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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2012I* � 4 -f City of Wheat R 7t AGENDA November 1, 2012 klotice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on November 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge, Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Qfftcer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance, 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (items of new and old business may be recommended for placement on the agenda.) 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.) 2 if H in to 0 A. Case No. WZ-12-09: An application filed by Dunimdu and Seun Realty for a request for approval of a zone change from Planned Residential Development (PRD) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU- N) for the property located at 3775 Benton Street. 9. OTHERITEMS 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair T1MMS Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS L , 1 .m. in the City Council enue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Commission Members Present: k , � Anne Brinkman Alan Bucknam onica Stv Planning Commission Minutes October 18, 2012 A. Case No. WZ-12-08: An application filed by Matthew Rock for approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) for property located at 12600 W. 42" Avenue. Prior to introduction of this case, Commissioner GUILDNER requested that she be recused from the case because she has known the applicants for a long time. "I'MA 11712&12 It IRK1111111113 DI ME= Commissioner GUILDNER left the This case was presented by Lauren Mikul4l contents of the case file, the zoning ordirlar notification and posting req ' p t have en s case. She reviewed the and the approval of the zone change. :ouded by Commissioner , cusal. The motion passed She entered into the public record the , and the, digital presentation. All en met. There is iurisdiction to hear the RM Commissioner OHM asked if the' y v nt considered pedestrian and bicycle m 'J' access to the C rail ul d -that the proximity to the trail has been of intere e nt, but s hl , ,b een considered at this time.. In response to C mission d " BRIM KM)l's question, Ms. Mikulak replied that she does not knomm. th pro the plain. In � issioner** said that l"s seen what looks like evidence of parking prope iku WWas not aware of what was making the marks. Staff has 1,,,With applic clarif .parking or storage is permitted on a property without M co "� Con issio 'i asked for clarification on the location of right of way lines kulak confin the right-of-way line is set back from the shown on the 11 , I I existing edge Curb and gutter will likely need to be constructed when the site develops. In response to Commissioner BRINKMAN's question, Ms. Mikulak responded that W. 42nd Avenue and Xenon are both classified as local streets. Commissioner MATTHEWS commented that the back of the lot going down to the creek is very steep and approximately 20 feet above Clear Creek, so that would likely answer Commissioner BRINKMAN'S question that the property is likely out of the flood plain. Planning Commission Minutes -2— October 18, 2012 Commissioner MATTHEWS asked if utilities will be undergrounded if this property is developed. Ms. Mikulak replied that the Mixed Use code may either request or require undergrounding of utilities, but staff and the applicant haven't discussed this yet. Commissioner MATTHEWS commented that underground utilities would definitely improve the appearance of the neighborhood. In response to Commissioner MATTHEWS' question about the Mixed Use zoning, M. Mikulak explained that any portion of any building within 100 feet of a single family home may be no taller than four stories, no matter what the uses of the building are. Commissioner MATTHEWS asked if the property is restrictions because it is in an Urban Renewal Area. Mixed Use-Neighborhood zoning does not get exetn'l) limits are hard caps. In response to Commissioner BUCK Mikulak replied that it is the mainten District, the district that maintains parks to a small administration build' ,jng, they star tables at that location. Ms did not frequency of the traffic. Commissioner Use-Commei warehouse ap not been for S`6', and the lower Ms. Mik I that the to Mitred U irectly the proxi N district se ,npt from charter height Mikulak explained that the so the 35- and 50-foot height q uestion about ility o the Pro p roperty to the east, Ms. et recreation and Park arson County. In addition �ntenance, tools, and picnic business hours or the 'ten an ussion of rezoning to Mixed it,o h -ause of the proximity of tai. Ms 00 ul A responded that there had single fam ily homes to the west and north, more appropriate. Also, in MU-N a Areas in MU-C it is not permitted, s to the north were Ms. "lle Iglak when = C and RC parcel k rep 0 years ago. She Velopin In resporiso to Chair TIN(M S' question, Ms. Mikulak stated that she thinks the Parks and Recreation District has occupied the site to the cast for at least 10 years. In response to CbairTIMMS' question, Ms. Mikulak said there is no minimum lot size in MU-N. Potentially, the applicant could subdivide this lot as long as they meet other setback and parking requirements, but subdividing has not been discussed. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — October 18, 2012 In response to Chair TIMMS' question, Ms. Mikulak replied that no industrial uses are allowed in MU-N. Commissioner MATTHEWS asked if, the Grainger property across the street would be allowed in MU-N. Ms. Mikulak replied that she is not familiar enough with the uses inside of the building to respond. If it is only offices, it would be pen If there is warehousing, then it would not be permitted. Commissioner BUCKNAM added that it is a added that wholesaling is a conditional use in Commissioner BRINKMAN area on the site. Mr. Rock resf a school is next to it, people pi for parking. He dqW't know "if Ile fliq #1red about the flood plain when he ;d that at t1te time of purchase they were an. It is his understanding that it is 25 feet ock has met any of his neighbors besides at that be knows the neighbor to the north, and to the west. Chair Tt legal description is Lot I Block I of the Rock Subdivision, and asked 1 Rock p dd the property. Mr. Rock confirmed that he platted the property in 2 confirmed that previously the property was multiple lots and it was consoli larger lot. Ms. Mikulak added that one of the previous lots was not developable. There was an east/west diagonal lot line creating a small sliver on the southern portion of the lot, essentially where the ditch is now located. The two lots were consolidated to make one developable lot. Chair TIMMS opened the public hearing. operation. Ms. Mikulak of associated trucks traffic x ed use Z of the property. He M such as a ha sser, florist, or gift call live, work, recreate in the same Mr. RocR44 % there are tire ficks in the dirt k , bat it it J 1`1 k1 , v vacant lot and a dead end street, and 177,7'f, use the site as A"paround point, or use the area Planning Commission Minutes - 4 --- October 1 8, 2012 Commissioner BRINIKMAN asked Mr. Boom if he kn Express has brought into the neighborhood. Mr. Bo , considerable traffic, but since he is not home duri also brings in a lot of traffic. w` Commissioner BRIN MAN asked if there were signs on Mr. Boom regaled that there are no sign, end he does not asked for it. LaVonne Beckfeld ti 43 65 Xenon, Wheat Rid e;�� �� Nu�� Mrs. Beckfeld stated she owrt�ra`t since 1942 and she provided her�ttot? displeasure with the traffic, the b' , e< City's uncarn,��;,�award th 91 111 Coza�missioner � INKM M ed Mid property. Sher W,that , T slid ave, BeckfeId I ' g a t ►n St., o CO Ms. Bee % express of Xenon ate,, She this zone chari a neighborhood is how mach traffic Grainger ks it has brought in , he can't be sure. The school restricting truck traffic. the neighborhood has l65 Xenon St. She has lived there ►rhood. She expressed her and ghat she perceives to be the �cld ifthe e is a ditch running through that es not now. , In response to another e doesn't remember if it is the Skater � , r dissatisfaction with the diesel emission operation at the end IlWas concerned about the amount of traffic. She fears that if W, it will open the door to more of the same aggravations this Planning Commission Minutes - October 18, 2012 Chair TIMMS asked if the Commissioners have any follow tip questions. Commissioner OHM asked if a photometric plan is light that spills on adjacent properties. Ms. Mikuls new development that has building mounted 0 that exterior lighting be shielded to avoid ill I Commissioner OHM asked Ms. Mikul permitted, because of the complaints a Ms. Mikulak responded that repair, renta storage is listed as a conditional use in all n Commercial Interstate, so a nditianal use business. Commissioner OHM asked if generation study or tratticjrnpact stu be drawn to ifi sitc. Staff'O" "so looks many off-street 06*i space are nt M M ifirm that an diesel shop I and if there a limit on the that it is required for any � lights. The code requires �k the property boundaries it shop is not ) in this meeting. 6L with no outdoor It" u except fc r axed Use- ul be needed f or t. !at type of Is perms ' ,,,with Mixed Use - ling at w development, a trip to estimate how many new vehicles will and var g ratios to determine how vet parking spaces are not always or allowed. In this particular area, on- Commissioner BRIM KMAN,asked why the ditch company and Public Works Department had no comments 611 the zone change. Ms. Mikulak explained the history and current status of the ditch on'ifie subject property, and explained that no comments were generated because there is no specific use or site plan proposed at this time to comment on, In response to Cornmissioner BRINKMAN's question asking what the next step is for this case, Ms. Mikulak replied that the next step is a public hearing before City Council. The Planning Commissions will make a recommendation for approval or denial, but the Council will ultimately decide. The case is scheduled for the City Council meeting on January 14, 2013. Commissioner BUCKNAM asked if there has been any conversation about subdividing into two lots, and zoning both of them R- I or R-2 considering the agricultural and residential uses existing on Xenon. Ms. Mikulak replied that subdividing under current Planning Commission Minutes -6— October 1 8, 2012 Sandy Cusack 15901 South Westminister Road, Oklahoma City, OK Ms. Cusack identified herself as the daughter of LaVonne Beckfeld. She stated that although the Commission is challenged with the development of Wheat Ridge they also have an obligation to the citizens who have lived in neighborhood for many years. (a residential type of zoni concerned about introduci that ma better suite may be more too much )r purely Commissioner WEAVER co tm, e�_ "i' that she tin the intention of MU-N is to men, t provide a buffer, but an increaseot'rial " use I ing to provide the buffer; rather it seems to be encouragingifl,'J' co ra j al de . T"M ...... . . . '77 7 .. . .. ...... Commissioner, OHM ob§""'r,,`,�,ed that e � 'blic who spoke mentioned 011' mg, z ­"��" traffic as a m4bf co e asked It ace restrictions on the types of ,, 4­0 if uses permitted T discussion, Ms. Mikulak agreed it approved r after brief 111 lit r ma t lo O g es I are difficult to enforce. g Z ur K NAB} A(K' thanked ,,,,� nisslo orhood for coming to the meeting and "ic raged the M tinn""I to the meetings. She does not believe the zoning ... ..... ...... g, ", ell �will be bene A I to borhood, explained her reasons, and said she will vote 11 » D", Commissio S stated he does not think mixed use development standards are appropriat ct lot. Commissioner BU AM stated that agrees with the applicant and staff in recommending development of the site, but he thinks more appropriate development would be residential in nature. It was moved by Commissioner WEAVER and seconded by Commissioner BRINKMAN to recommend denial of Case No. WZ-12-08, a request for approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One to Mixed-Use Neighborhood, for property located at 12600 W. 42 "d Avenue, for the following reasons: Planning Commission Minutes -7— October 18, 2012 1. The majority of the request does not meet the zone change criteria. 2. More commercial use further destroys the integrity of the neighborhood. 3. The proposed zone change does not seem to create a buffer but rather encourages more commercial conversion. Motion passed 6-0, with Chair TIMMS voting no and Commissioner GUILDNEA recusing herself. Commissioner GUILDNER returned to Council Chambers at 8:4 8. OTHER ITEMS • Ms. Mikulak reported that Kim Waggoner has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant to replace Kathy Field who'transterred to Public Works in September. She will be starting work, on Monday, October 22, 2012. • Commissioner OHM commented on the success of Ridge at 3'8� event. It was a very positive event for Wheat Ridge. • Commissioner BRINKN4111 anked the staff and city for Boards and Commission dinner on October 17 1h There were no Commission n 0 It �kq - 1# by Steve Ti C hair Planning Commission Minutes October 1 8, 2012 to comapfore i mission. The next Planning and seconded by Commissioner OHM irried 8-0. i11n1=#'1'*n3Mj=1Q111P*jA%# , -8— ♦ - City of � W heat idge COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission CASE MANAGER: Sarah Showalter DATE OF MEETING: November 1, 2012 CASE NO. & NAME: WZ- 12- 09/Dumindu and Seun Realty ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a zone change from Planned Residential Development (PRD) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU -N) LOCATION OF REQUEST: 3775 Benton Street (vacant lot) APPROXIMATE AREA: 6,580 Square Feet (0.15 Acres) PRESENT ZONING: Planned Residential Development (PRD) PRESENT LAND USE: Vacant land COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Main Street Corridor ENTER INTO RECORD: (X) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS (X) ZONING ORDINANCE (X) DIGITAL PRESENTATION LOCATION MAP c i T- r� � R -1 B R -3 wn�fi Case WZ- 12- 09/Dumindu and Seun Realty R -1 C R -1 A R -2 All notification requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this case I. REQUEST Case Number WZ -12 -09 is an application by Dumindu and Seun Realty requesting approval of a zone change from Planned Residential Development (PRD) to Mixed Use - Neighborhood (MU -N) (Exhibit 1, Legal Description and Map). The zone change is the first step in the process for approval of proposed new residential development on the site. If approved, and prior to any construction, a Site Plan review will be required to confirm that the proposed development meets the standards of the MU -N zone district. The proposed rezoning area includes one parcel a total of 6,580 SF (0.15 Acres) in size (Exhibit 2, Aerial Map). II. EXISTING CONDITIONS Subject Property The property is located at 3775 Benton Street, one property south from the southwest corner of 38` Avenue and Benton Street. The property is currently zoned Planned Residential Development (PRD). The parcel is Lot 2 of the Cadence Subdivision. In 2006 -2007, the property was rezoned from C -I to PRD through the Advance Auto Single - Family Outline Development Plan to allow for development of a single - family home (Exhibit 3, Current PRD Zoning). The parcel is rectangular in shape with an angled front property line along Benton Street. It is approximately 50 feet wide. It is 125 feet long on the southern edge and 135 feet long on the northern edge. The property is currently vacant and undeveloped. It is the only vacant parcel on this block of Benton Street (Exhibit 4, Site Photos). Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses The property immediately to the north is zoned Commercial -One (C -1) and contains an auto parts store (Exhibit 4, Site Photos). To the south are two Residential -Three (R -3) zoned properties with two - family homes. Directly across the street, on the east side of Benton, are single - family homes zoned Residential -One A (R -IA). To the northeast of the property are two single- family homes zoned C -1 and a commercial property zoned C -1 fronting 38` Avenue. Most of the properties to the north, northeast, and northwest of the subject property were part of the recent legislative rezoning to Mixed Use - Neighborhood (MU -N) for the 38` Avenue corridor (Exhibit S, Zoning Map with 38` Avenue Rezoning Boundaries). The MU -N zoning was approved by City Council on October 22, 2012 but will not go into effect until November 24, 2012. The subject property was not included in the proposed boundaries for the MU -N legislative zoning since staff used the criterion that properties zoned PRD would not be included and staff was not aware at the time that the current owner wished to be rezoned to MU -N. The current owner and applicant purchased the property in summer 2012 after the proposed boundaries for the MU -N corridor rezoning were drawn. III. PROPOSED ZONING The applicant is requesting that the subject property be rezoned to Mixed Use - Neighborhood (MU -N), a zone district intended for neighborhood commercial corridors and neighborhood commercial centers. The zone district is established to encourage medium density mixed use development in which a range Case WZ- 12- 09/Dumindu and Seun Realty of residential uses are pen in addition to a limited range of neighborhood-serving commercial and retail uses. The current PRD zoning only allows for single-family development. The applicant desires to be rezoned to MU-N to allow more flexibility for development of the lot. The applicant does not have a specific development plan but has expressed interest in constructing a new residential use such as a duplex. The applicant would like to build upon the City plans for the revitalization of 38"' Avenue, as called for in the 38 Avenue Corridor Plan (2011), and develop a quality residential product that will attract new residents The following table compares the proposed and existing standards that apply to the subject property. In general, the MU-N district is expected to make the property more developable by allowing a wider range of uses. The MU-N zone district also has enhanced architectural standards and requirements for buffering adjacent to residential uses to ensure compatibility with neighboring land uses. Case WZ-12-09,/Dutnindu and Senn Realty 3 Prior to submittal of an application for a zone change, the applicant was required to hold a neighborhood input meeting in accordance with the requirements of Section 26-109. A meeting for neighborhood input was held on September 18, 2012. Nine members of the public were in attendance V. AGENCY REFERRAL All affected service agencies were contacted regarding their ability to serve the property. Any applicant for development will be responsible for providing upgrades if needed. Referral responses received are summarized below. Another referral process will be required when a Site Plan application for development is made. City of Wheat Ridge Public Works: There are no concerns with the zone change. Drainage and traffic will be reviewed with future development proposal. Wheat Ridge Fire District: No concerns. Xcel Energy: No concerns. VI. ZONE CHANGE CRITERIA Staff has provided an analysis of the zone change criteria outlined in section 26-122.E. The Planning Commission shall base its recommendation in consideration of the extent to which the following criteria have been met: 1. The change of zone promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of the community and will not result in a significant adverse effect on the surrounding area. The MU-N zoning is expected to add value to the subject property and to the surrounding neighborhood by enabling new investment on the vacant parcel. It would provide a transition between the commercial zoning and land use to the north and the R-3 zoning to the south. Height restrictions and upper-story stepback requirements where adjacent to single- and two-family residential will minimize impacts to adjacent single- and two-family homes. Stqff concludes that this criterion has been in t, Case WZ- I 2-09/Dumindu and Seun Realty 4 2. Adequate infrastructure/facilities are available to serve the types of uses allowed by the change of zone, or the applicant will upgrade and provide such where they do not exist or a unMer capacity. I Prior to new development under the MU-N zoning, a Site Plan Review application will be required. This application will include a referral to all impacted utility agencies. In the event that current capacity is not adequate, utility upgrades will be required by the developer when the future development scenario is known. A referral to utility agencies as part of the rezoning request did not yield any concerns about their ability to serve. Stqf ,f conchides that this criterion has been met. 3. The Planning Commission shall also find that at least one (1) of the following conditions exists: a. The change of zone is in conformance, or will bring the property into conformance, with the City of Wheat Ridge comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies, and other related policies or plans for the area. Stq1 ,fconcludes that this criterion has been met. b. The existing zone classification currently recorded on the official zoning maps of the Ci of Wheat Ridge is in error. I There is no known error in the existing recorded zoning. Case WZ- I 2-091Dumindu and Sean Realty 5 efforts to revitalize the street and encourage, residential, commercial, and mixed use redevelopment along the corridor. Stqf ,f concludes that this criterion has been met. d. The proposed rezoning is necessary in order to provide for a community need that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the City of Wheat Ridge comprehensive plan. The proposed rezoning does not relate to an unanticipated need. Stqlfconcludes that this criterion is not applicable. Because the zone change evaluation criteria support the zone change, request, staff recommends approval of this request. OPTION A: "I move to recommend APPROVAL of Case No.WZ-12-09, a request for approval of a zone change from Planned Residential Development (PRD) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) for property located at 3775 Benton Street, for the following reasons: r" W I Leo t "I move to recommend DENIAL of Case No. WZ-1 -09, a request for approval of a zone change from Planned Residential Development (PRD) for property located at 3775 Benton Street, for the following I. 2. 3. 11 Case WZ- I 2-09/Dumindu and Seun Realty 6 EXHIBIT 1: LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP The property to be rezoned is legally described as: LOT 2, CADENCE SUBDIVISION, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. The property is depicted in the map below: 38TH-AVE i ----- �- - i 05300 06478 D5390 i f - 05280 OE 05310 � 06400 w 03790 f Q 03780 03721 060 03770 03718 09719 m7 ao } 08716 _ a374o 0971: 03755 03711 ; --- 0371 03710 03790 08708 03735 037 °373° i 1 a37o6 !!! „� 03= 03720 ~ 03703 oat z 03710 03'10 D3715 0 T Q Z 03861 0 y W I V i 037DO D3700 03705 03655 1 MAf Case WZ- 12- 09 /Dumindu and Seun Realty 7 EXHIBIT 2: AERIAL MAP 5511=1 50455 mo �` 1 03817 .052 j Case WZ-12-09/Dumindu and Seun Realty 77, t t CoNcFam 1p,rr,. �� �/ /'/,'l/ F s ' r ° /f f r '' r , r r !`"f '' f r �,/� / r / J /� ,r p" i' % F W .. .. .} t aSwl U rA — iox Q WM WAM14W, A ke �C - l ZONZ l*e aftwi4totw Les4LLY OVOWWW Aar.4r TKOMOr, y zImmew *WWON MLL A MAMW VVVU-O— --- --------- .477 W VeM4FWAO prolvelT4*6 A00 CO V11oft C4WXN9V R4 THM MAK AW AID MAY a"CW#W W VZXA*W VY4AK 4 PURTHM WMOO� IHAT TW 77, t t CoNcFam 1p,rr,. �� �/ /'/,'l/ F s ' r ° /f f r '' r , r r !`"f '' f r �,/� / r / J /� ,r p" i' % F W .. .. .} t aSwl U rA — iox Q WM WAM14W, A ke U f- AMOt4M MOT LNO %WIVM* C� -v towN 4TH 1 EXHIBIT 3: EXISTING ZONING! ow . V A N N .477 U f- AMOt4M MOT LNO %WIVM* C� -v towN 4TH 1 EXHIBIT 3: EXISTING ZONING! ow . V A N EXHIBIT 4: SITE PHOTOS Case WZ- 12- 09/Dumindu and Seun Realty This is a view of the site from the south on Benton Street. The left shows the duplex that is south of the site and the right shows the commercial use that abuts the site on the north. This is a view of the site, which is the vacant grassy area, from Benton Street. Case WZ- 12- 09 /Dumindu and Seun Realty 10 This is a view of the vacant, grassy site from the north. The parking area is the parking lot for the commercial use (auto parts store) north of the site. This is a view of the two duplexes, zoned R -3, to the south of the site. This is a view of the single - family home across from the site on the east side of Benton and the commercial use at the southeast corner of Benton and 38 Avenue. EXHIBIT 5: ZONING MAP WITH 38 AVENUE REZONING BOUNDARIES 1 The purple line shows the boundaries of the new MU -N zoning approved by City Council on October 22, which will go into effect on November 24` Case WZ- 12- 09 /Dumindu and Seun Realty EXHIBIT 6: REZONING REQUEST FROM APPLICANT Rezoning NaiTative In October 2011. the City of Wheat Ridge launched a revitalizing plan in order to attract well rounded residences back to the city. bring in more businesses to generate sales revenues. and build more modern homes to help raise the property value within the main street corridor. In an effort to help redevelop the 38 Avenue Corridor Plan. I would like to apply for 3775 Benton St. to be rezoned into a Mix Used (MU -N) site. The current zoning currently on that location only allows a single family home and I would like to have more options to build on that site. The rezoning in turn would appeal to attract young and upcoming professionals (Generation X and Y) to Wheat Ridge. as it has done to the highlands and w-est highlands neighborhoods. I understand a lot of questions will be raised regarding this matter. but I do have a reason for my plans. If the City of Wheat Ridge wants to increase foot traffic in general. the city must achieve an increase in population in the surrounding area. Closing one lane going east bound on 38 Avenue helps to slow traffic down and helps increase risibility to already exist uig businesses. Realistically. however. would people stop and take their time to walk around and get to know the neighborhood or shop within the area? Most likely not. since market research has shown that people generally tend to stay and shop within a 2 mile radius from their homes during weekdays. This makes sense because after a long day of work. people do not want to travel far fiom their homes and neighborhoods for food. entertainment. or recreations. With that in mind. the 38 Avenue corridor is a great place to start building new homes that will attract the young professionals «-ho have just started their new careers and the next phase of their lives. If the City of Wheat Ridge can entice this demographic to settle within the area. it will open the door for businesses such as restaurants. clothing stores. furniture stores. etc to come in increasing the visibility of Wheat Ridge as well as generating more revenue for the city. I understand the city's vision for modernization and I see great potential for this neighborhood. I sincerely hope we can work together and develop a great relationship to build and improve Wheat Ridge's main street. Case WZ- 12- 09 /Dumindu and Seun Realty 12 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTES Date: September 1, 2012 Property location: 3775 Benton Street Property owner: Seun Phomm th Property Owner(s) present? Yes Existing Zoning: PRD, Planned. Residential Development Case W - l2- 09 /Duniindu and Seun Realty 19 The property is zoned Planned Residential Development (PRD); specifically it comprises the Advance Auto Single-Family PRD which allows only for the development of a single-home. The subject property is currently a vacant, grassy lot. Based on Jetferson County Assessor records, the lot is 6,580 square feet in size (0.15 acres). What is the side setback required in an MU-N zone district? The AILS -N zone district allows a O' side setback but an 1> 1,> new structure would also have to meet separation standardsfiwm adjacent structures as regulated by the Uni/brin Building Code. Additionally, if the development abuts a single- or two- ,Mmily home, as this property does to the south, a minimum IOlandscaped setback is required. What is proposed to be built? A t this point, the property owner is not sure; perhaps residential or liveAvork. The propeqy is only 6580 square feet in size and ivi/I not accommodate most commercial uses that arc- allow led in the zone district. What is the maximum building height allowed in MU-N? The maximum building height . /br any structure with residential in it is 35. This is consistent with the height restriction in the surrounding neighborhood. Will the proposed use make noise for the neighborhood? Because it is likv�y that the use will be residential development, it is doubtfid that it will contribute to noise in the neighborhood. It was noted that a new structure on the property ma serve as a bqt er and will help mat 8,h ,tlenoise.from3 Avenue and the Advance Auto parts store. Where will the parking be? parking will occur on site: there ma Y be garages built for the proposed residential use. Will landscaping be required? Yes, the City will require installation cif 15% landscaping on the property f it is a single use development. ff it is a mixed use development:, 10? landscaping will be required. There will also be the requirement . for installation of street trees. Case Wl - -09 Duminelu and Seun Realty 14 a r } .. m 0 mom �a 1 17 k 0 Case 'tip "- I2- {?9/Dumindu and Seun Fealty 15 0 mom mow CL CL z 0 �w 15 N> -A, -41 -A <0 00 Case WZ- I 2-09,/Duinindu and Sean Realty 16