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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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at 47th and Jay Street. Director GOEBEL stated that he would forward this complaint to the Police
Department.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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