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Memorandum c~~~RA~~
TO:
Case File
FROM:
^eredith Reckert
SUBJECT:
Case No. WZ-04-09/Acheson for Nice Ride
DATE:
April 25, 2006
This memorandum is in regard to Case No. WZ-04-09, a request for approval of a Planned
Commercial Development final development plan amendment for property located at 4775 Harlan
Street. The property owner, Tom Acheson, had applied for an amendment to the existing final
development plan for his property in order to eliminate zoning code violations. Staff was able to
work with the applicant to resolve the code issues through another means. This case is closed and
fees paid will not be reimbursed to the property owner.
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7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
303/235-2846 Fax: 303/235-2857
November 19, 2004
Ruth Acheson
FAX #719-873-0277
Dear Ms. Acheson:
The City of
W heat Ridge
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This letter is in regard to a request for approval of an amendment to the existing Planned
Commercial Development final development plan for property located at 4775 Harlan Street
within the City of Wheat Ridge.
A cursory review of the submitted development plan has revealed the following;
1. The 30-degree angled parking at the entrance does not meet the city standards for this
type of parking. To meet code, there is insufficient room to allow cars to pass by into the lot.
Given the fact that there is only 30' from the edge of asphalt to the concrete curb south of the
building, nothing more that a row of parallel spaces can be provided and still maintain access
into and out of the site. Three parallel spaces would fit in this area.
2. The parking aisle along the southern property line also has 30 degree spaces, but the
City's standards aren't being met for stall width, length and minimum aisle width. The
circulation will have to be one-way around the interior landscaped island. The minimum width
for a one-way traffic aisle using 30-degree spaces is 12'. It is questionable whether this would
meet the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District's minimum access requirements. This may be an
area where parallel spaces would make more sense. It appears that three parallel spaces would
fit while still maintaining a 20' wide access aisle.
3. The northern parking area also appears to have inadequate stall lengths, stall widths and
aisle widths. One way circulation is recommended but fire access must still be maintained. This
area must be redesigned meeting the city standards.
4. There is conflicting information about the size of the property. The assessor's records
indicate it is 33,760 square feet in size. My very rough calculation is about 27, 000 square feet.
Old records in the original zoning file show a lot size of approximately .67 acres or 29,000
square feet (29, 185 square feet if you do the math). My estimation of the percentage of
landscaping on the recorded development plan is 4052 square feet. Using this number,
landscaping on this existing development plan would vary from 12% to 15%. Please clarify the
exact size of the property.
5. I have done some preliminary calculations on what landscaping is proposed on the new
plan. Areas easily identifiable as landscaping calculate to around 2457 square feet. This is
substantially less (about half) than what is indicated on the plan (5051.86 square feet or 15.96%).
There may be other areas shown which are not identified as landscaped areas but because they're
not labeled, I can't tell. In order for me to accurately review what is being proposed, please
provide a breakdown of where the landscaping currently existing and new landscaped areas are
being proposed (that is, square footage for each area) and materials to be used. For example, in
the strip of landscaping along the south property line, indicate all existing and proposed materials
to be used (for example, 3" red rock with 20 juniper bushes). It is not an option to have only
rock in all of these areas to count as landscaping. The existing landscaped coverage requirement
allows up to 35% as nonliving landscaping. It is impossible to ascertain what the percent of
living versus nonliving landscaping will be without more information. Please clarify.
Over the past several months, I have received numerous complaints about the unkempt condition
of the property. I have also received complaints that Mr. Acheson is storing rental trucks off the
property, on the excess right-of-way of the I-70 off-ramps. I have not observed this personally
but have received complaints from a District H councilperson and from a member of the Board
of Adjustment who lives in the area. Other Community Development staff members have
witnessed this illegal parking as well. Apparently this illegal parking occurs on the weekends.
I have spoken to Doug Saba, Fire Marshall for the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District about the
property. He is concerned that there is no circulation for fire trucks on-site. He also indicated
that many times the entrance to the property is blocked by vehicles being displayed and that there
is no parking available for customers. Because of the lack of available parking, the customers
park in the parking lot of the adjacent apartment complex to the south. As recent as Sunday,
November 14, a staff member observed that the entry access was blocked by a large truck.
Our office was contacted this summer in July by the adjacent property owner who indicated that
the Nice Ride customers were parking on their lot because of the lack of available parking. Mr.
Acheson assured us that he would be cooperative and provide adequate customer parking on-site.
We had agreed at our October 20 meeting that if the trailer is moved off the property and certain
landscape improvements are made, that we would approve the application administratively
without the need for public hearings. Staff will be reluctant to approve this administratively if
Mr. Acheson does not upkeep the property and show good faith in adhering to the plans that are
approved. We believe that as a property owner, he is entitled to certain rights but not at the
expense of disregarding good, safe, functional design and the approved planned development
plan.
If you have questions concerning any of the above, please contact me at 303-235-2848. I am
looking forward to resolving these outstanding issues soon.
Sincerely,
Meredith Reckert, AICP
Senior Planner
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IISch:024281 Parcel ID:39-242-00-001 Status:Active Property Type:Commerciall I
IlPronertv Address1104775 HARLAN ST II
II IIWHEAT RIDGE CO 80033 II
Nailing Address:IISAME ADDRESS AS PROPERTYII
Name
SON THOMAS
Date
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone (303) 235-2846
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(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, and will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing.)
Location of request
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
Application submittal requirements on reverse side
❑ Change of zone or zone conditions ❑ Special Use Permit
❑ Consolidation Plat ❑ Subdivision: Minor (5 lots or less)
❑ Flood Plain Special Exception ❑ Subdivision: Major (More than 5 lots)
❑ Lot Line Adjustment ❑ Right of Way Vacation
❑ Planned Building Group ❑ Temporary Use, Building, Sign
g Site Development Plan approval ❑ Variance/Waiver (from Section )
❑ Other:
Detailed description of
Required information: /L
oAssessors Parcel Number: c~~o2 - d
Current Zoning: n
Current Use:
Size of Lot (acres or square footage)-337(,01
Proposed Zoning:
Proposed Use:
I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that in filing this application, I am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above,
without whose consent the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Applicants other than owners
must submit power-of-attorney from J~iv~iilch approved of this action on his behalf.
Signature of Applic _ -
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Datereceived 7/7/6T Rece;.ptNo Case No.
Comp Plan Desig. Zoning /l C/~ Quarter Section Map
Related Case No. Pre-App Mtg. Date Case Manager
Case No.: WZ0409 Quarter Section Map No.: NW24
App: Last Name: _cheson Related Cases: _
App: First Name: homes M. Case History: Final Development Plan
Owner: Last Name: mendment...
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Owner: First Name: Tomas S Kathy -
App Address: 775 Harlan St. Review Body: dm.
City, State Zip: heat Ridge, CO 80033
App: Phone: 03-432-7310 APN: 39-242-00-001
Owner Address: 3093 Carter Cir. 2nd Review Body: I
City/State/Zip: Denver, CO 80222 2nd Review Date:
Owner Phone: 303-258-6685 Decision-making Body:
Project Address: 775 Approval/Denial Date:
Street Name: Harlan Street
City/State, Zip: heat Ridge, CO 80033, Reso/Ordinance No.:
Case Disposition: Conditions of Approval:
Project Planner: Reckert District: II
File Location: ctive _ Date Received: 9127/2004
Notes:
Follow-Up: Pre-App Date: