HomeMy WebLinkAboutZOA-01-06CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HAnEY
Council Bill No. 09-2002
Ordinance No. 1249
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-628 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 26-628 is amended with the addition to
subsection D as follows:
D. There shall be a minimum of fifteen hundred (1,500) feet
separation between any of the sales, rental or storage lots for the uses
listed. New or expanded sales, rental or storage lots which do not meet the
1,500 feet separation requirement of this subsection D may be permitted
upon approval of a special use permit following the procedures of Section
26-114. This procedure may be applied to permitted and special uses.
Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines,
and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police
power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public
convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the
Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to
be attained.
Section 3. Severability• Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any
section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections,
subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon adoption at second reading, as provided by Section 5.11
of the Charter. 1
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
6 to 2 on this 11th day of March , 2002,
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
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Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for
March 25 , 2002, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second : and final
reading by a vote of 5 to i this 25th day of
March 2002.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this 26ch day of March
2002.
ATTEST:
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Wanda Sang, Cit rk
2A7 eroAs To F r
Gera-ld E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: March 14, 2002
Second Publication: March 28, 2002
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date: March 25, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
March 25. 2002
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order. by Mayor Cerveny at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio, Vance Edwards, Dean Gokey, Ralph Mancinelli,
David Schneider, and Lena Rotola. Harry Hanley and Odarka Figlus were absent. Also
present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang; Interim City Manager, Randy Young; City Attorney,
Gerald Dahl; Director of Parks, Joyce Manwaring; staff; and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Special Meeting of March 11 and Regular Meeting of
March 11. 2002
Motion by Mr. DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of the March 11 Special Meeting and
Regular Meeting; seconded by Mr. Schneider; carried 6-0.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor Cerveny read Proclamation for "Days of Remembrance" regarding the Holocaust.
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Geoff Wodell spoke regarding the importance of culture in this community.
Don Peterson will speak under Item 6. regarding term limits.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1. Council Bill 09-2002 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-628 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws.
(Case No. ZOA-01-06)
Council Bill 09-2002 was introduced on second reading by Mr. DiTullio, who read the title,
summary and background. Clerk assigned Ordinance No. 1249.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: March 25, 2002 Page - 2 -
Roger Loecher asked how Planned Commercial Development would fit into this
ordinance. He thanked Council for considering making these changes.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio to approve Council Bill 09-2002 (Ordinance 1249) and it take effect
immediately upon adoption; seconded by Mr. Schneider; carried 5-1 with Mr. Edwards
voting no.
Item 2. Council Bill 10-2002 - An Ordinance approving the sale of City-owned
property located near the Intersection of 38`h Avenue and Sheridan Blvd.
Council Bill 10-2002 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Mancinelli, who also read
the title, summary and background. Clerk assigned Ordinance 1250.
Mr. Dahl referred to the changes that Council had requested in the Special Warranty Deed.
Don Peterson questioned the impact of the gas station being added and taking away
parking spaces. He questioned how the gas station would look, especially since this was
the gateway to the City of Wheat Ridge. He is also concerned about Mr. Edward's
working for King Soopers and asked that he reconsider voting on this matter.
Mr. Edwards pointed out that this agreement was between the City of Wheat Ridge and
the owners of the shopping center, which are not King Soopers. King Soopers is merely a
tenant in this building.
Mr. Dahl stated that there was no conflict of interest for Mr. Edwards and he was required
to vote.
Motion by Mr. Mancinelli for approval of Council Bill 10-2002 (Ordinance 1250) and that it
take effect upon adoption; I further move to amend the motion that the reverter clause read
"2022", not 2002; seconded by Mr. DiTullio; carried 6-0.
Motion by Mr. Gokey for an amendment that the property returned to the City be free of
structures and be repaved; seconded by Mr. Mancinelli; failed 2-6 with Councilmembers
Gokey and Mancinelli voting yes.
Original Motion as amended carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING
BIDS/MOTIONS X ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
RESOLUTIONS
Quasi-Judicial: X
Yes No
SUBJECT: An Ordinance amending Section 26-628 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: On March 11, 2002 City Council adopted this ordinance on first
reading with the deletion of additional language recommended by Planning Commission. The recommendation
was to add the following sentence to the amended ordinance: "Special use permits granted on property not
meeting the 1,500 foot requirement may have conditions imposed such as, but not limited to, a restriction on
permanent construction on site." This sentence has been deleted from the ordinance.
1. Council Bill No.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
ORIGINATED BY: City Council
BUDGETIMPACT:
Original budgeted amount: $0
Actual contracted amount: $0
Impact of expenditure on line item: $0
Budget Account No.: N/A
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUGGESTED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. , Case No. ZOA 01-
06, on second reading, to take effect 15 days after final publication."
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-628 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 26-628 is amended with the addition to
subsection D as follows:
D. There shall be a minimum of fifteen hundred (1,500) feet
separation between any of the sales, rental or storage lots for the uses
listed. New or expanded sales, rental or storage lots which do not meet the
1,500 feet separation requirement of this subsection D may be permitted
upon approval of a special use permit following the procedures of Section
26-114. This procedure may be applied to permitted and special uses.
Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines,
and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police
power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public
convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the
Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to
be attained.
Section 3. Severability' Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any
section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections,
subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon adoption at second reading, as provided by Section 5.11
of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
to on this day of , 2002,
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
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Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for
, 2002, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of to this day of
.2002.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of
2002.
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication: _
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
Gretchen Cerveny, Mayor
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS X ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING
BIDS/MOTIONS _ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
RESOLUTIONS
Quasi-Judicial: X
Yes No
SUBJECT: An Ordinance amending Section 26-628 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: At the January 21, 2002 Council Study Session with Planning
Commission, consensus of the Council was to amend the code pertaining to various sales, rental and storage lots
by permitting such lots with less than the required 1,500 feet of separation through the special use process. The
attached ordinance accomplishes this.
At the public hearing to consider this ordinance revision, the Planning Commission recommended approval with
one change. This change was the addition of the following language to the ordinance: "Special use permits
granted on property not meeting the 1,500 foot requirement may have conditions imposed such as, but not
limited to, a restriction on permanent construction on site." This change has been added to the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council Bill No.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Driginal budgeted amount: $0
kctual contracted amount: $0
mpact of expenditure on line item: $0
Budget Account No.: N/A
ORIGINATED BY: City Council
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUGGESTED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. Case No. ZOA 01-
06, on first reading, ordered published, public hearing set for second
reading on March 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
and if adopted on second reading, take effect 15 days after final
publication."
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-628 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 26-628 is amended with the addition to
subsection D as follows:
D. There shall be a minimum of fifteen hundred (1,500) feet
separation between any of the sales, rental or storage lots for the uses
listed. New or expanded sales, rental or storage lots which do not meet the
1,500 feet separation requirement of this subsection D may be permitted
upon approval of a special use permit following the procedures of Section
26-114. This procedure may be applied to permitted and special uses.
Special use permits granted on property not meeting the 1,500 foot
separation requirement may have conditions imposed such as, but not limited
to, a restriction on permanent construction on the site.
Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines,
and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police
power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public
convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the
Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to
be attained.
Section 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any
section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed" to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections,
subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date.
immediately upon adoption at second
of the Charter.
This Ordinance shall take effect
reading, as provided by Section 5.11
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INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
to on this day of , 2002,
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for
, 2002, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of to this day of
2002.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of
2002.
Gretchen Cerveny, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
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City Council directed staff and Planning Commission to correct conflicting requirements in the
R-3 and R-3A zone districts pertaining to side and rear setbacks and to look at the definition of
a "story." Alan White presented the staff report on this matter.
During discussion of the matter, there was a consensus to send the ordinance back to staff for
further clarification before acting on the ordinance. Chair THOMPSON asked if there were
individuals present who wished to address the ordinance.
Louise Turner
11256 West 38th Avenue
Ms. Turner was sworn in by Chair THOMPSON. She suggested that a story should be
measured to the top of the roof and suggested the following wording: "A structure with one
level of living above grade shall not be considered a two-story building unless the big open
vaulting roof is high enough that the distance between the grade and the rooftop equals or
exceeds the twenty feet." Beyond a two-story structure, where there is living space on two
levels, you could say that "each ten feet, or portion thereof above that point, shall constitute a
story for setback purposes." She further suggested that, for any structure, a five-foot setback
would be required for each ten feet of building height.
It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER that
Case No. ZOA-01-02 be continued until a time set by the Planning Director to clarify the
various problems discussed this evening.
The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner COOPER absent.
C. Case No. ZOA-01-06: An ordinance amending Section 26-628.D of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws pertaining to the 1,500-foot minimum separation between any motor
vehicle, farm implement, recreational vehicle, mobile or modular home, motorcycle,
boat trailer and equipment sales, rental and storage lots in the City.
The staff report was presented by Alan White. The subject ordinance contains revisions
recommended by City Council at the January 21St study session.
Commissioner THOMPSON requested that the ordinance allow a special use permit to be
granted only to the owner and not run with the land. Further, the portion of land with a special
use could only be used for storage with no building allowed.
Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner PLUMMER seconded that Case No.
ZOA-01-06 be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation for approval with the
following amendment: At the end of Section D, the following language be added: special
use permits granted on property not meeting the 1,500 foot separation requirement may have
conditions imposed such as, but not limited to, a restriction on permanent construction on
the site.
The motion passed 6-1 with Commissioner COLLINS voting no and Commissioner
COOPER absent.
Planning Commission Page 6
February 7, 2002
City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Alan White, Planning & Development Director
SUBJECT: ZOA-01-06Nehicle Storage Separation
DATE: January 31, 2002
Attached is the revised ordinance for Case No. ZOA-01-06 with the changes recommended by
Council at the January 21" Joint Study Session.
Staff recommends forwarding to Council a recommendation of approval.
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-628 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 26-628 is amended with the addition to
subsection D as follows:
D. There shall be a minimum of fifteen hundred (1,500) feet
separation between any of the sales, rental or storage lots for the uses
listed. New or expanded sales, rental or storage lots which do not meet the
1,500 feet separation requirement of this subsection D may be permitted
upon approval of a special use permit following the procedures of Section
26-114. This procedure may be applied to permitted and special uses.
Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines,
and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police
power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public
convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the
Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to
be attained.
Section 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any
section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections,
subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date.
immediately upon adoption at second
of the Charter.
This Ordinance shall take effect
reading, as provided by Section 5.11
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
to on this day of , 2002,
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
GED\53027\389656.01
Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for
, 2002, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of to this day of
, 2002.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of
2002.
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcrip_t
Effective Date:
Gretchen Cerveny, Mayor
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing is to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge
PLANNING COMMISSION on February 7, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers
of the Municipal Building at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. All interested
citizens are invited to speak at the Public Hearing or submit written comments. The following
petition shall be heard:
Case No. ZOA-01-02: An ordinance amending Sections 26-123, 26-211 and 26-212 of
the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to required setbacks for residential structures
and the definition of a "story."
Case No. ZOA-01-06: An ordinance amending Section 26-628.1) of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws pertaining to the fifteen hundred (1500) feet minimum separation between
any motor vehicle, farm implement, recreational vehicle, mobile or modular home,
motorcycle, boat trailer and equipment sales, rental and storage lots in the City.
Case No. ZOA-02-01: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of
Laws to implement adopted urban renewal plans.
Kathy Field, Senior Secretary
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
To be Published: January 31, 2002
Wheat Ridge Transcript
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES: January 21, 2002 Page - 2 -
Planning Commission Members present were: Jerry Collins, Marian McNamee, Anne
Brinkman, Paula Weisz, Philip Plummer, Nancy Snow, Paulette Cooper and Janice
Thompson.
Item 4. Review Council Bill 19-2001 - Permit process for Recreational Vehicle
sales lot ancillary storage.
Alan White gave a history of the Council Bill. He presented three options for Council
and Planning Commission to consider and discussion followed. Planning Commission
was present and gave their views on the changes.
Consensus 6-2 to accept Option 3 which requires a Special Use Permit for locations
closer than 1,500 feet, to be considered on a case by case basis.
Item 7. Review Council Bill 20-2001 - Amending Sections 26-206, 26-207, 26-
208, 26-209, 26-210, 26-211, 26-212 and 26-611 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws pertaining to required setbacks for Residential Structures
and exceptions thereto.
Alan White presented this Council Bill and presented staffs recommendations.
Discussion followed. There was concern about pop-tops not being included in the bill.
Consensus 8-0 to postpone the bill indefinitely.
Consensus 5-3 to look at the inconsistencies in the code and come back with
definitions and recommendations.
Item 2. CDBG Funding - Ann Pitinga
Ann Pitinga presented this item; Mrs. Rotola asked that an addition from the Wheat
Ridge Housing Authority be made requesting $20,000 to be placed in General
Allocation, under Jefferson County, and change the total to $50,000.
Consensus 8-0 to send this item forth to City Council on January 28, 2002.
Item 6. Review Council Bill 30-2001 - Amending Section 26-303, Planned
Residential Developments Regulations of the Code of Laws of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado (ZOA-01-04)
Jerry DiTullio explained what a PRD is and the legal protest process. The bill is to
eliminate the one acre requirement so that a Planned Residential Development would
have no minimum size requirement. These properties would be reviewed on a case by
case basis. Discussion followed and some changes suggested.
City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
Memorandum
TO: City Council
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FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director %0
SUBJECT: Case No. ZOA 01-06, Separation of Motor Vehicle, etc. Sales, Rental and Storage
Lots
DATE: January 9, 2002
Council directed staff to pursue a change to Section 26-628 of the Code which requires 1,500
feet of separation between motor vehicle, farm implement, recreational vehicle, mobile and
modular home, boat, trailer, and equipment sales, rental and storage lots. The goal was to not
have our major commercial corridors lined with car and RV sales lots. Changes also were made
as to the permitted or special use status of these uses in the new Code. The following table
shows the status of these uses in the new Code.
USES
NC
RC
C-1
C-2
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Automobile and light-duty truck sales and rental
S
S
S
Boat, recreational vehicle and trailer sales, rentals, and service
S
S
S
Equipment rental agencies
P
P
P
P
Farm equipment sales, service and storage
P
P
Mobile or modular homes or building sales
S
S
Motorcycle sales and service
P
P
P
RV, boat, trailer and travel trailer storage
P
P
P = Permitted Use S = Special Use
The separation requirement for these uses was a change from the old code which required the
1,500 feet of separation only between automobile and light duty truck sales and rental lots. In
the old code, a location could be approved closer than 1,500 feet through a special use permit.
At the September study session, Council directed staff to develop an ordinance dealing with the
separation issue. After looking at several alternatives, staff proposed an ordinance which would
have permitted a limited number of ancillary recreational vehicle and trailer storage lots within
the 1,500 limit for a window of time, after which the code would revert to the current separation
requirement. Planning Commission recommended not approving this ordinance. Council did
not act on the ordinance on first reading; instead scheduling the item for this joint study session
with the Planning Commission.
Council has three options to consider:
1. Don't change the ordinance. This option keeps the 1,500-foot separation for these uses and
provides a strong regulation to control the uses on our commercial corridors. On the other hand,
it provides no relief for locations closer than 1,500 feet and it can be a hindrance to the expansion
of existing businesses.
2. Re-institute the old code provisions. This would entail changing all uses in the above table
to permitted uses, maintaining the 1,500-foot separation requirement, and adding back in the
ability to apply for a special use permit if the proposed use was within 1,500 feet of another use.
The drawback to this option is that no approval is required for motor vehicle, boat, RV, trailer or
mobile or modular homes that are separated by more than 1,500 feet.
3. Require a Special Use Permit for locations closer than 1,500 feet. This option would
maintain the current status of uses as permitted or special, but provide the relief of applying for a
special use permit if closer than 1,500 feet. This option would require Planning Commission
review and recommendation and Council approval for uses closer than 1,500 feet, but still
maintains the added control of certain lots as special uses. Since some uses are special uses
already, the regulations will have to reflect that a location closer than 1,500 feet can be part of
the already-required special use.
Staff recommends pursuing Option 3. This will require Planning Commission review of the new
ordinance.
Attached are previous memoranda and Planning Commission minutes.
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Commissioner BRINKMAN offered an amendment to the conditions as follows: Some kind
of directional arrows or markings will be affixed to the two closest access points; one from
Upham and one from 44th Avenue. The amendment was accepted by Commissioners
COOPER and SNOW.
The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner WEISZ absent.
C. Case No. ZOA-01-06: An ordinance amending Section 26-628.D of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws pertaining to the 1500 feet minimum separation between any motor
vehicle, farm implement, recreational vehicle, mobile or modular home, motorcycle,
boat, trailer and equipment sales, rental and storage lots in the City.
This case was introduced by Alan White. He stated that a temporary use permit was provided
to a certain landowner several years ago for the purpose of storing some vehicles on an adjacent
piece of property that he owned. The Board of Adjustment granted the TUP in order for the
owner to come in and apply for rezoning of the A-1 zoned property. A change. was made to
Chapter 26 over a year ago that deleted the ability to get a one-year temporary use permit. Last
year, during the rewrite of Chapter 26, the 1500 limit was extended from automobiles to other
uses as listed above. This prevented the landowner from applying for rezoning. There is also
another person interested in rezoning in the same situation. City Council discussed this matter
at a study session and directed staff to write an ordinance which would address this situation.
At its last meeting, Planning Commission indicated a strong desire to leave the code as it is
presently written.
In answer to a question from Commissioner SNOW, Alan White stated that the land owner in
question is Ketelsen Campers. There is another possible situation on the east side of 35th and
Wadsworth. It is proposed to repeal portion of the ordinance relating to the storage of
recreational vehicles for a period of time and then revert back to the original code.
In answer to a question from Chair McNAMEE, Alan White stated that the temporary use for
Ketelsen Campers was issued in 1996, however the TUP was not renewed each year even
though the property was used for storage.
Commissioner SNOW asked if the city receives sales tax from recreational vehicles. Alan
White stated that the city only receives sales tax on non-licensable recreational vehicles.
Commissioner THOMPSON asked if there were any consequences for the landowner when
vehicles were being stored illegally. Alan White stated that monitoring was infrequent due to a
high turnover in staff during that time. Commissioner THOMPSON expressed concern about
relaxing the code for certain individuals especially when illegal storage has occurred.
Randy Ketelsen
9870 West I-70 Service Road South
Mr. Ketelsen was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. He stated that he has been in business in
Planning Commission
October 4, 2001
Wheat Ridge for sixteen years. The ordinance requiring the 1500-foot separation was a
surprise to him when he came in to apply for rezoning and he believes the intent of the
ordinance was to prevent a long row of businesses with the types of products listed. The
ordinance does not address situations "as the crow flies" which is the case for his property. The
property is not even on the same street from the closest similar business. The 2-acre piece of
property in question does not have access from any street in Wheat Ridge. The only access to
this property is through his other property. The only adjacent neighbor is Pennington
Elementary and the property is screened by fencing.
In response to a question from Commissioner SNOW, Mr. Ketelsen stated that he received a
TUP from the Board of Adjustment in 1997 and again in 1999. He stated the city staff advised
his attorney not to apply for rezoning until he was through assembling all of his property. Mr.
White stated that he had not met with Mr. Ketelsen's attorney, but his advice would have been
for the applicant to go to the Board of Adjustment for another TUP.
Commissioner COOPER stated that while she understood Mr. Ketelsen's dilemma, she
expressed concern that revising the ordinance in this situation would set a precedent.
Commissioner SNOW expressed concern that there is an impression that the staff has condoned
this situation and asked if there have been efforts on the part of the City to develop the Chado
property. If so, storage of vehicles on the subject property could affect the depth of the
property and hinder the possibility of developing sales tax revenue for the Chado property.
Alan White stated that the Chado property is zoned A-1 and would have to be rezoned. The
Comprehensive Plan shows this property as commercial and residential. Commissioner SNOW
commented that she didn't think the staff would be encouraging storage on the subject property
while at the same time attempting to develop the entire Chado site.
Roger Loecher
4599 Carr Street
Mr. Loecher was sworn in by Chair MCNAMEE. He addressed the Commission regarding his
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this property when he learned of the new 1500-foot law. He planned to build a 5,700 square
foot building. He planned to rent 3,700 feet to a luxury car rental business. Fifteen cars would
be stored inside the building and five would occasionally be stored outside. His dilemma is
that his property is located 400 feet from a auto sales lot. He went to City Council study
session where it was suggested he apply for a special use permit.
He expressed his opinion that the purpose of city staff, city council and other city commissions
should work together to make changes to increase economic development within the city. He
spoke in favor of changing the ordinance.
In response to a question from Commissioner COOPER, Mr. Loecher stated that the car rental
business would pay a use tax to the city.
It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner BRINKMAN that
the Planning Commission make a strong recommendation to City Council that this
ordinance not be passed; that the 1500-foot separation was logically designed and passed
Planning Commission Page 6
October 4, 2001
to bring in more attractive business which would bring in greater retail sales tax
revenue; and, further, ordinances which are beneficial to the city as a whole should not be
repealed, even temporarily, for the benefit of one or two property owners. In addition, in
regard specifically to the Ketelsen property, if the city makes it possible for that
particular piece of property to be used for storage of recreational vehicles, it severely
limits the possible future commercial development of the remainder of the Chado
property frontage on Kipling. The motion passed unanimously.
8. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Commission.
9. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Commission.
10. COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no commission reports.
11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no committee and department reports.
12. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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Planning Commission Page 7
October 4, 2001
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Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUBJECT: Case No. ZOA 01-06
DATE: September 28, 2001
Attached is an ordinance prepared in response to Council's direction to create legislation
addressing the 1,500 feet of separation required between certain kinds of sales, rental, or storage
lots.
The intent of the 1,500-foot spacing requirement is to limit the proliferation sales, rental and
storage lots in the City. These are land uses that take up a considerable amount of commercially
zoned property, are difficult to control aesthetically, and provide a small economic benefit to the
City. The intent of this spacing requirement should be maintained with any proposed code
change.
Staff met with the City Attorney and discussed and evaluated several alternatives. Three
objectives were used to evaluate the alternatives: 1) minimize the impact of the regulation
change, 2) maintain the intent of the spacing requirement, and 3) keep it simple. Many of the
alternatives either expanded the potential number of exceptions to the 1,500-foot rule, created a
cumbersome process, or re-instituted prior regulations that have been repealed. (One-year
"temporary" uses, for example.) For these reasons, the proposed change has a limited scope. It
applies only to recreational vehicle storage, sites less than 2.5 acres in size, and is a personal
grant of use to the owner. The regulation is effective only until November 19, 2001 at which
time it is automatically repealed.
This code change provides the opportunity for a limited number of landowners to seek approval
of an ancillary storage lot. One issue not addressed in the ordinance is the length of time the
approval remains in effect. If such a use is approved for a number of years, it essentially
becomes a "temporary" use which was eliminated from the code last year. If such a use is
approved in perpetuity, it effectively becomes a use variance or rezoning.
The 1,500-foot separation either needs to repealed or maintained. There is no middle ground that
addresses all of the concerns of these land uses.
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8.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Separation between car lots This item was introduced by Meredith Reckert. A
Wheat Ridge business has indicated a desire for a zoning change in order to be
compatible with a temporary use permit that he has had for several years allowing less
than a 1500 foot separation between adjacent vehicle storage/display lots. City Council
has directed the planning director to come up with a zoning amendment which would
address matters such as this and Meredith invited comments from Planning Commission
regarding this matter.
There was a consensus of the Commission that the existing ordinance was written for
good reason and should be left as it is.
(Chair McNAMEE declared a brief recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40
P.M.)
B. 38`h and Depew Property - Meredith Reckert introduced this item. The property
owner has expressed interest in developing this site as mixed use. He is proposing the
development of townhouses, row houses and some commercial. The property is zoned
C-1 and this type of development would have to be a planned development district.
This particular proposal does not fit into either the existing PRD or PCD regulations.
The planning director and city attorney are presently working on some amendments to
the PRD regulations to address situations such as this.
Commissioner THOMPSON suggested a separate zone district for situations like this
rather than amending the PRD regulations.
Commissioner SNOW expressed concern about density and parking issues.
9.
10.
12.
COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no commission reports.
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no committee and department reports.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner COOPER to
adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
1Y)C1JaAV-e
MARIAN McNAMEE, Chair
Arm Lazzeri, Record' Vcretary
Planning Commission Page 4
September 20, 2001
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Item 3. Council Bill 19-2001 - An Ordinance establishing a permit process for
recreational vehicle sales lot ancillary storage areas.
Council Bill 19-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mrs. Worth, who also read the title.
Motion by Mrs. Worth that Council Bill 19-2001 be approved on first reading, ordered
published, public hearing be set for Monday, October 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect upon adoption;
seconded by Mr. Hanley.
Motion by Mrs. Worth to amend the motion to add the word "Special Use" to the title; and
under Section 26-114 D. "The recommendation of Planning Commission and the decision of
City Council shall be final subject to judicial review"; seconded by Ms. Figlus.
Chris Porter, attorney for Ketelsen Campers, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Amendment failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Hanley, Worth, and Figlus voting yes.
Vote on main motion failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Hanley, Gokey, and Worth voting yes.
Motion by Ms. Figlus to refer this issue to a joint Study Session with the Planning Commission;
seconded by Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0.
Item 4. Council Bill 20-2001 - An Ordinance amending Sections 26-206, 26-207, 26-208,
26-209, 26-210, 26-211, 26-212, and, 26-611 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
pertaining to required setbacks for residential structures and exceptions thereto.
Council Bill 20-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Mancinelli, who also read the title,
summary and background.
Motion by Mr. Mancinelli to postpone this Council Bill to a joint Study Session with Planning
Commission on the same Agenda as the previous item; seconded by Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0.
Item 5. Council Bill 21-2001 - An Ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to
provide for enforcement of violations of Chapter 26.
Council Bill 21-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mrs. Shaver, who also read the title,
summary and background.
SUBJECT: An Ordinance establishing a permit process for recreational vehicle I sales lot ancillary storage
areas.
City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
M,.emorandum
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PROCESS FOR
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES LOT ANCILLARY STORAGE
AREAS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Recreational Vehicle Ancillary Storage Areas. Chapter 26
• the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended by the addition of a ne%l
Section 26-628.1, to read as follows:
1. The property must be contiguous and immediately
adjacent to the property upon which is located the
recreational vehicle sales lot which the ancillary storage
area is proposed to serve.
2. The property must be owned by the same person who
owns the recreational vehicle sales lot.
3. The property shall not have a residential zone
designation.
4. The property may be used only for storage of unsold
inventory recreational vehicles, which vehicles must be
owned by the owner of the adjacent recreational vehicle
sales lot.
5. No built structures may be constructed or maintained
above grade on the property, with the exception of
lighting and fencing.
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6. No sales activity of any kind or nature may be conducted
on the property, including without limitation,
demonstrations or the showing of vehicles to prospective
customers.
7. No portion of the property may be used to meet customer
or employee parking requirements applicable to the
adjacent recreational vehicle sales lot. Neither customers
nor employees of the adjacent recreational vehicle sales
lot shall be allowed to park on the property.
8. The property may not exceed 2.5 acres.
C. Applicability of Section 26-628: The fifteen hundred (150
foot separation restriction of Section 26-628.1) shall not app
to property approved under this Section as an ancilla
recreational vehicle storage area, and a special use permit sh
not be required. I
D. A
pproval: The approval of an ancillary recreational vehicle
storage area shall be a personal grant of approval to the owner
of the property and shall not be transferable to any heirs,
successors, or assigns.
E. Revocation: On its own motion or upon recommendation of the
Director of Planning and Development, the Planning Commission
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immediately upon adoption at second
of the Charter.
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READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of - to this day of
,2001.
SIGNED
• the Mayor • this -- day •
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
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PUBLIC HEARING ROSTER
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION
October 4, 2001
Case No. ZOA-01-06: An ordinance amending Section 26-628.13 of the Wheat Ridge Code
of Laws pertaining to 1,500 feet minimum separation between any motor vehicle, farm
implement, recreational vehicle, mobile or modular home, motorcycle, boat trailer and
equ9pment sales, rental and storage lots in the City.
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Name Address In Favor/Opposed
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Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUBJECT: Case No. ZOA 01-06
DATE: September 28, 2001
Attached is an ordinance prepared in response to Council's direction to create legislation
addressing the 1,500 feet of separation required between certain kinds of sales, rental, or storage
lots.
The intent of the 1,500-foot spacing requirement is to limit the proliferation sales, rental and
storage lots in the City. These are land uses that take up a considerable amount of commercially
zoned property, are difficult to control aesthetically, and provide a small economic benefit to the
City. The intent of this spacing requirement should be maintained with any proposed code
change.
Staff met with the City Attorney and discussed and evaluated several alternatives. Three
objectives were used to evaluate the alternatives: 1) minimize the impact of the regulation
change, 2) maintain the intent of the spacing requirement, and 3) keep it simple. Many of the
alternatives either expanded the potential number of exceptions to the 1,500-foot rule, created a
cumbersome process, or re-instituted prior regulations that have been repealed. (One-year
"temporary" uses, for example.) For these reasons, the proposed change has a limited scope. It
applies only to recreational vehicle storage, sites less than 2.5 acres in size, and is a personal
grant of use to the owner. The regulation is effective only until November 19, 2001 at which
time it is automatically repealed.
This code change provides the opportunity for a limited number of landowners to seek approval
of an ancillary storage lot. One issue not addressed in the ordinance is the length of time the
approval remains in effect. If such a use is approved for a number of years, it essentially
becomes a "temporary" use which was eliminated from the code last year. If such a use is
approved in perpetuity, it effectively becomes a use variance or rezoning.
The 1,500-foot separation either needs to repealed or maintained. There is no middle ground that
addresses all of the concerns of these land uses.
C\MyFiles\WPFiles\Pmjects\zoning amendments\1,500 feetwpd
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Separation between car lots - This item was introduced by Meredith Reckert. A
Wheat Ridge business has indicated a desire for a zoning change in order to be
compatible with a temporary use permit that he has had for several years allowing less
than a 1500 foot separation between adjacent vehicle storage/display lots. City Council
has directed the planning director to come up with a zoning amendment which would
address matters such as this and Meredith invited comments from Planning Commission
regarding this matter.
There was a consensus of the Commission that the existing ordinance was written for
good reason and should be left as it is.
(Chair McNAMEE declared a brief recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40
P.M.)
B. 38th and Depew Property - Meredith Reckert introduced this item. The property
owner has expressed interest in developing this site as mixed use. He is proposing the
development of townhouses, row houses and some commercial. The property is zoned
C-1 and this type of development would have to be a planned development district.
This particular proposal does not fit into either the existing PRD or PCD regulations.
The planning director and city attorney are presently working on some amendments to
the PRD regulations to address situations such as this.
Commissioner THOMPSON suggested a separate zone district for situations like this
rather than amending the PRD regulations.
Commissioner SNOW expressed concern about density and parking issues.
9. COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no commission reports.
10. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no committee and department reports.
12. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner COOPER to
adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
MARIAN McNAMEE, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Page 4
September 20, 2001
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing is to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge
PLANNING COMMISSION on October 4, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers
of the Municipal Building at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. All interested
citizens are invited to speak at the Public Hearing or submit written comments. The following
petition shall be heard:
Case No. ZOA-01-06: An ordinance amending Section 26-628.1) of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws pertaining to the fifteen hundred (1500) feet minimum separation between
any motor vehicle, farm implement, recreational vehicle, mobile or modular home,
motorcycle, boat trailer and equipment sales, rental and storage lots in the City.
Kathy Field, Senior Secretary
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
To be Published: September 27, 2001
Wheat Ridge Transcript
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Mar-22-2001 02:52pm From-LAW OFFICES 3034214309
CHRIS A. PORTER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
4465 KIPLING STREET
WHEAT R=F, COLORADO 80033
(303)424.4443
FAX (303) 421-4309
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March 22, 2001
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Mr. Alan White
Ms. Meredith Reckert
Mr. Travis R. Crane
Planning Department
City of Wheat Ridge
BE: Ketelsen Campers of Colorado
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
T-754 P.001/005 F-961
As you know, I have been the attorney for Ketelsen Campers of Colorado for
many years. I am writing you concerning approximately 2.26 acres of land located south
of my client's principal place of business at 9870 West I-70 Service Road South. In
October of 1997 the Board of Adjustment did grant a temporary use permit to my client
to allow RV storage on the subject property and the property has been utilized for such
storage since that date.
Although we had always expected development of the surrounding land bordered
by 40 Avenue and Kipling Street to assist us is determining appropriate rezoning and in
the interest of avoiding unnecessary process and consumption of time in the City, we held
off until recently on our rezoning effort. I have worked largely with Meredith in the past
and I am sure she will agree that we have been reasonable, cooperative and always
compliant.
When we recently scheduled a meeting to start the process of rezoning, I was
surprised to receive a notice from Travis Crane dated February 23, 2001 which was
tendered to me in our meeting on February 26, 2001 requiring that we immediately
remove campers from the subject parcel. Since that date we have retained MMhael G.
Pharr to assist us in the planning and rezoning process but, unfortunately, we are in need
of a meeting with all of you so that we can determine the best way to proceed. I have had
discussions with the brokers who are currently involved in the marketing of the adjoining
property and believe that development is eminent, but it is clear that you would like us to
Mar-22-2001 02:53pm From-LAW OFFICES 3034214309 T-754 P.002/005 F-961
W. Alan White
Ms. Meredith Reckert
Mr. Travis R. Crane
March 22, 2001
Page Two
go forward with our rezoning immediately. You are aware that I left phone messages
with all of you last week but due to vacation schedules and other scheduling matters, we
were not able to get together until this past Monday when I did speak with Travis Crane
and he promptly assisted us in tentatively scheduling a meeting for Thursday, March 22,
2001 but, unfortunately, in the interim I learned that our planner had scheduled a
confimung meeting that could not be rescheduled I immediately called Travis back on
Monday afternoon but, unfortunately, his busy schedule has not allowed him to
reschedule another meeting with all parties.
At this time my client is faced with the extremely difficult prospect of having to
relocate approximately 200 campers on to other portions of his property and/or rental of
other property for storage of the campers. To the best of my knowledge, the storage that
has mated continuous since 1997 has not bothered, offended, or in any way
detrimentally impacted any of my client's neigbbors. The only immediate neighbor of the
subject property is Pennington Elementary and as evidenced by the enclosed letters from
the school principal and PTA president, it is clear that they are fully in support of my
client's current use of the property. We have even received feedback indicating that the
recreational vehicle storage provides a safe buffer for the children from the unattended
property lying to the west, as well as any retail/commercial development that might occur
in the future.
In addition to the support provided by my client to the Pennington community,
you will find that my cheat has been active and supportive of numerous other activities
throughout Wheat Ridge, all of which can be verified with various members of your City
Council. My client would like to stay in the City of Wheat Ridge, but, unfortunately, my
client is in dire need of the subject parcel for storage of its inventory. The problem is
exacerbated at this time of year as my client has already taken delivery of most of this
years inventory which will not be delivered to its customers until on or after Memorial
Day.
I am asking you to allow my client to keep these campers where they currently are
while we work with you diligently to submit a site plan and accomplish the desired
rezoning. I can assure you that you have my client's attention and that we will move as
quickly as possible to conclude the process. I apologize for any misunderstanding about
the vehicle storage that continued after the permit expired but do not see that there has
been any negative impact on anyone, including the City.
Mar-22-2001 02:53pm From-LAW OFFICES 3034214309 T-754 P.003/005 F-961
Mr. Alan white
Ms. Meredith Reckert
Mr. Travis R. Crane
March 22, 2001
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Would you please contact me at your earliest convenience as my client would like
to have some indication of how to proceed before the thirty day demand earlier provided
lapses next Monday.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this regard.
CAP/kb
Enclosure
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4545 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
December 1, 2000
To: Wheat Ridge City Council
I understand that there is a possible rezoning of the land that Ketelsen Campers of
Colorado currently occupies. This rezoning would possibly affect the business as it
operates today. On behalf of Pennington Elementary School I would like to inform you
of the positive impact that Randy Ketelsen has made on the Pennington community.
Randy Ketelsen has supported the Pennington community by:
• Donating money to support events such as Breakfast with Santa and our At-Risk
funding.
• Donating items for our school raffle.
• Attending special events and programs, and staying in touch with the community.
• Coordinating events that support our community.
• Providing supplies and items that assist us with special events.
Randy Ketelsen has generously given back to the community as a businessman and a
philanthropist. Pennington Elementary greatly appreciates all the support he has bivcn to
assist in our goal of creating a successful fixture for our students.
Sincerely,
Todd Fukai
Principal, Pennington Elementary
OUR MISSION: To provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future
December 5, 2000
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 W 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
To whom it may concern,
Recently I was advised that the City of Wheat Ridge was looking at the
possibility of rezoning an area around the 1-70 Frontage Road and
Independence- Though I am not complete on all the specifics, this did raise a
concern.
I am writing to you as not only a member of the community but also a Pennington
Elementary PTA officer. Our school is located in this area, along with a
business our school thinks very highly of. Kettleson Campers, under the
direction of Randy Kietteeson for numerous years has been extremely involved
with our school. Not only has Kettleson been a financial contributor for our PTA,
but personally has taken the time to visit Pennington and speak with the staff
and students. This day in age it is extremely difficult to bring Businesses and
Schools together. Our community is luck to have Kettleson Campers in the
location it is and do not believe that rezoning this area would be of any benefit.
At this moment I am just one person speaking. However, should Kettleson
Campers need the support from our school to be able to stay in there current
location, then I am willing to petition such an action.
I thank you for your time and certainly hope that Kettleson Campers will be able
to stay right where they belong.
Respec ully,
r
K1m Egg I n
PTA President
Pennington Elementary
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