operator of a
motor vehicle.
b. Any light that may be confused with or constnxed as a traffic control
device except as authorized by a State, Federal, or City governxnent.
4. No beacon or searchlight shall be installed, illuminated or maintained.
Laser source light or any similaz high intensity light for outdoor advertising
or entertainment when projected above the horizontai.
E. Special Lighting Situarions
Parking Lots.
Maximum foot-candles shall not exceed ten (10) foot-candles for parking lot
areas. Maacimum foot-candles shall not exceed five (5) foot-candles for
parldng lot lighting adjacent to residential uses.
2. Display Lot or Storage Areas Associated with such uses as auto sales
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Maximum on-site foot-candles shall not exceed twenty (20) foot-candles for
speciai display areas adjacent to streets and ten (10) foot-candles for all
other areas or rows.
Canopies
a. Maximum foot-candles shall not exceed thirty (30) foot-candles under
canopies of service stations and convenience stores or similar approved
uses, including himinaires mounted under the canopy and lighting within
signage or panels over the pumps.
b: Maximum foot-candles shall not exceed twenty (20) foot-candles under
drive-through canopies or awniugs.
c. Lighting for all new canopies shall be installed such that the bottom of
the light fixture or its lens, whichever is lower, is recessed or mounted
flush with the bottom surface of the canopy. All light emitted by an
under-canopy fixture shall be substantially confined to the ground
surface directly beneath the perimeter of the canopy.
c. The provisions of subsection G, amortization, shall not apply to
existing canopy lighting which is not recessed or flush mounted, as
described in subsection 3(c). Canopy lighting shall still be subject to
subsection 3(a) and 3(b), whether the fixture or lens is recessed or
flush mounted or not.
4. Staditiuits and Outdoor Recreation Facilities
All stadium and all other exterior outdoor recreation facility lights used for
the purpose of ilhimination of playing area must be extinguished by 10:00
p.m. or immediately aRer the conclusion of the final event of the day. The
remainder of the facility lighting, except for lighting used for security
purposes, must be extinguished at 10:00 p.m. or within one hour after the
event, whichever is later, and remain extinguished until one hour prior to the
commencement of the next event.
5. Building Enhyways
Maximum on-site foot-candles shall not exceed ten (10) foot-candles in
azeas adjacerit to building entryways. 5aid 10 foot-candle maximuxn shall
include light spillage from within the building as well as light from signage.
6. Street Lighting
Exisring lighting within the public right-of-way, including street lights and
pedestrian lights, is not subject to the requirements of this Section; however,
any new or replacement lighting shall be subj ect to the provisions of
Sections C(3) and C(10).
F. Lighting Plans Required
A lighting plan shall be submitted with any building permit application
except for a one or two family structure on an individual lot, in which
outdoor lighting is proposed or required. The lighting plan shall include:
a. A site plan showing the location of all buildings and building heights,
pazldng, and pedestrian areas on the lot or parcel;
b. The location and description of mature height of existing and proposed
trees and the location of light fixtures on adjacent properties or the street
right-of-way within ten (10) feet of the subject property.
c. The location and height above grade of all proposed and existing light
fixtures on the subject property; .
d. The type, initial lumen rating, color rendering index, and wattage of
each lamp source;
e. The general style of the light fixture such as cutoff, lantern, coach light,
globe, and a copy of the manufacturer's catalog information sheet and
IESNA photometric distriburion type, including any shielding
inforxnation such as house side shields, internal, and/or external shields;
f. Control descriptions including type of controls (timer, motion sensor,
time clock, etc.), the light fixtures to be controlled by each type, and
control schedule when required;
g. Aiming angles and diagrams for sports lighting fixtures; and
h. A photometric plan showing the maacimum light levels on a grid not to
exceed ten feet by ten feet across the entire site and a minimum of
fi$een (15) feet beyond the lot or pazcel property line.
2. Prior to a building permit final inspection or the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy, the applicant shall provide certification that the outdoor lighting
as installed complies with the approved illumination plan and the
requirements of this section unless waived or amended by the community
development director. The certification shall be completed by the architect,
elechical engineer, electrical contractor, or lighting consultant responsible
for the plans or the final installation.
G. Amortization
All outdoor lighting fixtures lawfully installed before and operable on the
effective date hereof which do not meet the requirements of this chapter aze
deemed to be nonconforming outdoor lighting fixtures. Any nonconfoxming
outdoor lighting fixture shall conform to the provisions of this section within
five (5) yeazs of the effective date hereof.
2. Snecial Amortization Requirements: Notwithstanding the five-year
amortization period set forth above, the following types of fixtures or bulbs
shall be replaced sooner, as follows:
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a. Replacement of Unshielded Mercurv Vauor Lieht Fixtures: Existing
unshielded mercury vapor light fixtures sha11 be removed or replaced
with a light that meets the requirement of this section by December 31,
2006.
b. Replacement of Bulbs: To the extent that compliance with this section
can be achieved by replacement of a light bulb, the light bulb shall be
replaced with one that meets the requirements of this section upon its
failure or on December 31, 2005, whichever is eazlier.
c. AiminQ of Fixtures: To the extent that compliance with this secrion can
be achieved by reaiming a fixture, such fixture shall be reaimed by
December 31, 2005.
d. All lights for non-residential uses adjacent to residential uses must be
retrofitted with shieiding in a manner such that the light conforms to IES
criteria for true cut-off fixtures by December 31, 2006.
H. Defznitions
As used in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates othenvise, certain words
and phrases shall mean the following:
Direct Illuxnination - Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp or
luminaire, not light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces
such as the ground or building faces.
D'uectly visible - Allowing a direct line of sight to the light source or lamp.
Display Lot or Area - Outdoor areas where active nighttime sales activity occurs and
where accurate color perception of inerchandise by customers is required. To qualify
as a display lot, one of the following specific uses must occur on the lot: automobile
sales, boat sales, tractor sales, building supply sales, gardening or nursery sales,
assembly lots, swap meets. Uses not on this list must be approved as display lot uses
by the community development director.
Floodlight - A specific form of light or lamp designed to direct its output in a specific
direction and as a broad beam.
Foot-candle - A unit of illuininance being one lumen per square foot. It is the
luminous flux per unit area in the unperial system. One foot-candle equals
approximately 10 (10.8) hix.
Fully Shielded Light Fixture - A lighting fixture constructed in such a manner that all
light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or
indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the lutninaire, is projected
below the horizontal as deterxnined by photometric test or certified by the
manufacturer. Any structural part of the light fixture providing this shielding must be
permanently affixed.
Glare - The sensation produced by a bright source within the visual field that is
sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes aze adapted to cause annoyance,
discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility; blinding light. The magnitude
of glaze depends on such factors as the size, position, brightness of the source, and on
the brightness level to which the eyes aze adapted.
IESNA - The Illuminating Engineers Society of North America.
Illuminance - The amount of light falling onto a unit azea of surface (luminous flux
per unit area) measured in luxnens per square meter (lux) or lumens per square foot
(foot-candles).
Illuininarion Engineer - A professional engineer having received training in the
ark/science of illumination.
Light Pollution - Any adverse effect of manmade light.
Light Trespass - Light falling where it is not wanted or needed, typically across
property boundaries.
Lumen - Unit of luminous flux; used to measure the amount of light emitted by
lamps.
Luminaire - The complete lighting assembly (including the lamp, kousing, reflectors,
lenses and shields), less the support assembly (pole or mounting bracket); a light
fixture. For purposes of determining total light output from a hnninaire or light
fixture, lighting assemblies which include multiple unshielded or partially shielded
lamps on a single pole or standard shall be considered as a single unit.
Luminous Tube - A glass tube filled with a gas or gas mixture (including neon,
azgon, mercury or other gases), usually of small diameter (10-15 millimeters), caused
to emit light by the passage of an eleciric current, and commonly bent into various
forms for use as decoration or signs: A"neon" tube. Does not include common
fluorescent tubes.
Lux - One lumen per squaze meter. Unit of illuminance. It is the luminous flux per
unit area in the mehic system. One lux equals approxunately 10 (10.8) foot-candles.
Outdoor Light Fixture - An outdoor illuminating device, outdoor lighting or
reflective surface, luminous tube, lamp or similaz device, permanently installed or
portable, used for ilhimiuation, decoration, or advertisement. Such devices shall
inciude, but are not lunited to, lights used for:
(A) Parking lot lighting;
(B) Roadway lighting;
(C) Buildings and stnxctures;
(D) Recreational azeas;
(E) Landscape lighting;
(F) Billboards and other signs (advertising or other);
(G) Product display area lighting;
(H) Building or structure decoration;
(n Building overhangs and open canopies;
(J) Spotlight;
~ (K) Floodlight.
Recreational Facilities - An area designed for active recreation, whether publicly ar
privately owned, including, but not limited to, baseball diamonds, soccer and football
fields, golf courses, tennis courts, and swimming pools.
Searchlight - A lighting assembly designed to direct the output of a contained lamp in
a specific tightly focused direction (a beam) with a reflector located external to the
lamp, and with a swiveled mount to allow the assembly to be easily redirected. Such
lights are used commonly to sweep the sky for advertisement purposes.
Spotlight - A form of lighting fixture designed to direct or project a spot of light
illuminating a defined spot or obj ect by directing a narrow beam of light on a small
azea.
Temporary Lighting - Lighting which does not conform to the provisions of this code
and which will not be used for more than one thirty (30) day period within a calendar
yeaz, with one thirty (30) day extension. Temporary lighting is intended for uses
which by their nature are of limited duration; for example holiday decorafions, civic
events, or consh-uction projects.
Section 3. Safetv Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of
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Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and
that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the
protection of public convenience and welfaze. The City Councii further determines that
the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative obj ect sought to be
attained.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect days after final
publication.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of _
to on this day of , 2006, ordered published in full in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Pubiic Hearing and
consideration on final passage set for , 2006, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in
the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of to , this day of , 2006
SIGNED by the Mayor on tlus day of , 2006
JERRY DiTULLIO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY
ATTORNEY
GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
lst Publication:
2nd Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
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