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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
January 9. 2006
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7 04 P m Councilmembers
present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Mike Stites,
and Terry Womble, Councilor Schulz was absent, due to illness. Also present: City Clerk,
Pamela Anderson, City Treasurer, Mary Cavarra, City Manager, Randy Young, City Attorney,
Gerald Dahl, Director of Community Development, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Tim
Paranto, Director of Parks and Recreation, Joyce Manwaring, Chief of Police, Dan Brennan,
staff; and interested citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF December 12.2005
Motion by Mrs Sang for approval of the Minutes of December 12, 2005, seconded by Mr
Womble, carried 7-0
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
Charles Durbin, 3703 Ames Street, spoke in opposition to a building being built on the
southwest corner of 38th and Vance Street. The building is only 11 Y2 ft from the
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Item 1.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. 'Award ITB-05-48 Prospect Park Ball Field Lights Upgrade in an
amount not to exceed $275,000
B Award SOQ-05-45 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment in the
amount of $50,000
C Award SOQ-05-46 Youngfield Street, 38th - 44th Avenue Improvement
Project Design in an amount not to exceed $381,070
D Motion to adopt the 2006 City Council Regular Meeting Calendar
E 2006 Scheduled Fleet Purchases in an amount not to exceed
$261,205
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mr Stites
Motion by Mr Stites to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs Sang, carried
6-1, with Mr Gokey voting no
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2.
A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CAR WASH
AND A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4470 WADSWORTH BLVD
(CASE NO SUP-05-05 AND WA-05-24) (KWIK CAR)
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing
Item 2 was introduced by Mrs Sang City Clerk Pam Anderson read the executive
summary
Travis Crane was sworn in and presented the staff report. He entered into the record
the case file and packet materials, zoning ordinance, and digital presentation He stated
that all notification and posting requirements have been met; Council has jurisdiction to
hear the case
Jason Otke, representing the applicant, was sworn in and made a PowerPoint
presentation to City Council requesting approval of the special use permit and the front
yard setback.
John Aldridge, of Aldridge Transportation Consultants, LLC, Professional Traffic
Engineer and Transportation Planner, was sworn in and testified on behalf of the
applicant in respect to the traffic study and analYSIS
Questions from City Council followed
The following speakers were sworn in by the Mayor'
Richard Glassman, 4495 Vance Street, spoke in opposition to approval of the permit
because of nOise and traffic issues In the neighborhood
Charles Durbin, 3703 Ames Street, stated that the traffic study did not take into
account that Checkers was not in operation at the time He believes there will be more
traffic than the study predicts
Richard Doyle, 4491 Upham Street, does not like the idea of having a fence around the
park
Scott Campbell, 1775 Sherman Street. Denver He is working with S & 0 Development
and addressed some of the comments In testimony In support of the permit.
Kyle Lyon, 4490 Wadsworth, representative of Checkers Auto Parts, spoke in
opposition to the permit due to traffic impacts
Janelle Shaver, 8890 West 35th Avenue, spoke in support of Mr Durbin's comments
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Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing
Motion by Mrs Sang to deny Case No SUP-05-09, a request for approval of a special
use permit to allow for a car wash facility located at 4470 Wadsworth Boulevard, for the
following reasons
1 There may be detrimental effect upon the general good health, welfare, safety,
and convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood due to
conflicting traffic movements on and off site
2 The convergence of multiple drive aisles creates internal traffic conflicts and
impacts patrons of other businesses in the Shopping Center
3 While the development standards are being met, with the exception of the front
yard setback, circulation and site design are problematic and not supported by
staff
4 It could cause traffic hazards by the traffic from the 44th Avenue stop light being
backed up by people slowing and turning into the carwash and the bus stop that
is at the northeast corner of the entrance to the carwash
Seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Item 3.
A REQUEST FOR HISTORICAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR
PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL-TWO (R-2) LOCATED AT 7495 W
29TH AVENUE
(CASE NO WHL-05-01)
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Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing
Item 3 was introduced by Mr Womble City Clerk Pam Anderson read the executive
summary
Meredith Reckert was sworn in and presented the staff report. She entered into the
record the Comprehensive Plan, case file and packet materials, zoning ordinance, and
digital presentation She stated that all notification and posting requirements have been
met; therefore there is jurisdiction to make a determination regarding this request. Ms
Reckert summarized the report contracted With Felsberg Holt and Ullevig to evaluate
the histonc significance of the property and buildings She also summarized a petition
circulated In support of histonc landmark designation The property owner has filed a
protest to the designation and a :y. vote of Council is required for this to pass
City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, made a statement outlining the procedural difference in
continuance and postponement. He also stated the poliCY for absent Council Members,
upon review of materials and recording of the proceeding, may vote on the item if
continued
Claudia Worth, 4650 Oak Street, preservation specialist and Vice President of the
Wheat Ridge Historical Society was sworn in and testified as the applicant for the
request for historical landmark deSignation
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Charlotte Wetsel, 8770 W 38th Avenue, President of the Wheat Ridge Historical
Society, was sworn in and testified in support of the application
Lee Callas, 4390 Dover Street, Wheat Ridge Historical Society, was sworn in and
distributed a sheet to City Council outlining the nomination criteria for the National
Register of Histonc Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Kevin Murphy, 3050 Upham Court, Wheat Ridge Historical Society member, was
sworn in and testified in support of the application He gave background on the Olinger
property as well as the family
The following citizens were sworn in by the Mayor and spoke in support of the
application
Heidi and Manuel Marfil, 2900 Webster Street
Harry Cook, 3015 Webster Street
Laura Edelen (not sworn in) agreed with the previous speakers
Joyce Ford, 2990 Vance Street
Janice Croom, 2910 Webster Street
Susanna Wilson, 2915 Webster Street
Donald Wilson, 2915 Webster Street
Donald Edelen, 2935 Webster Street
Rebecca Green, 7385 W 28th Avenue
Bob Olsen, 5050 Raleigh Street, Denver (Wheat Ridge Historical Society)
Kevin Green, 2960 Webster Street
Chris Powell, 2975 Webster Street, presented a petition in favor of the historic
landmark designation
Mary Mills, 2945 Upham Street
Katherine Murphy, 2960 Upham Street
Charlene Stiedehar, 7420 West 32nd Avenue
Katy Snyder, 2995 Webster Street
Jill Blasco, 3045 Vance Street
Ruby Hankel, 7135 W 29th Place
Beverly Recen, 7100 W 29th Place
Sally Schwein, 7290 W 28th Avenue
Carol Kelly, 7135 W 30th Avenue
Claudia Callas, 8701 W 38th Avenue, distributed Newsletter from Wheat Ridge
Historical Society, dated January 2006
Janelle Shaver, 8890 W 35th Avenue
Tom Abbott, 100780 W 35th Avenue
Albert Trites, 7190 West 29th Place
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Their comments included but were not limited to that it is a beautiful house, and
removing it would be a detriment to the neighborhood and the City of Wheat Ridge,
change would bring more noise and traffic: the mortuary is already a landmark, and
should classified as a local landmark, Mr Olinger made significant contributions to the
region, the importance of the site to people of the area and recognition of the landmark,
the site adds a sense of family; keeping our history is important; it is a unique house,
Mr Olinger was an Important person, modifications do not impact the histoncal
significance of the building, this is an opportunity for preservation
Michael Sheldon, 5290 DTC Parkway, Suite 160, Greenwood Village, Attorney for the
landowner, was sworn in and testified in opposition to the application He stated that
the proposed application was not made in a timely manner, and it is not in concert with
the Comprehensive Plan The applicant concurs with the staff recommendation to
continue this hearing for two weeks He stated that the property owner has made the
offer to donate the farmhouse and barn to the Historical Society Economically it does
not make sense to retain the big house The property does not meet the objective
criteria for historic designation
Mayor called for a recess at 9:27 p m The meeting resumed at 9 40 P m
Motion by Mr Womble to CONTINUE the public hearing for Case No WHL-05-01 to
January 23, 2006 so staff can meet with representatives of the property owner and the
Wheat Ridge Historical Society to determine if there are any compromises regarding the
saving of the structures on the property; seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 7-0
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 4.
COUNCIL BILL 01-2006 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 20
OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, ENTITLED STORMWATER
QUALITY AND CONTROL
Council Bill 01-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr Gokey
Motion by Mr Gokey to postpone indefinitely for the following reasons
1 The Ordinance will have a severe Impact on residential and commercial
development and the City budget.
2 The Ordinance has not completed its public awareness program
Seconded by Mrs Sang
DiSCUSSion followed
Motion to amend by Mrs Sang to continue to the next study session and bring the item
to the first regular Council meeting in February; seconded by Mr Womble, carried 4-3,
with Councilmembers Stites, Rotola, and Adams voting no
Motion as amended carried 4-3, with Councilmembers Berry, Rotola and Adams voting
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no
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Item 5.
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COUNCIL BILL 02-2006 - AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
SUSPENDING THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY W 52ND AVENUE ON THE
NORTH, TABOR STREET ON THE EAST, WEST 1-70 FRONTAGE
ROAD NORTH ON THE SOUTH, WARD ROAD ON THE WEST
Council Bill 02-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Rotola
Motion by Mrs Rotola to adopt Council Bill 02-2006 on first reading, order it published,
public hearing set for Monday, February 13, 2006 at 7 00 P m, in City Council
Chambers, and that it take effect immediately upon adoption, seconded by Mrs Adams,
failed 4-3, with Councilmembers Berry, Adams, and Rotola voting yes
Motion by Mrs Sang to postpone Council Bill 02-2006 indefinitely; seconded by Mr
Gokey; earned 4-3, with Counciimembers Adams, Rotola, Berry voting no
Item 6.
COUNCIL BILL 03-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 22
AND 11 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
CONCERNING TAXATION AND BUSINESS LICENSING
Council Bill 03-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr Gokey
Motion by Mr Gokey to approve Council Bill 03-2006 on first reading, order it published,
public hearing set for Monday, January 23, 2006 at 7 00 pm in City Council Chambers,
and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Sang,
carried 7-0
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 7
Approval of a contribution to Wheat Ridge 2020 (WR2020) in the amount
of $1,000,000 for the purpose of developing its capacity to implement the
vIsion and miSSion of the City Council as outlined in the Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
Item 7 was introduced by Mrs Rotola City Clerk Pamela Anderson read the executive
summary
Motion by Mrs Rotola to approve a contnbution to Wheat Ridge 2020 in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the purpose of developing Its capacity to implement the vision and
mission of the City Council as outlined in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy She
further moved that the City request the WR2020 Board of Directors to develop fiscal
controls concerning, but not limited to, the following items
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1) Investments
2) purchasing
3) travel and expenses
4) thresholds for approvals of expenditures
5) oversight and audit
seconded by Mrs Sang
Louise Turner, 11256 W 38th Avenue, asked questions about expenditures and
funding of WR2020 There IS very little information in the local newspaper about this
subject. Was has happened to the money previously authorized? Will we be hinng staff
or uSing City staff? Are the meetings public? Will there be a written record?
Motion carried 7-0
Item 8.
City Council Board and Commission AppOintments
Motion by Mr Womble to appoint Ed Slack to the Cultural Commission, term ending
March 2, 2008, seconded by Ms Berry and Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Stites that the ballot for WR2020 be paper and that the top vote getter
gets the 2-year term and the next one gets the 1-year term, seconded by Mr Womble,
carried 7-0
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City Clerk Pam Anderson collected and tallied the distnbuted paper ballot nominations
Motion by Mr Stites to appoint Karen Adams to serve as the City Council
representative on Wheat Ridge 2020, term ending February 23,2008, seconded by
Mrs Rotola, carried 7-0
Motion by Mr Stites to appoint Karen Berry to serve as the City Council representative
on Wheat Ridge 2020, term ending February 23,2007, seconded by Mrs Rotola,
carried 6-1 with Mr Womble voting no
Item 9.
Ratification of Mayoral AppOintments
Motion by Mrs Sang to ratify the District II mayoral appointment of James Bahrenburg
to the Urban Renewal Authority, term to expire November 2010, seconded by Mr
Womble, carried 7-0
Motion by Mrs Sang to ratify the At-Large mayoral appointments the Urban Renewal
Authority of Teri Carver, term ending November, 2007, and Dennis Boyat, term
ending November, 2010, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 7-0
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ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
Karen Berry addressed an e-mail from the Mayor, received by her and Mr Womble,
concerning a private driveway
She asked for consensus that a study session be held within the next 90 days to
consider City funding and/or construction Improvements such as private dnveways
private roads, etc on pnvate property She gave a specific outline as to what the
diSCUSSion should Include and made the list available to the Clerk and Council
Consensus was 4 in favor
Meeting adjourned at 10 32 P m
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APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 23, 2006 BY A VOTE OF 'to (
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Mike Stites, Council PreSident
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The preceding Minutes were prepared according to ~47 of Robert's Rules of Order, Ie
they contain a record of what was done at the meeting not what was said by the
members Tape recordings and video recordings of the meetings are available for
listening or viewing In the City Clerk s Office as well as copies of Ordinances and
Resolutions