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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/2004 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting April I, 2004 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair PLUMMER 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: Jim Chilvers John McMillin Marian McNamee Phil Plwnmer Jerry Scezney Kim Stewart Scott Wesley Kevin Witt Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Travis Crane, Planner Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of April I, 2004. 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 McNAMEE and seconded by Commissioner WESLEY to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 8-0. 5. APPROVE MINUTES - March 18,2004 Commissioner McNAMEE requested an amendment to the last page of the minutes to reflect that she made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner PLUMMER requested an amendment to the last page of the minutes under item 10, to add the word "Association" to the words "Dark Skies". It was moved by Commissioner McNAMEE and seconded by Commissioner WITT to approve the minutes of March 18,2004 as amended. The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner CHILVERS abstaining. Page 1 Planning Commission April 1, 2004 6. PUBLIC FORUM No one indicated a desire to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. WZ-03-08: An application filed by Hoss Electric for approval of a Planned Industrial Development final development plan for property located at 5130 Parfet Street. B. Case No. MS-02-07: An application filed by Hoss Electric for approval of a 3-lot minor subdivision plat on property presently known as 5130 Parfet Street. These two cases were presented by Travis Crane. He entered all pertinent docwnents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the cases. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval of both cases for reasons outlined in the staff report. Commissioner WITT asked for clarification regarding the nwnber of parking spaces for Lot I. Mr. Crane stated that 8 parking spaces for Lot I was correct. Commissioner CHIL VERS asked if Lot I would remain zoned A-I. Mr. Crane explained that it would remain A-I in order for the open space to be used for detention. If a rezone should ever take place on the property, the owner would have to find an alternate location for detention. Commissioner SCEZENY asked if the 25-foot building height included the mechanical penthouse. Mr. Crane explained that building height is measured to the deck line of the building. Commissioner SCEZENY asked if there were any special requirements relative to exterior fuel storage tanks. Mr. Crane replied that this was not addressed on the Final Development Plan. In answer to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Mr. Crane stated that the city has received no complaints regarding the nonconforming structures on the northern property line of Lot 1. John Durham Norris Dullea 710 West Colfax, Denver Mr. Durham, architect for the applicant, was sworn in by Chair PLUMMER. He stated that all open space standards have been greatly exceeded on the plan. In regard to the question about building height, he explained that while maximwn building height for a building in the Planned Industrial District is 50 feet, the applicant had earlier agreed to a maximwn building height of 35 feet. The proposed maximwn building height in the subject plan is only 25 feet. He presented an architectural rendering of the proposed building construction for the Commission's information. Page 2 Planning Commission April 1, 2004 Commissioner WESLEY asked if the new building would increase traffic in the area. Mr. Durham explained that a traffic study was not required and estimated there would be very minimal traffic impact from the development. In response to a question from Commissioner SCEZNEY, Mr. Durham stated that the applicant presently employs 8 people in the office and 22 in the field. Chair PLUMMER asked if there were any individuals present in the audience who wished to address this matter. There was no response. It was moved by Commissioner McNAMEE and seconded by Commissioner SCZENEY that Case No. WZ-03-08, a request for approval of a Final Development Plan for the property located at 5130 Parfet Street, be approved for the following reasons: 1. The requirements ofthe City's Planned Development regulations have been met. 2. With the exception of the existing garage on Lot I, the Final Development Plan meets the development standards set forth in the approved Outline Development Plan for the site. With the following condition: 1. A note should be added to the Final Development Plan that reads: "Any redevelopment of Lot I will require an amendment to the Final Development Plan. The existing accessory structures located on Lot I may remain in their current locations until redevelopment." The motion passed 8-0. It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner McNAMEE that Case No. MS-02-07, a request for approval of a Final Plat on property located at 5130 Parfet Street, be approved for the following reasons: 1. All requirements ofthe City's Subdivision Regulations have been met. 2. All required utility easements are being provided. 3. Adequate infrastructure will be constructed with the development to serve the proposed use. The motion passed 8-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. Planning Commission April 1, 2004 Page 3 9. NEW BUSINESS . Alan White reported that City Council adopted the recreational vehicle regulations at the last meeting. . Commissioner McMILLIN requested time at the next meeting to present information from the Dark Skies Association as well as photographs of various lighting situations in the city. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee and department reports. 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner McNAMEE to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. y::; ~ (/)~ Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Page 4 Planning Commission April 1, 2004