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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29" Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303,235.2846 F 303135,2857
February 4, 2014
Jerrod Watts
5805 E. 39"' Ave.
Denver, CO 80207
Dear Mr. Watts:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Special Use Permit Approval to allow a
wholesale operation for a sprinkler supply business in a Cornmercial-One (C-1)
zone district.
If you have not done so already, please remove the posting signs associated with
this case from the property.
Please feel free to contact me at (303) 235-2846 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kim Waggoner
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure: Approval of Special Use Permit
Cc: SUP -13 -05 (case file)
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Approval of Special Use Permit
WHEREAS, an application for a Special Use Permit was submitted for the property located at 12750 W. 42 nd
Avenue to allow a wholesale operations for a sprinkler supply business in a Conl=rrig
WHEREAS, City staff found basis for approval of the Special Use Permit relying on criteria listed in Sections
26-114 and 1 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and on information submitted in the case file; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has properly notified pursuant to Section 26-109 of the
Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, there were no registered objections regarding the application;
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PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO Director of Community Development CASE MANAGER: Meredith Reckert
DATE: January 27, 2014
CASE NO. & NAME: SUP- 13 -05 /DBC Irrigation
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow wholesales sales in a C -1 zone
district
LOCATION: 12750 W. 42 Avenue
APPLICANT (S): Jerod Watts for DBC Irrigation
APPROXIMATE AREA: 1.6 acres
PRESENT ZONING: Commercial -One
PRESENT LAND USE: Digital video design and installation
ENTER INTO RECORD:
(X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS
(X) ZONING ORDINANCE
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JURISDICTION•
The property is within the City of Wheat Ridge, and all notification and posting requirements have been
met, therefore, there is jurisdiction to make a decision regarding this case.
I. REQUEST
The applicant, Jerod Watts for DBC Irrigation, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit
(SUP) as the new property owner of 12750 W. 42 Avenue. The request is for approval of a
SUP to allow the wholesaling of irrigation supplies is a Commercial -One (C -1) zone district. A
site plan was submitted as part of the application. (Exhibit 1, Applicant letter)
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1291, the Community Development Director has the ability to decide
upon applications for administrative special use approval, without a public hearing, provided the
following conditions are met:
1. A completed application package has been submitted and fee paid.
2. The Community Development Department has notified adjacent property owners by
letter and the site has been posted for at least ten (10) days.
3. No written objections have been received in such ten day period.
4. The Director of Community Development concludes that the criteria for approval, as
set forth below, are substantially complied with and support the request.
The Community Development Director shall also decide the following:
1. Whether the SUP runs with the land in perpetuity.
2. Whether the SUP is personal to the applicant and may or may not be inherited.
3. Whether the SUP is granted only for a defined period, after which time the special
use shall expire unless renewed subject to all of the requirements of this section.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property is located at 12750 West 42 " Avenue at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Youngfield Street and 42 "d Avenue. (Exhibit 2, Aerial photo) The site is zoned Commercial -One
(C -1) and is surrounded by a variety of zone districts and land uses. To the west is the I -70
corridor. To the north is Modern Log Homes which is zoned Neighborhood - Commercial (N -C).
To the northeast is Wheat Ridge Head Start which is zoned Restricted - Commercial (R -C). To
the east are three lots zoned Agriculture -One (A -1) and are used as single - family homes. The
Clear Creek open space corridor is zoned A -1 abuts the property to the south. To the southwest
is a single lot zoned A -1 that is used for a single - family home. (Exhibit 3, zoning map)
Based on Jefferson County Assessor records, the subject property is 69,696 square feet (1.6
acres) in size. Located on the property are two office /warehouse structures. The eastern
building is 9,938 square feet built in 1973. The southeastern building is 3,750 square feet built in
1978. Other improvements on the property include landscaping which defines the parking lot
drive aisle and a small area in front of the northern structure. There is also a wide expanse of
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lawn area measuring approximately 59' x 180' between the western edge of the parking area and
Youngfield Street; other than a few trees, this area is in a natural state. The property was last
sold in 2006. (Exhibit 4, site photos)
III. CASE ANALYSIS
The applicant, Jerod Watts of Denver Brass and Copper Company (DBC) Irrigation, is proposing
to locate a new branch of his company at 12750 West 42 " Avenue. The proposed use of the
property is for sales of irrigation and outdoor living supplies. DBC's customer base includes a
mix of retail customers (homeowners), contractors, and government entities (e.g.,
municipalities). The site will include retail and wholesale operations. While the C -1 zone
district allows similar types of sales with outside display and storage (lumberyards), sales are
limited to retail. Wholesale operations in the C -1 zoning require a Special Use Permit (SUP).
Because a portion of the sales will be wholesale, a Special Use Permit is required. The code
further requires that all outdoor storage or display of materials be screened from view with a six -
foot high solid fence. Materials being stored or displayed cannot extend above the top of the
fence.
The interior of the buildings will be divided between warehouse, offices and showroom. The
busiest season for business would be from spring to fall (April — August). The new location
would employ approximately 4 -8 workers. Hours of operation will be from 7:30 AM to 4:30
PM. Most of the vehicles accessing the site will be pick -up trucks. Deliveries will occur by box
trucks.
A portion of the exterior of the site will be used to display store products. The outside storage
yard will be screened on two sides by the existing building, and will have a 6 -foot high solid
fence on the remaining two sides. Although chainlink with slats is shown on the site plan, Staff
is recommending that this be upgraded to a six -foot high solid wooden fence. Typical outside
storage products include PVC and Polyethylene pipe, valve boxes, landscape edging and paver
blocks. (Exhibit 5, site plan)
To facilitate the pick -up of materials, circulation on the site will be one -way entering from
Youngfield circulating through the outside storage area to the loading area accessible from the
south portion of the building. Once supplies have been loaded, the vehicles will then exit north
back to W. 42 Avenue and Youngfield. To mitigate traffic concerns for the adjacent
neighborhood, the applicant is proposing a left -turn only exit onto 42 Avenue to funnel traffic
to Youngfield. To ensure this, a raised, concrete turn- prohibitor and signage will be placed on
the eastern side of the exit to 42 Avenue. This measure would help deter traffic from entering
the neighborhood to the east. Most of the customers for this facility will drive pick -up trucks and
cars. Large deliveries will not occur from this site.
The existing parking area is going to be expanded to allow for additional parking. Adequate
parking has been provided for the proposed building use break -down. Additional landscaping
will be installed on the property to improve its aesthetics, further buffer the outside storage yard,
and utilize products available for purchase. The enhancements will occur in the northern portion
of the parking lot, in the lawn area adjacent to the north side of the building, and around the
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existing sign in the landscaped area adjacent to Youngfield. In addition, a row of upright
junipers will be installed along the western fence for additional visual buffering from
Youngfield.
IV. SPECIAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA
Before an administrative special use is approved, the applicant shall show and the Community
Development Director shall find that the majority of the proposed special use criteria have been
met. Staff provides the following review and analysis of the SUP criteria. The applicant has
submitted an analysis of the criteria. (Exhibit 6, SUP criteria)
1. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare,
safety and convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The property has been used commercially since the early 1970's. The proposed use
will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, welfare, safety and convenience
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood if the traffic generated by the
business uses Youngfield for access and departure. Installation of the turn prohibitor
will help restrict right -hand turns onto 42 "d Avenue. Proposed site upgrades should
provide a benefit to the neighborhood.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
2. The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by
virtue of physical or operational characteristics.
The request will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood. The
improvements installed by the new owner will improve the aesthetics of the property.
Operational characteristics include business hours between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
3. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under
existing zoning for the property.
The list of C -1 permitted uses allows a variety of commercial operations many of which
could be more impactive than the proposal. Those would include regional commercial
businesses such as 24 -hour grocery or convenience stores, bars, restaurants and banks.
Property improvements will occur which will be a benefit to the neighborhood.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
4. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or
unsafe parking, loading, service of internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of
persons whether on or off the site.
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Youngfield is classified as a minor arterial, while 42 " Avenue is a local street. It is
appropriate that traffic generated by the business be directed left on 42 " Avenue to
Youngfield rather than heading east on 42 " to Xenon Street, Adequate parking has
been provided for the building and use and traffic flow on the property has been
contemplated and addressed.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
5. The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk,
buffering, screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with
the character of the surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent
properties.
All structures are already in place. The building location will provide buffering for the
residential properties to the east. Newly installed landscape improvements will
improve the appearance of the property and the views from Youngfield and 42 "
Avenue. No modifications are proposed to the existing monument sign.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
6. The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities,
parks, schools and other public facilities and services.
All utility agencies are currently serving the property and based on referral responses
received, will continue to do so. There will be no impact on parks, utilities or other
public facilities or services. Adequate provisions have been made to direct traffic from
42 " Avenue onto Youngfield.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
7. There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/or property owner with
Code requirements and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
The current property owner has had title to the property since 2006. The property was
posted for weeds and having an unscreened dumpster. Both of these violations occurred
in 2013. Code enforcement records are not available before that.
Staff concludes that this criterion has been met.
8. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set
forth in the Architectural and Site Design Manual.
The existing structures are already in place and do not meet the threshold for
application of the ASDM commercial design standards; however, the proposed site
improvements will be an upgrade to improve the aesthetics of the property.
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Staff concludes that this criterion is not applicable.
V. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
A meeting for neighborhood input was held on November 26, 2013. There were four
neighborhood residents in attendance. (Exhibit 7, Neighborhood meeting recap and sign -in
sheet)
There were no positive or negative responses to the administrative posting and noticing for the
SUP.
VI. AGENCY REFERRALS
All affected service agencies were contacted regarding the ability to serve the property. The
following responses were received:
Arvada Fire Protection District. Can continue to serve the property.
Fruitdale Sanitation District. Is already serving the property and has no objections to the
proposed Special Use.
Valley Water District. Has no concerns and can continue to serve the property.
Wheat Ridge Economic Development. Has no objections to the project.
Wheat Ridge Police Department. Has no concerns with the project.
Wheat Ridge Public Works. Must maintain the existing the stormwater runoff flows entering
the existing retention pond. No concerns regarding traffic due to proximity to Youngfield and
right -hand turn prohibitor.
All other affected agencies did not respond.
VII. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Having found the application for Case No. SUP- 13 -05, a Special Use Permit to allow wholesale
operations on property zoned C -1 at 12750 W. 42" Avenue, to be complete and in compliance
with the majority of the applicable review criteria, staff is granting APPROVAL of the special
use request based on the following findings of fact:
1. The request for administrative SUP meets all applicable conditions as required by Section
26 -114 of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.
2. The request will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, safety, welfare or
convenience of the public in the area if proposed improvements are installed and
operational measures are followed.
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3. The request will not adversely affect the adequate light and air, nor cause significant
water or noise pollution, or cause drainage problems for the general area.
4. The request 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.
5. The request will not impact the physical character or contribute to blight in the area.
6. The request will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks,
schools, and other public facilities and services.
7. No objections to the Special Use Permit were received during the public notification
period.
With the following conditions:
1. Improvements shall be installed in accordance with the submitted landscape plan labeled
Exhibit 5.
2. The chainlink fence with slats shown on Exhibit 5 will be upgraded to a six -foot high
solid wooden fence.
3. Operational descriptions included in the applicant letters be followed including hours of
operation.
4. The grant of use shall run with the business.
5. The Special Use Permit shall comply with all material representations, commitments and
operational restrictions as depicted in the application materials and documents maintained
in the case file in the Community Development Department.
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Exhibit 1, Applicant letter
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December 4, 2013
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
RE: Written Request for Special Use Permit at 12750 West 42 " Ave
To Whom It May Concern,
DBC Irrigation Supply is a wholesale and retail supplier of irrigation and outdoor living products. Originally known
as Denver Brass and Copper Co., we have been in the plumbing and irrigation business since 1947. In 1960 turf
irrigation equipment and plastic pipe were added to our product offerings. In 1995 Denver Brass & Copper Co.
was purchased by Solsbury Hill, LLC. Since that time we have grown from one downtown Denver store to eleven
locations: nine along the Colorado front Range, our Cheyenne, Wyoming branch, and our Neumark location in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. We also operate four stores in Texas under the name Texas Irrigation Supply.
In 2001 we chose to modify the Denver Brass and Copper Co. brand name and call all of our Colorado & Wyoming
locations DBC Irrigation Supply. The modified name better describes our current business, while paying tribute to
our roots as Denver Brass and Copper Co. Though originally a plumbing supply company, today irrigation and
outdoor living enhancements represent the vast majority of our business.
DBC Irrigation Supply is proposing a Special Use Permit for the property located at 12750 West 42n Avenue,
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033. The zoning on the property is Commercial -One (C -1) which is a zone district that
allows general commercial uses including office, service and retail with or without outside storage. Because a
portion of our sales will be wholesale, a Special Use Permit is required.
Our proposed land use of the property at 12750 West 42' Avenue will not create any more offensive noise,
vibration, dust, heat, smoke, odor, or other objectionable influences, or more traffic hazards than the minimum
amount normally resulting from the other uses permitted in the neighborhood. Our delivery trucks (pick up and
light duty trucks) will use youngfield Street for access, thus avoiding the residential portion of the neighborhood.
We do not allow overnight parking in our parking lots, and our customers typically drive common pick -up trucks.
Our business is seasonal: the busiest time of the year will be from April to October; the remainder of the year is
very quiet. This seasonality helps to limit the impact of our business on the surrounding neighborhood. We are
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open Monday through Friday; our operating hours in the spring and summer are from 7:30am to 5:0Opm, and
during the fall and winter we are open from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
In addition to being low impact, we have several landscape and traffic flow enhancements planned for the
property. The traffic entering and exiting the property will be one way, eliminating any congestion concerns and
helping with traffic flow. The one way exit will be designed to force traffic away from the neighborhood and onto
Youngfield Street. The enclosed, detailed site plan shows the planned flow of traffic.
The landscape enhancements will beautify the property, limit the visibility of our products, and be an overall
improvement to the neighborhood. We will not be installing any additional signage but will use the existing
monument sign. Please see the enclosed design renderings for the property and the photos of current DBC
Irrigation Supply locations for an idea of how we use landscaping and fencing to enhance our properties and make
them appear less industrial.
The special use we are applying for will not create any adverse impacts or overburden the capacities of the
existing streets, utilities, parks, schools, and other public facilities and services any more so than the current C -1
zoning on the property. Our impact on the neighborhood will be minimal and our planned improvements will
only enhance the area.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
q
John T. Alderman
CEO / President
DBC Irrigation Supply
Enclosures:
Detailed Site Plan
Design Renderings for landscape Plan at 12750 West 42nd Ave
Photos of current DBC Irrigation Supply location
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Exhibit 2, Aerial Photo
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Exhibit 3, Zoning Map
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Exhibit 4, Site photos
Panorama photograph looking southeast toward buildings on -site, parking and existing
monument sign
Panorama photograph looking south towards buildings on -site and parking
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Panorama photograph looking west towards Youngfield Street and Highway 58 overpass
Photograph looking southeast toward front yard of building and adjacent residence to the east
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Photograph looking south towards adjacent residence/business to the south
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Exhibit 6, Applicant's
response to SUP criteria
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Dear Ms. Reckert,
Below we are addressing each item from your Special Use Permit Evaluation Criteria sheet.
(1) The Special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety, and
convenience of persons or working in the neighborhood: The zoning on the property is Commercial -
One (C -1) which is a zone district that allows general commercial uses including office, service and retail
with or without outside storage. Because a portion of our sales will be wholesale, a Special Use Permit is
required. This Special Use will not create any more offensive noise, vibration, dust, heat, smoke, odor,
or other objectionable influences, or more traffic hazards than the minimum amount normally resulting
from the other uses permitted on the property.
(2) The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of physical or
operational characteristics: Operationally our business is seasonal; the busiest time of the year will be
from April to October, the remainder of the year is very quiet. This seasonality helps to limit the impact
of our business on the surrounding neighborhood. Our delivery trucks (pick up and light duty trucks) will
use Youngfield Street for access, thus avoiding the residential portion of the neighborhood. We do not
allow overnight parking in our parking lots, and our customers typically drive common pick -up trucks.
For the physical characteristics of the property, we have several landscape enhancements planned for
the property. These enhancements will beautify the property, limit the visibility of our products, and be
an overall improvement to the neighborhood.
We carry ourselves and handle all aspects of our business with the utmost integrity. This includes clean
stores, inside and out, polite employees and good relations with out surrounding neighbors.
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(3) The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning for the
property: We feel that the wholesale aspect of our business will lessen the adverse impacts over the
allowed retail sales. Our business is low key and the seasonality make us a great fit for the
neighborhood, especially when compared to possible retail alternatives.
(4) The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking,
loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the determent of persons whether on or off the site:
Our customers typically drive common pick -up trucks and at the peak of our busiest times we typically
only have 6 -7 customers in the stores at one time.
The location will have two delivery trucks, one pick-up and one light duty vehicle. At peak times,
deliveries leave the building twice a day, once in the morning, returning around lunch and once in the
afternoon, after lunch, returning early afternoon. During the off - season, delivery trucks leave once a
day, if at all.
We estimate 2 -3 semi -truck deliveries per month and only during our busiest months from April to
October.
We do not allow overnight parking in our parking lots.
All traffic will be directed to only use Youngfield and to never drive through the neighborhood. Our
plans include one way traffic in and out of the parking lot, a pork chop curb forcing traffic to turn left
onto 42n away from the neighborhood, and signage indicating "No Right Turn."
(5) The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk, buffering,
screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with the character of the
surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent properties: We are making no changes
to the current building. We have several landscape enhancements planned for the property. These
enhancements will beautify the property, limit the visibility of our products from Youngfield, and be an
overall improvement to the neighborhood. The area residents who attended the Neighborhood Meeting
were excited and pleased about our planned improvements.
(6) The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools
and other public facilities and services: The wholesale aspect of our business will not overburden the
existing streets, utilities, parks, schools and other public facilities and services. During the review period
none of the referral responses had any issues with the special use permit.
(7) There is a history of compliance by the applicant and /or property owner with Code requirements
and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property: There is no history, we do not currently
own the property. Purchase is dependent upon approval of the special use permit.
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(8) The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual: We have met all standards and are in compliance. If we learn
otherwise, we will do what is necessary to correct the situation.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
John T. Alderman
CEO / President
DBC Irrigation Supply
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Exhibit 7, Neighborhood
meeting recap /sign -in sheet
City of
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29' Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 -8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTES
Date:
November 26, 2013
Cite Staff Present:
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner, Wade Sanner, Planner I
Location of meeting:
Lobby Conference Room - Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Properti location:
12750 W. 42" Avenue
Applicants:
DBC Irrigation Supply
John Alderman
Gina Babbitt
Jerod Watts
Matt Zeman — Zeman Realty Partners
Property owners: Digital Roads Incorporated
Tenyears Limited
Properh Owner(s) present? Yes
Existing Zoning: C -1, Commercial -One
Comprehensive Plan Mixed -Use Commercial, Primary Commercial Corridor
Designation:
Member(s) of the community present: See attached sign -up sheet
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant, John Alderman of Denver Brass and Copper Company (DBC)
Irrigation, is proposing to locate a new branch of his company at 12750 West 42" Avenue. The proposed
use of the property is for sales of irrigation and outdoor living supplies. DBC's customer base includes a mix
of retail customers (homeowners), contractors, and municipalities. The site will include retail and wholesale
operations. A portion of the exterior of the site will be used to display store products. The interior of the
buildings will be divided between a warehouse, offices and a showroom. The busiest season for business
would be from spring to fall (April — August). The new location would employ approximately 4 -8 workers.
To mitigate traffic concerns for the adjacent neighborhood, the applicant is proposing a left turn only exit
onto 42 Avenue to funnel traffic to Youngfield. This measure would help deter traffic from entering the
neighborhood to the east on Xenon Street. Most of the customers for this facility will drive pick -up trucks
and cars. Twice a week during the spring and summer, deliveries will be made by semi - truck. Large
deliveries will not be from this site.
The outside storage yard will be screened on two sides by the existing building, and will have screening
material on a 6 -foot high fence on the remaining two sides. Typical outside storage products include PVC
and Polyethylene pipe, valve boxes, landscape edging and paver blocks. Additional landscaping will be
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installed on the property to improve its aesthetics, further buffer the outside storage yard, and utilize products
available for purchase.
Existing Conditions: The property is located at 12750 West 42 Avenue at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Youngfield Street and 42 Avenue. The site is zoned Commercial -One (C -1) and is
surrounded by a variety of zone districts and land uses. To the west is the 1 -70 corridor. To the north is
Modem Log Homes which is zoned Neighborhood - Commercial (N -C). To the northeast is Wheat Ridge
Head Start which is zoned Restricted - Commercial (R -C). To the east are three lots zoned Agriculture -One
(A -1) and are used as single - family homes. To the south is the Clear Creek open space which is zoned A -1.
To the southwest is a single lot zoned A -I that is used for a single - family home.
Based on Jefferson County Assessor records, the subject property is 69,696 square feet (1.6 acres) in size.
Located on the property are two office /warehouse structures. The eastern building is 9,938 square feet built
in 1973. The southeastern building is 3,750 square feet built in 1978. The applicant is considering
purchasing the property depending on the results of the special use permit application. The property was last
sold in 2006.
The following issues were discussed: There were four attendees from the neighborhood in
attendance. They were generally supportive of potential buyer and the SUP application. The
following items were discussed.
Will the property be purchased or leased? The property would be purchased.
Will there be any changes to the building or property? Proposed modifications to the building will
include fagade improvements and landscape features to highlight products that are available for
purchase. Those would include lighting, water features, paving material, etc.
What is being proposed for signage? Will the monument sign be kept or is a freeway- oriented
sign being considered? There is no need for a tall sign oriented to 1 -70. The existing monument sign
will suffice.
What do the Murphy's think? They are the closest residential neighbor in attendance.
Vehicles dropping off and picking up children from the Head Start facility across the street do not use
the parking lots, but park in the street instead. This makes West 42" Avenue too narrow for two -way
traffic. They also use the properties on the south side of 42" Avenue for parking and turnaround
because there is no curb and gutter. The proposed irrigation supply company appears to have adequate
parking and circulation. The Murphy's expressed no concern with the proposed SUP.
Are there any suggestions to prohibit right -hand turns from the subject propem to limit traffic
going east on 42" ? Staff replied that the eastern curb cut could be signed "no right turns" and a
physical traffic prohibitor be installed to encourage vehicles to go left to Youngfield.
What are the anticipated hours of operation? This is a seasonal business with the busy season
between March and October. Hours of operation are between 7:30 Am and 5:00 PM.
What type of trucks will make deliveries to the property? There is usually a UPS -sized box truck
that comes once a day to the property. It is very in frequent that a semi -truck comes to the property.
If the SUP is approved, will it "open the door" for future zone changes further east on 42
Avenue? Each zone change application is judged on its own merits and it's compliance with the
zoned change criteria.
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City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Dear Ms. Reckert,
Please see the attached responses to the comments regarding our application for approval of a Special
Use Permit to accommodate wholesale sales on a property zoned C -1 located at 12750 W. 42 Avenue.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
John T. Alderman
CEO / President
DBC Irrigation Supply
Enclosures:
Letter from the City of Wheat Ridge dated 12/31/2013 with our responses added in blue
Site Plan
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CASE # SUP -13 -05
W. 42ND AVE
(5) PARKING AREA - TO BE PAVED
(15 FLATS) WOOLY THYME —
(13) OBE BLUE SPRUCE r
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BLUE MIST
(2) CHANTICLEER PEAR
EXISTING ILLIMII 4ATED SIGN
SIZE (13' H x 10' L x 32" W)
(1) DWARF KOREAN LILAC
NATIVE SEED
22" PLANTER WALL
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EXISTING RETENTION POND
TO REMAIN. ADD BOULDERS
AND NATIVE SEED TO HELP
BLEND INTO LANDSCAPE
NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE
6 FEET TALL
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(17) UPRIGHT JUNIPERS
FOR YEAR ROUND SCREEN
NATIVE SEED
(42) FEATHER REED GRASS
(7) EXISTING CRABAPPLES TO BE TRANSPLANTED
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(18) FEATHER REED GRASS
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SCALE: 1" = 16' -0"
(57) DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
(6) FEATHER REED GRASS
(15) BLACK EYED SUSAN
(3) KNOCK O14r�HRUS ROSES
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POLY PIPE PVC PIPE - -�
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12750 W. 42ND AVENUE (0)
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(18) CARER GRASS
(1) SIGN - "NO RIGHT HAND TURN"
(5) REDMOND LINDEN
(14) DWARF BURNING BUSH
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PLANT LIST
DECIDUOUS TREES BOTANICAL NAME
LANDSCAPE BOULDERS TYP 5 REDMOND LINDEN TILIA AMERICANA'REDMOND'
EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN 2 CHANTICLEER PEAR PYRUS CALLERYANA
EVERGREEN TREES
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(21) COMPACT EUROPEAN CRANBERRY 14 SPARTAN &SPEARMINT JUNIPER JUNIPERUS CHINENSUS 'SPARTAN & SPEARMINT
2 FASTIGIATE NORWAY SPRUCE PICEA ABIES'CUPRESSINA'
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14 BLUE MIST SPIREA
SIZE
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1.5" CAL
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(17) UPRIGHT JUNIPERS
FOR YEAR ROUND SCREEN
NATIVE SEED
(42) FEATHER REED GRASS
(7) EXISTING CRABAPPLES TO BE TRANSPLANTED
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(18) FEATHER REED GRASS
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SCALE: 1" = 16' -0"
(57) DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
(6) FEATHER REED GRASS
(15) BLACK EYED SUSAN
(3) KNOCK O14r�HRUS ROSES
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EX. CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
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POLY PIPE PVC PIPE - -�
EX. POWER POLE ---�
DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY
12750 W. 42ND AVENUE (0)
LANDSCAPE PLAN N
(18) CARER GRASS
(1) SIGN - "NO RIGHT HAND TURN"
(5) REDMOND LINDEN
(14) DWARF BURNING BUSH
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PLANT LIST
DECIDUOUS TREES BOTANICAL NAME
LANDSCAPE BOULDERS TYP 5 REDMOND LINDEN TILIA AMERICANA'REDMOND'
EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN 2 CHANTICLEER PEAR PYRUS CALLERYANA
EVERGREEN TREES
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(21) COMPACT EUROPEAN CRANBERRY 14 SPARTAN &SPEARMINT JUNIPER JUNIPERUS CHINENSUS 'SPARTAN & SPEARMINT
2 FASTIGIATE NORWAY SPRUCE PICEA ABIES'CUPRESSINA'
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14 BLUE MIST SPIREA
SIZE
1.5" CAL
1.5" CAL
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(14) SPARTAN $� SPEARMINT JUNIPER
13 DWARF KOREAN LILAC
12 KNOCK OUT SHRUB ROSE
JUNIPERUS CHINENSUS SPARTAN & SPEARMINT
SYRINGA MEYERI'PALIBIN'
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(9) KNOCK OUT SHRUB ROSE
(24) LITRE BUSINESS DWARF DAYLILY
22 BLOCK SEATWALL W /CAP
14 DWARF BURNING BUSH
21 COMPACT EUROPEAN CRANBERRY
EVERGREEN SHRUBS
EUONYMUS ALATUS'COMPACTUS'
VIBURNUM OPULUS'COMPACTUM'
1 GAL
1GAL
1 GAL
• 44 LANDSCAPE BOULDERS TYPE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE OWNER 1 -2 TON
14 GLOBE BLUE SPRUCE
PICEA PUNGENS'GLOBOSA'
TOTAL BUILDING SPACE TOTAL SITE SPACE
22" BLOCK WAIL WITH CAP
PAVER PATIO
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17 UPRIGHT JUNIPERS
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
BUXUZ'GREEN VELVET
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1 GAL
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CHAIN LINK FENCE W/ SLATTS OR
WOOD FENCE PER CITY PREFERENCE
(18) GREEN VELVET BOXWOOD
STAIN CONCRETE DBC LOGO
101 FEATHER REED GRASS
34 BLUE AVENA GRASS
18 CAREX GRASS
57 FOUNTAIN GRASS
CALAMAGROSTIS ACLMFLORA'KARL FOERESTER'
HELICTOTRICHON SEMPERVIRENS
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PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDS'HAMELN'
1 GAL
1 GAL
1 GAL
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STORAGE SPACE
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LANDSCAPING - LANDSCAPING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26 -502 OF THE WHEAT
RIDGE ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SCREENING AND MITIGATION - THE OWNER SHALL INSTALL A NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE AND NEW
LANDSCAPE MATERIAL TO SCREEN OFF THE PARKING LOT FOR THE BUILDING.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM - THE OWNER SHALL INSTALL AND OPERATE AN AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM WHICH SHALL INCLUDE:
-SPRAY HEADS FOR THE BLUE GRASS AREAS
-DRIP IRRIGATION FOR THE TREE & SHRUBS.
- NATIVE AREAS ARE NON - IRRIGATED
FENCING - FENCING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26.603 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING
& DEVELOPMENT CODE.
PARKING - PARKING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26-501 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING
& DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SITE & BUILDING LIGHTING - SITE & BUILDING LIGHTING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION
26 -503 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SIGNAGE - SIGNAGE SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE VII OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING &
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
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RUDBECKIA FULGIDA GOLDSTRUM 1 GAL
56 STELLA D'ORO DAYLILY HEMOCRALLIS'LITTLE BUSINESS'
24 LITTLE BUSINESS DWARF DAYLILY HEMOCRALLIS'STELLA D'ORO' 1 GAL
(53) FEATHER REED GRASS 15 (FLATS) WOOLY THYME THYMUS PRAECOX PSEUDOLANUGINOSUS 1 GAL
1 GAL
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SHOWROOM SPACE 2,766 SQFT 21% BLUEGRASS FESCUE SOD 2,361 SQFT 4%
WHOLESALE STORE SPACE 5 SQFT 42% NON - IRRIGATED NATIVE 14,438 SQFT 25%
OFFICE SPACE 115 SQFT 1% TREES AND SHRUBS 3 SQFT 6%
IT ROOM SPACE 132 SQFT 1% PATIO PAVERS 417 SQFT 1%
INTERIOR STORAGE SPACE 153 SQFT 1% CONCRETE 2 SQFT 5%
CONFERENCE ROOM 373 SQFT 3% PAVEMENT 20,068 SQFT 35%
KITCHEN SPACE 406 SQFT 3% TOTAL BUILDING 13,135 SQFT 24%
SHIPPING & RECEIVING SPACE 2 SQFT 20% TOTAL SITE 56,728 SQFT 100%
SHIPPING & RECEIVING 1,072 SQFT 8%
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TOTAL BUILDING 13,135 SQFT 100%
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LANDSCAPING - LANDSCAPING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26 -502 OF THE WHEAT
RIDGE ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SCREENING AND MITIGATION - THE OWNER SHALL INSTALL A NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE AND NEW
LANDSCAPE MATERIAL TO SCREEN OFF THE PARKING LOT FOR THE BUILDING.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM - THE OWNER SHALL INSTALL AND OPERATE AN AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM WHICH SHALL INCLUDE:
-SPRAY HEADS FOR THE BLUE GRASS AREAS
-DRIP IRRIGATION FOR THE TREE & SHRUBS.
- NATIVE AREAS ARE NON - IRRIGATED
FENCING - FENCING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26.603 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING
& DEVELOPMENT CODE.
PARKING - PARKING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 26-501 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING
& DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SITE & BUILDING LIGHTING - SITE & BUILDING LIGHTING SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION
26 -503 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE.
SIGNAGE - SIGNAGE SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE VII OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ZONING &
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29' Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 -8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
December 31, 2013
Jerod Watts
DBC Irrigation Supply
5805 E. 39 Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
Dear Mr. Watts:
This letter is in regard to an application filed for approval of a Special Use Permit application to
accommodate wholesale sales on a property zoned C -1 located at 12750 W. 42nd Avenue.
The application has been reviewed and the following are comments regarding the first submittal.
SITE PLAN
1. Add a note regarding the C-1 zoning on the property. See Site Plan
2. Add an explanation of proposed use including methods of screening and mitigation to the
neighborhood. DBC Irrigation Supply is proposing a Special Use Permit for the property
located at 12750 West 42 " Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033. The zoning on the
property is Commercial -One (C -1) which is a zone district that allows general commercial
uses including office, service and retail with or without outside storage. Because a portion
of our sales will be wholesale, a Special Use Permit is required. The proposed use of this
property will be to sell irrigation and outdoor living components to contractors and
homeowners for installation purposes. The traffic entering and exiting the property will be
primarily the common pick -up truck. In order to decrease our impact on the surrounding
neighborhood will we be enhancing the landscape to include upright junipers providing a
year round screen of the property. All traffic will be directed back to Youngfield and will
not be allowed to travel through the neighborhood.
3. The drawing should include all of the property with accurate dimensions. See Site Plan
4. Designate the locations of West 42 " Avenue and Youngfield Street. See Site Plan
5. Add a vicinity map. See Site Plan
6. All parking, including the overflow parking on the west, needs to be paved. This area will
not be used for parking. See Site Plan
7. Add a site data breakdown showing building coverage, landscaped coverage (further
broken down into planting areas and natural areas) and hard surfaced coverage. Include
square feet and percentage of total site for the different categories. See Site Plan
8. Designate use areas in the building by square footage and percentage of total building area
(i.e., office, interior storage, showroom, etc.) See Site Plan
9. Designate who will be using the parking located adjacent to 42 Avenue. Where are
employees and customers expected to park? For retail and office uses, parking is required
at a ratio of 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area. Inadequate parking is provided
based on building size. Please address. See Site Plan. Based on the office space square
footage we calculate that we need 22 parking spaces. The majority of the building will be
used for storage.
10. Show the circulation area through the outdoor storage/display area. See Site Plan
11. In the outdoor display area, designate where display will occur versus vehicle loading, etc.
See Site Plan
12. In your narrative, you indicate there will be deliveries by semi - trucks. What percentage of
deliveries is done by semi - trucks? It was staffs recollection that the majority of deliveries
are down by box trucks. Demonstrate how semi - trucks will access the property without
exiting right towards Xenon. We estimate that 10% of the incoming deliveries will be
made by semi - trucks, and only during the busiest time of the year from April to October,
the majority of the deliveries are made by UPS type box trucks. Please see the Site Plan
for the illustration of semi -truck deliveries.
13. In the legend, there are symbols but they are not shown on the drawing. See Site Plan
14. In the plant list, add size of plant material proposed. See Site Plan
15. Add a note that all proposed landscape areas will be served by an automatic sprinkler
system appropriately zoned for the different areas on the property. See Site Plan
16. In the landscape areas, one of the symbols represents landscape boulders. Please include
in the legend. See Site Plan
17. Show a "no right hard turn" sign at the eastern curb cut. See Site Plan
18. Show dumpster location. See Site Plan
19. Provide information regarding the existing sign including size and height and whether it
will be illuminated. The sign will remain the same, including how it is currently lit. We
will simply change it to our business name. Please see the Site Plan for size and height.
20. Add a case history box with the following case number: SUP- 13 -05. See Site Plan
21. Add the following note: Fencing shall be consistent with Section 26 -603 of the Wheat Ridge
zoning and development code. See Site Plan
22. Add the following note: Parking shall be consistent with Section 26 -501 of the Wheat Ridge
zoning and development code. See Site Plan
23. Add the following note: Site and building lighting shall be consistent with Section 26 -503 of the
Wheat Ridge zoning and development code. See Site Plan
24. Add the following note: Signage shall be consistent with Article VII of the Wheat Ridge zoning
and development code. See Site Plan
25. In the Landscaping note, add a reference for consistency with Section 26 -502 of the Wheat Ridge
zoning and development code. See Site Plan
26. In the graphic, add additional upright, year -round landscaping along the western border of the
outside display area. See Site Plan
27. Designate fence height and method of screening. See notes below regarding "other ". See Site
Plan and below
OTHER ITEMS
There are still staff members who have concern regarding the compatibility of your proposed use
with the residential neighborhood to the east, especially with regard to aesthetics and traffic
impact Although the retail sales of irrigation products and outside storage and display are
permitted, the SUP review process allows staff to evaluate mitigation provided by the specific
proposal. Suggestions made by staff which could be incorporated into the plan would include
additional screening from Youngfield by upright coniferous plant materials and upgraded fence
material and height. Also, assurances that commercial traffic will not exit right into the
neighborhood. The need for semi -truck delivery raises a red flag. Can the property operate
without semi -truck deliveries? We firmly believe that we are very compatible with the nearby
residential neighborhood. The neighborhood meeting went very well and we have no intentions
of doing anything less than what was promised to the neighbors. We pride ourselves on our level
of integrity and our reputation - this means that we are a great neighbor and respectful of those
around us. We understand your concerns and feel they can be mitigated by the planned landscape
improvements and the seasonality of our business. The property cannot operate without semi -
truck deliveries. However, we estimate 2 -3 trucks per month and only during our busiest months
from April to October. They will be directed to only use Youngfield and to never drive through
the neighborhood. Our business is low key compared to most retail sales locations. The wholesale
aspect of our business and the seasonality make us a great fit for the neighborhood, especially
when compared to possible retail alternatives.
2. Please specifically address the SUP criteria used to evaluate a request. Although your letter of
request addresses some of the criteria, more detail should be provided. See attached. See Site Plan
Attached are referrals received from other city departments and outside agencies regarding the plat
document.
Fruitdale Sanitation District: See attached letter from Bill Willis dated December 18, 2013.
Valley Water District: See attached letter from Kathleen Kadnuck dated December 20, 2013.
Wheat Ridge Economic Development: See email from Steve Art dated December 18, 2013.
Wheat Ridge Police Department. See attached memo from Kevin Armstrong dated November 28, 2013.
Wheat Ridge Public Works: See attached letter from Dave Brossman dated December 17, 2013.
Additional referral comments may be forthcoming and will be forwarded.
This concludes the summary of comments. Please address each of these comments by revising the
drawings accordingly. For clarification on any of these issues, please feel free to contact any of the
Development Review committee members:
Community Development Meredith Reckert 303- 235 -2848
Public Works Dave Brossman 303 - 235 -2864
Traffic Engineering Mark Westberg 303 - 235 -2863
Once the changes have been made, please submit two hard copies of the site plan and additional
supporting documents.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, do not hesitate to contact me at 303 - 235 -2848.
Sincerely,
Meredith Reckert, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W, 29''' Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235-2846 F: 303.235.2857
December 31, 2013
Jerod Watts
DBC Irrigation Supply
5805 E. 39"' Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
Dear Mr. Watts:
This letter is in regard to an application filed for approval of a Special Use Permit application to
accommodate wholesale sales on a property zoned C-1 located at 12750 W. 42nd Avenue.
The application has been reviewed and the following are comments regarding the first submittal.
Once the changes have been made, please submit two bard copies of the site plan and additional
supporting; documents.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, do not hesitate to contact me at 303-235-2848,
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Meredith Reckert, AICP
Senior Planner
MARTIN /MARTIN
December 18, 2013
Meredith Reckert
City oI` Wheat Ridge
Community Development
7500 West 29 "' Avenue
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
Email nireckertCt )ci.wlteatridge.co.us
Re. SUP- I 3-05/DCB Irrigation Supply — 12750 W. 42 "` Avenue -- I°ruitdale Sanitation District
Dear Ms. Reckert:
On behalf of the Fruitdale Sanitation District, Martin/Martin Inc,, acting as the District Engineer, offers
the following in response to the referenced referral dated December 13` 2013 concerning a request for
approval of a Special Use Permit for the property= planning to provide wholesale sales located at 12750 W
42n Avenue.
°he District has no objection to the Special Use Permit as it does not appear to affect the sanitary service
to the property involved, Service is provided and available for the property. If future development
changes are planned, the District will require review of development plans for changes to the existing
conditions. If any modifications to the interior plumbing of the existing parcel is scheduled or a new
sanitary sewer connection or easements are planned, these modifications /improvements shall be reviewed
according to the Rules and Regulations of pruitdale Sanitation District,
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (303) 431 -6100.
Sincerely,
Bill Willis
District Engineer
MARTIN /MARS "IN, Inc,
C: Cary Charbonnier — F'ruitdale Sanitation District
12499 West Colfax + Lakewood, Colorado 80215 • Telephone: 303 -431 -6101 a wAm,martinmartin.c om
Civil Department Fax: 303431 -4028 « structural Department tax° 3413 - 431µ6866 • Mark0ing Department Fax: 303456 -9923
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
'12101 WFS'1'5ZNL) AVENUE
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Dear Meredith:
Please feel free to contact me with any fiit rther questions,
Meredith Reckert
From: Steve Art
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 10:06 AM
To: Meredith Reckert
Subject: SUP-13-05/DCB Irrigation System
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TO: Meredith Reckert, Community Development
FROM: Kevin Armstrong, Sergeant, Crime Prevention Team
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SUBJECT: Case No.: SUP-13-05/DCB Irrigation Supply
I have reviewed the Community Development Referral Form for Case Number:
SUP -13 -0 /DC Irrigation Supply.
The police department sees no concerns with this request.
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TO: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
FROM: Dave Brossman, Development Review Engineer
DATE: December 17, 2013
SUBJECT: SUP- I 3-05/DCB Irrigation Supply
I have completed my review for approval of a Special Use Request received on
December 13, 2013, for the DC B Irrigation Supply Company located at 12750 W. 42
Avenue, and I have the following comments pertaining to drainage:
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COMMUNITY MUNY DEVELOPMENT
City of wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29 " Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 -8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
CERTIFIED LETTER NOTICE
January 16, 2014
Dear Property Owner:
This is to inform you of Case No. SUP- 13 -05, a request for approval of a Special
Use Permit to allow a wholesale /retail use in Commercial One (C -1) zone district
at 12750 W. 42" Ave.
Pursuant to Section 26 -114 of the City Code, an administrative special use review
can be granted by the Community Development Director without need for a public
hearing. Prior to the rendering of a decision, all adjacent property owners are
required to be notified of the request by certified mail.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Division at 303 - 235 -2846 or
if you would like to submit comments concerning this request, please do so in
writing by 5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2014.
Thank you.
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4288 YOUNGFIELD ST
WHEAT RIDGE CO 80033
7009 2820 0002 5547
HOWARD EDWARD A
HOWARD LINDA L
4160 YOUNGFIELD ST
WHEAT RIDGE CO 80033
7009 2820 0002 5547 2102
IMER DWANE R
12710 42 AVE
WHAT RIDGE CO 80033
7009 2820 0002 5547 2119
MURPHY DAVID A
TENYEARS LIMITED
MURPHY KATHRYN R
C/O MARY HOOD
12700 W 42 ID AVE
7764 SWAMPS TRI,
WHEAT RIDGE CO 80033
EVERGREEN CO 80439
70 9 2820 1 002 5547 2126 70 09 2820 0002 5547 4434
City of
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POSTING CERTIFICATION
CASE NO. Svc- \"j- O r J
DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS:
(name)
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on this iU day of 1a,gnyav� , 20 , and do hereby certify that
said sign has been posted and remained in place for ten (10) days prior to and including the
deadline for written comments regarding this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on
the map below.
Signature:
NOTE: This form must be submitted to the Community De elopment Department for this case
and will be placed in the applicant's case file.
City of
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
303.235.2846 Fax: 303.235.2857
Community Development Referral Form
Date: December 13, 2013 Response Due: December 27, 2013
The Wheat Ridge Community Development Department has received a request for approval of
a Special Use Permit with a site plan to allow a landscape irrigation supplies company to
perform wholesale sales in a Commercial -One zone district on property located at 12750 W.
42 Avenue. No response from you will constitute having no objections or concerns regarding
this proposal.
Case No.: SUP- 13- 05 /DCB Irrigation Supply
Request: Approval of Special Use Permit to allow the wholesale sales of irrigation supply
equipment. Retail sales of irrigation equipment is a permitted use in the C -1 zone district;
wholesale sales requires an SUP. The property is 1.6 acres in size. On the property are two
office /warehouse structures containing 9,938 square feet and 3750 square feet, respectively.
Minor modifications will be made to the building facades and additional landscaped areas will
be created. Attached is a proposed site plan and description of the request.
Please respond to this request in writing regarding your ability to serve the property. Please
specify any new infrastructure needed or improvements to existing infrastructure that will be
required. Include any easements that will be essential to serve the property as a result of this
development. Please detail the requirements for development in respect to your rules and
regulations. If you need further clarification, contact the case manager.
Case Manager: Meredith Reckert Voice: 303.235.2848 Fax: 303.235.2857
Email: mreckert @ci.wheatridge.co.us
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Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
RE: Written Request for Special Use Permit at 12750 West 42 Ave
To Whom It May Concern,
DBC Irrigation Supply is a wholesale and retail supplier of irrigation and outdoor living products. Originally known
as Denver Brass and Copper Co., we have been in the plumbing and irrigation business since 1947. In 1960 turf
irrigation equipment and plastic pipe were added to our product offerings. In 1995 Denver Brass & Copper Co.
was purchased by Solsbury Hill, LLC. Since that time we have grown from one downtown Denver store to eleven
locations: nine along the Colorado Front Range, our Cheyenne, Wyoming branch, and our Neumark location in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. We also operate four stores in Texas under the name Texas Irrigation Supply.
In 2001 we chose to modify the Denver Brass and Copper Co. brand name and call all of our Colorado & Wyoming
locations DBC Irrigation Supply. The modified name better describes our current business, while paying tribute to
our roots as Denver Brass and Copper Co. Though originally a plumbing supply company, today irrigation and
outdoor living enhancements represent the vast majority of our business.
DBC Irrigation Supply is proposing a Special Use Permit for the property located at 12750 West 42 Avenue,
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033. The zoning on the property is Commercial -One (C -1) which is a zone district that
allows general commercial uses including office, service and retail with or without outside storage. Because a
portion of our sales will be wholesale, a Special Use Permit is required.
Our proposed land use of the property at 12750 West 42 Avenue will not create any more offensive noise,
vibration, dust, heat, smoke, odor, or other objectionable influences, or more traffic hazards than the minimum
amount normally resulting from the other uses permitted in the neighborhood. Our delivery trucks (pick up and
light duty trucks) will use Youngfield Street for access, thus avoiding the residential portion of the neighborhood.
We do not allow overnight parking in our parking lots, and our customers typically drive common pick -up trucks.
Our business is seasonal: the busiest time of the year will be from April to October; the remainder of the year is
very quiet. This seasonality helps to limit the impact of our business on the surrounding neighborhood. We are
(3) The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning for the
property: We feel that the wholesale aspect of our business will lessen the adverse impacts over the
allowed retail sales. Our business is low key and the seasonality make us a great fit for the
neighborhood, especially when compared to possible retail alternatives.
(4) The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking,
loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the determent of persons whether on or off the site:
Our customers typically drive common pick -up trucks and at the peak of our busiest times we typically
only have 6 -7 customers in the stores at one time.
The location will have two delivery trucks, one pick -up and one light duty vehicle. At peak times,
deliveries leave the building twice a day, once in the morning, returning around lunch and once in the
afternoon, after lunch, returning early afternoon. During the off - season, delivery trucks leave once a
day, if at all.
We estimate 2 -3 semi -truck deliveries per month and only during our busiest months from April to
October.
We do not allow overnight parking in our parking lots.
All traffic will be directed to only use Youngfield and to never drive through the neighborhood. Our
plans include one way traffic in and out of the parking lot, a pork chop curb forcing traffic to turn left
onto 42 away from the neighborhood, and signage indicating "No Right Turn."
(5) The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk, buffering,
screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with the character of the
surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent properties: We are making no changes
to the current building. We have several landscape enhancements planned for the property. These
enhancements will beautify the property, limit the visibility of our products from Youngfield, and be an
overall improvement to the neighborhood. The area residents who attended the Neighborhood Meeting
were excited and pleased about our planned improvements.
(6) The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools
and other public facilities and services: The wholesale aspect of our business will not overburden the
existing streets, utilities, parks, schools and other public facilities and services. During the review period
none of the referral responses had any issues with the special use permit.
(7) There is a history of compliance by the applicant and /or property owner with Code requirements
and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property: There is no history, we do not currently
own the property. Purchase is dependent upon approval of the special use permit.
(8) The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual: We have met all standards and are in compliance. If we learn
otherwise, we will do what is necessary to correct the situation.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
John T. Alderman
CEO / President
DBC Irrigation Supply
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Irrigation retail sales are permitted uses in the C -1 zone district, but any use or development proposing a whole-
sale operation is required to obtain a Special Use Permit.
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SPECIAL WARRANTY' DEED
DIFCO LABORATORIES INCORPORATED, a Michigan corporation, successor by
merger with Pasco Laboratories, Inc., a Colorado corporation (formerly I'. L., Inc.. a Colorado
corporation), whose address is I Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 ('Grantor"), for the
consideration of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) in hand paid, hereby sells and conveys to
TENVEARS LIMITED, a Colorado limited liability company, as assignee of Mary Hood and
Shelby Hood ("Grantee"), whose address is 7764 Swaps Trail, Evergreen, Colorado 80439, the
real property located in the County of Jefferson, and State of Colorado, more particularly
described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, with all its
appurtenances, and warrants the title against all persons claiming by, through or under Grantor,
subject to all the matters indicated on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference,
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Dated the 40 of December, 200(),
DIFCO LABORATORIES INCORPORATED,
a Michigan corporation, Successor by merger with
Pasco Laboratories, Inc., a Colorado corporation
(forinerly P,I,,, Inc,, a Colorado corporation)
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Title: Vice President and Treasurer
[acknowledgment page follows]
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Spcoal Warranty Deed
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[Acknowledgillent Page to Special Warranty Deed]
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
COUNTY OF BERGEN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on December- 26, 2006 by
Richard K. Berman as Vice President and Treasurer of Dlfco Laboratories Incorporated, a
Michigan corporation, successor by merger with Pasco Laboratories, Inc., a Colorado
corporation (Formerly P,L., Inc., a Colorado corporation), on behalf, ofsuch cor o ion,
My Commission Expires: Notary Public
KRISTINE K. ROCCO
...,my (;6mmission Expires July 16, 2007
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Wheat Ridge
Special Wamm(y Lked
UCAL DES('RIPTION
That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 3 South, Range 69 West
of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, described as f6 lows;
Commencing at a point on the West line of the East hall' of the Southwest quarter of Section 20
which line ties South 0 East 557.40 feet from the West 16th corner on the East - West
centerline of said Section; thence North 89'50' East 296.94 feet; Thence South 0"'10' East 256.23
feet; Thence South 75'09' West 306.96 feet to the West title of the East half of the Southwest
quarter of said Section; Thence North 0 West 334.04 feet to the POINT OF BE(YINNING,
EXCEP'I'that part conveyed to CONRAD ECKSTEIN AND ELIZABETH ECKSTEIN by Deed
recorded March 21, 1962 in Book 1458 at Page 329, more particularly described as That Part of
the East half of` the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 3 South, Range 69 West of the
6th principal Meridian, describeclas follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of the East
half of the Southwest quarter of said Section 20 which lies South 0'10'East, 741.43 feet from the
West 16th corner of the East - West centerline of said Section 20; thence North 89'50' East, 30
feet to the TRIJE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence North 89'50' bast, 130 fieet; thence South
0'10' East, 115.31 feet; thence South 75'09' West 134.6 fieet; thence North 0 West along said
Southwest quarter, 150 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Special Warranty Decd
EXCEPTIONS
I . Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records,
2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records.
3. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments and any 1'acts
which a correct survey and inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not
shown by the public records,
4. Any lien or right to a lien, for services, labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished,
imposed by law and not shown by the public records.
S. Any and all unpaid taxes and assessments.
6. Easement for electrical and incidental purposes as granted to Public Service Company
recorded June 4, 1974 in Book 2630 at Page 237,
7. Terms, agreements, provisions, conditions, obligations and easements as contained in
Development Agreement, recorded July 1, 1976 in Book 2872 at Page 248,
8. Any existing leases or tenancies, and any and all parties claiming by, through, Or under
such leases`.
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Fvergreen, Colorado
December 5, 2013
To whom it may concern;
The property located at 12750 W. 42nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, presently
owned by Tenvears Limited and occupied by Dignal Roads, Inc- is Linder contract for its
sale to Solsbury Hill Land.
The sale of this property is contingent upon Solsbury Hill Land obtaining a special use
permit from the City of Wheat Ridge.
sincerely.
Member
Teriyears Limited
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Wheat Ridge Community Development Department
PRE - APPLICATION MEETING SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 31, 2013
Applicant: DBC Irrigation Supply
5805 East 39` Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
Ph: 303 - 295 -1777
Attendees:
John Alderman — DBC Irrigation Supply
( aldermanna,dbcirri gation.com
Gina Babbitt — DBC Irrigation Supply
Jerod Watts — DBC Irrigation Supply
Matt Zeman — Zeman Realty Partners
1801 Broadway, Suite 930
Denver, CO 80202
720 - 446 -2529
mattzeman @zemanrealty.com
Attending Staff: Meredith Reckert — Senior Planner
Wade Sanner - Planner I
Dave Brossman - Development Review Engineer
Specific Site Location: 12750 West 42 Avenue
Existing Zoning: Commercial -One (C -1)
Existing Comp. Plan: Mixed -Use Commercial, Primary Commercial Corridor
Existing Site Conditions:
The property is located at 12750 West 42 Avenue at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Youngfield Street and 42 Avenue. The site is zoned Commercial -One (C -1) and is surrounded by a
variety of zone districts and land uses. To the west is the I -70 corridor. To the north is Modern Log
Homes which is zoned Neighborhood - Commercial (N -C). To the northeast is Wheat Ridge Head Start
which is zoned Restricted- Commercial (R -C). To the east are three lots zoned Agriculture -One (A -1)
and are used as single - family homes. To the south is the Clear Creek open space which is zoned A -1.
To the southwest is a single lot zoned A -1 that is used for a single - family home.
Based on Jefferson County Assessor records, the subject property is 69,696 square feet (1.6 acres) in
size. Located on the property are two office /warehouse structures. The eastern building is 9,938
square feet built in 1973. The southeastern building is 3,750 square feet built in 1978. The applicant
is considering purchasing the property depending on the results of the special use permit application.
The property was last sold in 2006.
Applicant/Owner Preliminary Proposal:
The applicant, John Alderman of Denver Brass and Copper Company (DBC) Irrigation, is proposing
to locate a new branch of his company at 12750 West 42' Avenue. The proposed use of the property
is for sales of irrigation and outdoor living supplies. DBC's customer base includes a mix of retail
customers (homeowners), contractors, and municipalities. The site will include retail and wholesale
operations. A portion of the exterior of the site will be used to display store products. The interior of
the buildings will be divided between a warehouse, offices and a showroom. The busiest season for
business would be from spring to fall (April — August). The new location would employ
approximately 4 -8 workers.
To mitigate traffic concerns for the adjacent neighborhood, the applicant is proposing a left turn only
exit onto 42 " Avenue to funnel traffic to Youngfield. This measure would help deter traffic from
entering the neighborhood to the east on Xenon Street. Most of the customers for this facility will
drive pick -up trucks and cars. Twice a week during the spring and summer, deliveries will be made by
semi - truck. Large deliveries will not be from this site.
The outside storage yard will be screened on two sides by the existing building, and will have
screening material on a 6 -foot high fence on the remaining two sides. Typical outside storage
products include PVC and Polyethylene pipe, valve boxes, landscape edging and paver blocks.
Additional landscaping will be installed on the property to improve its aesthetics, further buffer the
outside storage yard, and utilize products available for purchase.
Will a neighborhood meeting need to be held prior to application submittal ?
Yes, a neighborhood meeting is required prior to a special use permit application submittal.
Planning comments:
The following items were discussed based on the proposal:
Zoning & Special Uses
The subject property is zoned Commercial -One (C -1), a zone district which provides for a wide range
of commercial land uses including office, general business, and retail sales and service establishments.
In the C -I zone wholesale irrigation equipment sales are allowed as a special use.
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Special uses are land uses that may or may not be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and
require a special review to ensure there will be minimal impact. Special uses may be granted in a zone
district either administratively or through a public hearing process; all applications begin with an
administrative review. Approval of a special use is dependent on compatibility with surrounding uses,
design of the property, and operation and management of the use. The entire review process is
outlined below.
Building Division comments:
The Building Division will come out to the property to complete an inspection prior to approving a
business license. The intent of the inspection is to ensure safety and accessibility for customers by
checking for features such as working smoke detectors and accessible entries and restrooms.
Public Works comments:
The following items were discussed based on the proposal:
Right -of -way
During the pre- application meeting staff
discussed with the applicant the section of
land on the west side of the property
abutting Youngfield. This section of the
property is undevelopable. Staff had
suggested that approximately 30 feet of
property along Youngfield be deeded to the
city as right -of -way. This would alleviate
the applicant from paying taxes on an
unusable portion of the lot. Staff offered to
help the applicant with legal description and
process if the applicant chose pursue this
course of action. For further assistance
contact Dave Brossman in Public Works at
303 - 235 -2864 or
dbrossman(a,ci.wheatridge.co.us
A small portion of paving may occur on -site but ti should not tri g er drainage improvements. It was
suggested that a turn prohibitor be installed at the access with 42 to discourage right -hand turns.
Process
The request to operate a wholesale business in a C -1 zoned property will require a Special Use Permit
(SUP). The SUP process generally takes about 1 '/2 months for administrative review, and
approximately 3 months for review in a public hearing. The first step in the SUP process began with
the pre - application meeting on October 31, 2013.
The second step required by the Community Development Department will be to conduct a
neighborhood meeting. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM at
City Hall. For this meeting, the applicant must notify all property owners within a 600 -foot radius of
the property. Notification may be via mail or hand delivery. The Community Development
Department will supply the applicant with a list of all property owners within the 600 -foot radius. A
sample notification letter is attached and can be used as a template. The letter will need to be
approved by a planner before it is mailed.
The meeting should be coordinated with the assigned staff member. A fee of $100 is required for staff
to be present at this meeting. The meeting will be led by the applicant and should inform those who
are in attendance what is being proposed. Amer the neighborhood meeting is held, the applicant may
submit their application for the Special Use Permit. A site plan will be required as part of the
application.
Upon the submittal of the application for the Special Use Permit, the application will be reviewed by
the case manager and sent to outside agencies for review. This referral period is 15 days long and
allows time for agencies to comment on the application. Modifications to the application may be
required as a result of these comments.
Once the review of the application is complete, the property must be posted for a minimum of 10
consecutive days. In addition to the sign, the Community Development Department will send written
notification of the request to property owners within 300 feet. If no legitimate complaints regarding
the request are received within the 10 -day period, the application for a Special Use Permit may be
reviewed administratively. If a complaint is received by the Community Development Department,
then the request for the Special Use Permit will be decided upon at a. public hearing before the City
Council.
If the application is reviewed administratively and denied, the applicant can be appeal the decision to
the City Council. If a hearing before City Council is required for any reason, the neighborhood will be
notified and the property shall be posted for a 15 -day period. At the public hearing staff will present
evidence to recommend the approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the Special Use Permit.
The public will be allowed to present evidence or give testimony in support or in opposition of the
project. The City Council will approve, approve with conditions, or deny the project based on the
testimonies given by staff, applicant and the public.
Attachments: Neighborhood meeting template
Phone Numbers
Meredith Reckert — Senior Planner
Lauren Mikulak — Planner II
Wade Sanner — Planner I
John Schumacher — Chief Building Official
Dave Brossman — Development Review Engineer
Mark Westberg — Projects Supervisor
303 -235 -2848
303 - 235 -2845
303 -235 -2849
303 -235 -2853
303 -235 -2864
303 -235 -2863
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
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7500 West 29 Avenue • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • Phone (303) 235 -2846
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public hearing signs, will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing, and shall be responsible for forwarding all verbal and written
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(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing, and shall be responsible for forwarding all verbal and written
communication to applicant and owner.)
Location of request ( address): 2.9SU atl�i � � , wegr cz) 3
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
Please refer to submittal checklists for complete application requirements; incomplete applications will not be accepted.
0 Change of zone or zone conditions
$ Special Use Permit
O Subdivision: Minor (5 lots or less)
O Consolidation Plat
O Conditional Use Permit
O Subdivision: Major (More than 5 lots)
• Flood Plain Special Exception
O Site Plan approval
O Temporary Use, Building, Sign
• Lot Line Adjustment
O Concept Plan approval
O Variance /Waiver (from Section )
• Planned Building Group
O Right of Way Vacation
O Other:
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Required information:
Assessors Parcel Number: 3 Z - Size of Lot (acres or square footage):
Current Zoning: 60 AL-- C)ac Proposed Zoning:
Current Use &4dc-sr —\ Proposed Use: Lo j r d , , e
/ certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in filing this application, l am
acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above, without whose consent the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished
Applicants other than owners must submit power -of- attorney from the owner which approved of this action on his behalf
Notarized Signature of Applicant
State of Col rado } ss ATHENA BURNS
County of
NOTARY PUBLIC
The foregoing instrument ( Land Use Processing Application was acknowledged STATE OF COLORADO
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Notary Public
My commission expires A96 /201?
To be filled out by staff:
Date received_
Comp Plan Design
Related Case No.
Fee $ Receipt No.
Pre -App Mtg. Date
Case No.
Quarter Section Map
Case Manager