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Home My WebLink About01/11/1996 MINUTES OF MEETING January 11, 1996 __- CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING POSTPONED FROM JANUARY 4, 1996 DUE TO INCLEMHNT WEATHER) 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called. to order by Chairperson LANGDON at 7.:30 p.m. on January 11, 1996 in_ the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building;.7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Ec]ch.ardt Harry Williams James Owens - Excused Absence Jay Rasplicka Carl A. Cerveny George Langdon .,. _._ Wallace Crompton Warren Johnson STAFF PRESENT: -Glen Gidley, Director of Planning & Development Meredith Reckert, Planner Sandra Wiggins, Secretary PIIBLIC HEARING The following is the official copy of Planning Commission minutes for the Public Hearing of January 11, 1996.. A copy of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and iri the Department of Planning and Development of"the City of Wheat Ridge. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 . January 11, 1996 • • 3o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Commissioner JOHNSON moved to approve the order of the agenda for the meeting of January 11, 1996 as printed. Commissioner CRUMPTON seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner WILLIAMS moved to approve the minutes for the meeting of December 21, 1995 as printed. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners ECKI3ARDT and JOHNSON abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any subject not appearing under Item 7 of the Public Hearing section of the agenda.) No one had signed the roster nor came forward to speak at that time. 7. PUBLIC BEARING 1. ~aa nro_. MS-95-6c An application by Tom Radigan for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision on R-1 zoned land. Said property is located at 10875 west 32nd Avenue. Ms. Reckert passed out copies of a letter in opposition received by Planning and Development Department January '2, 1996. She then presented the staff report. Entered into the record and accepted by the Chairperson were the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, case file and packet materials. There were no questions from Commission. Thomas Radigan, 5703 Xenon Way, Arvada, was sworn in. Mr. Radigan stated he thought Ms. Reckert had been very thorough in writing the staff report and he really had nothing to add. Commissioner RASPLICKA asked if there was a north access. Mr. Radigan answered no. Commissioner JOHNSON asked if-the applicant had a problem with the 30-foot easement requirement. Mr_ Radigan stated that his only concern with the 30-foot easement was that it might be too close and damage two large Planning Commission Minutes • January 11, 1996. cottonwood trees on the property easement. He preferred a 25-foot Page 3 Ms. Reckert stated that the Denver Water Board requirement was a 30-foot easement. She added that the actual drive did not have to be 30 feet wide. Chairperson LANGDON asked if the access would be considered a cul-de-sac, since there was no other access. Ms. Reckert stated it would be a private drive, which is allowed. Several different configurations would be considered, she added, Commissioner ECKHARDT reiterated that a cul-de-sac is allowed to be no longer than 500 feet. The proposed drive would be approximately 320 feet, which is well within the allowed length. Chairperson LANGDON reiterated that a letter in opposition to the subdivision had been received. Mr. Gidley noted that should the minor subdivision be approved, any appeals would be to District Court. • Tom Abbott, 10780 West 35th Avenue, was sworn in. He stated that, he felt the subdivision was a logical use for the property and was in favor of the 100-foot lot widths. He agreed that the private drive should be on the east side of the property. Commissioner ECKHARDT sympathized with the neighbor who was in opposition and urged the developer to meet with P¢r. Rose, to see if something could be done to alleviate his concerns. Commissioner ECKHARDT moved that Case No. MS-95-6, an application by Tom Radigan for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision on R-1 zoned land located at 10875 West 32nd Avenue, be Approved for the following reasons: 1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the underlying R-1 zone district. 2. A11 requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following condition: 1. The access easement be widened to 36 feet. Commissioner JOHNSON seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. • 2. Case No_ ZOA-95-4: A proposed amendment to the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Section 26. Zoning Ordinance, Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 • January 11, 1996 Subsection 26-30 (R) Trash Storage Screening regulations. Mr. Gidley explained to Commission that_the proposed amendment was the "house cleaning" variety to clean up an existing ordinance-that was difficult to enforce.. He elaborated. Discussion followed. Commissioner ECKHARDT moved that Case No. ZOA-95-4, a proposed amendment to the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Section 26. Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 26-30(R) Trash Storage Screening regulations be. forwarded to City Council as written, with a recommendation-for approval. Commissioner JOHNSON seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.. 3. Case No. ZOA-95-5: A proposed amendment to Wheat Ridge Code of laws, Section 26. Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 26-30(S) Exterior Lighting Standards. Mr. Gidley stated that the proposed amendment was to "clean up" • an existing ordinance that hasn't worked in._our community. He. elaborated. Discussion followed. Commissioner CERVENY moved that Case No. ZOA-95-5, a proposed amendment to Wheat Ridge Code of-Laws, Section 26. Zoning Ordinance, Subsection 26-30(S) Exterior Lighting Standards be forwarded to City Council_as_written, with a recommendation for approval for the.following reasons: 1. The proposed amendment ,would overcome some inherent problems with the existing exterior lighting standards; and - 2. Provide necessary flexibility in order to meet the ,needs of those with unusual circumstances. _ Commissioner JOHNSON seconded the motion: Motion carried 7-0 .__ 8. CLOSE THE PUBLIC SEARING 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS Consensus was to provide City Council with a copy of "Planning Matters". • Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 11, 1996 Commissioner WILLIAMS asked what the status was for the following: 1. Wadsworth Corridor planning projeot 2. The bus bench proposal Mr. Gidley stated that Planning Commission had requested that Council separate the Wadsworth Corridor matter from other issues and provide 1996 funds so-that study could begin. Council chose not to do that. They instead incorporated it as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The new City Council has stated they would like to reconsider the 1996 budget ,_ Mr. Gidley added that he had drafted a memo to Council requesting corisid_era`tion of a number of outstanding matters. Regarding the Bus Bench matter, City Council liked the proposal however, the specific agreement must be drawn up -and approved; an amendment to the Code of Laws regarding courtesy benches must occur; and amendment to the Sign Code must occur. This matter has been on the City Attorney's desk since October. 11. DISCUSSION AND DECISION ITEMS • 12. COMMYTTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner RASPLICKA moved for adjournment. Commissioner JOHNSON seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. -, '\~ _ Sandra Wiggi s 'Secretary •