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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1997AGENDA CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION April 17, 1.997 Notice is hereby given of a meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on April 17,1997, at 6;99 p.1n., 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, second floor, Police Department training room. 3. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may be recommended for placement on the agenda.) MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION April 3, 1997 L CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson WILLIAMS at 7:30 p.m., on April 3, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. "�=Wlrfv" ►i u Anne Brinkman - Absent Carl A. Cerveny Carolyn Griffith Jay Rasplicka Tom Shockley Nancy Snow Janice Thompson Harry Williams Glen Gidley, Director of Planning & Development Bob Goebel, Public Works Director Meredith Reckert, Planner Marilyn Gunn, Secretary PUBLIC HEARING The following is the official copy of Planning Commission minutes for the Public Hearing of April 3. 1997. A copy of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Wheat Ridge. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner THOMPSON motioned, Commissioner GRIFFITH seconded to revise the agenda and to allow the continuance of Item A, Case No. WZ-97-6, to the May 1, 1997 Public Hearing. Motion carried 7-0. Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner CERVENY seconded, to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 2 Commissioner RASPLICKA motioned, Commissioner CERVENY seconded, to approve the Minutes as written. Motion carried 6-0 with Commissioner SHOCKLY abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on a not appearing under Item 7 of the Public Hearing section of the agenda.) There was no one present to speak. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Cas!t N!Q. LVZ An application by Good Times Drive Thru, Inc., for Walter R. Morris for approval of an amendment Planned Commercial Development final development plan. Property is locate at 4020 Wadsworth, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Jefferson. III 11I IIIII III m�rtrtrt# EMIZU''T � mmm# •# B. !CgNg N% MS-9-7-1. An application by Edmond Schaeffer for approval of a three (3) lot resubdivision on property zoned Planned Residential Development located at 3500 Parfet Street, City of wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Director GOEBEL stated that the area is not and has never been a part of the designated flood plain which are governed by the official flood plain ordinances of the City. He addressed concerns regarding illegal dumping and stated that although there has been an occasion or two, it has not been a major problem. ff"Imu 'ImaluntsixagiaM ffil Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 3 Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Edmund Schaeffer, 11493 W. Briarwood, Lakewood, 80226. Mr. Schaeffer stated he is requesting this proposal to provide larger lots for homes. Commissioner Snow inquired if a retaining wall would be installed. Mr. Schaeffer stated it would be up to the Corps of Engineers and what they advised. A copy of the letter from the Corps of Engineer was provided to the Planning Commission for their information. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Bill Collett, 3470 Parfet, who is the applicant's son-in-law. He currently owns the existing home on the property and is in favor of the approval. He wishes to enlarge his personal lot and have the ability to sell the remaining lots. A motion was made by Commissioner CERVENY, seconded by Commissioner THOMPSON, "that Case No. MS-97-1, a request for approval of a three (3) lot resubdivision of PRD zoned property located at 3490 Parfet Street, be Approved for the following reasons: With the following conditions: Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 4 5. Lot I be restricted that no fence will be installed in the drainage casement area as illustrated on the revised plat, and, 6. That Tract A will be dedicated to the City of Wheat Ridge." C. Can N9SUP-97-1: An application by the Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish for the Archdiocese of Denver for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church and ancillary uses in a Residential-Two zone district for properties located at 4615 and 4685 Harlan Street, 4660 and 4690 Ingalls Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 5 use of this proposal and found that it is within limits and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Public Works Department will be requiring a drainage report and construction plans for the public improvements. Discussion took place regarding the City right-of-way, lengthening of the parking spaces, the playground vs traffic, dumpster placement, buffering, landscaping, fencing, building heights, and installation of a crosswalk to the playground. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in The Mai, 4495 Harlan. He supports the proposal. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Anton Nguyen, 6634 Kendall St., Arvada. He supports the proposal and would like reconsideration of the right-out only turn requirement. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Clarence Palcic, 6145 W. 47th Avenue. He wants to support the proposal, however, he felt that speeding was a problem in 47th Avenue and requested speed bw - nps be installed to handle current and future traffic, He further stated that vehicles • not abide • the stop sign Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 6 at 47th and Jay Street. Director GOEBEL stated that he would forward this complaint to the Police Department. 1 4mu 4 lip I otiect Tom never FIRM, 'm er staict Lnut jTV IFT& 111t ITIM it prooYer with what the church, was proposing, however, be was concerned about the width of 47th Avenue. Con SNOW motioned, Commissioner GRIFFITH seconded, "that Case No. CUP-97-1, a request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a church and ancillary uses on properties located at 4615 Harlan Street, 4685 Harlan Street, 4660 Ingalls Street and 4690 Ingalls Street, be Approved for the following reasons: I It is more desirable than an additional commercial use along Harlan Street, The evaluation criteria supports approval, 3. It provides a land use transition from the more intensive use along Harlan Street to the playground and low density neighborhood further to the west. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 7 D. Cast N!2. QA-97-1: An application by the City of Wheat Ridge to consider proposed amendments to the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Chapter 26, Zoning Code, Section 24, Light Industrial District Regulations regarding uses allowed at "Principal Permitted" and "Special Uses", City of Wht Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. (Continued from March 20,1997.) Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Ken Dalmain, 12000 W. 52 Avenue, He owns two businesses in the Light Industrial area and has invested approximately $300K. He further stated that prior to purchasing this land, they confirmed with the City of Wheat Ridge that the zoning was appropriate and has taken every precaution to meet all requirements. He feels he is a contributor to the City and if a rezoning was to occur, his investment would be a total loss. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Bob Harmson, 12098 W. 50 Place, Mr. Harmson stated he has owned 12.5 acres of Industrial property in Wheat Ridge since the 1940's. He is concerned regarding land values and should owners continue to develop property in Wheat Ridge. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Sharon Peterson, 8192 Kline. She is the trustee for property located 12360 W. 49th Place which her father built in the 1970's. Special use approvals for all renters when there is a change of tenants would cause hardship. The property is used as a trust income for her mother and she is concerned that with a rezoning, this income could be eliminated. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Bill Sanders, 2960 Braun Court. He expressed confusion as to who initiated this request so that he and others would know who to talk to, Mr. Sanders inquired about Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 8 attending meetings, legal protest, what happens when a protest is presented, and why this proposal was presented. Director GIDLEY answered his concerns. He is very much opposed to the zoning change proposal. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in George Wyatt, 506 High Point, Golden. He stated he would just like to reiterate the comments made • Mr. Velten and protests the proposal. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Mike Ursetta, 6690 Carr Street, Arvada. He confirmed his opposition oi • way it is now. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Sherry Gerard, 2601 South Quebec. She stated that her attorney advised her to attend a Public Hearing and verbally object to the proposal as a requirement before having to go to court. General discussion was held including property owner recourse with the City, elimination of the 5-year proposal, grandfathering, etc.. Commissioner CERVENY expressed his dismay with the proposal and stated he 4 id not believe it to be in the best interest of the property owners. Planning Commission Minutes April 3, 1997 Page 9 A motion was made by Commissioner RASPLICKA, seconded by Commissioner SHOCKLY to continue discussion on this proposal to the next Study Session of May 15, 1997. Motion carried 7- Chairperson WILLIAMS thanked the audience for coming. I Commissioner SNOW stated that she would have preferred having the City Council discuss this proposal in their Study Session so that they could give the Planning Commission direction as to what exactly they were expecting. 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS The new Commissioners were welcome. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. by consensus. Marilyn Gunn, Recording Secretary