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Home My WebLink About07/01/1999CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of`Meeting ,Tune 17,1999 Planning Commission Page I June 17, 1999 6. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one signed up to speak before the Commission. 7. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission Page 2 June 1 7, 1999 Planning Commission Page June 17, 1999 Planning Commission Page 4 ; Jame 17, 1999 1. That the mature trees at the soitthwest comer • the property be evaluated by the city k4tstdtAoconsidof if the tracs can be saved ar4 if not,41i4t equivalent caliper inches of those trees removed be placed throughout the development. 2. That the 6-foot privacy fence be continued on the eastern portion of the property, IM Planning Commission Page 5 June 17, 1999 I . It is consistent with the original zoning condition. All minimum requirements of the R-3 zone district regulations have been rust. Planning commission Page 6 .Tune 17, 1999 . C QMP UL Meeiing Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner THOMPSON seconded that the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan following the public hearing on July 1, 1999. The motion passed by Commissioner Commissioner COLLINS voting no and Page I111 I ll�q� jq� 111 • stacking situation on this property. 9 NEW BUSINESS Planning Commission Page 8 June 17, 1999 APPROXIMATE A: 34,690.7 square 'feet PRESENT ZONING: Restricted Commercial` PRESENT LAND USE: Commercial Retail SURROUNDING ZEN G: N: Commercial -tine, S: Residential -tine C, E: and W: Restricted-Commercial SURROUNDING LAND USE: N:, W: and E; Commercial, and S: Residential ( ) OTHER SDICTION: The property is within the City of Wheat Ridge, and all notification and posting requirements have been met, therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this case. I. REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a rezone from Restricted-Commercial to Restricted Commercial and Residential-Three, and a 2-lot minor subdivision to allow for the creation of a freestanding parcel on the south half of the property and the construction of a three-unit residential structure. If approved, the existing retail flower shop will remain on West 38 Avenue. Separate motions are recommended for the individual requests. 11. CASE HISTORY The property is currently zoned Restricted-Commercial and is a through-lot, having frontage on both West 38 Avenue and West 37' Place. The property has a retail flower shop that is located off of West 38' Avenue and the south portion of the lot relatively vacant. The applicant is requesting to down zone the south portion of the property to allow for the development of a three-unit residential structure. The inclusion of the three-unit structure would make the property compatible with the existing residential dwellings which are currently located on West 37' Place. 111. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The applicant held a neighborhood meeting at the City of Wheat Ridge on April 20, 1999. In attendance were: Leo Davis - applicant Sean McCartney - Planner Linda and Ralph Mauro - 6741 West 36' Place Elliot Harris - 281 S. Zinnia Way The individuals at the meeting were in support of the proposed zoning and use. The owner of the apartment building to the west, Elliot Harris, was glad to see that something was going to be done with the property. IV. AGENCY REFERRALS All outside service agencies can serve the property with improvements paid for at the developer's expense, Public Works Department requires a fi nal drainage report based upon the City's drainage criteria. (See attached.) All of the other public agencies stated that the minor subdivision would not impact any of the existing services. V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OWN IM on the SO46. MIM U 1, MOM 1. The existing zone classification currently recorded on the of zoning maps of the City of Wheat Ridge is in error. 0 ----------- 11rojo-311ts w « « EMM =01m 0 9 11 ORION" I Planning Commission as 4 MS-99-02 /W Z-99-07/Davis I UZQNLNG Option A: "I move that Case No. WZ-99-07, a request for approval of a rezone from Restricted Commercial to Restricted Commercial and Residential-Three, for a property located at 6690 West 381h Avenue, be recommended to the City Council for APPROVAL for the following reasons: Planning Commission Page 5 M - 99 -Q2 /Wa -99 -07 /Davis s Option : "l move that fuse No. MS-99-02, a request for approval of two-lot minor subdivision fora property Ideated at 6690 West 38" Avenue, be recommended to the City Council for DENIAL for the following reasons: I. ' 2. 3. 11 Planning Commission Page 6 MS- 99 -02/'W -99 -07 /Davis h � Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request.) Chance of zone or zone conditions Variance W aiver the best of your knowledge. Date received 11 111 1 11 M. MI I CE .` Wri - ------------------- + � m^^�� ° � ~ '~ 't "ftsul 'A Awl IAW Lj I OZ our At 14e d Ct t 101 + � m^^�� ° � ~ '~ ° � ~ '~ IIIUI �� -• ��w� • interstate Wheat Ridge Co prep kn - A Guide to Development 1 M-M • R R. Minor Collector Roadway # o r i ntersect io n # R : # an . #. - St 60 t o metro area communities and - maj c Neighborhood connects major hi4hways. driveway access. .�. #' B. Commerciall Primarily for traffic and goods Wadsworth to 11,0 vehicles per R:. m ovement . P 1 #. t o M -T abor to M-M • R R. Minor Collector Y� g # R : # an . #. - St 60 t o in e R # # maj c Neighborhood and truck traffic in this 44 .�. #' B. Commerciall x!$ [ 44th McCaw ROW Y * R i dg e k "II # # • Tabor to Miller a #R # R 50 a 4. #.. A Frontage Rd. K - North # R. Minor Collector # R : # an . #. - St 60 t o in e R # # maj c Neighborhood and truck traffic in this 44 B. Commerciall Traffic v o l ume of #'* Wadsworth to Y * R i dg e k "II # # • Tabor to Miller a #R # R 50 a 4. #.. A Frontage Rd. K - North # R. Wrigh # R : # an . #. - St 60 t o in e R # # maj c *Harlan St. - 32 and truck traffic in this 44 Traffic v o l ume of #'* Wadsworth to 11,0 vehicles per R:. i t t o M -T abor to Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - A Guide to Development Page Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - A Guide to Development Page 3 Class 6 Neighborhood to volume residential street. Unlimited number of -Ward Rd. - 32" to Thru Street Provides direct access to and from residential driveways, 38 111 residences and will convey traffic Traffic volume of -Miller St, - 44 to S. within and between an adjoining between 1,000 and 1-70 Frontage Rd, neighborhood to a lesser degree 2,000 vehicles per day -Parfet St, - 32 1 " 4 to than a Class 5 minor collector, or less. 25 mph. 38"' Speed, volume and length of road -Tabor St, - 48 - N, segment distinguish the -Holland St, - 32 to neighborhood thru street from a 38 1 " class 5 minor collector, »41$` - Dover St. to Wadsworth -46 Ave, - Garrison to Carr •Field St. - 44 111 to 45 1h -Dover St - 38 to 44 •Upham St. - 38 to 44 th -Reed St. - 38 to 44 -Teller St, - 26 to 38 1h -Pierce St, - 44 to 48 1h -48 - Wadsworth to Newland -47 - Marshall St. to Harlan •41$ - Reed to Sheridan -Fenton St. - 26 to 32" -35 - Pierce to Sheridan Class 7 Neighborhood Low volume residential street. Unlimited number of •All other streets in Street Provide access to and from residential driveways, the City residences only. Through traffic is Traffic volume of below not anticipated or encouraged on 1,000 vehicles per day, neighborhood streets, 25 mph. Alley Alley: A block length access lane serving A. Established *All alleys in the Class 8 A. Residential properties as a secondary option. neighborhood with the City. B. Commercial Cross access easements. carport or garage in the C. Industrial rear of the property. 15 mph. B. Commercial development with delivery access in the rear of the property, or cross access to several developments. 15 mph. C. Industrial development with delivery access in the rear of the property, or cross access to several developments, 15 mph. Source: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, City of Wheat Ridge, June 3, 1997 Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - A Guide to Development Page 3 TRANSPORTATION: GO AND POLICIES M E circulation framework contained within this Plan. of Wheat Page 2 IA 1 11 L Page 2 streetscape elements employed by the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. Goal: Develop a transportation network that will protect the amity's residential neighborhoods and serve commercial and industrial gees and other land uses. Policies: 4.1 Ensure that all new development provides internal streets, adequate circulation and pedestrian walkways that provide non-motorized connections to adjacent development and that integrate with the City's overall street and pedestrian network. 4.2. Recognize that maintaining sate, quiet neighborhoods takes priority over adding capacity to existing streets. S. Goal: Prohibit development that would increase the number of vehicles taps or allow access on adjacent or nearby streets that would require a change in a roast classification. Policies: .1. All new developments should be evaluated and information provided to determine whether new development will require a change in classification of neighboring streets. i 6. Goal: the pf a r z w "..... Ensure that persons with disabilities can safely navigate the City's streets and walkways. Policies: 6.1. The {arty of Wheat Fridge shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and adopt a local ordinance that requires all new development and redevelopment proposals to be reviewed for handicap accessibility. Whet Ridge Comprehensive Plan - A Guide to Development Page 9 Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - A Guide to Development Page 3 ° •: 11l IC: I: -a 9... UM Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Alen - A Guide to Development Page areas. 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