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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/1996 • June 20, 1996 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION MuruiBS OF MEETING 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman WILLIAMS at 7:31 p.m., on June 20, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Ridge. Robert Eckhardt Harry Williams Carolyn Griffith Jay Rasplicka Carl A. Cerveny George Langdon - Janice Thompson Warren Johnson EXCUSED ABSENCE EXCUSED ABSENCE Glen Gidley, Director of Planning & Development Meredith Reckert, Planner Sean McCartney, Planner Sandra Wiggins, Secretary PIISLIC HEARING The following is the official copy of Planning Commission minutes for the Public Hearing of June 20, 1996. A copy of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Wheat • Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 20, 1996 3. PLEDGB OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF TH8 AGENDA Commissioner EXKHARDT moved to approve the order of the agenda for the meeting of June 20, 1996 as printed. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. Mr. Gidley informed Commission that Mr. Carpenter, applicant for Case No. MS-96-4, had requested a continuance to our next regular meeting, July 18, 1996. Commissioner re-stated his motion to approve the order of the agenda as amended for the meeting of June 20, 1996. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 5. APPROVAL OF MiavuiES Commissioner JOHNSON moved to approve the minutes for the meeting of June 6, 1996 as printed. Commissioner ECKHARDT seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner RASPLICKA abstaining. • 6. PUBLIC FORIIbS (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 HEARING 1. Case No. MS-96-4. An application by Richard Carpenter for Michael Lynch for approval of a two-lot minor subdivision with variances. Said property is located at 3707 and 3711 High Court. At the request of the applicant, Case No. MS-96-4 was continued to July 18, 1996. 2. Case No. WZ-96-5. An application by Star Guide Corporation for approval of a rezoning from Planned Commercial Development to a revised Planned Commercial Development to allow light manufacturing and for approval of an outline and final development plan and plat. Said property is located at 4990 Independence Street. Meredith Reckert passed around a memo from Gary Wardle, Director • of Parks and Recreation, which contained the motion made by the • Planning Commission Minutes June 20, 1996 Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission regarding this case at their meeting June 19, 1996. She then presented the staff report. Entered into the record and accepted by the Vice Chairman were _. the. Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, case file and packet materials. Commissioner RASPLICKA asked about the required 290 trees. Ms. Reckert stated she had arrived at that number by landscape ordinance calculations. Commissioner RASPLICKA asked if Parks and Recreation would do part of that? Ms. Reckert stated that typically, they do not get involved. Sometimes, she added existing trees on the property are assessed. Commissioner RASPLICKA stated that the requirement of 290 trees seemed like a lot of trees. Ms. Reckert answered that it was the standard requirement. • Commissioner THOMPSON asked Ms. Reckert if she could give more detail regarding the recommendation made by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Ms. Reckert stated the memo from Gary Wardle was not very specific. She read the memo aloud. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if the City would be liable? Ms. Reckert stated it would be fully dedicated to the City of Wheat Ridge. Commissioner THOMPSON noted some of her concerns regarding public usage of the lake included the steep banks and the liability. She wanted to know if the lake would be fenced in some areas and would thorny-type bushes/shrubs be planted to discourage usage at certain areas? Ms. Reckert stated she did not know. She thought further clarification was needed-from the Director of Parks and Recreation, prior to public hearing before Council. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if the property was sold in the future, would the light manufacturing be allowed? Ms. Reckert stated that it would be allowed. • Commissioner THOMPSON asked then, it could not have a higher use? Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 20, 1996 Ms. Reckert answered that was correct. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if the owner decided to add on to the existing development, is there some way to see that the 100-foot buffer (on the residential side) is maintained? Ms. Reckert stated if the owner wanted to amend the plan in any way, the request would have to be brought before Planning Commission and City Council. Commissioner THOMPSON asked when the applicant met with the Garrison Lakes property owners, was there opposition to the request at that time? Ms. Reckert answered that individuals who had come into see the plan seemed more favorable to this request than to the original plan. She added that a couple of residents may be in attendance and prepared to speak. Commissioner THOMPSON asked how truck delivery would happen? Ms. Reckert pointed out the loading area, noting that it would be a considerable distance from residences. • Commissioner THOMPSON wanted further information where the public entrance to the lake might be. Joe Jehn, engineer representing applicant, 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, was sworn in. Mr. Jehn introduced Jodi Villa, office manager, Eric and David Pollock, owners of Star Guide Corporation, Eduardo Illanes, architectural representative. Eric Pollock, owner of Star Guide Corporation, 6666 Stapleton Drive South, Denver, was sworn in. Mr. Pollock stated that Star Guide had been in business since 1967 and they manufacture precision components for the medical device industry. He added that the products manufactured are shipped in small packages. He passed around product samples for examination by Commission. Mr. Pollock elaborated further about the business. Vice Chairman WILLIAMS asked if heavy manufacturing would occur. Mr. Pollock answered there would be a small tool and die machine shop area, but no large stamping operation. Commissioner THOMPSON asked Mr. Pollock if he attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting the previous evening? Mr_ Pollock answered that Mr. Jehn would be best to talk about the meeting. • Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 20, 1996 Mr. Jehn stated he wanted to compliment the City staff, who had cooperated in every way possible to aid them in their efforts. He stated he was in complete agreement with the staff report, including the saving of mature trees on site. He did request that any existing trees that could be saved would count toward the 290-tree requirement. Mr. Jehn added that drainage from the site would be re-directed to the north to comply with Public Works' requirements. He elaborated on plans for site drainage, assuring those present that drainage from the site would not impact surrounding properties. Mr. Jehn stated that 5.96 acres of land encompassing the lake would be dedicated to the City of Wheat Ridge. He elaborated about lake safety issues. Eduardo Illanes, 2336 Pearl Street, stated he was with Oz Architects, and was sworn in. Mr. Illanes had an artist's rendering of the proposed Star Guide structure, which he explained in detail. Commissioner ECKHARDT asked what materials would be used on the back of the building? Mr. Illanes stated the materials utilized on the back of the building would create shadow highlights that would help to break • up the flat surface of the rear wall. A large window 8 feet by B feet would also help. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if Star Guide had plans to expand the building at some point? Mr. Illanes explained how the building could be expanded when necessary. Mr. Jehn stated that total build-out approved by this request would be 80,000 square feet. To exceed that figure, the -- developer would have to apply to amend the plan. Commissioner ECKHARDT asked if a retention pond would be constructed in the Public Service right-of-way? Mr. Jehn answered yes, that City staff had requested that drainage be carried to the north into Public Service right-of- way. He elaborated. Commissioner ECKHARDT asked if the drainage swale would be hard- surfaced or grass? Mr. Jehn answered that the area would be grassed, as it would be an-extension of the park. However, the final plan must be approved by Public Service Company, he noted. • Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 June 20, 1996 Commissioner THOMPSON asked if any drainage would flow into the Bayou ditch? Mr_ JPhn stated no, the water would be piped beneath the ditch into the retention Swale. Commissioner RASPLICKA noted the natural slope on the site was from north to south. He wanted to know if a great deal of filling would be required? Mr. Jehn, answered yes and that would increase the cost of the project significantly. Zina Kendall, 4991 Garrison,-was sworn in. Ms. Kendall stated she represented the Garrison Lakes Homeowners Association. She added that the Association, board members or management company was not notified of the neighborhood input meeting. She received notification June 5. Her concerns were: flooding; property line along the lake; irrigation water provided by the lake; and lack of time to review development plan. Commissioner RASPLICKA requested that the engineer, Mr. Jehn comment on the concerns voiced by Ms. Kendall. • Mr. Jehn stated that they had made an effort to notify adjacent property owners. He added that there were no irrigation rights associated with the lake. An 18-inch pipe that leaves the lake and currently dumps into the Bayou Ditch will be re-routed into the planned retention pond at the request ,by the ditch company. Public access will be provided to the western portion of the lake. Commissioner THOMPSON voiced her concern regarding opening the lake to the public and the lack of parking. Mr. Gidley noted that the plan did not indicate a parking area for the lake. He elaborated. Mr_ Jehn noted that so long as problems are not created by lake users, they would be allowed to utilize Star Guide's parking lot. Mr. Gidley stated that the length of the west edge would allow 16 parking spaces. Commissioner ECKHARDT asked if the east side north of the lake would be fenced? Mr_ Jehn answered that the City requirement was for a stream • buffer, such as a masonry wall or six-foot solid fence, etc. He added that the plan was to leave that open. • Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 June 20, 1996 Commissioner ECICHARDT thought that there should be some type of access for the townhomes next door. Mr. Jnhn state it was Star Guide's intention to provide that access. He elaborated. Commissioner GRIFFITH asked Mr. Jehn asked if the proposed project would cause further flooding problems for the neighborhood? Mr. Jehn explained the measures being taken to prevent further flooding. Chairperson WILLIAMS asked who would be liable when the lake is dedicated to the City? Mr. Gidley answered that once the lake is dedicated to the City, the City would accept liability. Commissioner RASPLICKA moved that Case No. WZ-96-5, an application by Star Guide Corporation for approval of a rezoning from Planned Commercial Development to a revised Planned Commercial Development to allow light manufacturing and for • approval of an outline and final development plan_and plat, for property located at 4990 Independence Street, be approved with the following reasons: Regarding-the Outline and Final Development Plans: 1. There is compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The request is compatible with adjacent zoning and land use. 3. In general, the evaluation criteria support approval of this request. 4. The revised design provides better compatibility with adjacent land use based on structure massing and landscaped buffering. 5. All requirements for a Planned. Commercial Development Outline and Final Development plan have been met. With the following changes to the document: 1. A legal description be added to the outline plan document; 2. Clarification on the size of the service entrance sign; 3. Proposed improvements to the lake including Staff's recommendation on fencing and plant material s; 4. Clarification on building coverage per redmarks on page 4; 5. In addition to the 15 street trees required, there needs to be 290 trees or shrubs on the property (Lot 1)_; 6. The building be designed with architectural design • considerations that mitigate an "industrial building" look; and • Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 June 20, 1996 7. Existing mature trees be saved. Regarding the request for re-subdivision: 1. The re-subdivision is required to accommodate the revised site plan. 2. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following changes to the document: 1. Old lot lines and lot numbers be designated in dashed lines. 2. The title be referred to as "Being a Replat of Tracts A, B & C of Independence Business Park Subdivision. 3. All easements to be vacated be shown as being °'hereby vacated." 4. Legal description be added in the dedicatory statement. 5. Signature block for the mortgagor be added. 6. The following note be added regarding Lot 2: "To be Dedicated to the City of Wheat Ridge for park land purposes by separate document." Commissioner JOHNSON seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. • At this time (8:45 p.m.) a short recess was called. Meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. 3. Case No. WV-96-3c An application by B.G.T. Enterprises for approval of a right-of-way vacation of excess right located at approximately 10050 West 49th Avenue. 4. Case No. MS-96-6c An application by B.G.T. Enterprises for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision for property located at 4951 Kipling Street. 5. Case No. WSP-96-1: An application by B.G.T. Enterprises for approval of a site plan with variances in the Kipling Activity Center. Said property is zoned Commercial-One and is located at 4951 Kipling Street. Mr. Gidley requested that Case Nos. WV-96-3, MS-96-6 and WSP-96-1 be heard simultaneously. Consensus was to proceed in that manner . Sean McCartney advised Commission that Case No. MS-96-6 was a request for a five-lot subdivision, not a four-lot subdivision as indicated. He added that the 30-foot required setback had been met and therefore, a variance would not be necessary. Mr. McCartney presented the staff report, noting that three separate • motions would be required. Entered into the record and accepted by the Vice Chairperson were the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning • Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 June 20, 1996 Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, case file, packet materials, slides and exhibits. Commissioner THOMPSON pointed out a discrepancy on the proposed__ development plan. Mr. McCartney stated that would need to be corrected on the official final development plat. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if that correction should be noted in the motion. Mr. McCartney stated he assumed that it would be corrected. _ Terry Oman, 5261 South Zinnia Ct., Littleton, was sworn in. Mr. Oman thanked Staff and Planning Commission for accommodating their request to fast-track the request. He gave an overview of the proposed development. Commissioner ECKHARDT asked if the proposed streets would be private streets? Mr. Oman stated yes, that_was true. He added that the owner • would be responsible for street maintenance, but streets would be accessible to the public. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if the City had a preference relative to ingress/egress? Mr. Gidley stated that the City's preference would be the shared ingress/egress with Amoco. He elaborated. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if the proposed gas station would have access only from the shared access, until West 50th Avenue is developed? Mr. Gidley stated the south two lanes of 50th Avenue would be constructed along with the first building to Street 'A'. Street 'A' will be constructed to at least to the south edge of Burger King. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if with additional traffic coming into the area, a straight configuration might be preferable, rather than the loop design as shown? Mr. Gidley stated it was once straight, however, the City relocated the frontage road made the frontage road the priority movement, instead of West 49th Avenue. At that time 49th became a "T" intersection, which is preferred to an "A" intersection. • Planning Commission Minutes June 20, 1996 Page 10 Commissioner ECKHARDT asked if there had been discussion with Amoco? Mr. Oman stated that he had spoken to Bob_Murray, owner and-the - officials at Amoco, although he had received nothing official from them, they are quite concerned about the future of the intersection at West 49th Avenue. Mr. Oman stated he would prefer to have the road between Lots 1 and 2. Burger Ring is in agreement also. Mr. Gidley stated that the Cities of Wheat Ridge and Arvada have concerns regarding the intersection design of Kipling and 2-70. He elaborated. Commissioner RASPLICKA noted that the Colorado Department of Transportation had no concerns with the request. Mr. Gidley stated it was not included in their roadway system. He added that highway ownership does not go north at 49th Avenue. Discussion followed. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if you closed 49th Avenue, wouldn't • that adversely affect the visibility of the proposed restaurant? Mr, Gidley answered no. Commissioner THOMPSON suggested that no left hand turns be allowed but not close it. Further discussion followed. Mr. Oman stated that some type of movement is appropriate for the corner, right-in, right-out would be minimum. Dr_ Ramona. Reed, 12497 West 69th Avenue, was sworn in. Dr. Reed stated that her office is located at 10185 West 49th Avenue and she was concerned about increased noise and traffic. She-was hopeful that a sound barrier could be constructed. Mr_ Rohert Murray, 8335 Kathryn Way, Denver was sworn in. He stated he was representing Amoco. Mr. Murray Stated his major concern was with traffic flow in the area. Mr. Murray added that he as well as others in the area need access. He explained further. Mr. Gidley asked Mr. Murray if he was in favor of the joint access between Amoco and the proposed development. • Mr. Murray stated that he had not yet spoken to representatives at Amoco. Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 June 20, 1996 Mr. Gidley explained how the proposed plan would work. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if protection from sound could be provided Dr. Reed through .landscaping, including berming, etc. Mr. Gidley noted that normally, buffers are not maintained between commercial uses. He added that speed limits would likely be limited to 15 mph, not 25 on a private drive. Discussion followed. Commissioner GRIFFITH asked Dr. Reed what type of vehicles go in and out of a neighboring business, George T. Sanders Company? Dr. Reed stated that the large trucks travel down the Frontage Road to Miller Street and then to 49th Avenue to gain access to George T. Sanders Company. Otherwise, the traffic consists of only small trucks and passenger cars. ,7errv R_ .Kannaninn_ 4910 Fox Street, Denver, was sworn in. Mr. Kannapinn stated he was the architectJdesigner on the project. He was present to answer questions, however, he had rough sketches showing pallet of materials, etc. He spoke briefly about dealing with sound. .7ennv Schrader 8795 Ralston Road, Arvada, was sworn in. She introduced herself as the engineer on the project. She offered to answer questions. Commissioner ECKHARDT stated he had some real concerns with the proposal, and felt the additional curb cut on Kipling Street was unnecessary. He was concerned about existing traffic problems and the need for a development of this type in the area. He elaborated. Mr. Gidley went over the various land uses in the area and stated that the Comprehensive Plan indicates the area should be highway business oriented. He elaborated. Commissioner THOMPSON stated she had a problem with allowing more curb cuts on Kipling. She added that she wasn't certain there was a need for another gas station in the area. Discussion followed. Dr. Reed asked why she was not notified of the request. She requested consideration of a sound barrier. • Mr. Gidley stated they were placed on notice, as a posting was placed on West 49th Avenue. In addition, as an adjacent . Planning Commission Minutes June 20, 1996 Page 12 property, Dr. Reed would have received a certified notice of the public hearing. Commissioner WILLIAMS reiterated .that the property in question was zoned commercial, which would allow many uses. Mr. Gidley confirmed that was correct. Commissioner THOMPSON asked what was the percentage of landscaping for the proposal? Mr. Gidley answered ten percent overall is the minimum landscaping allowed, and the plan indicates over 38 percent landscaping. Commissioner ECKHARDT moved that Case No. Wv-96-3, a application for right-of-way vacation for property located at 10050 West 49th Avenue, be approved for the following reason: 1. The right-of-way is not needed for public access. Commissioner THOMPSON seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. • Commissioner ECKHARDT moved that Case No. MS-96-6, an application by B.G.T. Enterprises for approval of a five-lot subdivision for property located at 4951 Kipling Street, be approved with the following conditions: 1. The proposed curb cut between the proposed Burger King and gas station on Kipling Street be eliminated. His intent was for the developer and Amoco would share a curb cut and curb cut to the north be eliminated. 2. Some type of agreement between the developer and Dr. Reed for some type of noise attenuation between Street B and the Doctor's property. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. Commissioner THOMPSON asked who would have the expense of street development? Mr. Gidley answered it would be shared. He elaborated. Motion carried 4-2, with Commissioners RASPLICKA AND JOHNSON voting no. Commissioner ECKHARDT moved that Case No. WSP-96-1, an • application by B.G.T Enterprises for approval of a site plan with variances in the Kipling Activity Center subject to the following: • Planning Commission Minutes Page 13 June 20, 1996 • 1. Revise Lot 1 so building setback from West 50th Avenue is 30 feet or more; 2. Revise Note #2 to read as follows: Auto, RV, Boat, camper sales, service or rental or any other use that requires outside storage, display, or operations shall be excluded as a permitted use. Additionally, billboard signs shall not be permitted. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. He asked the motion maker if he intended to include the note at the end of the staff report. Commissioner ECKHARDT stated that was his intention. Motion carried 6-0. 8. CLOSE TH8 PD'BLIC HEARING 9. OLD BIISINESS Mr. Gidley summarized Council action regarding recent Planning Commission recommendations. 10. NES4 BIISINESS Mr. Gidley reported that three commissioners attended the recent planning commissioners training workshop. Ms. Griffith spoke highly of the training .,rr.,rtunity. Commissioner THOMPSON requested that the landscape ordinance be enforced.administratively so that trees with a potential to grow above a certain height not be allowed to be planted beneath power lines. Discussion followed. It was the decision by consensus, that educational pamphlets be provided to developers.- 11. DISCIISSION AND DECISION ITEMS 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 13. ADJODRNMENT There being no further business, by consensus, the meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. `~~ Sandra Wiggins, cretary •