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MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
MAY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
(In the absence ofthe Chairman and Vice Chairman, Commissioner BURKPILE was appointed
to chair the meeting) The. Wheat Ridge Economic Development and Revitalization
Commission meeting was called to order by Commissioner BURKPILE at 7:20 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
EDARC Commissioners present:
Norman Burkpile
Rae Jean Behm
Sandra Collins
Elwyn Kiplinger
Janet Leo
Margy Platter
Also attending were:
Martin Orner, Economic Development
Specialist! Associate Planner
Alan White, Director of Planning and Development
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
3.
ABSENCES
EDARC Commissioners absent:
John Hall (excused)
Richard Matthews (excused)
Jerry Roach (excused)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner KIPLINGER and seconded by Commissioner BEHM to
approve the minutes of the March 31,1999 EDARC meeting. The motion carried 6-0 with
Commissioners HALL, MATTHEWS and ROACH absent.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
No one appeared to speak.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Possible Zoninl! Code Revisions
Martin Orner stated that the city is beginning to see some loss of commercial retail space to
nonprofit organizations. In an attempt to preserve the retail tax base and space that is designed
for commercial use, the zoning laws are being reviewed in regard to instituting special review
processes for uses such as nonprofit in select zone districts. Mr. Orner is also preparing
suggested zoning code revisions for motor vehicle sales and rental uses, equipment rentals,
recreational vehicle storage, and mini-warehouse uses.
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Alan White briefly reviewed the city's zoning structure. Martin Orner stated that when the
revised regulations are drafted, they will be brought back to EDARC for review and comment,
along with a use matrix which would more easily depict the changes. The difference between
special and conditional uses will also be provided.
B. EDARC Ouarterlv Reports
Martin Orner reported that the second quarterly report will be coming forth in June and will
feature our involvement with the Jefferson Economic Council. In conjunction with the JEC, the
City is developing a list of suppliers and other contacts associated with existing businesses in
Wheat Ridge. A land inventory is also being developed. These two efforts will hopefully bring
some ofthe associated businesses into the city.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Wheat Ridl!e Wadsworth Corridor Study Update
Alan White reported that the study has been completed and was approved by the Wheat Ridge
City Council on May 10. It is estimated that development ofthe corridor will begin in three or
four years. This corridor is number two on DRCOG's transportation project list.
B. Economic Development Stratel!ic Plan
Martin Orner reported that the staff reviewed and revised the existing economic development
strategic plan. EDARC members received copies ofthe revised plan in their meeting packets.
Following discussion of the revised plan, it was moved by Commissioner COLLINS and
seconded by Commissioner BERM to adopt the draft EDARC Strategic Plan update dated
April, 1999. The motion carried 6-0 with Commissioners HALL, MATTHEWS and ROACH
absent.
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner BEHM and seconded by Commissioner KIPLINGER to
adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
NORM BURKPILE, Acting Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
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