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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1997bi.~.avuinS OF MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION March 6, 1997 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson WILLIAMS at 7:30 p.m., on March 6, 1997, in the Council_Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl A. Cerveny, Excused Absence Robert Eckhardt Carolyn Griffith _ Warren Johnson George Langdon Jay Rasplicka Janice Thompson Harry Williams STAFF PRESENT: Glen_Gidley,, Director of Planning &_Development Marilyn G~nn, Secretary PUBLIC HEARING The following is the official copy of Planning Commission minutes for the Public Hearing of March 6, 1997. 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 Ridge. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Commissioner ECKHARDT motioned, Commissioner JOHNSON seconded to . accept the agenda as written and with additions as presented by Director GIDLEY. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes • March 6, 1997 Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF H;iiv~iE5 Commissioner RASPLICKA motioned, Commissioner ECI~iARDT seconded to accept the Minutes of February 6, 1997, as written. Motion carried 7-0. 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.) There was no one present to speak. 7. PUBLIC HEARING CAP No. 7,OA-97-oi; An application by the City of Wheat Ridge to consider--proposed amendments to the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Chapter- 26, Zoning Code, Section 24. -Light Sndustrial District -_ • Regulations regarding uses allowed as "Principal Permitted" and "Special Uses", City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. - In-depth discussion occurred regarding this issue. Director GIDLEY provided an overview of the memorandum and ordinance - provided. _Director :GIDLEY stated that City Council initiated the proposal originally as a recommendation to eliminate from the District Regulations the Light Industrial Zoned District Regulations (Section 26-24). In addition, all Industrial properties would be rezoned to Planned Industrial Development. This proposal was discussed at the January Planning Commission Study Session as well as some of the concerns relative to the practicality of implementing such a proposal. The basis of City Council's concern related to some of the uses specified as "Permitted Principal Uses" in the "I" zone which originated from the fact that Commercial-Two zoned district were allowed by "right". There are several C-2 uses that are objectionable to certain members of Council. Director GIDLEY provided a City map that indicated the "I" areas in question. He stated that the proposal is not to rezone, but to adopt a set of regulations that • would substantially reduce the kinds of uses that would be Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1997 Page 3 allowed in the zone by "right" and place the_more-objectionable uses in a Special Use.-designation. Questions were raised by members of the Commission as to how the citizenry would be affected; would new owners have to reapply for use or would zoning regulations be automatic .(they would have to reapply and zoning would depend on what use was planned); were the people who currently occupy these areas notified-(not other than in the newspapers, however, a formal mailing could be accomplished); and,- upon sale of property, are sellers required to advise buyers. -- Commissioner THOMPSON stated she did not feel. comfortable voting on this proposal at this time and suggested that a motion be made to place this item on hold temporarily to allow time to study the proposal more thoroughly. Discussion continued regarding this- proposal and its significant importance. TYe general consensus of-the Commission fe],t the same as Commissioner THOMPSON and. stated they wanted more time to study the issues and would appreciate input from the property owners. Commissioner JOHNSON motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded, to allow additional time for .consideration of this proposal, certified mailings be made to-all property owners in the Sndustrial Zoned .Districts including an invitation-to the Study Session of March 20th where discussion of this proposal will continue, and to postpone the decision until the Public Hearing of April 3, 1997, after input from the property owners and further discussion by-the Commission. Motion passed 7-0. The question was po"sed by Commissioner THOMPSON if a decision - could not be reached by April 3rd, know many times could the proposal be postponed. Director GIDLEY advised that a motion must be made and a Resolution prepared to advise City Council that the proposal has been discussed but that additional time is needed to further weigh the issues before a final decision is made. Case No. ZOA-96-].S:_ An application by the City of Wheat Ridge to consider proposed amendments"to the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 1997 -- Page 4 Chapter 26, Zoning Code, Section 31, "Off-Street Parking RegU.irements", City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Director GIDLEY made corrections to the second paragraph of the memorandum presented to the Commission. He presented an overview of the proposed amendment which includes percentage of floor area on automatic exemption and appeals of variances, which were referred to the Commission from City Council. Director GIDLEY proceeded to review the five -(5) items included in the memorandum. Each-item was reviewed and discussed separately and motions made as follows: Commissioner ECKHARDT motioned, Commissioner JOHNSON seconded, to accept the changes as written on the proposed ordinance secY_;nn 1 __ as it relates to "Handicapped Parking". Motion carried 7-0. • Commissioner,'GRIFFITH motioned, Commissioner LANGDON seconded, to accept the changes as written on the proposed ordinance sect9ci~:-. as it relates to "Definitions, Floor Area". Motion carried 7-0. Commissioner THOMPSON motioned, Commissioner LANGDON seconded, to approve •Ge.ct;~n 3 to read as follows: (E) Appeal/Variances and Waivers to Standards: Variances and waivers-to parking requirements SHALL BE PROCESSED AS A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-6 (D) OF THE CODE OF LAWS. r r=--- ~~7 r~-_" s .__aiy aErrn.~.r.;i., c:c... ~..... s`-. ~.,._..... _...y...._~t 3~ .....~_ ~~ .`4 __. _.3 1.~. iL. .. n^.2re~a T2SQJIYJ LYll''iSi~Ce~... %. }L..~. fe'~ -y ~r_~_a_•_a_-------- ' ~'~ -- GL~actw-3-8i ..~~r_ .. -_€__w}ly prc.,saoa~: ~.:c~cw ~f t:.~-(~~) N:.- - i}l 3:,= orc_ _ - _... _: Ei ... ,any c~.rraz~:~ua~ ..., ~~~:. ,,.s .,.L.r_ ..,. ~.;. ~.~~ ~I3 .}1_tirrttl i~la ~?=a~coiy=ri'c?b~~h»t.._~:_ ~ :1° .. ~i'V'~.:~G}i C]:GiLl.r ...~. ~.=. ~a ~._..._ ...~.~~.~...~ .... ..... .....~ r..l..u.-C L.. i.....J ._....._. ~C Planning • March 6, Page 5 Commission Minutes 1997 Commissioner THOMPSON motioned, Commissioner ECKHARDT seconded, to accept the changes as written on the proposed ordinance Section a as it relates to "Multifamily Residential". Motion carried-6-1 with Chairperson WILLIAMS voting against. Commiss_ionex ECRHARD`T motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded,--- to_a~cept_the changes as written on the proposed ordinance Section 5 as it relates to "Office/Warehouse". Motion carried 6- 1 with Commissioner JOHNSON voting against. 8. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING 9. OLD BUSINESS A. j~ nl~na and. 38th Avenue Master PJ_an: 1. City Administration is currently reviewing two sites for the new recreation center: Presently, the center has not been included in the Master Plan due to questions regarding its location. The-- Master Plan cannot continue until the Commission is aware of the recreation center site decision because it will greatly affect the overall plan. The Master Plan must be temporarily postponed until the decision is reached at which point the - Master Plan--can be immediately continued. A city- wide meeting will be held regarding the new recreation center at Everett Jr.. High at 7:D0 p.m. on March 13, 1997. Director GIDLEY invited the Commissioners to attend. g. Citv Council Actions Reaardina Previous Matters Before the Pla~ina Commission: ., 1. Public Wnrks Shn-, Aram , Wheat Ridge Public Works Shops, 45th Avenue west of Parfet. Street, Rezoning and Special Use Permit was approved. The Planning Commission Minutes March.6-,- 1997 Page 6 - recommendation by the Commission for a complete solid fencing around the property was approved as -- well as instructing the City to consider any properties that may come upon the market north of ' I-70 and south of the railroad tracks in the industrial area for any additional space needs that Public Works may have. 2. Sprint Cell Tower Panels on City Hall Tower: This item was approved and they are currently working on the installation. A_question was raised by Commissioner THOMPSON if an evaluation was going to be performed regarding the tower integrity. Director GIDLEY advised that this was accomplished prior to this installation and Staff is aware that the tower cannot handle much more than what is currently installed. The remainder of access will be held for-the_use of the City. • 3. Racnmm?ndation of Amendment to Zonincr Ordinance -_- Dealina with Res~dent;a~ Uses in Commercial Zones: This item was approved as recommended. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Referra] of items from Council/City Attorney: 1. Ordinance correction regarding cell towers will be placed on the_next Public Hearing agenda. 2. Conditional/Special Uses: Request for Public Hearing will be discussed in detail at the Study Session on-March 20, 1997. B. Commissioner ECKHARDT requested that the_.custodial staff be requested to clean the Council Chambers, especially dust the dias. C. Commissioner THOMPSON inquired if fiber optics was being installed on 44th Avenue. Discussion was held Planning Commission Minutes • March 6, 1997 -- Page 7 regarding the installation of fiber optics underground as opposed t.o overhead. She. inquired how the Commission could become involved in all types of installations. Director,GIDLEY advised that the Commission could make Council aware of their .concerns, could adopt a motion/resolution, or bring concerns to the attention of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee and it could become a component of the plan itself.- D. Commissioner JOHNSON bid farewell to the Commission and Staff and stated that he was not happy with the way he was treated regarding. his reapplication for appointment to the Planning Commission. He stated he has participated on various Boards and has been a committed citizen for the betterment of Wheat Ridge. He did not appreciate his treatment regarding reapplication. He stated that whether or-not he chose to reapply, he has "never been fired from a job in his life" and felt ha had been "thrown out to pasture" and-told it would be a waste of his time to reapply. He stated that he - appreciated-the working relationship he has enjoyed with members of the Commission. He said that even. though there has been different views or opinions, ther@ has never been hard feelings and the Commissioh has returned as friends the following meeting and again worked together. He stated that this was his last meeting. Chairperson WILLIAMS stated for the record that as far as he was concerned Commissioner JOHNSON would be missed that that the work he has accomplished has been done with the best interest of Wheat Ridge in mind with- no politics involved. He asked for a consensus of the Commission to say thank-you to Commissioner JOHNSON. It was received. .In addition, Commissioner ECKHARDT has decided not to return and Chairperson WILLIAMS reiterated-his statement. • 11. DISCUSSION AND DECISION ITEMS Planning Commission Minutes • March 6, 1997 Page S 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 13. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. by consensus. Marilyn • •