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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/2006 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting October 19, 2006 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting ofthe 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 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman Jim Chilvers John McMillin Phil Plummer J eITY Scezney Cassie Spaniel Kim Stewart Scott Wesley Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to approve the order ofthe agenda. The motion carried 8-0. s. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 5, 2006 Commission PLUMMER offered the following amendments to the sixth paragraph on page two under Case No. WPA-06-04: He stated he would vote against adoption of the plan, not because there were not enough funds, but because there were no plans for additional ball fields. He also wanted the following comments included: The Zarlengo property is not being utilized and is just sitting there with noxious weeds. The plan calls for spending $800,000 for a parking lot that is not needed. That money could be spent better somewhere else. Planning Commission October 19,2006 - 1 - Commissioner McMILLIN offered an amendment to include his comments on the Zarlengo property as follows: He observed 4-5 foot high weeds on the day of the hearing that appeared not to have been cut all year. It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to approve the minutes of October 5, 2006 with amendments stated by Commissioner PLUMMER and McMILLIN. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners WESLEY and SCEZNEY abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes each.) There was no one present to address the Commission at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. MS-06-07: An application filed by Applewood Baptist Church for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision plat for property located at 11225 West 32nd Avenue. Commissioner SCEZNEY disclosed that he lives next door to the applicant; however, he has no financial interest in the property and he believed he could act with impartiality on this case. It was determined that Commissioner SCEZNEY could hear the case. The case was 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 with a condition that park land dedication be assessed at the time of future subdivision of Lot 2. Gary Theander 2130 Kipling, Lakewood Mr. Theander, President of Mountain State Engineering Associates, was sworn in by Chair WESLEY. In response to questions from Commissioner SCEZNEY, Mr. Theander stated that Urban Drainage and the City of Wheat Ridge are working on a new floodplain study verifying the 100-year floodplain that should be coming forth within the next year that includes this property. He also stated that he could find no record of any drainage easement on Lot 2. Planning Commission October 19, 2006 -2- Commissioner SCEZNEY asked Mr. Theander to comment on the northeast corner of the property as it relates to the adjacency of Lena Gulch. Mr. Theander replied that this corner is in the Lena Gulch floodplain and there is an easement for maintenance of the Lena Gulch channel. He stated there is no need for retention in the northeast corner because that area is not being developed. There are plans for a detention pond to be located on the property line between Lots 1 and 2. Louise Turner 11256 West 38th Avenue Ms. Turner was sworn in by Chair WESLEY. She expressed concern that the developer appears to be selling lots for a subdivision that had not yet been approved. There is a sign that says "Quail Hollow Subdivision" and the neighbors have heard earth-moving equipment in the area. She also expressed concern about flooding and noted that there was a raging river through the drain under 32nd Avenue in 1973. She was concerned about the houses facing Quail on the east side of the church property. Meredith Reckert commented that Public Works and a civil engineering firm attempted research through Lakewood regarding drainage information but could fmd no plans for the construction of 32nd Avenue and the storm drainage facilities incorporated into the design. Steve McKendry 907 Cole Street, Golden Mr. McKendry was sworn in by Chair WESLEY. He stated that he and Pat McKendry are developing the subject parcel and they are in the process of studying the drainage issues mentioned by Ms. Turner. He also stated that they are not selling lots at this time but are taking reservations as indicated on their sign. Commissioner McMILLIN asked if any earth moving work had been done. Mr. McKendry explained that Urban Drainage had punctured a Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District sewer line when building a stone retaining wall in the Lena Gulch easement. As a result, it was necessary to remove the stone wall, replace the punctured sewer line and rebuild the retaining wall. This was the source of noise heard by neighbors and had nothing to do with the development. George Hock 3294 Quail Mr. Hock was sworn in by Chair WESLEY. He expressed concern about traffic impacts from new development on Lot 2, especially as they would affect Prospect Valley School. He asked if a new street would be bnilt. Alan White replied that traffic information is not available at this time but would be if Lot 2 were to be subdivided. Any future subdivision would be subject to future public hearings. Planning Commission October 19, 2006 - 3 - There was no one else to speak. Chair WESLEY closed the public hearing at 7:40p.m. It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner SPANIEL to approve Case No MS-06-07, a request for approval of a two-lot minor subdivision on Residential-One zoned property located at 11225 West 32nd Avenue for the following reasons: 1. AIl applicable development standards requirements ofthe R-1 zone district have been met. 2. All requirements ofthe Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following condition: 1. The dedication for park land is to be assessed at the time of future subdivision of Lot 2. The motion carried 8-0. 8. OTHER ITEMS . Alan White reported that there were no cases scheduled for November 2, 2006. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to cancel the meeting of November 2, 2006. The motion carried 8-0. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner STEW ART to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion carried 8-0. r' ) c?J7~ ? /' LL> a r , --" ~ ~. C ,,'1 ~'?c.-t~ Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Scott Wesley, Chair Planning Commission October 19, 2006 -4-