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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2007 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting May 17, 2007 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair SCEZNEY 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 Dick Matthews John McMillin Davis Reinhart Jerry Scezney Commission Members Absent: Cassie Spaniel Kim Stewart Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Travis Crane, Planner II Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner REINHART and seconded by Commissioner CHIL VERS to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners SPANIEL and STEWART absent. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 3, 2007 It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner REINHART to approve the minutes of May 3, 2007 as presented. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioners SCEZNEY and BRINKMAN abstaining and Commissioners SPANIEL and STEWART absent. Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2007 -1- 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) No one wished to address the Commission at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-06-09: An application filed by Craig Dunham for approval of a Final Development Plan for property located at 3190 Y oungfield Street. This matter 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. Iu response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Mr. Crane explained that the site plan shows an underground detention facility consisting of a series of subsurface pipes that will filter water into the drainage system. Commissioner McMILLIN commented that it seems uncommon for a bank to have only one drive-up window. Commissioner REINHART asked about traffic studies. Mr. Crane stated that a traffic impact study was reviewed when the property was rezoned. A letter was received with this application from a traffic engineer stating that the proposed volumes for this type of facility would be much less than those volumes associated with the previous business which was a service station. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about signage. Mr. Crane explained that signage will be allowed in accordance with the zoning code. Final development plans do not usually detail signage. Commissioner McMILLIN asked about lighting standards. Mr. Crane stated that lighting conforms with present city code requirements and foot candle readings do not exceed the limits of the proposed changes to the lighting standards. Commissioner REINHART expressed concern about the potential for stacking to extend from the drive-through into the main road. Mr. Crane explained that the director of public works did not believe traffic volumes were high enough to require relocation of the access points. Iu response to a question from Commissioner CHIL VERS, Mr. Crane explained that the applicant has agreed to provide a sidewalk easement. This will accommodate the roadway improvements at 32nd Avenue & Youngfield. Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2007 -2 - In response to a question from Commissioner BRINKMAN, Mr. Crane stated that all parking (including handicapped parking) requirements have been met. Chair SCEZNEY asked to hear from the applicant. Craig Dunham Davis Partnership Architects 3222 Buckboard Dr., Evergreen, CO Mr. Dunham stated he is the architect for FirstBank. He had nothing to add to Mr. Crane's presentation and invited questions from the Commission. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about mitigation related to the former gas station on the site. Mr. Dunham stated that an Enviroumental Phase One analysis was performed on the site and a letter of "no further action" was received from the State of Colorado. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about height of street trees in relation to signage. Mr. Dunham stated that signage would be in the 50-foot range and trees would be in the 15-20 foot range. In response to questions from Commissioner BRINKMAN, Mr. Dunham stated that the proposed employee parking was more than adequate. Snow removed from driveways, etc. will be placed in the landscaped areas. All landscaping will be adequately irrigated. Chair SCEZNEY closed the public hearing. Commissioner CHIL VERS commented that he believed parking would be adequate. Commissioner McMILLIN commented that one drive-up window would encourage walk-in customers rather than drive-up customers who let their cars idle for several minutes while awaiting their turn. Commissioner BRINKMAN stated that while she had no problem with the application, she expressed concern that this business will produce little or no sales tax revenue on a highly visible piece of real estate. It was moved by Commissioner REINHART and seconded by Commissioner MATTHEWS to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-06-09, a request for approval of a Final Development Plan for property located at 3190 Y oungfield Street, for the following reasons: 1. The Final Development Plan is consistent with the Outline Development Plan. Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2007 - 3- 2. The Final Development Plan meets the standards established in Chapter 26, Article III of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners SPANIEL and STEWART absent. 8. OTHER ITEMS . Architectural and Site Desie:n Manual - Travis Crane and Alan White reviewed the Manual for Commission's information. Mr. Crane informed Commissioners that City Council approved the Chapter 26 changes. The Architectural and Site Design Manual is a companion piece to Chapter 26. The manual will also be reviewed at the next City Council study session. Commissioner McMILLIN expressed hope that planning design will embrace ideas that will set Wheat Ridge apart and make the city unique. Commissioner REINHART expressed appreciation for the time and effort expended to refine the manual's language. Commissioner MATTHEWS expressed appreciation for the fact that changes can be made to the Manual administratively without having to come before Planning Commission and City Council for minor wordsmithing. Alan White expressed appreciation to Travis Crane for his work on the Manual. . City Council Studv Session - Alan White reminded Commissioners to attend a City Council study session on June 18th. Subjects will include the draft plan for the Fruitdale Subarea and the Comprehensive Plan. The first City Council study session in June will include a discussion of lighting standards. Mr. White reported that second reading of the sign code ordinance is scheduled to be heard before City Council on June 11. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner REINHART to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. o~ Jerry Planning Commission Minutes May 17, 2007 -4-