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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2003 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION 0 RIG J N A L Minutes of Meeting March 6, 2003 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair McNAMEE at 7:10 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. (This meeting was preceded by a training session for new members at 6:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room.) 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Karen Berry Kimberly Davis John McMillin Marian McNamee Phil Plummer Michael Stites Kevin Witt Commission Members Absent: Paula Weisz (excused) Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Travis Crane, Planner Gina Gabriel, Planning Intern Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following is the official set of Planning Commission minute.s for the public hearing of March 6, 2003. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Community Development of the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner WEISZ absent. 5. APPROVE MINUTES - February 20, 2003 Commissioner McNAMEE offered an amendment to page two, paragraph three of the minutes as follows: "COMPLAN" should be changed to "Comprehensive Plan." It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to approve the minutes of February 20, 2003 as amended. The motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners BERRY, DAVIS and STITES abstaining and Commissioner WEISZ absent. Planning Commission March 6, 2003 Page 1 6. PUBLIC FORUM There were none present to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. MS-02-09: An application filed by Neil Boucher for approval of a three-lot replat of properties zoned Residential-Two and located at 3240 Pierce Street, 3225 Otis Street and 6745 West 32nd Avenue. Chair McNAMEE stated that the applicant failed to meet posting requirements for this application necessitating a continuation of this case. It was moved by Commissioner DAVIS and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to continue Case No. MS-02-09 to the meeting of March 20, 2003. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner WEISZ absent. B. Case No. WZ-03-02: An application submitted by Applewood Shopping Center for approval of an amendment to the Applewood Village Shopping Center Planned Commercial Development final development plan to allow additional retail space and to reconfigure drive aisles and parking spaces at 3400 Y oungfield Street. This case was presented by Travis Crane. He reviewed the staff report and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and accepted by Chair McNAMEE. Staff recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report. Commissioner DAVIS expressed concern about the area between the King Soopers building and neighbors to the east. She asked if the plan included better screening in this area since there is only 38 inches between the outer edge ofthe alley and the neighbors' fences. Travis Crane replied that this was not part of the plan. She also expressed concern about watering needs for proposed landscaping and lack of adequate lighting in some of the parking lot islands. Robert Bautsch 7838 S. Poplar Way, Englewood Mr. Bautsch, architect for the applicant, was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. He stated that the applicant wishes to add additional retail space to the existing store as well as improve traffic circulation through the shopping center. In reply to a question from Commissioner DAVIS, Mr. Bautsch stated the application does not address any improvements behind the building. Commissioner DAVIS expressed concern about installation of sod which would require much water during the drought. Mr. Bautsch stated that landscaping is not finalized and watering needs will be taken into consideration. Planning Commission March 6, 2003 Page 2 Commissioner DAVIS expressed concern about lack of lighting in certain areas of the parking lot. Mr. Bautsch stated that he would look further into the lighting situation, possibly adding or repositioning lighting. Alan White explained that the city has the option to collect escrow for landscaping to be installed at a later time. Bob Letcher King Soopers, 65 Tejon Mr. Letcher, Director of Civil Engineering for King Soopers, was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Mr. Letcher stated that seasonal sales such as Christmas trees and nursery stock will be held in a fenced-off area in the parking lot. He also stated that the company believes the renovations will provide adequate gain to offset the investment incurred. Chair McNAMEE asked if there were others present who wished to address the matter. Hearing no response, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner STITES to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-03-02, a request for an amendment to the Applewood Village Shopping Center Final Development Plan for property located at 3400 Y oungfield Street, for the following reasons: 1. It meets the requirements for a Final Development Plan. 2. This amendment will improve on-site parking and circulation. 3. This amendment will increase and improve landscape coverage in the shopping center. Commissioner DAVIS offered a friendly amendment to add the following condition: An improved privacy fence between the eastern property line just north of parcel one, lot two, and just south of the King Soopers building be required of the applicant. The amendment was accepted. The amended motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner WEISZ absent. Staff will work with the applicant regarding the condition about improved privacy fencing before the matter goes before City Council. 8. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers In order to allow Commissioner WEISZ to return from medical leave as well as to allow newly appointed Commission members to become more familiar with the Commission, Page 3 Planning Commission March 6, 2003 it was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to schedule election of officers for the next Planning Commission meeting to be held March 20, 2003. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner WEISZ absent. B. Studv Session - Alan White informed Commission members that a study session has been scheduled for the meeting of March 20 to discuss the neighborhood commercial zone district. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee or department reports. 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. in aU QI\ !h oJo..rvv 0 Marian McNAMEE, Acting Chair tL~ ~~~. Ann Lazzeri, Recording e etary Page 4 Planning Commission March 6, 2003