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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1997 1 i MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION May 1, 1997 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson WILLIAMS at 7:30 p.m., on May 1, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Anne Brinkman Hany Williams Carolyn Griffith -Excused Absence Jay Rasplicka Carl A. Cerveny Nancy Snow Janice Thompson -Excused Absence Thomas Shockley -Excused Absence STAFF PRESENT: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Mazilyn Gunn, Recording Secretary PUBLIC HEARING The following is the official copy of Planning Commission minutes for the Public Hearing of May 1, 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 (Items of new and old business may be recommended for placement on the agenda.) Ms. Reckert was approached by members of the audience who were disturbed that Case CUP-97- 3 was last on the agenda. Ms. Reckert advised them that this was just the normal process but would advise the Commission of their request to move it up on the agenda. Commissioner CERVENY motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded to move Case D forward on the agenda. Motion was defeated 3-2. The agenda remained as written, however, there was no formal motion to approve. Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 S Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded, to approve the Minutes of April 17, 1997, as written. Commissioner CERVENY questioned whether or not a resolution had been proposed at the Training Session by Commissioner THOMPSON. He was unsure about the specifics and it was decided to wait until the next meeting to consult Commissioner THOMPSON. Motion passed to accept the Minutes as written 5-0. 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 A. Case No. WZ-97-fi; An applicafion by Good Times Drive Thru, Inc., for Walter R. Morris for approval of an amendment Planned Commercial Development final development plan. Property is located at 4020 Wadsworth, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. (Continued from Apri13, 1997.) Ms. Reckert stated that she had an additional exhibit she received from Economic Development Revitalization Committee for the Commission to review. These were distributed and then Ms. Reckert presented information regarding this case. She entered into the record slides, overheads, staff report and exhibits. She further stated that the sign at this location does not meet today's standard and that Staff is recommending compliance. The sign variance was granted when the original planned development was approved in 1990 to allow this location a chance to compete, with surrounding businesses. Discussion occurred regarding parking requirements, landscaping and its location, irrigation, lighting, size of the building, signage, wheelchair access, proposed azchitectural design/materials, and setbacks. Chairperson WILLIAM5 swore in the applicant Boyd Hoback of 8620 Wolff Court #330, Westminster. Mr. Hoback presented a brief history of the store location. Additionally, he stated this would be the thirtieth store in Colorado however, would be the company's new prototype to include indoor seating. There will be a more up scaled ]aok and will be compatible to the surrounding area. He requested that the Commission allow the size of the sign to remain the same and stated that other issues of concern would be conformed to. Commissioner CERVENY motioned, Commissioner BRINKMAN seconded, "that Case No. WZ-97-6, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Commercial Development final . development plan for property located at 4020 Wadsworth Boulevard be approved for the Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 • Page 3 following reasons: 1. The property is in the City of Wheat Ridge and all posting requirements and notifications have been made, 2. The amendment to the PCD fmal development plan is required to allow the building expansion, 3. The proposal is consistent with the Town Center Master Plan Design Guidelines, 4. All requirements for the PCD final development plan have been met, 5. All agencies are able to serve the expansion. With the following conditions: 1. The two new trees in front of the building be moved out of the right-of--way, 2. The parking lot island north of the dumpster be landscaped with at least one tree and four shrubs, 3. The architect ensure that there is adequate room for a wheelchair to maneuver from the handicapped parking space to the front door. Motion carried 5-0. B. Case No_ W7-97-3: An application by Rob Tucker for Custom Envelope Corporation for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan. Property is located at 4990 Iris Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Ms. Reckert presented this case to the Commission. She submitted into the record the case file, packet materials, staff report, slides, and exhibits. She stated that the property is within Wheat Ridge and that all proper postings and notifications haue been met. Discussion was held regarding parking, landscaping (10% minimum), fire rating, hydrants and access, right-of--way, consistency of design and materials, curb and gutter, sidewalk, number of employees currently and after the addition, surfacing of the southern end dock area, directing applicant to contact the City arborist regarding trees/landscaping options, and construction materials. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in architect Paul Pennock of 2727 Bryant, Denver, and the applicant Rob Tucker, 31033 Buttermillc Ct., Evergreen. They addressed the issues of landscaping and sidewalk. He stated that they would add trees but would prefer not to add trees to the islands but would suggest placing them along Iris Street in front of the parking area. Bushes will be planted in the existing islands. The addition of a sidewalk along the Independence side is a concern as there is no sidewalk to the south of the building and he felt that pedestrians would be forced to cross the street and the sidewalks would not be prudent at this . point. He stated that there was a hydrant which would haue to be avoided should the sidewalk Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 • Page 4 remain a requirement. Ms. Reckert stated it is common in this type of situation to allow the owner sign and development covenant delaying the requirement for public improvement installation. Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded, "motioned that Case No. WZ-97-3, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan for property located at 4990 Iris Street be approved for the following reasons: 1. A plan amendment is required to allow building expansion, 2. All requirements for a final development plan have been met, 3. Staff recommends approval. With the following conditions: 1. The applicant be allowed to place the trees requested by the Staff along Iris and a watering system be added to that area, 2. Sidewalks be installed along street frontages where there are none now or a development agreement if approved by Public Works with across-walk, 3. Parking azeas that are indicated as reserved on the plan shall be developed upon an order by the Wheat Ridge Planning and Development Director where such parking is needed to meet parking demand, Mofion carried 5-0. C. ('ace No. C.TIP-97-2: An application by Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Denver for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of a church and private school with variances in the Residential-Two and Residential-Three zone districts. Property is located at 3900 Pierce Street, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Ms. Reckert presented this case and pointed out that this application includes a request for two variances. Slides and aerial photos were provided and Ms. Reckert pointed out the various buildings. She submitted to the record the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, case file and packet materials, and exhibits. Discussion was held regarding a "drop off' area, fence height and materials, landscaping, set back concerns, church/school growth, kindergarten play area, right-of- way, the neighborhood meeting, street parking, traffic on Pierce Street, and distances from adjoining property lines. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Dan Muldoon, architect for the project, 1890 Kipling St., Lakewood. Mr. Muldoon stated that with him were representatives from the church Father John Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 • Page 5 Hilton, Pastor, Mr. Patrick Williams, Asst. Principal, Ms. Kathy Burns, Principal, and Jeny Clark, Business Manager. He stated that the church is anticipating significant growth and aze planning for two additional class grades in the next school yeaz. He addressed the parking issues on Pierce Street and stated that the church has agreed to striping the curb and install "no parking" signs to disallow parking during the school week Monday through Friday the full extent of the church property. The church is requesting that parking be allowed on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Muldoon shared drawing concepts and slides with the Commission and audience. He stated that he felt that there would be a hardship if the setback variance is not granted in that two additional classes have already been established for the next school year The closest neighbor does not have any difficulties regarding the addition being as close to his garage as is being proposed. After discussion regarding the fence variance, the request was withdrawn. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Helen Leg, 4080 Pierce. Ms. Leg's concern related to parking on Pierce. She stated that she lives in the second house north of the discernment center where the addition will be built. She said that when people park on Pierce, she as well as other members of the neighborhood cannot see to safely pull out of their driveways. She would prefer no parking be allowed at any time next to the discernment center. Chairperson WILLIAMS asked that the Traffic Engineer be contacted to review the situation. However, the church stated that they would agree to no parking at any time in this area. Fence Height Variance Request was withdrawn. Setback Variance Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded, "that the request for approval of a 15 foot rear setback variance for property located at 3900 Pierce Street be denied for the following reasons: 1. There is no hardship or unique circumstances, 2. There aze potential negative impacts on the residence directly to the east, 3. The evaluation criteria does not support approval, 4. Staff recommends denial." Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner BRINKMAN seconded, "that the City of Wheat Ridge allow a 7 foot rear setback variance, resulting in a 13 foot setback, for property located at 3900 Pierce Street be approved for the following reasons: r Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 • Page 6 1. It would make it possible to build two new classrooms, 2. The adjacent neighbor has indicated that he does not object to the variance. i~ Commissioner CERVENY added the following condition: Request a Power of Attorney from the legal owner of the property to the east stating that he does not object to this request. Motion carried 5-0. Conditional Use Permit Commissioner Snow motioned, Commissioner BRINKMAN seconded, that Case No. CUP-97-3, a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of a church and private school for property located at 3900 Pierce Street, be approved for the following reasons: 1. It will allow for the expansion of an existing use, 2. The evaluation criteria support approval of the request, 3. Staff recommends approval of the request. With the following conditions: 1. Monday through Friday no parking be allowed on the east side of Pierce Street from north of the church past the discernment house, 2. This area will be reserved for pull-up lane only, 3. Saturday and Sunday no parking be allowed in front of the discernment house a distance from the north property line to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, 4. The architect continue working with the City azborist regarding saving the existing trees. Mofion carried 5-0. D. Case Nn. CIJP-97-3: An application by the Applewood Baptist Church for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of a church (baseball field and volleyball courts) in a Residential-One zone district. Property is located at 11225 West 32nd Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Ms. Reckert advised the Commission that additional correspondence had been received regarding this case. There was a letter of support from members of the church who live in Wheat Ridge and two other letters from citizens who oppose the proposal. Ms. Reckert passed out copies of an aerial photo designating the areas in consideration. Ms. Reckert presented information Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 7 regarding this case and submitted into the record the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and exhibits. Ms. Reckert provided slides showing various angles to the property for the Commission's review. Ms. Reckert stated that the property is zoned Residential-One. A church and all ancillary uses that typically go along with a church are considered conditional uses in all residential zoned districts within the City. Conditional Uses are permitted uses, however, there is the proviso with that designation that there be a site plan review which involves the neighborhood, a neighborhood input meeting is required and a public hearing before approval. This church has a portion of its property on the south side of 32nd Avenue within the City of Lakewood and is primazily the main church building. To the north in the City of Wheat Ridge is about 14 acres that is owned by the church. There has been a new parking area installed as well. The intent of the church is to use the recreation amenities as part of their ministry, however, DeEvelyn High School (located on 32nd Avenue west of the Wheat Ridge city limits) would be using the baseball field for practice and home games. A neighborhood meeting was held and many concerns were expressed at that time. Discussion occurred regarding what path materials were being proposed, adjacent house locations and future building prospects, possibility of moving the baseball fields to the east, drainage plan requirements, special event/outside uses, bleachers, use of the fields by outside entities, and location of volleyball courts. Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in the following: David Lloyd, 1425 S. Welch Circle, Lakewood, 80228. Mr. Lloyd is the Chair of the Church Building and Planning Committee. He stated with him was Treavor Braun who is the Associate Pastor. He stated that he felt that Staff had performed a very good job but felt there were a few things in the staff report that he felt needed clarification. The new ball field will replace an existing softball field although it is informal in nature. The current plan is a scaled down plan from the one originally presented to the neighborhood last year. That plan had soccer fields and a tennis court. He expressed concern over some of the Staff recommendations. Item 2 relates to the six foot high solid fence be specifically built along the western property line. He questioned this fence having the ability to be a buffer to noise. Item 3 relates to emergency access which recommends a hard surface and gate be installed and maintained. He stated that they would like to construct this out of gravel or crusher fines to eliminate the amount of impervious area that would be constructed on the site. Item 5 relates to curb cut closure. He stated that parking attendants are available to assure smooth traffic flow and that this particular cut is used especially on Sunday mornings. Item 6 states no PA system, bleachers, or concession be allowed. He asked that bleachers be reconsidered for spectators. Questions were raised regarding how high they would want bleachers, sanitation facilities, and leaving the curb cut with specific in/out lanes, however, Staff feels one of the cuts needs to be closed. Commissioner SNOW requested that the response letter from the church dated April 14, Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 . Page 8 1997, be read aloud for the audience. Chairperson WILLIAMS stated that since so many citizens were registered to speak, that if they agree with what has already been stated, that they simply state that they agree to save time. Mike Larkin, 3187 Robb, Lakewood. Mr. Larkin stated that he is against the project. He feels the church has not been a good neighbor. There has been excessive parking on the street while the new parking lot remains half full. Other concerns included poor response from the church when approached about problems, traffic, noise, restroom facilities, and he also feels there is a lack of planning. He suggested keeping it open space. Mr. Anthony Mazcello, 3241 Routt Street. Mr. Marcello is opposed to the project for all the reasons previously stated. The noise issue is his main concern and stated that on nights that the church have functions including loud music, his children are kept awake. He also does not see a connection with the church and school which he believes should be kept separate. Other concerns included increased traffic, parking on the street, noise, and sanitation facilities. Ms. Virginia Sellers, 3310 Routt Street. Stated she and her husband are opposed to the project and have actually built a fence to protect their property from the public and those riding horses. • Ms. LeeAnn Mullen, 3275 Quail Street. Stated she is opposed to the project for all the reasons stated and further testified that she does not feel the church has been a good neighbor. She regularly picks up trash that is left behind, her trees have been cut and cuttings left behind by the church, and the raising of the parking lot caused drainage onto her property, in addition the a three story education building in a residential area. She felt consideration should be given to the pollution from excessive traffic. She requested a "no play/quiet" time in the neighborhood on the weekend after a long week at work for everyone. Mr. Ross Issak, 3204 Quail Street. Mr. Issak is opposed to the project and any further expansion of the church. His main concern is noise because he works from 60 to 80 hours a week and feels the extra noise will interfere wish his quiet time. He stated he bought his home because it was in a quiet area with little traffic and over time it has become extremely noisy into the night. Also, people drive over his lawn, there is a considerable increase in traffic/pollution, quality of life in the neighborhood has been affected, and in addition, wildlife issues and property values should be considered. Mr. Ross Casados, 3291 Routt Street. Mr. Casados is against the proposal and feels that everything expressed previously applies to him as well. He is also concerned that ATV activity will increase in the field with the addition of ball fields. Mr. Richard Solankee, 11038 W. 38th Avenue. Mr. Solankee is opposed for all reasons stated. Planning Commission Minutes May 1,1997 t Page 9 Ms. Janice Hurst, 10499 W. 38th Avenue. Ms. Hurst is for the proposal because she feels this proposal is good for the youth and is being built at no taxpayer expense. She believes that the problems could be controlled and dealt with. Mr. Wall Previs, 3060 Quail, Lakewood. Mr. Previs is opposed for reasons stated however, is primarily opposed because of the street parking. He complimented Staff on their work regarding this case, however, referenced a portion of Ms. Reckert's statement that a church fits in to and is complimentary to a residential development. He agreed but only to a point. He feels he lives in a low density area with a high density church which is over saturating the community and is no longer complimentary to the area. This church is a detriment and has been for some time. Ms. Joanne James, 3233 Pierson. Ms. James is opposed for all reasons stated however is mostly concerned with noise and no sound barrier to protect neighbors. She stated that the church had no consideration of neighbors. An example given was the use of bullhorns during games last summer which continued to the point she had to close her windows. Mr. Jerome Sisneen, 3395 Quail Street. Mr. Sisneen is a professional planner and has been a resident of the area for two weeks. He stated that this cannot be planned in a vacuum and is opposed to the proposal. He stated that he believes the whole azea needs a master plan and • landscape plan. He feels this proposal does not fit in the neighborhood. Mr. Will Sugai, 11158 W. 33rd Avenue. Mr. Sugai agrees with most concerns said and added that he feels that there is no master plan and that the church is piece mealing this project together. He further stated that he does not feel the neighborhood issues have really been addressed and that it has been a mockery and a white wash by the church. Ms. Jeannie Hill, 3345 Quail Street. Ms. Hill stated she is for the proposal and disagrees with many of her neighbors. She feels the church has been a good influence in the community. She stated that she has enjoyed the open space for 20 years but realistically believes that where there is a church there will be expansion. She says change is hard as is proved by those in attendance. She stated that a letter was distributed to the neighborhood from a concerned person but feels it was conflicting in some parts. She relayed that the letter stated that the most important thing was to preserve the quite and serene character of the neighborhood which is in jeopardy. Later on the last page she describes the quite neighborhood with blaring radios, increased traffic, parking, etc., and Ms. Hill does not understand how it could be both ways. She feels the youth ministry is an extremely important part of the church's mission. She feels it is their property and it is a free country. Mr. Dave Cole, 3050 Quail Street, Lakewood. Mr. Cole is opposed to the project as proposed and agrees with those comments made previously. • Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 10 Mr. Pat Bray, 3065 Quail Street, Lakewood. Mr. Bray is opposed to the project and agrees with opponents. Mr. Tom George, 3184 Routt St., Lakewood. Mr. George is opposed to the project and although he feels the people at the church are pretty good neighbors and good people. He believes that there should be better communication between the church and the neighborhood. The two things he is most concerned about is the noise and congestion. Ms. Barbara George, 3184 Routt St., Lakewood. She agrees with the opposition and believes that it is the beginning of the end for the neighborhood. Mr. Darren Richey, 12066 W. Virginia Place. Mr. Richey stated he is for the proposal and is a volunteer with the church working with the students. There are between 150-200 students drawn to the church with approximately 45 volunteers. He said there has been no vandalism and feels that a home field for DeEvelyn is important. Mr. Ryan Wiemer, 10941 W. Louisiana, Lakewood. Mr. Wiemer is a member of the church and a student volunteer. He stated he felt this was important because many of the students come from a background of very little home life and very little from people who are supposed to invest and care for them. It is good that they have a place to hang out on Wednesday nights and be around those who do care about them so that they feel life is worth living. He feels this is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Mr. Lee Lloyd, 1995 Zang Street. Mr. Lloyd is a volunteer working with the youth at the church. He stated that students arriving for a game usually come in car pools which should not create a traffic problem. Most baseball fields aze full and this would provide another for the students at DeEvelyn as well as giving them the opportunity to be a part of the church and to do something good. Mr. David Miller, 3485 Quail Street. Mr. Miller basically does not oppose the project. He inquired about the volleyball azea and asked if it was for use by anyone. His main concerns, however, are the noise and lights. He would prefer no lights, sanitation facilities, and that games only be played until sundown. Mr. Gary Theander, 3349 Swadley. Mr. Theander is not opposed to the project and feels it would provide a nice field and facility for students. This should be a very positive experience. The noise that is being complained about are normal community noises. Mr. David DiGiacomo, 3275 Quail, Lakewood. He is opposed to the project and feels his property is more affected than most everyone else. He has observed the church grow for longer than most as well. He feels that this is an issue of good government with long term, rational, Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 11 careful planning which is consistent with the needs of the neighborhood and all property owners. Is it good government to allow the conversion of church use to a public school use. He stated that the Rockies are providing $ l OK to a church so that it can have an exclusive use of a public school facility using this field. This is an entanglement of a church, the Rockies mazketing arm, and the public school system. There has been overwhelming opposition and he feels the project has been piece mealed. He stated he has requested the church to put their parking lot lights on timers so that he can sleep and nothing has been done. Students have been in his yard loitering and using his bushes as a restroom. He said the future with the church has been dictated by the past. Ms. Robin Christians, 3159 Robb Circle, Lakewood. Ms. Christian is the author of the letter that was distributed to the neighborhood. She was upset that her area was not included in the aerial map as well as various other issues directed at the planning department. Ms. Christian stated she felt that at the neighborhood meeting there was a gross lack of information received from the church. She is totally opposed to the project and feels the church has no plan and has not addressed the issues presented to them at any time. Ms. Christians took issue with many topics from the project, the church, the neighborhood meeting, as well as, the process. Ms. Carolyn Noble, 11254 W. 38th Avenue. Ms. Noble stated that this appears to be a difficult issue but is biased about her own property. She does not believe that property owners did not perceive the future for growth and change. She believes that the church is neither a good neighbor or listener. She thinks that there should be a liaison available between the church and the community and volunteered herself to accomplish this. Her main issue is the piece and quiet which may be lost and is against the project for that reason. Ms. Georgia Canici, 3204 Pierson Street. Ms. Canici is against the project as the proposal stands at this time and requested that it be denied. Mr. Richard Fehr, 10857 W. 31st Avenue, Lakewood. Mr. Fehr is against the project and stated that members of the church including the pastor do not live in the neighborhood and cannot relate to the problems the church and this project have imposed. He is opposed to additional traffic and the affects on wildlife/environment, in addition to children's safety. He felt the parking lot that was installed was inappropriate as well with its run off going directly into Lena Gulch. He stated that they have tried to contact the church with no response. He suggested that funds from Great Outdoors Colorado (lottery funds) be requested to buy the land and assure it as open space. Mr. Pete Klammer, 3200 Routt Street. Mr. Klammer is strongly opposed to the project and feels the church is "big business" and that this is just a small portion of what is really wanted by the church. The church has been a proper but not a good neighbor. He stated that when he and his children have been walking their dog and playing frisbee, they have been escorted from the property. • Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 12 Mx. Ralph Perri, 1090 Holland Street, Lakewood. Mr. Perri stated he owns property very close to the baseball fields and plans on building a house there. He does not want to live next to anything like the proposal. He suggested that if he wanted to put in tennis courts for a private club, he would not be allowed to. He does not think the church has been a good neighbor. He feels the proposal will have a total negative affect and it does not fit in the Applewood area. The church is fine, but anything more is inappropriate. Jimmy Neblow, (address unreadable). He stated he completely supports the proposal and acknowledged the increased activity at the church. He stated that there has been no criminal activity occurring with students from the church. Frank Bums, 4676 Dudley. Mr. Burns is a member of the church and supports the church's proposal. He stated he would like to apologize for any perceived wrong doings which may have occurred by the church. He primarily supports the proposal to be able to reach out to kids. He also stated that no matter where a proposal such as this is presented, it will be responsible for some changes. Phil Hotsenpiller, 124 S. Joy Street, pastor of the church. Mr. Hotsenpiller stated he does not want to be a bad neighbor and apologized for wrong doing. He stated that the master plan will ' make the neighborhood life easier. The reason he stated was that if the church continues to grow as it is now, approximately 300 members a year, a third service will be initiated in the fall which will extend the time of church services. He said that if they don't have a master plan that will seat more people, additional services will have to be added which will be nonstop. He stated that the church will make every effort to be a better neighbor and further, that the original plan had been scaled down for this reason to about. one-third of what it was. He stated that notes are put on cars parked on the street to request that they park in the parking lot and that they have tried to keep things in line. He said he does not want to build buildings for buildings sake...but for peoples sake and feels tlxat they maintain the property appropriately. Steve Saunders, 11734 W. 33rd Avenue. Mr. Saunders is not a member of the church but stated he cannot imagine a better use of the land. He would not support a housing development however, he supports fully the use of the land as a baseball field and commended the church. Robert Reed, 11157 W. 31st Avenue. Mr. Reed is opposed to the project. He stated that every time the church has expanded, things have gotten worse including traffic, trash, thefts, trespassing, property damage, etc.. Scott Wilcox, 3137 Robb Circle. Mr. Wilcox is the father of a boy who was struck by an automobile from the church. He stated that he attended the hearing regazding the parking lot which he opposed. He does not feel that the church listens to the concerns of the neighborhood. He stated that the associate pastor parks on the street every week. • Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 13 Ann Whitehead, 11127 W. 31 st Avenue. Ms. Whitehead questioned what the connection was between the school and church and why only one school would be allowed to use the ball field. Robin Christians returned to the podium with additional comments. She wanted to answer the previous woman's question (Ms. Whitehead) and provide clarification to the Commission. She requested the church to correct her if her facts were incorrect. She stated that the connection between DeEvelyn High School and the church is that through the Colorado Rockies Baseball Team, a $ I OK grant was awarded to the church for a community project. However, there was a condition attached to the grant which was that DeEvelyn High School be allowed to use the fields. Church members stated this was incorrect. Chairperson WILLIAMS directed the speaker to address the Commission only. She stated that the Commission should find out the answer to this question if she is incorrect. She also stated she wanted to know how can anybody who awards funding, dictate who can use property in a residential area. The main issue at this meeting is not so much the baseball fields, but the use of the fields by others than the church especially by a school that has a field already in addition to batting cages. She believes that everyone has been misled. She said that she had not been asked by "the woman on the end" (Commissioner Brinkman) as to what she would like to see done with the property. Ms. Christians stated the church could make a charitable donation to the community, ask the City of Wheat Ridge to purchase it as part of their open space, Outdoor Colorado was also mentioned, and one other is having the church divide and move elsewhere. Discussion was held regarding the neighbors contacting the police department regarding noise or other problems, development of a contact committee between the neighborhood and church, what would be the next step for the church should the proposal not be approved, if the request could be approved with conditions requiring the church to return with a specific plan that the Commission could review. Ms. Reckert clarified the questions and stated that the case could be continued if additional information is necessary, before a decision is made. The church has a right of appeal if they disagree with the conditions placed by the Planning Commission. Commissioner SNOW motioned, Commissioner CERVENY seconded, to continue Case No. CUP-97-3 so a compromise could be reached between the church and the neighborhood, to a date no later than August, 1997, that Staff pick an appropriate date of review, and that this case will be the only case heard that evening. Motion carried 5-0. Directives as received from Commissioner SNOW are as follows: 1. The field and volleyball pits be limited to use by the church only. 2. The path to the restrooms be opened and available for all games. 3. Delete the requirement for bleachers. That a drawing be provided that shows that they aze no higher than 2 or 3 levels at the most. • Planning Cormission Minutes May 1, 1997 • Page 14 4. That there either be no lights or no lights later than 9:00 p.m. for the volleyball pit. 5. Address the issue of noise protection for the volleyball courts. 6. No bullhorns allowed. 7. Current parking lot lights go off at night. 8. The City of Wheat Ridge make a formal request of the City of Lakewood to allow parking on nearby Lakewood streets for residents only. 9. Any neighbor is allowed to submit to the Planning Department additional conditions that they think would be fair. Ms. Reckert stated that the conditions were very broad and that hopefully a compromise could be arrived at. Commissioner SNOW stated that these where only her comments and that perhaps no one else on the Commission will agree with her. Commissioner RASPLICKA motioned, Commissioner SNOW seconded, that the church provide a master plan instead of a piece meal plan to the Commission. Motion carried 5-0 Ms. Reckert stated that requesting a master plan from the church could open up a whole set of new issues. Commissioner RASPLICKA stated that he didn't feel that the church could provide a master plan at the next meeting to consider this case. He feels that this case needs to be reviewed at the earliest possible date. He still felt, however, that a master plan is in order. Commissioner CERVENY motioned, Commissioner BRINKMAN seconded, that the motion to request a master plan be reconsidered. Motion carried 5-0. Ms..Reckert stated that a long range planning document should be submitted so that the Commission would be aware of what may be requested in the future. Commissioner CERVENY added the following directives: 1. Limit church activities as far as a baseball field would be concerned. 2. Other items can be determined by negotiations between the neighborhood and church. Commission BRINKMAN added the following directives: 1. The church to develop a recreation committee to get together with the neighbors to identify the issues and work together to resolve them. 2. The church to develop another committee to deal with general issues of the neighborhood. Many of the issues brought forward at this meeting were not related to the project and may have been resolved prior to the meeting resulting in a shorter meeting and an easier decision. She feels the pastor should possibly be involved as well. • Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 1997 Page 15 8. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING 9. OLD BUSINESS 1Q. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Gunn advised the Commissioners that the dinner for retired commissioners would beheld May 9th and asked if they could check their calendars for conflict. The meeting which was canceled due to weather regarding Light Industrial zoning changes that was to take place with City Council, has been rescheduled to May 15, 1997, in City Council chambers. 11. DISCUSSION AND DECISION ITEMS 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS 13. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. by consensus. Marilyn Gunn, Recording Secretary •