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Wheat~idge
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
June 5, 2008
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the CiTy of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission on June 5, 2008, 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 YVheat 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 - May 15, 2008
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject uot
appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.)
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WZ-08-02: An application filed by Shaw Sign and Awning Company for
United Presbyterian for approval of an Outiine Development Plan amendment for the
Highland South Planned Residential Development located at 6340 W. 38~h Avenue to
allow a 10'-4" freestanding sign.
8. OTHER ITEMS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of Meeting
May 15, 2008
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN 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:
Anne Brinkmau
Dick Matthews
Davis Reinhart
Jerry Scezney
ICim Stewart
Steve `Timms
Commission Members Absent
Jim ChilversJohn Dwyer
StaffMembers Present; Sally Payne, Senior Plauner
Ann Lazzeri, Recordiug Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner REINHART to approve the order of the agenda with the
following change: Following Item No. 7, the regular meeting will be
adjourned to a study session to view a training video. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 1, 2008
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner STEWART to approve the minutes of May 1, 2008 as
presented. The motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners REINHART and
TIMMS abstaining and Commissioners CHILVERS and DWYER absent.
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
There was no one present to address the Commission.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 May I5, 2008
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WPA-08-01: A resolution adopting the Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy as an addendum to the City of Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan
This case was presented by Sally Payne. She reviewed the development process
involved in adoption of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS). The
NRS is not consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan. There are
inconsistencies between the two documents that provide conflicting direction to
city staf£ To address this, staff has proposed adopting the NRS as an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan.
This proposal has been previously discussed with both Planning Commission and
City Council at work sessions.
In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Payne stated that the
Northwest, Fruitdale and Wadsworth Sub-area plans were adopted as ainendments
to the Comprehensive Plan. Thisresolution would amend the year 2000
Comprehensive Plan. One of the conflicts with the City Charter and the NRS is
with dwelling units per acre and building'heights. A successful transit oriented
development would require greater density and increased building heights.
It was moved by Commissioner REINHART and seconded by Commissioner
MATTHEWS toadopt Resolution 01-2008, a resolution recommending
adoption of the NRS and forwarding this recommendation along with the
Resolution to City Council for their consideration. The motion passed 6-0
with Commissioners CHILVERS and DWYER absent.
8. OTHER ITEMS
There were no other items to come before the Commission.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to study session at 723 p.m. The study session and
regular meeting were adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Anne Brinkman, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 15, 2008
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE OF MEETING: 7une 5, 2008
CASE MANAGER: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
CASE NO. & NAME: WZ-08-02/Shaw Sign for Highland South and West
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a change in zoning conditions (standards) and for an amended PRD
Outline Development Plan
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 6340 W. 38`" Avenue
APPLICANT : Shaw Sign and Awning
OWNER (S): United Presbyterian
APPROXIMATE AREA: 8.3 acres
PRESENT ZONING: Planned Residential Development
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Planned Residential Development (not to exceed 16 du's per acre)
ENTER INTO RECORD:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ZONING ORDINANCE
CASE FII.E & PACKET MATERIALS
DIGITAL PRESENTATION
Location Map
Planning Commission (June 5, 2008)
Case #WZ-08-02/Shaw Sign for Highland South and West
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE OF MEETING: June 5, 2008
CASE MANAGER: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
CASE NO. & NAME: WZ-08-02/Shaw Sign for Highland South and West
ACTION REQI7ESTED: Approval of a change in zoning conditions (standards) and for an amended PRD
Outline Development Plan
LOCATION OF REQiTEST:
6340 W. 38t' Avenue
APPLICANT :
Shaw Sign and Awning
OWNER (S):
United Presbyterian
APPROXIMATE AREA:
83 acres
PRESENT ZONING:
Planned Residential Development
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Planned Residentia] Development (not to exceed 16 du's per acre)
ENTER INTO RECORD:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CASE FII.E & PACKET MATERIALS
ZONING ORDINANCE
DIGITAL PRESENTA'I`ION
I.ocation Map
Planning Commission (June 5, 2008)
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I. REQiTEST
This application is for approval of an amended Outline Development Plan for property located at 6340
W. 38th Avenue.
The purpose of the ODP amendment is to allow for a freestanding sign which exceeds the residential
standards of Article VII. of the zomng and development code in an existing Planned Residential
Development District. Pursuant to SecUOn 26-112.B.2., a zone change process is required when
changing the conditions of an existing zone district where those conditions were specifically
established by a previous zoning action. In this case, the change of zoning conditions is the proposed
modification to one of the development standards regulating signage.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property in question is zoned Planned Residential Development having been rezoned from R-3,
Residential-Three, and R-2, Residential-Two in 1982 pursuant to Case No. WZ-81-28. It is comprised
of 8.3 acres of total land azea and has street frontage on West 38th Avenue. (Exhibit 1, elcisting ODP)
The planned development is comprised of two components. Highland West is an eleven story senior
housing facility built in 1961. It contains 120 dwelling units which results in a density of 43 dwelling
units per acre.
Highland South was constructed in 1982 subsequent to the zone change and consists of three, three-
story structures with 117 dwelling units. Highlands South is located to the south of Highlands West
and obtains access through the northern property to W. 38th Avenue.
III. CASE ANALYSIS
The Outline Development Plan (ODP), which accompanies a rezoning ordinance, sets the allowable
uses and development standazds for a planned development. It is typically general in nature and serves
as the blueprint for development of the property by showing approximate azeas of landscaping,
building footprints and parking. The Outline Development Plan is used to establish design parameters
including masimum building height, minimum landscaped coverage and minimum perimeter setbacks.
One of the standards typically established by the ODP document is signage allowances.
The ODP for the development has the following note regazding signage: "There will be one
freestanding sign at the 38th Avenue entrance which will be aesthetically pleasing and will consist of
the developmenYs name. All signage will comply with all Wheat Ridge Zoning Ordinances and other
authorities having jurisdiction."
The sign code allows residential development to have one freestanding sign per street front with a
malcimum of 32 s.f. per sign face and a maximum height of 7'.
Because the sign will be identifying both Highlands West and Highlands South, Staff would allow up
to 64 s.f. of sign azea, thus allowing 32 s.f. for each of the portions of the property on a single sign. If
these standards were followed, and the sign were 7' in height, only a building pernut would be
required for erection of the sign.
The applicant is proposing a sign which is 10'-4" in height with 60 s.f. of sign copy per face including
a changeable copy time and temperature sign. Part of the height of the sign is due to an azchitectural
embellishment which creates a mountain silhouette at the very top. The sign will be set back 17' from
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the front property line. The base of the sign, which appears to be over 2' in height, will match the
existing brick used in the Highland West apartment stmcture. (Exlubit 2, Proposed ODP amendment)
Because the proposed height of the sign exceeds the masimum residential sign height of 7', an ODP
amendment is required.
IV. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
A meeting for neighborhood input was held on November 14, 2007. (Exlubit 4, neighborhood
meeting notes, Exhibit 5, Sign-up sheet)
V. AGENCY REFERRALS
All responding agencies have indicated "no commenY" with regazd to the proposed sign.
Public Works has indicated that the sign will not interfere with the project entry sight triangle.
VI. CRITERIA FOR ADNIINISTRATIVE ODP AMENDMENT APPROVAL
Section 26-311.B. of the zoning and development code prescribes that amendments to Outline
Development Plans can be approved administratively if they do not impact any of the planned
development district attributes.
1. Increase in the gross floor area of structures beyond the authorized malumum allowed on the
approved outline development plan.
The proposed amendment will not result in an increase of gross floor area as prescribed by the existing
ODP document.
This attribute would not be impacted.
2. Proposed land uses are not permitted on the approved outline development plan.
No additional land uses aze being proposed. The property wIll remain as an elderly multi-family
development.
This attribute would not be impacted.
3. Increase in density or intensity of use.
One may argue that the higher sign is an increase in intensity of use of the property. However, the
structure on the property is the tallest building in Wheat Ridge being 11 stories in height. The
applicant therefore contends that the 10'4" sign will be proportionate with the building. The existing
sign is unattractive and does not adequately identify the Highland West and Highland South
properties.
Staff believes that a 7' high sign would provide adequate visibility for the property and would still be
proportionate. The sign as proposed could be modified by removing the time/temperature reader
board and reduction of the base meeting the 7' height maJCimum prescribed by the sign code.
This attribute would be impacted.
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4. Decrease in perimeter setbacks.
There will be no reduction in setback as a result of this request.
This attribute would not be impacted.
5. Reduction in required buffer areas.
There will be no reduction in buffer areas as a result of this request.
This attribute would not be impacted.
6. Increase in height of any structures.
The request would modify the height of one of the pernutted accessory structures on the property. No
other residential development in the City of Wheat Ridge has a sign exceeding 7'in height.
This attribute would be impacted.
Attached is the applicanYs letter which includes justification for the request. (Exhibit 3, applicant
letter)
This request was reviewed by the Community Development Director for administraUve approval and
was denied based on an increase in the intensity of use and the increase in structure height. Therefore,
it was scheduled for public hearing review in front of Planning Commission, who will give a
recommendation to City Council.
V. ZONE CHANGE CRITERIA
Staff has the following comments regarding the zone change criteria. The Planning Commission
shall base its recommendation in consideration of the extent to which the applicant demonstrates
the following criteria have been met:
1. The existing zone classification currently recorded on the official zoning maps of the City of
Wheat Ridge is in error;
The official zoning map is not in error. The pazcel is currently zoned Planned Residential
Development.
2. A change in character in the area has occurred due to installation of public facilities, other
zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration, or development transitions,
Development along West 38th Avenue continues to be a mix of both commercial and residential
development. Much of the existing residential development, particulazly single family homes, is
deteriorating. There has been some investment in commercial properties in the immediate vicinity.
The proposed sign which is unattractive and inadequate for project identificafion and would result in
an investment in the property.
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The Planning Commission shall also find that the evidence supports the finding of at least four
of the following:
a. The change of zone is in conformance, or will bring the property into conformance, with
the City of Wheat Ridge comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies, and other related
policies or plans for the area;
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as PRD (Not to exceed 16 du's per acre). The
proposed modification to the underlying zoning for the property would not be inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, even though it does not meet the prescribed density cap.
Staff concludes that the proposed change of zoning conditions and ODP amendment have met this
criterion.
b. The proposed change of zone is compatible with the surrounding area and there will be
minimal adverse impacts considering the benefits to be derived;
The subject property is surrounded to the north, west and east by a variety of land uses including low
and high density residential and commercial land uses. The proposed sign amendment is more
commercial in nature, than residential. The existing multi-family high rise is the tallest building in
Wheat Ridge and the applicants believe the proposed 10'-4" high sign is proportionate to the size and
height of the building. Staffs believes that the existing sign code provisions could be followed and
provide adequate advertising for the complex.
Staff concludes that the proposed change of condiUOns and ODP amendments have not met this
criterion.
c. There will be social, recreational, physical and/or economic benefits to the community
derived by the change of zone;
There will be economic benefits as a result of the change of development standazds due to a positive
investment in the property. The existing sign is unattractive and does not provide adequate visibility
for the complex. Many visitors to the complex are elderly which exacerbates the visibility issue.
Planning staff is more concerned for the setting of precedent for other similaz requests.
Staff concludes that the proposed change of conditions and ODP amendments have not met tlus
criterion.
d. Adequate infrastructure/facilities are available to serve the type of uses allowed by the
change of zone, or that the applicant will upgrade and provide such where they do not exist or
are under capacity;
All agencies can continue to serve the property.
Staff concludes that this criterion is not applicable.
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e. The change of zone will not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare by creating
excessive traffic congestion, creating drainage problems, or seriously reducing light and air to
adjacent properties;
The lazger sign will not negatively affect traffic congestion, drainage concerns or reduce light and air
to adjacent property. Public Works has deternuned that the proposed sign will not result in a sight
distance problem, therefore, public health and safety will not be impaired.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
3. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual.
The proposed sign is generally attractive and incorporates brick into the base which matches that used
in the high-rise. However, it is definitely not designed with "human scale" in mind as detailed on the
rendering in the right hand corner of the ODP document. For this reason alone, Staff has concluded
that the proposed ODP modi6cation is inconsistent with applicable standards in the Multi-Family
Residential Design Standazds in the Architectural and Site Design Manual.
Staff concludes that this criterion has not been met.
VII. STAFF CONCLUSION
Staff has concluded that there aze options available for signage on the property which are consistent
with the existing ODP document and sign code. The sign could be easily modified to be consistent
with the 7' height limitation, while providing adequate visibility for the development.
While Staff concludes that a new sign will result in an investment in the property, this could be
achieved under the existing conditions. Because the proposed sign is not consistent with "human
scale" design as called for in the Architectural and Site Design Manual and because precedent could
be set for similar requests, a recommendation of DENIAL is given for Case No. WZ-08-02.
VIII. SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Option A: "I move to recommend DEAiIAL of Case No. WZ-08-02, a request for approval of a
change in zoning conditions and an amended Outline Development Plan for property located at 6340
W. 38h Avenue for the following reasons:
l. There are options available for signage on the property which aze consistent with the existing sign
code and ODP.
2. The criteria used to evaluate a change in zoning conditions do not support the request.
3. The proposed architectural sign elevations aze inconsistent with "human scale design" as called for
in the Multi-Family Residential Design Standards in the Architectural and Site Design Manual.
4. A precedent could be set for other similaz requests."
Option B: "I move to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WZ-08-02, a request for approval of a
change in zoning conditions and an amended Outline Development Plan for property located at 6340
W. 38~' Avenue for the following reasons
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October 9, 2007
City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
7500 West 29'h Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Attn: Meridith Reckert, AICP
Senior Planner
REr Final Planned Development Amendment for Highland South Planned Residential Development located at
6340 West 38'" Avenue, aka Highland West Apartments.
Owner: United Presbyterian Association
6340 West 38`h Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303/424-9401
Lisa Brown, Property Mgr.
Proposed Chan¢e to Final Planned Development
The applicant is requesting to amend the existing Final Planned Development Plan for the Highland South
Planned Residential Development, to allow the installation of one (1) new intemally illunzinated freestanding double
face sign to the northeast comer of the property that would not comply with Section #26-410 (d) (2) and Section
#26-410 (d) (4) of the City of Wheat Ridge municipal code to replace an existing freestanding sign in approximately
the same location.
The requested new sign would adhere to all other sections of the Wheat Ridge municipal code including
se[backs from adjacent properties and S[reet Right-of-Ways and be displayed in a landscaped area. Actual setbacks
will be 17'-0" from West 38`h Avenue (adjacent to the north property line) and 21'-0" from the private drive located
on the east side of the subject property. Further, this request asks for an allowance of up to a maximum of 64 112 per
face vs. the allowed 32 f[2 per face, and an increase in height to 10'-4° vs. the allowed 6'-0" height restriction.
Lastly, we respectfully request the allowance of one (1) single face electronic time and temperature sign of
approximately 3.75 fr2 per face to the proposed sign. .
We, the petitioners do not foresee the granting of this request creating any traffic and/or public safety
problems, and feel the proposed amendment will result in the facilitation of easier communication between the people and their surroundings, while conserving the character and economic value of the buildings and
neighborhoods in the City of Wheat Ridge community.
Cordially submitted,
Richard Gazlock
Shaw Sign & Awning, Inc.
Owner Representative
303/522-7482 (mobile)
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7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
303/235-2846 Fax:303/235-2857
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTES
Date:
City Staff Present:
Location of ineeting:
Property address:
Property owners:
Property Owner(s) present?
Applicant representatives:
Existing Zoning:
Noveinber 14, 2007
Travis Crane, Planner II
Highlands West Apartments
6340 W. 381h Avenue
6340 W. 38"' Avenue
United Presbyterian Association
6430 W. 38°i Avenue
#101
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-424-9401
Yes
Rich Garlock
Shaw Sign and Awning
901 S.W. Frontage Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
970-493-6288
PRD, Planned Residential Development
Comprehensive Plan Designation: PRD (16 dwelling units/acre)
Applicant's Proposal: The property owner would like to construct a new freestanding sign
adjacent to W. 381h Avenue. The sign would replace the existing freestanding sign, and would
advertise both properties (Highlands Wes and Highlands South). The new sigi would be
approximately 10 feet four inches in height, and would contain a four square foot time/temperature
display. The owners would prefer to have a ten foot tall sign to minimize any damage/vandalism
from passers-by. The sign would meet the required setback from W. 38`h Avenue, and would not
conflict with any existing trees.
The following issues were discussed regarding the proposed amendment to the Highlands
West Outline Development Plan and proposed sign modifications:
• Will the sign be lit? Yes, the sign will be internally illuminated.
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• Will it be easy for passing cars to see the sign? Many times taxis and visitors to the property do
not see the existing sign. Yes.
• Will you cut down any trees? No.
• How high will the sign be? 10' high.
• How is the proposed sign out of conformance with today's regulations? Per the existing ODP
document, and today's standards, a fi^eestanding sign if limited to 64_ s.f, since it will be
advertising two properties with a maximum of 7' of height.
• Will the sign obstruct anyone's view from the building? No
• Will the sign allowance change allow other properties to build larger signs? No, other
residential properties would need to fo[low the sign code which allows one freestanding sign
with 32 s f of sign copy 7' in height.
• Can the city move the traffic light on 38t" Avenue to the east to align with the eastern drive aisle
into the property? That issue will be pursued by staff with the public works department.
• Can the city install a one-way sign on the east drive aisle into the property? Because it is
private property, the property owner would be responsible for this.
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