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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/2000 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION . Minutes of Meeting September 7, 2000 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair SNOW at 7:45 p.m. on September 7, 2000 in the Lobby Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The meeting was moved from the Council Chambers due to a conflict with another group. 2. ROLL CALL: Commission Members Present: Jerry Collins Paulette Cooper Dick Doyle Dean Gokey Marian McNamee Nancy Snow Commissioners Absent: Don MacDougall (excused) Janice Thompson (excused) Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner Ann Lazzeri, Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of September 7, 2000. A set 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. 4. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA Meredith Reckert requested that an item concerning a building permit moratorium be added to the agenda under Committee and Department Reports. Commissioner McNAMEE requested that a report from the Economic Development Commission be added to the agenda under Committee and Department Reports. It was moved by Commissioner GOKEY and seconded by Commissioner McNAMEE to approve the order ofthe agenda as amended. The.motionpassed.6-.l.l-witb Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. Planning Commission September 7, 2000 Page I 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner COOPER referred to Louise Turner's comments in the last paragraph of page three of the minutes concerning the consideration of increasing setback requirements for very tall houses. It was decided to add this as a discussion item under New Business. It was moved by Commissioner GOKEY and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to approve the minutes of August 17, 2000 as presented. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner DOYLE abstaining and Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to appear before the Commission. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. MS-00-05: An application by Steve Aberle for approval of a three-lot minor subdivision for property zoned I and located at 4840 Van Gordon Street. This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She reviewed the staff report, presented slides and overheads of the subject property. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and she advised the Commission they had jurisdiction to hear the case. Staff recommended approval of the application with conditions as outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner COOPER, Ms. Reckert explained that a foundry with the operation as described by the owner is a permitted use in the zone district. Steve Aberle 6820 Orion Court, Arvada Mr. Aberle, the applicant, was sworn in by Vice Chair SNOW. He stated his purpose for subdividing was for financial reasons required by the bank. If he builds a building on the property as it is now, the bank would encumber the entire property. He stated his plans to build a better than average structure on the property that will be attractive and structurally sound. He will be relocating an existing business and should have no more than ten employees. The business is a pattern shop that has a small aluminum foundry. Commissioner COOPER asked if Mr. Aberle had received input from neighbors concerning the proposed subdivision. He replied that he had not. In response to questions from Vice Chair SNOW, Mr. Aberle statedthatthe proposed building will be stucco over concrete. Planning Commission September 7, 2000 Page 2 It was moved by Commissioner DOYLE and seconded by Commissioner McNAMEE that Case No. MS-00-05, a request for approval of a three-lot minor subdivision on Light Industrial zoned land at 4840 Van Gordon Street, be approved for the following reasons: 1. A subdivision is required to create three separate, developable lots. 2. With the exception of items mention in section II of the staff report, all requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following conditions: 1. A note be added regarding a blanket cross access easement on the property consistent with Exhibit "B" of the staff report. 2. The drainage easement maintenance language be modified to be consistent with Exhibit "C" of the staff report. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. B. Case No. WZ-00-07: An application by Nextel Communications for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development fmal development plan for the purpose of collocating CMRS antennas on an existing tower located at 4836 Van Gordon Street. This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She reviewed the staff report, presented slides and overheads of the subject property. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and she advised the Commission they had jurisdiction to hear the case. Staff recommended approval of the application for reasons outlined in the staff report. Chuck Rech 4643 South Ulster Boulevard, Denver Mr. Rech, the applicant, was sworn in by Vice Chair SNOW. He invited questions from the Commission. In response to a question from Commissioner GOKEY, Mr. Rech explained that there is still sufficient room on the tower for other carriers to collocate antennas. Atar Salahuddin 4643 Ulster Boulevard, Denver Mr. Salahuddin, engineer for the applicant, was sworn in by Vice Chair SNOW. He explained that there is no longer a need for a great deal of separation between adjacent antennas on a structure due to new technology that is now available. Planning Commission September 7, 2000 Page 3 Chuck Rech explained that propane tanks shown on the plan are for the purpose of powering back-up generators. In regard to access roads, he explained that once the unit is completed, the gravel road access will be used only be used on a monthly basis. Vice Chair SNOW asked ifthere were others present who wished to speak on the matter. There was no response. It was moved by Commissioner DOYLE and seconded by Commissioner GOKEY that Case No. WZ-00-07, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan for property located at 4836 Van Gordon Street, be recommended for approval for the following reasons: 1. An amendment is required to allow the collocation of CMRS panel antennas on an existing tower, along with related equipment, in the PID zone. 2. The plan amendment could alleviate the necessity of additional freestanding CMRS towers. 3. The plan amendment is compatible with adjacent zoning and land use. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. 8. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair SNOW declared the public hearing closed. 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Tabor and 44th - Vice Chair SNOW inquired as to the status ofthe rezone request that was denied at this location. Meredith Reckert replied that the applicant is in process of requesting a rezone to PCD. B. Northwest Corner of 35th and Wadsworth - Commissioner GOKEY inquired as to the status of this property. Meredith Reckert replied that the owners of the property have submitted an application for a final development plan amendment. A neighborhood meeting is planned for September 14, 2000. Commissioner SNOW suggested that the neighbors be advised that they have a right to legal protest in this matter. Commissioner SNOWexpressed.concern about the number of-banners at the Elway Ford dealership. Meredith Reckert will have code enforcement investigate the situation. Planning Commission September 7,2000 Page 4 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Urban Renewal Authority Plan Amendment Resolution - A resolution deleting seven parcels from the ORA was presented to the Commission for consideration. The parcels are being deleted because they have produced little property tax increment since formation of the urban renewal area in 1981. It is anticipated that the deleted areas will be included in another urban renewal area to be formed at a later date. It was moved by Commissioner McNAMEE and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS that the Planning Commission approve the resolution modifying the urban renewal plan and transmit the same to the Wheat Ridge City Council. The motion passed 5-1 with Commissioner DOYLE voting no and Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. Commissioner DOYLE explained that he voted no because the seven parcels will remain in the present urban renewal area for another four years and he expressed concern that they may not be included in a later urban renewal area. He also expressed concern that nothing will be done about the traffic in the area if further action isn't taken. B. Bulk-plane ordinance - Commissioner COOPER moved and Commissioner COLLINS seconded that the City Attorney and the city staff, in their efforts to rewrite the zoning ordinances, include bulk plane zoning criteria. 11. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Commission reports. 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Economic Development Commission - Commissioner McNAMEE presented a report on the last Economic Development Commission. She will make copies of the minutes for Planning Commission members when they are available. B. Buildine Permit Moratorium - For Commission's information, Meredith Reckert distributed copies of the "Request for Council Action" concerning an ordinance which would impose a moratorium for a period of six months on the issuance of building permits in certain portions of the City. She outlined those areas that would be affected. The public hearing before City Council is scheduled for September II, 2000. 13. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission September 7, 2000 Page 5 It was moved by Commissioner GOKEY and seconded by Commissioner DOYLE that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners MacDOUGALL and THOMPSON absent. Planning Commission September 7, 2000 Page 6