Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2001Commission Members Absent: Dean Gokey 3. PLEDGE UE ALLEGIANCE Planning Commission Page I March 1, 2001 3 im PUBLIC FOAUM A. CaseNo.MS-00-0 : Application by Qjala &Co. for the Kaiser Foundation for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision plat on property zoned Commercial-One (C- I) and located at 4865, 4875, 4885 and 4895 Ward Road. B. Case No. WSP-00-01: Application by Ojala & Co. for the Kaiser Foundation for approval of a site plan for the purpose of developing an office park on property, zoned Commerc:ial-One (C- 1) and located at 4865, 4875, 4885 and 4895 Ward Road, Meredith Reckert was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. She reviewed the staff report and presented slides and overheads of the applications. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and accepted by Chair McNamee. Staff recommended approval of the applications with conditions as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner COLLINS questioned the drainage and commented that the detention pond looks small for the large amount of hard surface. Mike Garcia stated that the drainage plan met all city and CDOT requirements. Commissioner COLLINS commented that it would be easier to make a decision if it were known what Kaiser was planning for the remaining lot. Mr. Forman stated that discussions with Kaiser have indicated they plan to use that land to expand their present facility at some Planning Connmission March 1, 2001 Em time in the ftiture. Alan White informed the Commission that, should the Kaiser land be developed, new traffic studies would be required at that time. Allan 0jala 4jala & Co. Mr. Ojala was sworn in b Chair McNAMEE. In response to questions about increased traffic, he estimated there would be approximately 0 -60 employees per building and, therefore, parking facilities for 250 -300 cars would be adequate. Commissioner ! see the access concerns addressed now so that it would accommodate any future development, She commented that the present road is substandard development. Mr. Ojala stated that he had no concerns about the proposed road based upon thirty years experience in the development business. He further stated that be could only answer questions about his development and could not address Kaiser's future plans for the remaining property, Winona Lazaroff (Chair MINA EE declared a brief recess at 9:17 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:27 P.M) Commissioner T OMP ON asked if an additional ten feet could be dedicated as a private read. Mr. 0jala replied that there is an existing curb cut on 49" and he has had a struggle with CDOT who indicated they would not move the existing power poles that are in their right -of- way. Mr. 0jala stated that he is working on agreements with adjacent property owners regarding traffic. He also commented that the majority of cars entering and leaving this development would use the lighted intersection. at 48' Avenue. Kaiser requested the traffic study and is, therefore, aware of plans for the development. It was moved by : ner DOYLE and seconded by Commissioner MacDOUGALL that Case No 1 four-lot Planning Commission Page 3 March 1, 2001 zoned property loc following reasons: 1. A subdivision is required to separate the development parcel from the remaindm of the Kaiser Permanente ownership. 2. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following conditions: 1. Easement language requested by Public Service Company be included as a note. 2. The City's specifications for paving a private road be met. Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner THOMPSON seconded that an amendment be made to add the following condition: 1. An additional ten feet of roadway he provided on the northern boundary of the property. Commissioner COLLINS and DOYLE indicated they would vote against the amendment because the roadway is private property. A vote was taken on the amendment. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3 with Commissioners COLLINS, DO LE and MacDOUGALL voting no and Commissioner GOKEY absent. The original motion carried by a vote of 5-2 with Commissioners COLLINS and DOYLE voting no and Commissioner GOKEY absent. Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner MacDOUGALL seconded that Case No. WSP-00-01, a request for approval of a site plan on C-1 zoned property located at 4865, 4875,4885 and 4895 Ward Road, be APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. A site plan review is required pursuant to the annexation agreement and zoning conditions placed on the property. 2. All minimum requirements of the C-1 zone district regulations have been met. With the following conditions: Planning Commission Page 4 March 1, 2001 The motion carried by a vote of 7-0 with Commissioner GOKEY absent. M�Muf A. Zoning Ordinance: Commissioner SNOW requested that Commission members review the recommendations made by members of the audience during the City Council hearing on the zoning ordinance to be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting. B. 45" and Parfet: Commissioner THOMPSON asked for clarification regarding landscaping on this development. Alan White explained that there was a condition placed to require an equivalent caliper-inch of trees to • planted as replacements those removed from the site. I C. Coors Damage to Clear Creek - Commissioner THOMPSON expressed concern that Coors' actions caused damage to Clear Creek as it flows through Wheat Ridge while the funds to alleviate that damage have been allocated for projects above Wheat Ridge. A. Comoletion of Plannine Commission Terms - The terms of two Commissioners were concluded at this meeting, Chair McNAMEE expressed the Commission's appreciation to Dick Doyle and Don MacDougall for their service on the Planning Commission. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORI There were no committee or department reports, 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. MARIAN McNAMEE, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Planning Commission March 1, 2001 1. Taking Testimony - Now, Not Later Let's Talk Ahout Chatting Promises, Promises FROM: , Kathy Field Ida III DATE: March 8, 2001 Since there are no cases to be heard by Planning Commission, a dinner training session has been scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 6.00 pm. in the 2"' floor conference roorn of the Municipal Building. This meeting is mandatory Dinner will be catered by Boston Market. Please call me at 303-235-2846 by noon on Wednesday, March 14, 200 1, what your menu choices are (see below). 13IMMM C:\Katliv\PCRPTS\PLANGCONf,CORRESP\diniiertntg.wpd