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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/2003 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting August 21, 2003 ORJ GINAL 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 ofthe Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Karen Berry Kimberly Davis Marian McNamee Phil Plummer Michael Stites Commission Members Absent: John McMillin Paula Weisz Kevin Witt Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Travis Crane, Planner Ann Lazzeri, Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of August 21, 2003. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office ofthe 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 DAVIS to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McMILLIN, WEISZ and WITT absent. 5. APPROVE MINUTES Chair McNAMEE offered the following amendment to the minutes of August 7, 2003. On page two, third paragraph under Case MS-03-04, Commissioner BERRY should be changed to Commissioner McNAMEE. It was moved by Commissioner STITES and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to approve the minutes of August 7, 2003 as amended. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McMILLIN, WEISZ and WITT absent. Planning Commission August 21, 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. WZ-02-13 (continued from AU2ust 7, 2003): An application filed by Melody Homes, Inc. for approval of a Planned Residential Development final development plan for property located at 10285 Ridge Road. B. Case No. WS-02-01 (continued from AU2ust 7. 2003): 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 BERRY and seconded by Commissioner STITES to continue Case No. WZ-02-13 and Case No. WS-02-01 to the meeting of September 4, 2003. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McMILLIN, WEISZ and WITT absent. C. Case No. WZ-02-03: An application filed by Wayne and Alice Hinkle for approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-Two to Planned Commercial Development for property located at 12060 West 52nd Avenue. This case was presented by Travis Crane. He entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner BERRY, Travis Crane replied that the application was referred to the City of Arvada, however no response was received. Alice Hinkle Wayne Hinkle 3420 Garland Street The applicants, Alice and Wayne Hinkle, were sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. They stated they had nothing to add to the staff presentation and offered to answer questions from the . Commission. There were no questions from the Commissioners. There was no one present from the public to speak to this request. It was moved by Commissioner DAVIS and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-02-03, a reqnest for approval of an Outline Development Plan for property located at 12060 West 52nd Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The zone change is compatible with the land use of the surrounding area and there will be minimal adverse impacts to the surrounding area. 2. The change of zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. Page 2 Planning Commission August 21, 2003 3. The requirements of an Outline Development Plan have been met. 4. Adequate infrastructure to serve the property is available. 5. There will be economic benefits derived from the zone change. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McMILLIN, WEISZ and WITT absent. D. Case No. WZ-03-06: An application filed by Steve Casement for Casey Recreational Sales for approval of a final development plan amendment for property zoned Planned Commercial Development and located at 4120 Y oungfield Street. This case was presented by Travis Crane. He entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report. Steve Casement 4120 Youngfield Mr. Casement, the applicant, was sworn in by Chair McNAMEE. He stated the reason for his application was a need for extra office space and restrooms. The addition will match the existing building. The request for a larger sign is due to the fact that trees have grown so large that they have hindered visibility ofthe sign. Commissioner STITES commended Mr. Casement for the way he has maintained his site which is an asset to the City of Wheat Ridge. Commissioner DAVIS agreed with those comments and added that she believed there was a real need for a new sign for his business. There was no one present from the public to speak to this request. It was moved by Commissioner STITES and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-03-06, a request for an amendment to the Youngfield Plaza Phase Two Final Development Plan for property located at 4120 Y oungfield Street, for the following reasons: 1. It meets the requirements for a Final Development Plan. 2. This amendment will increase overall landscape quantities. 3. The building addition will be compatible with the existing building. 4. The free-standing sign height is not inconsistent with other signs in the area. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners McMILLIN, WEISZ and WITT absent. 8. OLD BUSINESS . Alan White reported that staff evaluated the suggestion from the last Planning Commission meeting that setbacks be based on shade cast by accessory structures. Results of this evaluation revealed that, at the winter solstice, a 10- foot high shed would cast a 20- foot long shadow at noon, with longer shadows at different times of the day. This would require a setback of at least 20 feet. He commented that the city could provide better service to the Page 3 Planning Commission August 21,2003 citizens ifthere are not complicated, drawn-out regulations to abide by. The applicant would be required to have a shade analysis performed and staff would need to verify the calculations. . Alan White stated there were no City Council actions to report at this time. . Commissioner DAVIS stated that she would not be present for the Commission meeting of September 4,2003. 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 . Alan White informed the Commission that, effective October 1,2003, two more layoffs (building inspector and planner) would occur in the Community Development Department. He stated his department would do its best to respond in a timely manner; however, this situation will affect the time involved in responding to applications and code amendments. 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. (Y)r?-U62.rIiVlcIJ~ Marian McNAMEE, Chair P . cretary Page 4 Planning Commission August 21,2003