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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2004 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting May 6,2004 ORIGINAL I. 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 Phil Plummer Jerry Scezney Kim Stewart Kevin Witt Commissioners Absent: Marian McNamee Scott Wesley Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner 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 May 6, 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 WITT and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners McNAMEE and WESLEY absent. 5. APPROVE MINUTES - April 15, 2004 It was moved by Commissioner CHIL VERS and seconded by Commissioner SCEZNEY to approve the minutes of April 15, 2004 as presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners McNAMEE and WESLEY absent. 6. PUBLIC FORUM No one indicated a desire to speak at this time. Planning Commission MAY 6, 2004 Page I 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. WZ-04-01: An application filed by Dr. Michael Freimuth for approval of a rezoning from Residential One to Planned Commercial Development and ap~roval of an outline and final development plan for property located at 10135 West 38 Avenue. B. Case No. MS-04-02: An application filed by Dr. Michael Freimuth for approval of a final plat for property located at 10135 West 38th Avenue. These two cases were presented by Travis Crane. He entered all pertinent documents 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 and with one condition as outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Travis Crane explained that a 100- foot radius is required for notification of public hearings. Commissioner McMILLIN expressed concern that 100 feet is too minimal when there are lots in Wheat Ridge with 100- foot widths. Meredith Reckert commented that in addition to these notices, the property is posted and notices are placed in the newspaper. Neighborhood meetings require notice within a 600- foot radius. Commissioner McMILLIN will research to see if noticing requirements are covered under state statutes. Commissioner CHIL VERS asked how the trail would impact neighbors to the west. Travis Crane replied that there should be no impact because the trail would be within the fifteen-foot tract and would not spill over onto the property owner on the west. The trail design has not been fmalized by the Parks Department at this time. The decision as to whether a fence will be placed on the east side of the trail also will be made by the Parks Department. Commissioner SCEZNEY referred to the Comprehensive Plan's designation of this area as town center development and asked if Lena Gulch was the boundary for the town center designation. Meredith Reckert stated that when the Comprehensive Plan was rewritten, the area from Lena Gulch to 38th and Kipling was designated village center and Lena Gulch did provide a natural boundary. Commissioner McMILLIN asked if staff was aware of any future development to the east of the subject property. Travis Crane stated that there have been preliminary discussions with a potential developer for this property who is contemplating commercial development similar to the subject case. Commissioner PLUMMER asked if staff had received any objections from R -1 property owners to the west. Travis Crane replied that the property owners have not objected and, in fact, have taken preliminary steps to rezone the property. John Garner 234 Columbine Street, Denver Mr. Garner, architect for the applicant, was sworn in by Chair PLUMMER. He concurred with Planning Commission Page 2 MAY 6, 2004 the staff report. He stated that site lighting and signage will be in compliance with city standards. Commissioner SZECNEY inquired about regulations in regard to internal standards for radiation shielding. Mr. Garner stated that in today's dental practices, radiation units are so efficient that the radiation falls off within six feet eliminating the need for lead shielding. Commissioner PLUMMER asked if any members of the public wished to address this matter. There was no response. Commissioner SCEZNEY commended the applicant for volunteering land for the pedestrian trail space. Commissioner McMILLIN also commended the applicant for a well-designed and attractive structure. It was moved by Commissioner McMILLIN and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-04-01(A), a request to rezone from Residential One to Planned Commercial Development for property located at lOBS West 38th Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The change in zone will be in conformance with the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies. 2. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. The change of zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. With the following condition: 1. A note shall be added to the Outline Development Plan that reads: "Tracts A and B are non-buildable tracts and may be used as pedestrian walking trails and open space." The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners McNAMEE and WESLEY absent. It was moved by Commissioner SCEZNEY and seconded by Commissioner WITT to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-04-01(B), a request for approval ofa Final Development Plan for property located at lOBS West 38th Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The requirements of the City's Planned Development Regulations have been met. 2. The Final Development Plan meets the development standards set forth in the approved Outline Development Plan for the site. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners McNAMEE and WESLEY absent. It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner McMILLIN to recommend approval of Case No. MS-04-02, a request for approval of a Final Plat for Planning Commission MAY 6, 2004 Page 3 property located at lOBS West 38th Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The 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 6-0 with Commissioners McNAMEE and WESLEY absent. 8. OLD BUSINESS . Commissioner WITT commended Commissioner McMILLIN for his presentation to the Commission at the last meeting regarding lighting standards. 9. NEW BUSINESS . Meredith Reckert reported that staff is presently working on lighting standards, landscaping regulations in response to the drought plan, and the sign code. . Commissioner McMILLIN commented that he has learned a developer is planning a residential development for the Wide Horizons property. 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 STEWART to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. ~~ . AnnL 'R ~. azzen, ecor ng Secretary Planning Commission MAY 6, 2004 Page 4