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INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Mancinelli
Council Bill No. 14-2002
Ordinance No. 1248
Series of 2002
TITLE- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF LAWS SECTION 26-
603(2) CONCERNING SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE
STANDARDS
WHEREAS, Section 26-603(2) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws governs
standards for sight distance triangles at street intersections, and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to provide for specific sight distance triangle
standards for the intersection of collector and arterial streets with one another;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO
Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws 26-603 is hereby amended by the
addition of two new subsections 2.e and 2 f to read.
2 Sight distance triangle requirement
a.
e. At signalized intersections, where both streets are either
collectors and/or arterials, the required sight distances shall be
governed by the standards set forth in the most current edition of the
Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, published by the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO).
f. For other signalized intersections involving local streets, the director
of Public Works (or his/her designee) is authorized to permit
modifications to the sight triangle requirements for special
circumstances in accordance with the standards set forth in the most
current edition of the Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets, published by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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
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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 Severability: Conflicting Ordinances Repealed.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 fifteen days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to
0 on this 22nd day of April , 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 May 13, 2002 , 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 7 to 1 , this 1'ith day of MA , 2002.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this 21st day of May , 2002.
ATTEST-
Wanda Sang, City
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City Attorney
First Publication. April 95. 7002_
Second Publication. -June-3, 2002
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date June 28, 2002
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: May 13, 2002 Page - 5 -
Item 2. Council Bill 13-2002 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 7 of
the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the conduct of
municipal elections.
Council Bill 13-2002 was introduced on second reading by Mr. DiTullio, who also read the
title, summary and background. Clerk assigned Ordinance No. 1247.
Mr. Dahl explained that this Ordinance will eliminate having to review the election code
each year to make sure it complies with State Law. He pointed out that the provision on
campaign contribution limits will no longer be in the Code. Mr. Dahl also stated that this
will eliminate the forms for Disclosure of Real Property and Disclosure of Conflict of
Interest.
Motion by Mr. DiTullio for approval of Council Bill 13-2002 (Ordinance 1247); seconded by
Mr. Edwards; carried 7-1 with Mr. Gokey voting no.
Item 3. Council Bill 14-2002 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Laws Section
26-603 (2) concerning Sight Distance Triangle Standards.
Council Bill 14-2002 and was introduced by Mr. Mancinelli, who also read the title,
summary and background. Clerk assigned Ordinance No. 1248.
Motion by Mr. Mancinelli to approve Council Bill 14-2002 (Ordinance No. 1248) on second
reading as attached to this packet and it take effect immediately after final publication;
seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Motion by Mr. Edwards for an amendment to create a Section f. under Section 1., which
would read:
"For other signalized intersections involving local streets the Director of Public Works or
his/her designee is authorized to permit modifications of the sight triangle requirements for
special circumstances in accordance with the most current edition of policy on geometric
design of highways and streets published by the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials"; seconded by Mr. DiTullio; carried 7-1 with Mr. Gokey voting
no.
I- Original Motion as amended carried 7-1 with Mr. Gokey voting no.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA ITEM 3,
May 13 2002
7\ PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date: )
_ BIDS/MOTIONS X ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
RESOLUTIONS
Quasi-Judicial: X
Yes No
SUBJECT: An ordinance amending Code of Laws section 26-603(2) Sight Distance Triangle Requirements
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: This revision is recommended to provide for the safest design to be implemented
at sight triangles of intersections. This Ordinance was approved on first reading
before the City Council. A recommendation of approval from both the Planning
Commission and the Public Works Advisory Committee with minor revisions has
also been made.-
ATTACHMENTS:
Memo from Bob Goebel, Director of Public Works
Draft Ordinance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the ordinance
BUDGETIMPACT:
Original budgeted amount:
Actual contracted amount:
of expenditure on line item: $
Account No.:
NA
ORIGINATED BY: Bob Goebel, Director of Public Works
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Code Enforcement
SUGGESTED MOTION: '
I move to approve Council Bill ( t-200® on second reading as attached to this packet, and take effect
immediately after final publication.
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Department M E M O R A N D U M TO: Randy Young, City Manager
FROM: Bob Goebel, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 6, 2002
SUBJECT: Sight Triangle Code Revision
On May 2, 2002, this item was presented to the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission and
discussed. The addition of paragraph (f). was recommended by the Traffic Engineer and
Planning Director. The Planning Commission recommended the addition of a reference to the
same Policy Manual as referenced in paragraph (e). Since these changes are considered minor,
the attached ordinance has these changes incorporated into it. The difference between the
attached ordinance, and the ordinance published on first reading is the addition of paragraph (f).
The staffs recommended addition of paragraph (f) with the manual reference recommended by
Planning Commission allows the safest possible design to occur based on engineering design
rather than arbitrary dimensions. In very special cases, the sight triangle may need to be
modified if certain geometric conditions occur which result in the present distance requirements
to be unsafe. The vast majority of sight triangles on local streets will be adequate with the
existing code.
On May 3, 2002, this item was discussed at the Public Works Advisory Committee meeting with
no changes recommended.
The Planning Commission, Public Works Advisory Committee, and the staff recommend approval
of the ordinance on second reading in its attached form.
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Mancineiii
Council Bill No. 14-2002
Ordinance No.
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF LAWS SECTION 26-
603(2) CONCERNING SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE
STANDARDS
WHEREAS, Section 26-603(2) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws governs
standards for sight distance triangles at street intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to provide for specific sight distance triangle
standards for the intersection of collector and arterial streets with one another;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO:
Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws 26-603 is hereby amended by the
addition of a new subsection (2) e, to read:
(2) Sight distance triangle requirement
a...
e. In lieu of the foregoing requirements, required sight distances for
intersection of collector and arterial streets with other such streets
shall be governed by the standards set forth in the most current
edition of the Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets,
published by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
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
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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 fifteen days after
final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to
0 on this 29,,1 day of April , 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 May 13 , 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: April 25. 2002
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
Gretchen Cerveny, Mayor
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
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City Wheat Ridge MEMORANDUM
Department of Public Works
TO: City Council
FROM: Bob Goebel, Acting Manager Today
DATE: April 19, 2002
SUBJECT: Ordinance Revision for First Reading
It has come to our attention in the implementation of the Streetscape Manual that the current
ordinance for sight distance triangles is inappropriate for collector and arterial streets when they
intersect with one another. Arbitrarily setting a measured distance at an intersection which is
controlled by a traffic signal and has many turn lanes and turning movements creates the need
for the added safety of engineered sight distance requirements. The American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials Policy on Geometric Design has specific design
requirements which should be used as the standard of safety for these intersections due to their
unique configuration of turn movements, turn lanes, signalization, and higher speeds.
The City Manager, The City Attorney, and I respectfully request that this item be addressed as
soon as possible. To that end, and with the possibility of the May 27, 2002 meeting being
canceled, we recommend that the attached item be added to the April 22, 2002 agenda for first
reading. This item will then be discussed at PWAC on May 3`d and be up for your consideration
on second reading at the May 13'h City Council meeting.
Thank you for your indulgence and quick action on this important safety item.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
ACTION
AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC X ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date April 22, 2002)
HEARINGS _
BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
RESOLUTIONS
Quasi-Judicial: X
Yes No
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Code Section 26-603(2), concerning sight distance
triangle standards
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: The present Code section governing sight distance
triangles was designed for residential streets and alleys. It does not function well for the
intersection of collector and arterial streets with one another. The ordinance amends the
Code to apply the standards of the Institute of Transportation Engineers to such
situations. This situation came to Staff's attention in connection with the City's
streetscape project and monument sign at the intersection of 38w Avenue and Sheridan;
however the change is needed for all such intersections in the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Bill
BUDGET IMPACT:
Original budgeted amount: $
Actual contracted amount $
Impact of expenditure on line item: $
Budget Account No.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
ORIGINATED BY: Bob Goebel
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Bob Goebel; Gerald Dahl
SUGGESTED MOTION: "I move that Council Bill , an ordinance amending
Section 26-603(2)the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning sight distance triangle
standards, be approved on first reading, ordered published, and set for public hearing
and consideration on second reading at 7:00 p, on May 13, 2002."
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2002
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF LAWS SECTION 26-
603(2) CONCERNING SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE
STANDARDS
WHEREAS, Section 26-603(2) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws governs
standards for sight distance triangles at street intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to provide for specific sight distance triangle
standards for the intersection of collector and arterial streets with one another;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO:
Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws 26-603 is hereby amended by the
addition of a new subsection (2) e, to read:
(2) Sight distance triangle requirement
a...
e. In lieu of the foregoing requirements, required sight distances for
intersection of collector and arterial streets with other such streets
shall be governed by the standards set forth in the most current
edition of the Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets,
published by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
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
i otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses
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shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
I with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after
final publication, 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 to 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
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication:
Second Publication: _
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
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6. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one to appear before the Commission at this time.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. ZOA-02-02: An ordinance amending Section 26-603.2 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws concerning sight distance triangle standards.
Alan White stated that proper notice requirements concerning this hearing had been met. He
entered all pertinent documents into the record and informed the Commission they had
jurisdiction to hear the case.
The case was presented by Bob Goebel. The proposed ordinance follows safety guidelines set
forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Policy on
Geometric Design. He reviewed the staff report which recommended approval of the
ordinance.
In response to a question from Commissioner WEISZ, Mr. Goebel stated that he did not know
exactly how many intersections would be affected and it is planned to correct sight distance
triangles as staff becomes aware of them.
Commissioner SNOW expressed concern about liability for the city if each intersection in the
city is not evaluated. Mr. Goebel stated that there is not adequate staff time to evaluate each
intersection in the city.
In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN concerning the different heights of
vehicles on the road, Mr. Goebel stated that the standard height for a driver's eye is 42 inches.
There were no members of the public in attendance to address the ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner SNOW that
Case No. ZOA-02-02, an ordinance amending Section 26-603.2 of the Wheat Ridge Code
of Laws concerning sight distance triangle standards be amended to add the following
words to Section 6: in accordance with the most current edition of the Policy on Geometric
Design of Highways and Streets, published by the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and forwarded to City Council with a
recommendation of approval. The motion passed unanimously.
A. Case No. ZOA-02-03: An ordinance amending Articles I, III and IV of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning preliminary development plans and preliminary
subdivision plans.
This case was presented by Mary Austin. She reviewed the staff report which set forth a
recommendation of approval of the proposed ordinance which would result in an elimination of
redundant information and a reduction in review and processing time for applicants as well as
staff. Alan White entered all pertinent documents into the record and stated that proper
Planning Commission Page 2
May 2, 2002
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 May 2, 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-02-02: An ordinance amending Section 26-603.2 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws concerning sight distance triangle standards.
Kathy Field, Senior Secretary
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
To be Published: April 25, 2002
Wheat Ridge Transcript
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