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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/2003 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting July 17,2003 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair McNAMEE 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: Karen Berry Marian McNamee Phil Plummer Michael Stites Paula Weisz Kevin Witt Commission Members Absent: Kimberly Davis (excused) John McMillin (excused) Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Mary Austin, Planner Ann Lazzeri, Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of Ju1y 17,2003. 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 WEISZ to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. 5. APPROVE MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner WEISZ and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to approve the minutes of June 19,2003 as presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There were none present to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting. Page I Planning Commission July 17, 2003 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. WZ-02-13: An application filed by Melody Homes, Inc. for approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-One (A-I) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) and Planned Industrial Development (PID) and approval of an outline and final development plan for property located at 10285 Ridge Road. It was moved by Commissioner WEISZ and seconded by Commissioner STITES to continue the [mal development plan portion of the application until the meeting of August 7,2003. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. The case was presented by Mary Austin. She advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case and reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and accepted by Chair McNAMEE. Although inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation of agricultural estate residential, a significant change of character in the surrounding area has occurred which warrants the proposed zone change. Therefore, staff recommended approval of the application. Commissioner PLUMMER expressed concern about the planned industrial use portion ofthe request and suggested that neighborhood commercial might be a better designation. Commissioner WEISZ inquired about the residential density in Filing 3 as compared to the Filings in Arvada. Ms. Austin stated that Filing 2 in Arvada has a gross density of2.7 units/acre and a net density of3.4 units/acre. Filing 3 in Wheat Ridge will have a slightly lower density with a gross density of2.09 units/acre and a net density of2.55 units/acre. Darrel Pennington Melody Homes Mr. Pennington was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. He briefly reviewed the applicant's request. In response to Commissioner PLUMMER's concern, he stated the PID zoning included very light industrial uses. Steve Wilson Melody Homes Mr. Wilson was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. He explained that Arvada's development of the adjacent area has been guided by Arvada's Ridge Home Redevelopment Plan. This plan called for industrial zoning along Ridge Road and the subject application is in line with Arvada's plan. He also stated that Melody Homes does not own the property that is designated PID in the application. Commissioner BERRY inquired about noise impact on the proposed development from passing trains. Mr. Wilson stated that a noise study was performed and the proposed residential areas meet FHA noise limits. Commissioner BERRY suggested that landscaping be drought tolerant. She also expressed concern about the impact on residential areas from some of the allowed uses listed in the PID. Planning Commission July 17,2003 Page 2 Commissioner STITES inquired about Arvada's PID uses in this area. Mr. Wilson stated that Arvada's industrial zoning in this area is very light industrial with uses similar to those set forth in the subject application. Commissioner McNAMEE suggested that height of accessory structures be considered in approving the application. Chair McNAMEE asked if there were any individuals present who wished to address this matter. There was no response. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner BERRY that Case No. WZ-02-13, a request for approval of a zone change from A-I, Agricultural-One, to PRD, Planned Residential Development and PID, Planned Industrial Development, and approval of an outline development plan for property located at 10285 Ridge Road be approved for the following reasons: 1. The requirements of the City's Planned Development Regulations have been met. 2. The rezoning will not adversely impact the public health, safety or welfare. 3. The zone change is compatible with the surrounding area and the adjacent zoning of residential to the north and west as well as the adjacent zoning of industrial to the south and west. 4. A change in character of the area has occurred due to the zone changes on adjoining property to the north and west. 5. There are physical benefits to be derived from the construction of public improvements and a tree lawn along Ridge Road 6. Adequate infrastructure will be constructed with the development to serve the proposed use. With the following conditions: 1. The residential zoning shall be subject to the City's parkland fee in lieu of land dedication at the time of final plat. 2. Building height in the PID shall be limited to 35 feet. 3. Use numbers 10, 18, 19, 37, 38 and 48 shall be removed as permitted uses from the PID. Commissioner WEISZ offered a friendly amendment to limit the height of accessory structures to 12 feet. The amendment was accepted by Commissioner PLUMMER and Commissioner BERRY. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. It was moved by Commissioner BERRY and seconded by Commissioner WEISZ to reopen the hearing in order to change all references to "blue grass sod" in the application to "sod." The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. Planning Commission July 17,2003 Page 3 B. Case No. WS-02-01: An application filed by Melody Homes, Inc. for approval of a 38- lot subdivision plat for property located at 10285 Ridge Road. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner WEISZ to continue Case No. WS-02-01 to the meeting of August 7, 2003. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. C. Case No. ZOA-03-12: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning zoning to provide for the location of substance abuse clinics within certain commercial and industrial zone districts. This case was presented by Alan White. He informed the Commission that there was jurisdiction to hear the case. In reply to a question from Commissioner McNAMEE, Mr. White stated that one such use exists at 44th and Kendall. This use would be grandfathered. No members of the public indicated a desire to address this matter. It was moved by Commissioner WEISZ and seconded by Commissioner STITES to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 26 concerning zoning to provide for the location of substance abuse clinics within certain commercial and industrial zone districts. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DAVIS and McMILLIN absent. 8. OLD BUSINESS Alan White reported the following: . City Council approved the ordinance approving the permitting process through the Board of Adjustment to allow more than one non-operative vehicle. City Council approved an ordinance allowing a governmental agency to process a land use application prior to owning the property. Second reading of the substance abuse ordinance will occur on Ju1y 28, 2003. A 38th Avenue Business District Association has been formed. The Association has established a matching grant program for merchants to upgrade signage, facades, etc. A change to Chapter 21 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws dealing with right-of-way permits was approved by City Council on first reading. The family foster home ordinance is schedu1ed for second reading on July 28,2003. The Family Dollar application was approved by City Council. The city and Caruso Kitchens are in disagreement about the number of trees to be planted. If the gas station on the northeast corner of38th & Kipling does not meet the deadline for the city's requirement to replace trees which were removed, court action will be initiated. . . . . . . . Page 4 Planning Commission July 17,2003 9. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Commission. 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 WITT and seconded by Commissioner STITES to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. fY) QJJ.f2/) I'N'A )~ Marian McNAMEE, Chair CL~J Ann Lazzeri, Record g ecretary Planning Commission July 17,2003 Page 5