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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1997AGENDA CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Rotice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be hold before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on January 2,1997 at 7:30 pm., 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 1i n!p Pir j 4 13. ADJOURNMENJ MINUTES OF MEETING December 19, 1996 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION CALL THEINIEETING OR ORDER: The meeting was called to order • Chairperson WILLIAMS at 7: )0 pm., • December 19, 1996, in the Council Chambers o the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. STAFF PRESENT: Glen Gidley, Planning & Development Director Meredith Reckert, Planner Marilyn Gunn, Secretary Commissioner LANGDON moved to approve the Agenda for tile meeting • December 19, 1996, as printed.. Commissioner RASPLICA seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 to approve the agenda. reduce the number of pages being transcribed. It was agreed that a summary of the overall discussion and reason for a motion would be elaborated on but individual comments and discussion would be limited. Commissioner CERVENY moved to approve the Minutes of December 5, 1996, as printed. Commissioner LANGDON seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 to approve the Minutes with Commissioners ECKHARDT and JOHNSON abstaining due to absence from this meeting. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 2 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any subject not appearing under Item 7 of the Public Hearing section of the agenda) 1. Case No. WZ-96-12: An application by Western PCS, III for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan on XE3� Brief general discussion was held including confirmation that the existing tower belonged to AT&T, how many receivers could/would be placed on the tower, area covered, other tower Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 3 MR Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Pat Berrit, Project Coordinator, 232-3 Delgany, Denver, Colorado, 80216. Mr. Berrit advised that information had to be sent to the structural engineers of the company who constructed the tower. After review, these engineers sent a letter to Western and A&T to review. Mr. Berrit stated that AT&T would not entertain consent before reviewing the information. There were no questions asked of Mr. Berrit. Brief general discussion took place including questions regarding the red and white colors being changed, a beacon vs paint, and liability of Wheat Ridge (the City has none). An amendment was made by Commissioner CERVENY to include the purpose of additional receivers being placed on the existing tower vs the construction of new towers. (Item 2 was expanded to include the addition). No other discussion took place. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 4 2. Case No. PBG-96-1: An application by the City of Wheat Ridge for approval of a rezoning of property located at 11200 West 45th Avenue from Public Buildings and Facilities (PBS') to Agricultural-One (A-1) and for approval of a Special Use Permit to allow governmental buildings with outside storage f-5 and repair facilities. Ms. Reckert presented an overview of this request. The approximate area is 2.5 acres which is owned by the Cite of Wheat Ridge and is surrounded by low density residential development with one commercial property abutting this property to the south. Ms. Reckert entered into the record the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning Ordinance, case file and packet materials, and exhibits. Jurisdiction was established. Ms. Reckert stated that only one slide of tile area could be located prior to the meeting and apologized to the Commission. Ms. Reckert stated that the main concern expressed by the neighbors in attendance at the residential meeting was that of the fencing. Ms, Reckert continued with review of the Staff Report and further stated that City Council has directed Planning to initiate rezoning of these types of properties. General questions were posed to Staff including maximum height of fences, zoning, condition of the current site, possibility of a phase in program to improve appearance, consideration of a combined site location to house several departments in another area, fuel tank safety, and future residential site development. Staff addressed each concern. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Kent Young, 11280 West 46th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Mr. Young stated his concerns reg arding living close to this facility was that the when the "red bark (sand and salt storage dome) was built and blocked out the view, He stated that the function of the facility was fine overall but that the materials delivery trucks during the evening and night were cause of a loud banging noise when emptied. fie prefers not to see another red barn type building and felt that the operation and addition would be fine. No questions were posed to Mr. Young, Discussion also_took place regarding the possibility of relocation of the entire facility to another area and suggestion that other departments such as Parks and Recreation could also be included ill tIlC use of the flew t'aCility. Various locations were suggested, Director Gidley Suggested that Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 5 Commissioner CERVENY motioned, seconded by Commissioner JOHNSON, that the request for approval • a rezoning frorn Planned Buildings and Facilities to Agricultural-One for property located at 11200 West 45th Avenue be APPROVED for the following reasons I . It will bring, the use of the property and zoning into conformance. 1 City ouncil directed Staff to initiate rezoning on all nonconforming City -owned y Z> properties, and 3. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner CERVENY motioned, Commissioner JOHNSON seconded, that the request for Special Use to allow governmental facilities with outside storage and repair for property located at 11200 West 45th Avenue be DENIED for the following reasons: Discussion was held regarding making a motion to refer to City Council an alternative plan for this alternative site plan. Commissioner THOMPSON motioned, Commissioner JOHNSON seconded, that a professional engineering firm be contracted that specializes in public facilities, locations, and design, to evaluate locations and possible site design with the initial evaluation process being completed within three months after this matter goes before City Council. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 6 Summary of the motion regarding the Planning Commission concerns include: 1. The property should be zoned agricultural. 2.- The location of this facility is incompatible with the neighborhood. The facility should be relocated. 4. A study should be completed in a timely fashion so that this project is completed prior to next winter. Director Gidley advised that a Wadsworth Corridor Meeting will take place on Januar 28, 1997 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers and a Planned Neighborhood Meeting will occur on January 30, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. at 38th and Kipling. Director Gidley ask the Commission if they would like to see the letter before it is mailed to the property owners. It will be made available for their review. I Commissioner ECKHARDT told of some observations he made regarding the revamping of courtyard areas during his recent trip to South America. Commissioner LANGDON shared conversation he had with a citizen who was concerned about the wastewater odor problem. He stated that there may be a possibility of a grant Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1996 Page 7 fund that would allow a cover for the effluent ponds to be covered. He inquired if the Director of Public Works could investigate this problem. 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no reports. There was consensus to adjourn the meeting. Chairperson WILLIAMS ad* ned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held 112197.