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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/2006 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION 0 RIG I N A L Minutes of Meeting April 20, 2006 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Wesley at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th A venue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Jim Chilvers John McMillin Phil Plummer Jerry Scezney Cassie Spaniel Kim Stewart Scott Wesley Commission Members Absent: Anne Brinkman Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of April 20, 2006. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Community Development Department of the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to approve the order of the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 16 and March 30, 2006 It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to approve the minutes of March 16 and March 30, 2006 as presented. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN abstaining. Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 1 A. Case No. MS-06-01: An application filed by Park Kwang Choi for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision plat for property located at 4700 Parfet Street. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There were no individuals who wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING B. Case No. W A-06-01: An application filed by Park Kwang Choi for approval of a variance to minimum lot size and lot width for property zoned Agricultural-One and located at 4700 Parfet Street. These cases were presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. She also advised that the request for variance would require a super-majority vote to be approved. Staff recommended approval of both applications for reasons outlined in the staff report. Lynn Wheatley Park Kwang Choi 4700 Parfet Street Ms. Wheatley stated that they wished to subdivide the property to create two residential lots. They plan to build a new house on lot two and rent the present dwelling. The possibility of a mass rezoning of this area from agricultural to residential was discussed. Alan White informed the Commission that city code only allows for mass rezoning when it is to a more intensive zoning. There were no other individuals present who wished to address these cases. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to approve Case No. W A-06-01, a request for approval of a 25,954 square foot variance to the minimum lot size of lot 1, a 32,666 square foot variance to the minimum lot size of lot 2 and 52.85 foot variance to the minimum lot width of lot 2, for property located at 4700 Parfet Street for the following reasons: 1. The request will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties in the area. 2. The request would not alter the character of the locality, the proposed lot sizes and widths would match the lot sizes and widths of neighboring properties in the surrounding area. 3. The property as it exists today is deficient in respect to minimum lot size and width in the A-I zone district. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 2 It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to approve Case No. MS-06-01, a request for approval of a two-lot subdivision plat for property located at 4700 Parfet Street, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. 2. All required utility easements are being provided. 3. Adequate infrastructure will be constructed with the development to serve the proposed use. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. C. Case No. WZ-05-12: An application filed by Jim Blumenthal for Skitzo Offshore, LLC, for approval of an amended Planned Commercial Development Outline Development Plan and approval of a Final Development Plan for property located at 4651 Tabor Street. D. Case No. MS-05-05: An application filed by Jim Blumenthal for Skitzo Offshore, LLC, for approval of a final plat for property located at 4651 Tabor Street. Prior to presentation of the cases, Commissioner STEW ART disclosed that she is a neighbor of the applicant and they have had some dealings in the past. These cases were presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval of both applications for reasons outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner STEW ART, Ms. Reckert explained that exiting from the property would not be allowed from the north access due to limited sight distance. Jim Blumenthal 4651 Tabor Street Mr. Blumenthal, owner of Trailer Source, stated that CDOT will be taking 64% of his existing property for a new off ramp leaving him with 2.5 acres out of 7 acres. He plans to build a contemporary building on the remaining site to house their operations. He presented architectural renderings of the proposed building. He stated his opposition to the city's request for brick wainscoting which he believed would not be consistent with the overall design of the building. In response to a question from Commissioner PLUMMER, Alan White stated that the type of building materials proposed to be used in this project are within the architectural code guidelines. In response to a question from Commissioner STEW ART, Mr. Blumenthal stated that the existing building would be demolished. There were no other individuals present who wished to address these cases. Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 3 Commissioners McMILLIN and STEW ART stated that they were pleased with the plan and felt it would be an improvement to the area. It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-05-12, a request for approval of an amended Outline Development Plan for property located at 4651 Tabor Street for the following reasons: 1. The modification to the maximum building coverage and front setback standards will allow for efficient redevelopment of the property. 2. The amended Outline Development Plan reflects the right-of-way acquisition by CDOT. 3. All requirements for a PCD Outline Development Plan have been met. 1. A note be added regarding the northern curb cut restricting it to one way in. 2. The property owner's signature block be modified so that all three documents are consistent. With the following conditions: The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner McMILLIN to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-05-12, a request for approval of a Final Development Plan for property located at 4651 Tabor Street for the following reasons: 1. It will allow for redevelopment of the property. 2. It is consistent with the proposed Outline Development Plan. 3. All requirements for a PCD Final Development Plan have been met. With the following conditions: 1. One of the freestanding signs allowed on the property be a monument sign. 2. A note be added that signage will not be illuminated when the business is closed. 3. A note be added to the northern curb cut restricting it to one way in. 4. An escrow account be provided for public improvements from the northern curb cut to the north property line. 5. The property owners' signature block be modified so that all three documents are consistent. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. It was moved by Commissioner STEW ART and seconded by Commissioner SCEZNEY to recommend approval of Case No. MS-05-05, a request for approval of a Final Plat for property located at 4651 Tabor Street for the following reasons: Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 4 1. It reflects the right-of-way acquisition by CDOT. 2. Staff recommends approval. 3. All regulations and standards of Article IV of the Code of Laws have been met. With the following conditions: 1. Ten feet of right-of-way be dedicated for the southern portion of Tabor Street. 2. The drainage easement on the south end of the property be shown. 3. Correct miscellaneous typographical errors. 4. The property owner's signature block be modified so that all three documents are consistent. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. E. Case No. WPA-06-01: A resolution adopting an amendment to the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan to include areas outside the current city limits. This case was presented by Alan White. He advised the Commission that proper noticing procedures were followed and there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan Addendum for 2006 which included revisions from past work sessions concerning the Three Mile Plan. He handed out an additional memorandum regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City, Prospect Recreation and Park District and the Long's Peak Metropolitan District. He also provided copies of a memorandum from Neil Jaquet, Director of Water Resources for Coors Brewing Company indicating that Coors has no interest in granting new right-of-way along Clear Creek for reasons of liability, safety and redundancy of trail alignments. Flora Andrus Prospect Recreation and Park District She stated that she was very pleased with the way the plan has been worked out. It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to recommend adoption of the addendum as presented with one change: the zone between the Cabela's property and Clear Creek be designated as open space. Alan asked if his language from his memo could be included in the motion. It was so moved by Commissioner McMILLIN. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent. 8. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. 9. NEW BUSINESS . There was discussion about methods of notification when a Commissioner is unable to attend the meeting after working hours. There was a consensus to amend the bylaws to the Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 5 effect that any cases that can't be heard due to lack of a quorum would be automatically continued to the next meeting. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee and department reports. 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting will be held May 18, 2006. S;m-- ~?~<~ 'Scott Wesley, Chair / ~ Planning Commission April 20, 2006 Page 6