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Minutes of Meeting
March 1, 2001
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair McNAMEE at 7:30 p.m., March 1, 2001, in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado.
Commission Members Absent: Dean Gokey
The following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of March 1,
2001. A set 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.
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March 1, 2002
6. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to appear before the Commission
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. MS-00-07: Application • Ojala & Co. for the Kaiser Foundation for
approval of a four-lot minor subdivision plat on property zoned Commercial-One (C- 1)
and located at 4865, 4875, 4885 and 4895 Ward Road.
W 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
Commercial-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 ]net
all city and CDOT requirements,
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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
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Commissioner THOMPSON would like to see the access concerns addressed now so that it
would accommodate any future development. She commented that the present road is
substandard for this development.
Mr. 0jala stated that he had no concerns about theproposed road based upon thirty years
experience in the development business. He further stated that he could only answer questions
about his development and could not address Kaiser's future plans for the remaining property.
(Chair McNAMEE declared a brief recess at 9:17 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:27
P.M.)
Commissioner THOMPSON asked if an additional ten feet could be dedicated as a private
road. Mr. Ojala 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 reg I arding
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 Commissioner DOYLE and seconded by Commissioner MacDOUGALL
that Case No MS-00-07, a request for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision on C-1
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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.
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amenY ment be made to add the following condition:
1. An additional ten feet of roadway be 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.
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:
The motion carried by a vote of 7-0 with Commissioner GOKEY absent.
8. OLD BUSINESS
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 be planted as replacements
those removed from the site.
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. --ompletion of Planning 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
Planning Cornni ission
March 1, 2001
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
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The applicant requests approval of a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of a private school at
4725 Miller Street.
Attached under Exhibit 'A' is the applicant's explanation of the request.
11. CASE HISTORY
In the summer of 1989, the City Council adopted new legislation which made public and private schools
conditional uses within the residential and agricultural zone districts within the city.
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PC Staff Report Page 3
V. SITE PLAN
Attached under Exhibit 'H' is a copy of the proposed plan. The existing buildings and proposed new
buildings or additions are identified
• differences in shading on the plan.
The following is a breakdown of building square footages based on the existing plan, existing buildings
and proposed buildings and additions. Where possible we have shown both footprint and gross floor
area,
Staff concludes that all minimums for a quasi-public use in the A- I and R-2A zone districts have been
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VI. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA
Prior to the approval of a conditional use permit, the applicant must show and Planning Commission
must determine that the proposed conditional use.....
A. Will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and convenience
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
PC Staff Report Page 4
Existing
Existing
Proposed
Total
Total
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Lot A
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6,089
12.383
6,089
12,383
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7,063
9,630
20,063
26,630
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Totals
30,950
13,152
22,013
37,152
59,013
Staff concludes that all minimums for a quasi-public use in the A- I and R-2A zone districts have been
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VI. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA
Prior to the approval of a conditional use permit, the applicant must show and Planning Commission
must determine that the proposed conditional use.....
A. Will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and convenience
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
PC Staff Report Page 4
The proposed conditional use will allow the expansion of an existing use. Staff has concluded
that the primary impact to the neighborhood has been the types and amount of traffic on Miller.
The applicant is trying to minimize these impacts by shifting vehicular activity from West 47
Place to the south 1-70 frontage road.
B. Will not adversely affect the adequate light and air, nor cause significant air, water or noise
pollution.
C. Is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Community Commercial Center. Desirable land
uses are listed as lodging and meeting facilities, gas station, restaurants, destination retail, transit
facilities and amenities, and entertainment complexes. The types of uses listed are generally
allowed in C -1 or PCD zoning, A residentially - zoned, private school in a "campus" setting may
be more appropriate adjacent to residential uses..
D. Will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking, loading,
service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether on or off the site.
E. Will be appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk, buffering,
screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with character of the
surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent properties.
The proposed plan complies with all minimum setbacks and landscaped coverage and maximum
building coverages in the R- 2A an&A- I zone districts.. As the new construction will be isolated
to the north portion of the campus, the existing residential neighborhood to the south should be
minimally impacted. Where possible, mature trees have been accommodated by parking lot
islands.
F. Will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools and other
public facilities and services.
PC Staff Report Page 5
All responding agencies can provide service to the property with improvements at the applicant's
expense. There should be minimal impact to parks as the school provides their own recreation
facilities.
V. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Option A: "I move to APPROVE case No. CUP-00-01, a request for a conditional use permit to allow
expansion of a private school in an, A- I and R-2A zone located at 4725 Miller Street for the following
reasons:
between commercial and residential uses.
5. Tile use will not overburden public facilities and services.
6. The design minimizes impacts to the adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhood.
With the following conditions.
The number of students be limited to 250.
The improvements along the frontage road including the on-site drop-off lane be
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Application for Conditional Use Permit
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in Meat Ridge, Colorado. Its stated mission is to shape an intimate, supportive, engaging school
corrittfunity where classes are small and personalized; where parents are partners; where teachers teach
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approval for this site for the following reasons:
1, The site location along the 1-70 corridor allows the school to act as a buffer between the noise
and pollution of the freeway and the neighboring residential area, The proposed buildings will act
to further reduce traffic noise from 1-70
2. The proposal falls well within the requirements for lot coverage and landscaping. The stated g]
of the school to maintain the scale and character of the existing buildings to the greatest extent
possible in new construction, This will keep the proposal compatible with the adjacent
residential neighborhood. The additions and new construction already completed on campums, a
consistent with this goal.
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4, The proposed abandonment of parking off West 47 Place, the new 11 -car drop off lane, the
increased parking, and the shift of traffic from Miller Street to the Frontage Road will all contribute
to improve the current traffic situation, In addition, Foothills Academy is taking a leadership role
in the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program in order to provide physical traffic calming
solutions along Miller Street.
5, The School has retained an architect, civil engineer, soils engineer and traffic consultant to
ensure that all City of Wheat Ridge Building, Planning and Engineering Department requiremen
are addressed, In addition, the school has reviewed the project with the Colorado Department
of Transportation and is in the process of gaining design approval for improvements along the
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SUBJECT: Foothills Academy School Expansion
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3. The existing PM count included in the study is conducted between 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Our current
information indicated that school hours are 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM. Thus, the PM count should be 3-4 pm.
As a result the count must be conducted during the school release period to reflect the school traffic
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4. Existing count must be used to validated the student/vehicle trip ratio as indicated in the study.
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• on-street parking will be allowed • the Frontage Road. Thus, signing will be required (at least on t1i
school side) and • shown in the plan.
6. A copy of the traffic impact study has been sent to CDOT for their review since the Frontage Road is
within their jurisdiction. We will need a letter from CDOT with respect to any traffic and access issue
7. A level of service for the intersection of Kipling/S. Frontage Road needs to be included in the study.
8. StreetLighting will be requiredon So. 1-70 Frontage Road. The developer will have to coordinate the
design with Public Service Company and also with the City at reviewing capacity. This plan will be
required and needs to be included with the street construction plan set.
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LAND jSE CASE PROCESSING APt-"ICATION
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Zoning Quarter Section Map
City Council has requested a draft proposed Conservation District as a new
zone district within Chapter 26. The attached ordinance is that draft.
The proposed district regulations quit short o the purpose o
the district. The district is proposed to be available to any private or public� owner
of a parcel of property of one acre or more. Permitted uses are open space, wildlife
habitat, scenic view corridors, riparian habitat, underground utility lines and
perimeter fencing. All other uses are prohibited.
The ordinance provides that the City's weed control ordinance does not apply
within " C onservation
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the "City"), is a political
subdivision of the State of Colorado organized and existing as a home rule
municipality pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the home rule
charter for the City (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1.3 of the Charter, the City has all the power
of local self-government and home rule and all the power possible for a municipality
to have under the Constitution of the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 31-23-301, the
City possesses the power to regulate and restrict the use of land within the City for
the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide an additional zone district to
promote the preservation and conservation of natural areas within the City. -
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO:
Section 1. Chapter 26 of the Wheat,Ridge Code of Laws is amended by
the addition of the following Section 26-221.5, which shall read in its entirety as
follows:
A. Intent and Purpose: This district is established to provide a
zoning classification for natural areas held by individuals, corporations or
governments, individually or in combination, for natural resource and
conservation purposes in an undeveloped state.
B. Permitted Uses:
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2. Wildlife habitat.
3. Scenic view corridors.
4. Riparian habitat.
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F. Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre.
G. Additional Requirements:
1 Section 15-23 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, entitled
"Weed Control" shall not be applicable to properties
located within a Conservation District.
Section 2. Section 26-201 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is arnendl
by the addition of the following, which shall be listed directly after "Architectu
Design Overlay District (ADO)":
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days
after final publication, as provided • Section 5.11 of the Charter.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
vote of to -, this - day • 2001.
First Publication:
Second Publication:
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Effective Date: •
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FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUBJECT: Auxiliary Housing Units
DATE: March 30, 2001
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2. Should the intent of new regulations be to "grandfather" existing units, allow
new units, or both? New Urbanism" concepts include second units located in either the
main structure, as an accessory structure • the lot, or over a garage. Which situations in
Wheat Ridge are appropriate for auxiliary units?
3. The new Code requires that any use be lawfully established prior to any change in
zoning or zoning regulations that makes the use legally non-conforming. Current policy
in the department to determine if second units are legally non-conforming is to require
proof that the appropriate permits • variances were approved either by the City •
Jefferson County.
4. Just because a second unit exists, doesn't mean it was lawfully constructed,
Depending upon the date of construction, a permit was required by either Jefferson
County • the City. County records for construction prior to 1969 were delivered to the
City upon incorporation, but were inadvertently thrown away some 12-13 years ago.
5. There are instances of a second unit being constructed under an approved permit, but
the minimum requirement for lot width or lot size for two units is not met. In such cases,
the lot is non-conforming with respect to the use on the property. Many times there is no
evidence of a variance being approved for lot size • lot width.
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4. Change Definitions. Rework the definitions of family and dwelling unit to permit second,
separate units for persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or legal custody only in a main
structure. This limits the use of second units only for relatives and does not allow for rental to
others. This would allow the creation • new second units. Monitoring would be difficult,
especially if the property was sold.
5. Stay the Course. This is the "do nothing different" option. We would continue to require
owners to prove the second unit was lawfully established. If no proof was provided, the unit
would need to be removed or the structure altered so that it was not a separate unit. Do we really
want to legalize two units in single family zone districts? If this is the case, the regulations
shM uld be changed to pen two units in a single family zone district.
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