HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/1996CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF MEETING
September 26, 1996
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order
by Chairman WALKER at 7:34 p.m., on September 26, 1996 in
the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West
29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Abbott
Bill Echelmeyer
Robert Walker
Robert Howard
Linda Mauro
Karen Thiessen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Hovland
Susan Dunker
. STAFF PRESENT: Meredith Reckert, Planner
Susan Ellis, Code Enforcement Officer
James McClanahan, Planning Intern
Sandra Wiggins, Acting Secretary
PUBLIC SEARING
The following is the official copy of the Board of Adjustment
minutes for the Public Hearing of September 26, 1996. A copy of
these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk
and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of
Wheat Ridge.
Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 2
September 26, 1996
3. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Meredith Reokert passed out amended agendas. Chairman WALKER
stated the applicant has requested continuance of Case No. WA-96-
32 to October 24, 1996. Additionally, he requested that Case No.
TUP-96-11 be heard first and that Case No. TUP-96-10 would .-
follow. Board Member HOWARD moved that the agenda for the
meeting of September 26, 1996 be amended, motion seconded by
Board Member THIESSEN. Motion carried 6-0.
4. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any
subject not appearing under Item 7 of the Public Hearing
section of the agenda.)
No one came forward to speak.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. TUP-96-1i: An application by Janet E. Gunn for
approval of a Temporary Use Permit to allow a fifth wheel as
a permanent structure and as living quarters on Residential-
One zoned property located at 12310 West 42nd Avenue.
• Ms. Ellis introduced James McClanahan, Planning-Intern, to the
Board of Adjustment members. Mr. McClanahan distributed copies
of a letter from Mr. Dana Thompson, 12290 West 42nd Avenue, who
was in favor of-granting the Temporary Use Permit.
Mr. McClanahan presented the staff report. All pertinent
documents were entered into record which Chairman WALKER
accepted.
Board Member Echelmeyer_5tated he was not certain the applicant's
plat map was accurate. He noted a second trailer with a steel
carport that extended to the property line.
Mr. McClanahan asked for the location of the second trailer..
Board Member ECHELMEYER stated that looking at the plat map
projected overhead, it was located at the far left corner.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked what bearing the second trailer
might have on the request before the Board, and Mr. McClanahan
answered that would depend on its use.
Susan Ellis stated that if the second trailer was for
recreational purposes it would not have a bearing on the request
tonight. The owner of the property would be permitted to store
another trailer on his property, so long as no one was living in
• it.
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September 26, 1996
•
Board Member ABBOTT stated he was somewhat confused by the
wording of the public hearing notice regarding this case. He
added that saying a request for a "Temporary IIse Permit for a
permanent structure" seemed contradictory. He elaborated,
Ms. Ellis said the reason for using the term "permanent" is
because the trailer is immobile. It is now permanent until the
owner decides to move it elsewhere. Discussion followed
regarding conclusion #3.
Mr. McClanahan answered that the trailer must remain in its
present location and cannot be used as a recreational vehicle
since it is used as living quarters.
Chairman WALKER asked if the concern was that the trailer might
be repeatedly connected and disconnected to utilities, and
Mr. McClanahan answered yes.
Chairman WALKER stated his objection to the statement in the
public hearing notification, utilizing the word '°permanent" to
describe the structure.
Ms. Ellis stated she saw his point, and staff's intent in using
the word °°permanent" was to clarify that the trailer could not be
moved on and off the site. She elaborated.
Board Member THIESSEN asked about criteria response in #4, where
Staff spoke of an "attached structure" being permitted, and Mr.
McClanahan replied he was referring to a possible addition to the
house on the site.
Board Member ABBOTT asked for an explanation of "state inspection
standards". Mr. McClanahan stated the Chief Building Inspector
has no jurisdiction regarding the trailer as long as the wheels
remain attached. However, he added, there are state standards
which apply when the trailer is inspected when it comes off the
assembly line. Mr. McClanahan stated so long as the wheels
remain attached, state standards are the only requirements that
apply.
Board Member ABBOTT thought it was a Federal standard, not a
state standard. He elaborated.
Ms. Reckert stated that on a prefabricated, modular unit, City
inspections are not required since the unit would be approved by
HUD. The City would be concerned regarding attachment to
foundation, electrical and utility hookups.
Discussion followed.
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September 26, 1996
Chairman WALKER asked how long would the Temporary Use Permit be
in effect, if granted, and Mr. McClanahan stated the Temporary
Use Permit would expire after one year. Following that, the
applicant would have to re-apply.
Larrv Davis,-resident of the fifth-wheel trailer, was sworn in.
He said he would also speak for Janet Gunn, the applicant. Mr.
Davis explained that the second "trailer" is not a trailer, but a
small van motor home for recreational use and occasional
transportation. He added there is no one living in it. Mr.
Davis stated that RVIA standards are the federal standards
regulating recreational vehicles. He and Ms. Gunn support staff
recommendations and assured those present that the
recommendations would be followed should the Board grant the
requested Temporary Use Permit. He explained how the utilities
were connected. Mr. Davis requested that the TUP be granted for
longer than the one-year term.
Ms. Ellis informed Mr. Davis that Temporary Use Permits are
granted for a one-year period only. She added that Mr. Davis/MS.
Gunn would have to apply at the end of the one-year pdriod for a
renewal.
• Board Member ABBOTT asked about the water supply. Mr_ Davis
stated the entire property is supplied water by a well on the
property.
Board Member ABBOTT asked Mr. Davis what the separation was
between the fifth-wheel trailer and the garage and are there
garage windows that faced the trailer, Mr. Davis answered no. He
estimated there was approximately 15 feet separation between the
trailer and the garage.
Chairman WALKER asked about another vehicle parked on the
property, and Mr, Davis answered it was a boat.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if the computer business was still
being run out of the house on the property, and Mr. Davis
answered yes it was. He added that Ms. Gunn has a computer
software programming business. He explained further.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if the business was related to her
business in Morrison, Colorado, and Mr. Davis answered Ms. Gunn
has a post office box in-Morrison. He added she had complied
with required business licenses, etc.
Board Member MAURO asked Mr. Davis if his intent was to live in
the fifth-wheel trailer for a year and a half, and Mr. Davis _
answered yes, and if the law requires a re-application-after one
year, then that would be done.
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September 26, 1996
Page 5
Board Member MAURO wanted confirmation that his residing in the
fifth-wheel trailer would not go beyond a year and a half, and
Mr_ Davis answered no. _ __
Board Member THIESSEN asked if the three adjacent property owners
listed on Ms. Gunn's letter were in favor of granting the
Temporary Use Permit, and Mr. Davis explained that a letter of
support had been received from the neighbor to the east; the
neighbor to the west had signed the roster to speak; and the
neighbor across the street could not attend the meeting tonight.
Ms. Ellis informed those present that applicants are required to
provide to the City the names and _addresses of adjacent property
owners for notification purposes.
Aid.a.n R.idlev, 12350 West 43rd Avenue, was sworn in. Mr. Ridley
stated he and his family live immediately to the west of the
subject property. He stated Mr. Davis and Ms. Gunn were good
neighbors and they have taken good care of the property and was
in favor of granting the Temporary Use Permit.
Board Member ABBOTT moved that Case No. TUP-96-1i, an application
• by Janet E. Gunn for approval of a Temporary Use Permit to allow
a fifth-wheel trailer, located at 12310 West 42nd Avenue'to be
used as a structure and living quarters on R-1 zoned property, be
approved for the following reasons:
1. The applicant has demonstrated that a personal hardship
exists.
2. The lot is oversized and backs onto Clear Creek open space
zoned A-1.
3. The RV is a 1995 model.
4. Fire separation is adequate.
With the following conditions:
1. The fifth-wheel trailer in question must meet all state and
federal inspection standards.
2. Any power source must be approved by the Wheat Ridge
Building and Fire Departments to uniform or national
electrical code standards.
3. The trailer must remain immobile at its' present location
and shall not be moved in and out of this property during
the TUP period.
4. The wheels of this trailer shall not be removed.
5. Proof will be provided to the City that the applicant is
hooked into the district sewage system or an adequate septic
tank.
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September 26-, 1996
6. This TUP is granted to the specific persons and under the
specific conditions as described within the application and
by the testimony provided. Any change to either said
persons, said conditions or equipment shall be cause for
revocation of the TUP.
7. The TUP shall run for one year.
Board Member ECIiELMEYER seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-1,
with Board Member HOWARD voting no.
B. Case No. T[TP-96-10: An application by Greg Jeffreys
for Chesrown Automotive Group, Inc. for approval of a
temporary use permit to allow vehicle storage and
employee parking on property zoned Planned Commercial
Development located at 3601 Wadsworth Boulevard.
Meredith Reckert noted this case had been continued from
September 12, 1996, and handed out copies of a memo and a revised
plan submitted by the applicant. She suggested Board Members
take some time to read her memo and look at the revised plan.
Ms. Reckert went over changes on the revised plan, staff's --
conclusions, plus the ten recommended conditions.
• Board Member THIESSEN asked how many parking spaces would there
be in a Certain area; and Ms. Reckert answered she did not know.
The plat does not indicate how the lot will be striped. The
parking spaces would have to be designed to certain standards, 8
1/2 feet wide by 18 feet long, with aisle widths not less than 22
feet.
Board Member MAURO asked when the owner had purchased the
property,~and Ms. Reckert answered she would have to research
that.
Board Member MAURO-asked what created the urgency for the parking
lot, and Ms. Reckert referred that question to Susan Ellis,. Code
Enforcement Officer. Ms. E11is explained that a number of
complaints had been received regarding parking on Yukon Court.
She added that employees had used Yukon Court and serviced
vehicles had also been parked there. She elaborated.
Board Member MAURO asked if growth of the business could account
for the urgent parking needs, and Ms. Ellis replied the applicant
could answer that question best. Visually, she added, business ,
growth was evident and a major cause of the problem.
Board Member MAURO asked if inventory had been increased, and Ms.
Ellis stated-she was not certain.
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Ms. Reckert pointed out two access areas from the existing lot.
Staff prefers to see Yukon Court closed and let them use their
own property.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked where the gate would be placed, and
Ms. Reckert pointed out the location for the_gate. She added
that Wheat Ridge Fire District would have to approve the gate and
location.
Board Member THIESSEN asked if the proposed front access would
eliminate the landscaping planned for that area, and Ms. Reckert
stated that since the plan had been so drastically reduced, staff
felt that would be the best compromise and would probably "back
off"-on the landscaping requirement. She did think they would
fence the perimeter, however. For their own protection, the
fencing would be somewhat back from Wadsworth Blvd.
Board Member MAURO asked Ms. Reckert to point out where the straw
bales would be located. Ms. Reckert did and added this would be
done for erosion control. Silt fencing would also be 'installed.
Discussion followed.
• Chairman WALKER asked what purpose the straw bales served, and
Ms. Reckert answered the straw bales were to prevent erosion.
Chairman WALKER asked about the north side next to the apartment
building, and Ms. Reckert answered that was a retaining wall and
Staff has requested buffering with an opaque fence.
Board Member ABBOTT asked about a revocable license agreement
mentioned by Mr. Lundy, and Ms. Reckert answered she had found a
copy of that document. She stated she had FAXED it to the pity
Attorney, who then FAXED it to Chesrown's attorney. She added
that it might be more appropriate when discussion at Planning
Commission and City Council is heard regarding permanent
improvements.
Board Member ABBOTT asked if our City Attorney had felt the
agreement -was not germane to the issue at hand, and Ms. Reckert
answered-no, he had not. She elaborated.
Board Member ABBOTT asked what had happened to the EPA permit,
and Ms. Reckert answered they are required to obtain their 404
permit once they apply to make improvements which encroach into
the wetlands. She elaborated,
Board Member ABBOTT reiterated that there would be no need to
list that as a condition, since City regulations require it, and
. Ms. Reckert agreed.
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Chairman WALxER asked Ms. Reckert if the Board should be
concerned about the future extension of Yukon Court and Ms.
Reckert stated it was not the appropriate time/place to negotiate
that. Discussion followed.
Board Member MAURO asked how long it would be before the next
phase would begin and Ms-, Reckert replied that public hearings
before Planning Commission and City Council would be required
prior to them proceeding. Being optimistic, it would take at
least six months.
Board Member HOWARD asked if the two acres of parking they were
requesting included the area behind the hay bales and how can
parking be restricted behind the hay bales. Ms. Reckert
suggested that could be accomplished with fencing or some other
type of physical barrier.
Board Member THIESSEN noted that she did not have'the original.
PCD plan with her, but she thought it showed a building envelope
where the temporary parking lot is now, and Ms. Reckert stated
she believed that was correct.
Board Member THIESSEN asked if allowing a temporary parking lot
at that location would be permissible, and Ms. Reckert answered
the City would not be committed to any further approvals.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if a portiop of the approval rested
with the Corps of Engineers either agreeing to another wetlands
site or an enlargement of this wetlands, and Ms. Reckert stated
that the limits had been defined with the blue lines.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if that was the Corps of Engineers
definition, and Ms. Reckert answered she did not believe that it
was the Corps of Engineers, but applicant°s ecologist who defined
those limits. She explained the difference between the current
plan and the previous plan. _ ,
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked where would the City be if the
Corps of Engineers determines that the wetlands extend beyond
that current northern point, and Ms. Reckert stated she would let
the applicant go through the review procedure with the Corps.
Board Member ECHELMEYER said he understood the applicant was not
going to proceed until the wetlands question could be resolved
with the Corps of Engineers.
Ms. Reckert stated there was a difference of opinion regarding
what the Corps considers resolution and what the City considers
resolution. The City does not consider it resolved until .
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September 26, 1996
Page 9
approved is received from Planning Commission and City Council
regarding long-term use of the property.
Chairman WALKER stated that he understood that in order to go
forward as proposed previously with grading the entire site, even
with the Temporary Use Permit, the applicant could not begin
until fully resolved with the Corps of Engineers. He elaborated.
Ms. Reckert stated that the problem the City staff had
encountered was on approval of the entire grading plan for the
site, there was a presumption that the plan had been approved,
even without Planning Commission and City Council approval and
probably beyond the scope of what the Board of Adjustment has
jurisdiction to approve. Chairman WALKER asked if they approve
this proposal would-it pre-empt Planning Commission or City
Council approval, and Ms. Reckert replied no.
.Board Member HOWARD asked if there has been a revision to
Chesrown's application, and Ms. Reckert answered no. Board
Member HOWARD asked how are they to determine what they are
requesting and what will be allowed and Ms. Reckert said they
concurred with and provided the site plan based on the fact that
• staff recommended denial, but they have agreed to staff's
conditions of approval.
Board Member MAURO asked what would happen if they approve this
temporary request and the Army Corps of Engineers says the
wetlands. have a different boundary, and Ms. Reckert replied-they
would have to re-adjust, and again there is only that one corner
that staff is concerned with. Ms. Reckert agreed there is no
chance to know the Corps of Engineers answer because usually they
move pretty slowly.
Greg D. Jeffreys, (previously-sworn in) representing Chesrown
Automotive, said the Corps of Engineers have been on the site
three times and did define this area (3.7 acres) in question-to
be wetlands and said we could either deal with this on-site or go
off-site. They did find three pieces of property in the Clear
Creek basin that meet the Corps of Engineers standards for off-
site mediation and are in negotiation at this time for purchase
of one of these properties.
Mr. Jeffreys stated the necessity of the temporary parking is
expansion and not inventory and that the sales and service is
creating the growth. The property was originally bought to
handle the immediate temporary parking facilities. He feels it
has become quite evident that until they get their 404 permit
from the Corps of Engineers everyone has a red flag on this
• issue. This area will facilitate 200-250 cars with proper lanes.
They want to fence the entire area off for security for-the
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automobiles. Mr. Jeffreys added he has no argument with the rest
of the recommendations and stipulations.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if this request is less than the
original application, and Mr. Jeffreys replied yes, the request
is for two acres which is under 200 of the whole site.
Discussion followed regarding going off-site with the wetlands
proposal. Mr. Jeffreys spoke on the detention pond saying it
will be no different than any other pond on any other development
in any other part of the city. It is to handle storm water
drainage and mediate it to a point where it will flow into storm
water sewage.
Board Member THIESSEN asked how many employees at Friendly Ford
will be using this parking lot, and Mr. Jeffreys replied about 90
people.
Board Member THIESSEN questioned what kind of lighting will be
used on the lot and Mr. Jeffreys said they will not impose any
lighting on the parking facility itself __ There will be 3-4
halogen lights placed on the side of the building, and they will
be able to be seen, but very minimal. Discussion followed.
• Board Member HOWARD wanted to know how many feet in depth will
the dirt be, and Mr. Jeffreys replied to ask his engineer for the
actual footage. However, the old plan created a huge amount of
dirt to be moved but there is no.t much dirt called for on this
plan and most of it will be feathered out so it is aesthetically
pleasing.
Board Member MAURO asked how many parking spaces will be provided
and Mr. Jeffreys replied using rule of thumb measurements there
will be about 300, and they will be using 200-250 spaces. The
vehicles other than employees will be vehicles waiting to be
serviced. They can pull 150 vehicles out of the existing
dealership just to create legal and safe thoroughfares through
it. He-added there would be absolutely no new cars for sale on
that lot.
Board Member HOWARD wanted to know what the setbacks proposed
from Wadsworth to the. front fence are, and Mr. Jeffreys replied
he would probably propose it to be 15-20 feet.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if the motor company promised the
city one additional lane for Wadsworth, and Mr. Jeffreys answered
he does not know. Ms. Reckert commented they have around 45-50
feet now, but when they come in with their rezoning procedure
that will looked at. If their is 'any future building with
permanent improvements they will have to do a full lane
construction, however, this point we do not have to be worried
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about it. Board Member ECHELMEYER thought the right of way issue
would have to be considered for this temporary permit and Mr.
Jeffreys said this temporary permit is just for a temporary
situation and they would not need to address any of those issues
until they went on with the project and made further
improvements.
Board Member ABBOTT asked staff if the Board should be looking at
the setback of-the fence or some sort of buffer, and MS. Reckert
answered that would be advisable as they have somewhat of a
buffer of 1D-15 feet now, but an additional buffer of ZO feet
would be appropriate. She added one thing to remember is there
is no sidewalk on Wadsworth and they need to make sure there is a
path for pedestrians.
Board Member HOWARD said with the solid fence should they be
concerned with the sight triangle in the driveway, and Ms,
Reckert answered no, because it is a private access and not an
intersection, and only 15 foot on each side. For a safety
perspective they will want to keep a clear view anyway.
• Chairman WALKER asked Mr. Jeffreys since there is no setbacks
stated, would there be an objection to having the fence lin®
match the front of the present building, and he replied he has no
qualms with that. He said in fact the setback will, be a little
further than that and there will be no ingress/egress onto
Wadsworth from the lot. Discussion_ followed regarding internal
flow of automobiles.
Tim Brown, 1360 So. Clarkson Street, was sworn ixi. He reminded
the__Board that they did hire an ecologists who deals with
wetlands. Mr. Brown said anytime the wetlands area is over one
acre in size the Corps of Engineers takes jurisdiction and went
over the background.
Mr. Brown said they will try to do their litigation off-site and
have a 2 mile radius to choose from which will put them right
along the Clear Creek basin.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked how long will this whole process
take, and Mr. Brown explained, their plan saying some of the sites
are not worth much and are an eyesore. They will go in and
create a wetlands and basically develop a property that would not
be otherwise improved.
Board Member ECHELMEYER thought most of the sites are Coors
property and Mr. Brown answered no, a lot of them are privately
• owned or owned by other companies. The Corps said the applicants
have to stay within that two mile radius and the sites they are
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looking at are around 64th and Pecos Street. Mr. Brown explained
the steps in their plan for erosion control.
Board Member THIESSEN is concerned with the area of the parking
lot that butts up against the wetlands. She asked how can they
have something so close to the area that is so low and flat and
have it be level with the rest of the area without anything
happening where the sections meet, and Mr. Brown replied the silt
fence will go up first and it will protect the wetlands from any
type of heavy equipment going in and also from any silt. There
will be an elevation change from the wetlands up to the parking
lot.
Board Member THIESSEN asked if -64th and Pecos Street is within a
two mile radius, and Mr. Brown answered affirmatively. She said
she hates to see it leave Wheat Ridge, and Ms. Reckert commented
that there is not a lot of room in Wheat Ridge to absorb an
.additional four acres.
Board Member ECHELMEYER asked if staff is in position to force
them to tear up the parking area if in one year they deczde to go
off-site, and Ms. Reckert explained by then the wetlands will
• still be untouched. They are recommending approval to_this
revised plan because the applicants are not touching the
wetlands, however there are still several things the applicant
will have to address regarding erosion control. Mr. Brown added
in that the 404 Permit will not be issued until all the problems
are resolved, and no construction can begin until the permit is
issued.
Board Member ECHELMEYER questioned if this permit applies to this
wetlands or the proposed wetlands, and Mr. Brown answered it is
all one package; the destruction of one wetlands and the
mitigation has to occur at the same time. The temporary use
permit for this parking lot they are seeking now will not destroy
or damage any of the wetlands.
Board Member ECHELMEYER stated he cannot see how the applicants
can go in and grade a four foot level area without shifting dirt
and gravel into the wetlands. Ms. Reckert replied they will,be
shifting dirt but will not be allowed to put it in the other
areas. Mr. Brown explained further saying the_ wetlands will not
be changed or modified in any way.'
Board Member ECHELMEYER wanted to know what kind of retaining
wall will be put in on the south end, and Mr. Brown answered-none
at that end. All df the water runs to the center of the
O development and the hay bale dike will protect the wetlands from
any kind of erosion. -Ms. Reckert added a grading permit will not
be issued until the Public Works Director has reviewed and
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approved the drainage report. It was noted the dirt on the. south
end will be gradually sloped and it will be seeded as part of the
erosion control plan.
Tom Lundy, 3500-02 Allison Street, was sworn in. He was
concerned as to where. the access will be. Mr. Brown explained -- -
the current dealership has an access that will lead to the
parking lot; there will be no direct access from Wadsworth to
this site. He added there-will be access onto W. 38th Avenue.
At this time there is employee parking on Yukon so they do .have.
access onto Yukon, however that would be the long way around.
Mr. Brown continued saying there is no legal or real safe access
from the site to Yukon and this will alleviate all -of that.
Further access from different directions, traffic and parking on
Yukon and the extension of Yukon were discussed.
Mr. Jeffreys added this temporary parking facility will alleviate
a lot of problems that are within a three block radius.
Ms. Reckert said Mr. Lundy is concerned with the traffic on 35th
and Allison and staff will have to take a good look at the
permanent development plan when it comes in. -Board Member WALKER
• commented this piece of land has been subject to future
commercial development for all of these years and it is a
continual problem. Congestion and traffic are a ever growing
problem and he does not think they can stop all commercial
development when it is already designated that way. Mr. Lundy
.said all they are asking for is a road so that 35th and Allison
Street does not pile up tremendous amounts of traffic.
Miriam Hanna, 7770 W. 38th Avenue, representing the Wheat Ridge
Plaza Homeowner's Association, previously sworn in, spoke on her.
concern regarding the access to their private property. She sated
they have no problems now as long as the applicants do what they
say they are going to do. They do want to go on record objecting
to any access to-their private property.
No further questions were asked.
Board Member THIESSEN is concerned about the proposed parking lot
right on the edge of the wetlands and she would like to see-the
applicant moving it a little bit further away from them.
Board Member MAURO has reservations regarding the hardship factor
and expressed her concern about the time frame. She would-like
to see all the areas that are road based fenced in.
• Board Member ABBOTT feels there are financial and neighborhood.
hardships.
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Board Member ECHELMEYER wanted to know who controls the parking
on Yukon Court now, and Ms. Reckert said the police department.
Discussion followed.
No further questions were asked.
Motion was made by Board Member ABBOTT that Case No. WA-96-32, an
application by Chesrown Automotive Group, be APPROVED, for-the
following reasons:
1. The site plan and resultant improvements are located outside
of the area designated as wetlands.
2. Proper grading and erosion control will occur with the
proposed improvements. There should--be no negative effect
on the wetlands area.
3. Access to Yukon Court will be for emergency vehicles only.
There will be no negative impact to the residents on Yukon
court regarding traffic to and from the lot.
4. Removing the employee vehicles from Yukon Court wi13 have a
positive effect on the convenience of persons living on
Yukon Court.
5. _
Proper screening will assist in providing minimal negative
• effect on aesthetics in the area.
6. The issue of the Allison Street revocable license agreement
has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That no more than one TUP extension be permitted. Long-term
use of the Planned Commercial Development should be formally
approved by the Planning Commission and City Council with
full compliance with an approved development plan.
2. Yukon Court be gaited at the north property line for
emergency access only. Internal access will be allowed only
to the TUP site.
3. No parking will be allowed in the area from the hay bales
west to the western property line as per the diagram.
4. A six-foot-high opaque fence be erected along the straw bale
dike as per the diagram.
5. A six-foot-high opaque fence be erected along the northern
property line east of Yukon Court, as per the diagram.
6. There shall be no stock-piling of fill on the remainder of
the property.
7. No signage will be allowed on the property.
8. If lighting occurs, a permit be obtained and all City
standards be met.
9. Improvements at the southwest corner follow the limits of
construction'shown on 'the plan.
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i 10. An approved grading and erosion plan be submitted and
approved along with an excavation permit issued prior to any
work done on the site. Sufficiency of erosion control shall
be inspected by the City with regularity. Erosion caused
by earth moving and construction activities shall be
controlled.
11. Every effort will-be made by Chesrown management to preclude
off-site parking by employees or inventory or service
parking and to maintain adequate emergency access to the
site.
12. A physical barrier, sufficient to prevent vehicle parking,
shall be constructed along the southern boundary of the
shaded area of the diagram.
13,. The fencing along Wadsworth shall be set back from the
existing curb a minimum of 20 feet.
14. The parking area shall not encroach closer than 30 feet to
the wetlands perimeter, as described in the diagram and
modified at the meeting.
Motion was seconded by Board Member HOWARD. Motion carried-5-1
with Board Member MAURO voting no. Resolution attached.
S. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HBARING
. 6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion followed regarding the memos given out prior
to meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion was made by Board Member ECHELMEYER, seconded by
Board Member THIESSEN, to start the October 24, 1996
meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
B. Discussions followed regarding follow up on conditions
placed in motions, and previous cases.
C. Approval of Minutes:
Continued until next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Board Member ECHELMEYER, seconded by
Board Member MAURO to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at
10:],5 p.m.
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Sandra Wiggin Secret
• Mary `i,o hapla, Secretary
B O A R D O F A D'J U S T M E N T
• PUBLIC FORUM ROSTER
- September 26, 1996 -
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UNDER ITEM 3 OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE AGENDA.
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