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March 30, 1998
Richard Turner
Planning Director
Jefferson County Planning Department
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, Colorado 80419
Dear Richard:
In order to pursue annexations to the City of Wheat Ridge, the City has adopted a Three Mile
Plan as required by state statutes. We have adopted the North Plains Community Plan,
Fairmount Subarea and the Enclave section, as they pertain to areas three miles from the City's
boundary.
Enclosed is a copy of the Resolution adopted by City Council. Please note that a few
modifications were made at the time of adoption.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
A* C. ~0
Alan C. White, AICP
Planning and Development Director
CO RECYCLED PAPER
RESOLUTION NO. 1660
Series of 1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH PLAINS COMMUNITY
PLAN, FAIRMOUNT SUBAREA AND ENCLAVE SECTION
AS THE THREE-MILE UNINCORPORATED AREA PLAN
SURROUNDING THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes 31-12-105(e) requires that prior to completion of
any annexation within a three-mile area surrounding a municipality, that the municipality shall
have in place a plan for that area; and
WHEREAS, the County of Jefferson adopted the North Plains Community Plan in April,
1990; and
WHEREAS, that plan extends to include a three-mile area surrounding the City of
Wheat Ridge, wherein the City may consider annexation; and
WHEREAS, that plan provides the necessary information, as set forth by statute, for
making annexation decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge City Council is in general agreement with, and
concurs with the recommendations set forth by the North Plains Community Plan for the Three-
Mile unincorporated area which surrounds Wheat Ridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado, that the Jefferson County North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea
and Enclave Section is adopted by reference and shall serve as a general guide for annexation
studies and proposals, and for subsequent zoning decisions as the plan applies to areas three
miles from the existing boundary of the City of Wheat Ridge, with the following amendments:
A. With the inclusion of the two enclaves on West 52nd Avenue to the Enclave Map.
B Remove RV Parks and Residential Uses up to 15 dwelling units per acre from the
recommended land uses from Area 20 of the Fairmount Subarea Map.
RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS Ia.-,day of Marrh .1998.
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_ INFORMATION ONLY _ PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: WPA-98-1: Three 1
AGENDA ITEM
March 23, 1998
Meeting Date
_ ELEC. OFFICIALS MATTERS
_ ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING
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X RESOLUTIONS
VIile Plan
SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATION: A request to adopt the North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount
Subarea, and the Section on Enclaves as they apply to the area three miles from the existing boundary of the City
of Wheat Ridge..
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Staff Memo
2) Fairmount Subarea Plan
3) Enclave Maps
4) Resolution of Approval
BUDGETED
ITEM: Yes
Fund
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Requires Transfer/
Supp. Appropriation
No
Yes No
SUGGESTED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Resolution No. 14, adopting the North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea, and the
Enclave Section as the Three-Mile Unincorporated Areatsurrounding the City of Wheat Ridge.
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City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUBJECT: Three Mile Plan
DATE: March 10, 1998
Background
The City has received petitions for annexations to the City of Wheat Ridge adjacent to the
northwest and western boundaries of the City. In order to consider these annexations, under state
statutes, a plan for the area extending three miles from the City's boundaries must be in place.
Neither the City's currently adopted Comprehensive Plan nor the draft Comprehensive Plan
Update address the area beyond the City's current municipal limits. However, Jefferson County
adopted the North Plains Community Plan in 1990 which covers the area northwest of the City
from Clear Creek north to the County line and east of the foothills. Not all of this area lies
within three miles from the City's boundary, which cities are limited to annexing in any year.
Attached are excerpts of the Plan covering the Fairmount Subarea and Enclaves, areas of concern
for Wheat Ridge. Also attached is a color summary map showing the recommended land uses in
the unincorporated areas. The numbers on the map correspond to the recommended land use
chart provided on page 28 of the Plan. The Plan was created over a two year period with
assistance and advice of advisory groups which included homeowners associations, service
providers and governmental agencies.
The state statute requiring the three mile plan does not specific the content of the plan, the level
of approval or adoption, or public notice requirements. Staff is treating the three mile plan as a
master plan and is following state or Charter requirements for adoption. Public notice of this
hearing has been provided as required by state statute for a master plan.
Planning Commission Recommendation
At a public hearing on February 19, 1998 the Planning Commission recommended adopting the
North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea, and the Section on Enclaves as they apply to
areas three miles from the existing boundary of the City of Wheat Ridge, with the following
changes:
1. Add the two enclaves on West 52nd Avenue to the Enclave Map.
2. Remove RV Parks and Residential uses up to 15 dwelling units per acre from Area 20.
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dential-housing should be buffered from the ad-
A General
verse impacts of infill development. See B. Retail,
Office, Industrial & Mixed Use Policies section for
It, Maximum densities recommended in the Plan
should not be interpreted as guaranteed densities.
other land uses.
All densities should be earned through' excellent
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site design and compliance with other applicable
EastofMdntyre, West of the Croke' Canal,
recommendations in the Plan and the Design Guide--
North ofWest50thAvenue&SouthofWest
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52nd Avenue -
Residential development up to 3 du/ac should be
allowed with these exceptions: 2 du/ac for 200 feet
in depth along the east side of McIntyre Street,
north of West 50th Avenue extended, and 300 feet
in depth along the south side of West 52nd Avenue
to the Croke Canal.
6. Map Area 26
West 58th Avenue, AHdre to Indiana Streets
In the area bounded by West 58th Avenue on the
north, the Alkire Street alignment on the east, Van
Bibber Creek on the south, and Indiana Street on
the west, a maximum gross density of 2.5 du/ac is
recommended.
L Map Area 36: Activity Center
West 64th Avenue & McIntyre Street
In this Activity Center, residential development up
to 7 du/ac, low impact housing up to 10 du/ac, and
senior citizen housing up to 15 du/ac should be
permitted. See E. Retail, Office, Industrial St Mixed
Use Policies in this section for other land uses.
NOTE: A definition of low impact housing is contained
in the Glossary.
OPEN SPACE, TRAILS & RECREATION POLICIES
A. General
1. The"village"pattern of development, i.e., clus-
tered neighborhoods separated by large open spaces,
should be maintained. In most cases, these open
spaces are privately owned and could be developed.
The maintenance of Fairmount's "village"character
will depend on the preservation of key open spaces
Lower, housing
between subdivisions.
2. The focus of the Fairmount area should be on
densities are
the natural environment. Therefore, it is important
to protect and enhance undeveloped land and
recommended
natural resources by designing recreational facili-
ties and outdoor multiuse fields to be compatible
with the area's semirural character.
adjacent to the
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FACILITIES, SERVICES & Van Bihher Creek
UTILITIES POLICIES
A. General
Public services appropriate for the semirural envi-
ronment of Fairmount should be provided.
B. Schools
The Jefferson County R-1 School District projects
that enrollment at Fairmount Elementary School
will decline. Enrollment at Vanderhoof Elementary
School is projected to increase. Adjustments to the
boundaries of the school attendance areas should
be made to maintain appropriate enrollment levels
at the two schools.
RETAIL, OFFICE, INDUSTRIAL & MIXED USE POLICIES
A. General
1. New retail, office and industrial activity should
be located in designated activity centers, the sand
and gravel redevelopment area on McIntyre Street,
and infill areas identified in Fairmount to prevent
strip development and to preserve the heart of the
community's semirural residential character.
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NOTE: A definition airstrip development is contained in
the Glossary.
2. Retail, office and light industrial development
should occur only on slopes of 20% or less.
3. Improvements to West 44th Avenue should
include an access management element which
reduces the number of driveway accesses onto West
44th Avenue, reconfigures parking areas, and im-
proves the streetscape with landscaping. Incentives
for existing businesses along West 44th Avenue to
improve landscaping and street appearance should
be developed.
4. Development in designated retail, office and
industrial areas should have adequate perimeter
landscaping to improve and enhance the adjacent
streetscape(s).
5. Drive-through commercial facilities should be
discouraged as one way to curtail auto emission
pollution of the air.
0. Map Areas 19 & 20: kill! Area
1. Retail, office. and industrial
development should be allowed in
the infill areas (Map Areas 19 and 20).
The infill area on Indiana Street
should be limited to the northern-
most boundary of retail, office and
industrial zoning in existence as of
July, 1988.
2. Residential development up to
2 dwelling units per acre (du/ac), low
impact housing development up to
10 du/ac, and up to 15 du/ac for
senior citizen units, should be al-
lowed in this area.
3. New development and redevel-
opment in the infill areas should
not be allowed to result in a "tunnel
effect". Techniques which should be
considered include varied setbacks and building
heights, separation between structures, landscap-
ing, etc.
4. Existing residences should be buffered and
protected from any adverse impacts associated with
infill retail, office, and industrial development.
5.. 'Map Area.20, South of West 44th Avenue to
Colorado State Highway 58, recreational vehicle
parks, exclusive of vehicle storage, should be al-
lowed. Additional uses are retail, office, industrial,
and residential up to 15 du/ac as defined in the pre-
ceding B.Z. Policy. (Map Area 20)
C. Map Area 21:~ Muted Use Area
Gravel extraction site on McIntyre Street
1. A balance of mixed-use development permit-
ted inside. this mixed use area should include:
light industrial, not to exceed 40% of the devel-
opment;
retail;
office; and
restaurants, excluding drive-through.
An example of the balance desired would be 30%
light industrial, 30% retail, 30% office, 10% com-
munity facilities. No single use should be allowed
to dominate.
2. Residential development has been precluded
from this site because of the hazards posed by the
large quantities of fuel stored on the adjacent prop-
erty. Residential development could be considered
if the hazards are mitigated.
D. Map Area 22
West 48th to West 50th (extended) Ave-
nues, East of McIntyre Street
This area, bounded by McIntyre Street and the
Croke Canal, is recommended for office develop-
ment with substantial buffers provided to protect
existing residential development. A trail along the
Croke Canal should be provided and the McIntyre
Street frontage should be well landscaped.
FAMMO Mi SUBAREA
Build-out
Acres GLA (sq. A.) DUrs
Employment
Retail
105 839,080
2,100
Office
418 4,124,609
.75,219
Industrial
1,509 9,677,824
19,354
Residential
4,296. - 9,786
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Parks & Semipublic
616 0
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Totals
6,944 14,641,513 9,786
36,673
Methodology appears under Appendix headings:
Housing and Retail, Office, industrial & Mixed Use.
There should he a
balance of uses
inside the mixed-use
area at the
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gravel extraction
site.
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L Map Area 30: Designated Activity Center
McIntyre Street & West 64th Avenue, north
of the ridge which parallels West 64th Ave-
nue, east of McIntyre Street to the easterly
property lines of the existing industrial
and office development
The McIntyre 1. The preferred access to this Activity Center is
from West 64th Avenue rather than from McIntyre
weevnest 64th Street.
Avenue Activity
Center development
should he sensitive
to the water
features which
exist.
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2. Permitted uses inside this Activity Center in-
clude:
light industrial;
office;
retail;
restaurants, excluding drive-through service;
and
residential densities up to 7 du/ac, low impact
residential development up to 10 du/ac and up
to IS du/ac for senior citizen housing.
3. There should be residential and nonresidential
development zones. The number of dwelling units
should be earned through a high degree of compli-
ance with the Design Guidelines and the other
recommendations contained in the Plan.
4. Development plans should be sensitive to Hyatt
Lake, Boyd Lake and other water. features, and
should provide significant open space around these
amenities. Existing residential development should
be buffered from adverse impacts of new develop-
ment.
5. Existing industrial and office development east
and west of McIntyre Street are included in this
Activity Center.
F. Inside Activity Centers
1. Retail, office and compatible industrial activi-
ties should be located in activity centers.
2. Light industrial development that is compat-
ible with Activity Center land uses should be lo-
cated inside activity centers.
The intent of this policy is to concentrate employ-
ment and traffic, to provide convenience, and to
avoid proliferation of industrial development out-
side activity centers.
NOTE: A definition of tight industrial development is
contained in the Glossary.
B. Activity Center Boundary Changes
1. Changes in activity center boundaries should
be the exception, not the rule. The following
criteria should be considered when activity center
boundary changes are proposed.
a. The proposed project will meet an unmet
community need.
h. The proposed project cannot be accommo-
dated within the activity center.
c. Better site design can be achieved by integrat-
ing the proposed project into the activity cen-
ter.
d. Impacts on surrounding areas can be. adequately
mitigated. -
e. Expansion is contiguous with the activity cen-
ter.
f. The expansion will not result in strip develop-
ment
g. Traffic access points are safe and do not result
in the proliferation of driveways on the pri-
mary access roads.
h. The traffic pattern of the proposed project, and
existing traffic movements, can be integrated
within the activity center.
i. Traffic does not adversely affect the roadway
network capacity. -
j. The services and facilities required by the pro-
posed project will be available, and the quality
of existing services will not-be adversely-af-
fected.
k. The character of the activity center can be
maintained and enhanced. -
1. The balance of uses within the activity center
can be maintained.
H. Cottage Industry
1. Cottage, industry should be allowed anywhere
in Fairmount when it meets all of the following
criteria:
it is located on or near road junctions, unless
the traffic generation is low or can be mitigated;
it is a Planned Development;
it is light assembly, repair, or manufacture;
it does not have more than 3 employees;
it is a limited, low volume activity other than
retail;
the traffic impacts are comparable to the sur-
rounding residential traffic generation;
the architectural quality and size of buildings is
equivalent to residential quality;
outside storage is limited and screened, with
substantial setbacks from adjacent properties;
the percentage of site coverage does not exceed
that of neighboring residential development;
and
noise, smoke, glare, fumes, vibration, hazard-
ous, and other adverse environmental impacts
do not exceed those associated with a residen-
tial use.
1. Home occupations
1. Home occupations under the current County
Zoning Resolution are allowed for a limited range of
businesses such as professional services, consulting,
tutoring, craftwork, small repair services, and art
studios. This Plan endorses a
continuation of the home
occupation
regulations, with amendments that will accom-
plish the following objectives:
assure the County, at the time of application
for a home occupation, that the proposed home
occupation is allowed by the covenants gov-
erning the subject property;
allow an increase in the permitted number of
employees from 1 to 2;
require that the residence to be used is the
principal residence of the applicant, not a
secondary one;
provide adequate off-street parking;
prohibit the use, storage, or production of any
hazardous materials, substances, by-products,
or residue in excess of quantities used for resi-
dential purposes, unless permitted by the ap-
propriate regulatory agency; and
prohibit adverse impacts from noise, odors,
smoke, glare, or vibration beyond that associ-
ated with adjacent uses.
I Development Outside of the Study Area
1. Proposed development along Ward Road,
within a city or the County, should be reviewed by
the County and the community to avoid adverse
impacts on the Fairmount community from noise,
odors, traffic, glare, smoke, and the presence of
hazardous materials and waste.
2. Developers should be required to inform and
offer to meet with homeowners associations in the
vicinity of the proposed development prior to public
hearings.
N. Design Guidelines
1. The Design Guidelines should be applied to
retail, office and industrial development within
Fairmount. Following are examples of the design
elements that should be considered.
a. Retail, office and industrial buildings should be
limited to appropriate heights for fire protection
purposes and to
reduce the
Road improvements
should not alter the
character of the
community.
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Compliance with the
Design Guidelines is
essential to
preserving visual
amenities.
impact on visual corridors. An assessment of the
visual impacts should be required for all proposed
development and redevelopment. See Visual Re-
sources in the General Policies section of this Plan.
b. Signs should be minimized and have design
characteristics compatible with a village atmos-
phere.
c. Drainage plans should address potential flood-
ing of canals and ditches caused by the run-off from
parking lots.
d. Landscape plans should provide for perimeter
screening for the project and beautification of park-
ing areas. t
e. Revegetation plans should emphasize native
and naturalized plants and xeriscaping.
If. Screening should be provided for outside stor-
age and for mechanical units, whether on the
ground or rooftop.
g. Buffering should be provided to protect adja-
cent residential development from the impacts of
retail, office and industrial development.
h. Entries to the site should be well defined and
shared accesses should be encouraged.
L Innovative design should be considered.
j. Activity Centers should have a village atmos-
phere. This can be achieved by providing:
. opportunities for pedestrian and equestrian
access and movement;
buildings of a scale and architectural style
compatible with a village type of development;
community facilities that establish a focal point
for human interaction, e.g., picnic tables, walk-
ing paths, etc.;
integrated building layout, parking and pedes-
trian walkways, dispersed parking areas; and
cohesive architectural design.
k. New development should be compatible with
existing historic buildings and with the character
of historic sites and districts..
1. A pedestrian/eques-
trian movement plan
should be designed for each
activity center which in-
cludes -connectionsto sur-
rounding residential and park
areas and to the community
trails system.
TRANSPORTATION POLICIES
A. General
< 1. The transportation system
in Fairmount should provide
local road links that foster a sense
of community, maintain the
semi-rural character of the-com-
munity, and provide the facilities
needed to. support alternatives to
single occupancy vehicle travel, i.e.,
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pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle paths, park-and-
ride locations, and increased ride-sharing opportu-
nities. -
2. Transportation improvements should be made
in a way that strengthens the area's sense of com-
munity. While the County should plan to expand
traffic-carrying capacities of streets as needed,
improvements that would encourage an increase of
through traffic on local streets within the commu-
nity should be avoided.
3. Public transit service should be provided for the
interior of the Fairmount community. Smaller
vehicles, i.e., vans, should be used to provide this
service.
4. Park-and-ride sites could be located in activity
centers at West 64th Avenue and McIntyre Street
and at West 44th Avenue and McIntyre Street.
5. The number of multiple use paths along
residential streets should be increased, and off-
street multiple use paths should be provided along
arterials.
a. Multiple use paths are needed along West 64th
and West 44th Avenues and along McIntyre Street,
because these facilities carry heavy traffic. These
paths should be buffered and, where possible,
physically separated from the traffic lanes.
b. Other multiple use paths are needed for school
children along:
West 58th Avenue from Easley Road to Creston
Street
West 58th Avenue from Ward Road to Indiana
Street
West 54th Avenue from Easley Road to McIntyre
Street
West 50th Avenue from Easley Road to McIntyre
Street
West 50th Avenue to West 64th Avenue along
McIntyre Street
c. Multiple use paths which are buffered or physi-
cally separated from the traffic lanes should be
required along roads when. they reach Level of
Service (LOS) D.
6. A Roads Committee comprised of Fairmount
representatives should be formed to work with the
Jefferson County Highways and Transportation
Department to solve transportation problems and
plan for transportation improvements within Fair-
mount.
R. Easley Road
1. The streetscape along Easley Road should be
preserved, and it should remain a 2-lane road.
2. Recommended safety improvements on Easley
Road include, but are not limited to, installation of
guard rails, cutting back knolls that obstruct sight
distance, lengthening curves, etc.
3. The intersection of Easley Road and West 44th
Avenue should be improved.
4. Access to developments from Easley
should be designed with consideration for
physical constraints on road improvements.
E MCIMM street
1. While the County Major Thoroughfare Plan
includes the wideningof McIntyre Street to 4 lanes,
it is recommended that McIntyre Street not be
widened until the level of service on the street
between West 50th and West 64th Avenues ap-
proaches LOS E. When this occurs, the Jefferson
County Highways and Transportation Department
should involve the community in the planning of
improvements to McIntyre Street. Examples of
streetscapes that should be considered when im-
provements to McIntyre Street are contemplated
are contained in the Appendix.
2. Transportation System Management tech-
niques should be used to expand the capacity of
McIntyre Street. These techniques should include,
but not be limited to, shoulder improvements,
turning lanes and multiple use paths which paral-
lel, yet are separated from the street. These paths
would encourage alternative modes of transporta-
tion to employment, schools, etc.
3. The sight distance problem on McIntyre Street,
Road from approximately West 58th Avenue to West
the 64th Avenue, should be corrected.
C. Eldridge street
1. The streetscape along Eldridge Street should be
preserved from West 44th Avenue to West 54th
Avenue.
2. The sight distance problem experienced when
driving east on West 59th Avenue at Eldridge Street
should be corrected.
D. Indiana Street
Safety improvements should be made at the inter-
sections of West 52nd and West 58th Avenues and
Indiana Street which will reduce the danger travel-
ers experience at these locations.
ber of driveways onto
West 44th Avenue.
2. Existing busi-
nesses along West 44th
Avenue should be en-
couraged to participate
in the development of
an access management
plan to explore ways to
reduce the number of
driveways onto the
street.
3. A multiple use path
should be provided along
West 44th Avenue, and it
should be included in road-
way improvement plans
and access management
studies.
Residents should he
involved when
development is
proposed in areas
adjacent to
Fairmount.
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4. A consistent speed limit should be instituted
and enforced on McIntyre Street from West 44th
Avenue to West 64th Avenue.
S. A school zone warning light should be installed
on McIntyre Street to warn drivers of children
crossing the street to reach Fairmount Elementary
School on West 50th Avenue.
F. Ward Road
Traffic control signals should be installed at Ward
Road and the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
when warranted by traffic demand.
C. West 44th Avenue to Golden
1. When infill development is proposed along
West 44th Avenue, the project should be encour-
aged to seek shared access with
existing development
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A consistent speed limit should be instituted
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and enforced on West 44th Avenue.
Railroad crossings at West 44th Avenue and Eld-
ridge Street, and West 44th Avenue and Salvia Street
West 50th Avenue
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should be marked and equipped with cross-arms,
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The multiple use path should be completed along
flashing lights and bells.
West 50th Avenue from Easley Road to McIntyre
Street.
WILDLIFE & NATIVE VEGETATION POLICIES
I. West 84th Avenue
A. General
1. A multiple use path should be provided along
Trapping of wildlife in Fairmount should be dis-
West 64th Avenue with a connection to the Ralston
couraged except when necessary for the control of
trail complex north of West 64th Avenue.
nuisance species.
2. The preferred access to the Activity Center at
West 64th Avenue and McIntyre Street would be
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from West 64th Avenue.
3. New development along West 64th Avenue
should be encouraged to develop an access manage
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alternative to driving
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to facilitate the location(s) for bus turn-around(s)
within the development and for park-and-ride
site(s).
J. Intersection of 1-70 & Colorado State Highway 58
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RESOLUTION NO. 1660
Series of 1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH PLAINS COMMUNITY
PLAN, FAIRMOUNT SUBAREA AND ENCLAVE SECTION
AS THE THREE-MILE UNINCORPORATED AREA f Cf,N
SURROUNDING THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes 31-12-105(e) requires that prior to completion of
any annexation within a three-mile area surrounding a municipality, that the municipality shall
have in place a plan for that area, and
WHEREAS, the County of Jefferson adopted the North Plains Community Plan in April,
1990; and
WHEREAS, that plan extends to include a three-mile area surrounding the City of
Wheat Ridge, wherein the City may consider annexation; and
WHEREAS, that plan provides the necessary information, as set forth by statute, for
making annexation decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge City Council is in general agreement with, and
concurs with the recommendations set forth by the North Plains Community Plan for the Three-
Mile unincorporated area which surrounds Wheat Ridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado, that the Jefferson County North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea
and Enclave Section is adopted by reference and shall serve as a general guide for annexation
studies and proposals, and for subsequent zoning decisions as the plan applies to areas three
miles from the existing boundary of the City of Wheat Ridge, with the following amendments:
A. With the inclusion of the two enclaves on West 52nd Avenue to the Enclave Map.
B. Remove RV Parks and Residential Uses up to 15 dwelling units per acre from the
recommended land uses from Area 20 of the Fairmount Subarea Map.
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N O R T H
bt AGENDA ITEM..
MAR 13 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council/
FROM: Glen Gidley
RE: Three Mile Annexation Plan
DATE: March 7, 1989
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners has
illuminated the fact that Colorado Annexation Law (CRS
31-12-105(e) requires that prior to completion of any
annexation within a three-mile area surrounding a
municipality, that the municipality shall have a plan "in
place" for that area. There is no reference to the
content of the plan, the level of approval or adoption
(i.e., Planning Commission or City Council), or the
public notice requirements. Inasmuch as we have had one
annexation approved and we have another pending, it is
recommended that immediate action be taken to meet State
law on this matter.
Hence, staff would suggest that as an interim plan,
Council adopt by reference, the Jefferson County General
Land Use Plan for the Three-Mile area. A resolution to
this effect (attached hereto) was adopted by the Planning
Commission on February 16, 1989. Staff has prepared the
attached resolution for Council consideration. A
representation of the Jeffco Plan will be presented by
Staff at your March 13 meeting.
GEG:slw
attachments
Commissioner GOKEY requested a clarification to the minutes on page 4, fourth paragraph,
concerning the statement that chemical drains would not impact surrounding wells. The statement
should read "that if hard surfaces are used and a proper drainage system is installed in that complex,
then the chemicals would not affect the ground water."
Barbara Delgadillo, noted that item no. 4 in the first paragraph of page 5 should be amended to read:
"The property would be difficult to develop under current zoning conditions."
Commissioner THEANDER requested an amendment to the vote on approval of the minutes to reflect
that he abstained from voting because he was not present at the meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner WILLIAMS and seconded by Commissioner RASPLICKA to approve
the minutes as amended. Motion carried 6-1 with Commissioner SHOCKLEY abstaining and
Commissioner SNOW absent.
6. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one signed up to speak before the Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair THOMPSON declared the Public Hearing open.
A. Three Mile Plan: Update and revision to the City's Comprehensive Plan addressing the area
beyond the city's current municipal limits by adopting the North Plains Community Plan,
Fairmount Subarea as prepared by Jefferson County.
Alan White presented an overview of the case stating that the City is considering two annexations
outside the existing boundaries of the City and that Colorado State statutes require each city to have a
three-mile plan in place prior to undertaking any annexations. He noted that the current
Comprehensive Plan and the update which has been under review over the past two years does not
address the area outside the City's current boundaries. In order to have something in place, it is
proposed that the Commission recommend adoption of the Jefferson County North Plains Community
Plan, Fairmount Subarea which was completed in 1990. He further noted that since the State statutes
are not clear on what should be contained in a Three Mile Plan nor do they specify requirements for
levels of approval for adoption or public notice requirements, staff has decided to give public notice
and hold a public hearing. Mr. White entered a map of the enclaves of unincorporated Jefferson
County within the City into the record and distributed copies to members of the Commission.
(Accepted by Chair THOMPSON.) Mr. White also entered into the record the North Plains
Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea with a pack of materials and exhibits. (Accepted by Chair
THOMPSON.)
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02/19/98
Mr. White informed the Commission that petitions have been accepted for an annexation in one of the
enclaves adjacent to W. 52nd Avenue and City Council has set a public hearing to consider those
annexations in March, noting that the Three Mile Plan must be in place before considering those
annexations.
Mr. White informed the Commission that the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee unanimously
approved a motion recommending adoption of this as the Three Mile Plan for the area as it pertains to
three miles outside the Wheat Ridge boundaries with the following changes, and that staff recommends
approval by the Planning Commission.
1) Add two enclaves overlooked by the County when the plan was developed.
2) Delete recreational vehicle storage and residential (up to 15 dwelling units per acre)
from the recommended land uses in Area 20.
Mr. White stated it would be the staff's recommendation to approve the plan.
In response to Commissioner RASPLICKA's comment that this plan had previously been adopted, Mr.
White explained that the City did adopt the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan in 1988 or 1989 for
the purpose of serving as a Three Mile Plan; however State statute requires adoption of a Three Mile
Plan on an annual basis.
Commissioner BRINKMAN asked the CPRC's reasoning for dropping the residential up to 15
dwelling units in Area 20. Mr. White responded that it had to do with the fact that there was much
opposition when this was proposed several years ago and it was decided this was probably not a good
recommended land use for the area.
Mr. White read CR. 3112.105 which addresses requirements for annexation in response to
Commissioner WILLIAMS' request for detailed explanation of the State statute requiring the three
mile plan.
Chair THOMPSON expressed concern that streets could still be widened if this plan were adopted.
Mr. White and Ms. Reckert replied it would not prevent widening of streets.
Commissioner. BRINKMAN asked if adopting the plan would give approval for all the suggested types
of land uses listed for all these areas even though they are outside the three miles. Mr. White
responded that the Fairmount Subarea is more closely aligned with the Three Mile Plan and that is why
staff is suggesting that we limit it to the Fairmount Subarea and the enclaves.
There was no response to Chair THOMPSON's request for individuals to speak to this issue.
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02/19/98
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by Commissioner THEANDER to
approve the Jefferson County North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea, and the section on
enclaves as it pertains to the areas three miles from the existing boundary of Wheat Ridge with the
following changes: (1) That recreational vehicle parks and residential (up to 15 dwelling units per
acre) be removed from Area 20 which is listed as an in-fill area; and (2) to add the two areas that were
forgotten by the Jefferson County Plan (off of 52nd Avenue) to the enclave exhibit; and that the
motion be based upon recommendation and approval by the City Attorney.
Following brief discussion, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0 with Commissioner SNOW absent.
Chair THOMPSON declared the public hearing to be closed.
It was moved by Commissioner THEANDER and seconded by Commissioner WILLIAMS to amend
the agenda to move item 11 to the next order of business. The motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner
SNOW absent.
11. Case No. ZOA-98-1 Review and discussion of the City of Wheat Ridge Animal Regulations
Mr. White presented a brief history of this matter explaining that there have been some code
enforcement issues concerning large animals which resulted in the Animal Control Commission
suggesting changes to the animal regulations within the Code. He stated that as a result of City
Council direction to staff to work on these changes, it was decided to set this date as a study session.
Meredith Reckert introduced Susan Ellis, Supervisor of Code Enforcement Division, and Nick Fisher,
Animal Control Supervisor.
Ms. Reckert distributed to the Commission copies of a matrix showing large animal regulations in
other metropolitan communities and then presented slides showing various large animal properties in
the City of Wheat Ridge. These properties reflected a broad cross section of residential, agricultural
and commercial zonings throughout the City.
(Commissioner SNOW arrived at 8:12 p.m.)
Ms. Ellis addressed enforcement challenges associated with animal regulations which included:
9.000 square foot regulation. Ms. Ellis noted that in order to determine if the property meets lot size
requirements it is necessary for the City to go by the Assessor's maps which aren't always accurate.
She explained that a survey is necessary to accurately determine the square footage of a property;
sometimes property surveys are not available.
Manure and liquid waste. Ms. Ellis noted that these cases are presently prosecuted in criminal court
which requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt and that three of these cases have been thrown out of
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02/19/98
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CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION
TITLE: THREE MILE ANNEXATION PLAN
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes 31-12-105(e) requires
that prior to completion of any annexation within a
three-mile area surrounding a municipality, that the
municipality shall have in place a plan for that area;
and
WHEREAS, The County of Jefferson adopted a General Land Use
Plan on March 26, 1986; and
WHEREAS, That plan extends to include the three-mile
annexation area surrounding the City of Wheat Ridge,
located in Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, that plan provides the necessary information, as
set forth by statute, for making annexation decisions;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission is in
general agreement with, and concurs with the
recommendations set forth by the Jefferson County
General Land Use Plan for the Three-Mile un-
incorporated area which surrounds Wheat Ridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County
General Land Use Plan is adopted by reference and shall
serve as a general guide for annexation studies and
proposals, and for subsequent zoning decisions within
the three-mile un-incorporated area of Jefferson County
which surrounds the City of Wheat Ridge.
I, Sandra Wiggins, Secretary to the City of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission, do hereby and herewith certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by a Y-O vote of the members
present at their regular meeting held in Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on the 16th day of
February, 1989.
_j fe, wl''~ cv~
Ray Win Vie/Cha'r Sandra Wiggins, Secr y
WHEAT R PLANNING C MISSION WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING OMMISSION
OF WHEAT
City of Wheat Ridge
Planning and Development Department
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C OR
Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Alan White, Planning and Development Director
SUBJECT: Three Mile Plan
DATE:. February 11, 1998
Background
The City has received petitions for annexations to the City of Wheat Ridge adjacent to the
northwest and western boundaries of the City. In order to consider these annexations, under state
statutes, a plan for the area extending three miles from the City's boundaries must be in place.
Neither the City's currently adopted Comprehensive Plan nor the draft Comprehensive Plan
Update address the area beyond the City's current municipal limits. However, Jefferson County
adopted the North Plains Community Plan in 1990 which covers the area northwest of the City
from Clear Creek north to the County line and east of the foothills. Not all of this area lies
within three miles from the City's boundary, which cities are limited to annexing in any year.
Attached are excerpts of the Plan covering the Fairmount Subarea and Enclaves, areas of concern
for Wheat Ridge. Also attached is a color summary map showing the recommended land uses in
the unincorporated areas. The numbers on the map correspond to the recommended land use
chart provided on page 28 of the Plan. The Plan was created over a two year period with
assistance and advice of advisory groups which included homeowners associations, service
providers and governmental agencies.
The state statute requiring the three mile plan does not specific the content of the plan, the level
of approval or adoption, or public notice requirements. Staff is treating the three mile plan as a
master plan and is following state or Charter requirements for adoption. Public notice of this
hearing has been provided as required by state statute for a master plan.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends adopting the North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea, to serve as
the three mile plan. Adoption of this plan will meet state statute requirements .
Recommended Motion
"I move to adopt the Jefferson County North Plains Community Plan, Fairmount Subarea, as it
pertains to areas three miles from the existing boundary of the City of Wheat Ridge."
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 19, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. 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:
Consideration for the adoption of a Three-Mile Plan pursuant to C.R.S. 31-12-105(e).
Barbara Delgadillo, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
To be Published: January 30,1998
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