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ORIGINAL
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
September 21, 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 ofthe
Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, 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:
Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Joyce Manwaring, Parks & Recreation
Director
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Meredith Reckert suggested that Item 10(A) be removed from the agenda due to
the absence of Travis Crane who was scheduled to present the matter.
It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner
SPANIEL to remove Item 10(A) from the agenda. The motion carried 7-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 3, 2006
It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner
McMILLIN to approve the minutes of August 3, 2006 as presented. The
motion carried 4-0 with Commissioners PLUMMER, SCEZNEY and
WESLEY abstaining and Commissioner BRINKMAN absent.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to address the Commission at this time.
7. STUDY SESSION
A. Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Joyce Manwaring invited comments from the Commission on the draft Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. The Plan was approved with minor amendments by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. She introduced Janna MacKenzie from
EDA W (consultants who helped prepare the plan.)
Ms. McKenzie reviewed the draft master plan that included survey responses as to
the type of uses citizens prefer for the parks.
Commissioner PLUMMER stated that he would like to see the Miller Street
parking area deleted; a parking area added southwest of Clear Creek and Kipling;
and two footba11/soccer fields added southwest of Clear Creek and Kipling
(Zarlengo property).
Commissioner McMILLIN expressed concern about noxious weeds in city parks.
Commissioner CHIL VERS would like to see better access to Johnson Park and
better identification for trailheads throughout the city.
Commissioner STEWART expressed concern about pedestrian safety when
crossing 44th Avenue to access Prospect Park. A traffic light is needed
somewhere between Kipling and Ward on 44th Avenue.
Commissioner SCEZNEY stated that he believed there is a need for more public
art and pocket parks throughout the city.
Commissioner McMILLIN commented that many people swim and tube in Clear
Creek during the summer and the dam below Anderson Park presents a real
danger as a "drowning machine." He would also like to see the sledding hill
retained at Everett School.
There was discussion about better utilization of Clear Creek for water sports such
as kayaking.
Commission comments will be considered and a resolution will be brought
forward recommending approval of the draft plan with changes at a public hearing
on October 5th.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. ZOA-04-04 - An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of
the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to outdoor lighting
standards.
Since there were no members ofthe public present to address the matter, Chair
WESLEY closed public comment.
It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner
McMILLIN to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA-04-04, an ordinance
which will amend Section 26-503 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, for the
following reasons:
1. The existing lighting standards are not quantifiable and are difficult
to enforce.
2. A problem coucerning light pollution has been identified and staff
feels stricter regulations are ueeded.
3. The proposed changes should diminish light pollution and allow staff
to identify offenders.
With following changes:
1. Allowable bulbs for lighting should include LED's.
2. Amortization deadlines for items (b) and (c) on page 7 should be
changed to be effective one year after ratification; and items (a) and
(d) should be changed to be effective two years after ratification.
The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent.
9. OLD BUSINESS
. Commissioner WESLEY expressed appreciation for the turn light at 32nd and
Wadsworth.
. Meredith Reckert encouraged Commissioners to attend the Wadsworth subarea
meeting on Tuesday night. Commissioners were also encouraged to attend a
meeting the last week in October concerning the Orchard District subarea plan.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Traditional Schools vs. Trade Schools (This item was removed from
the agenda.)
11. COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no Commission reports.
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12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were no committee and department reports.
13. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and Commissioner SPANIEL to
adjourn the meeting at 8:39 P.M. The motion carried 7-0.
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Ann Lazzeri, Recordmg Secretary
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