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Home My WebLink About12/19/2002 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting OR I GINA L December 19,2002 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair WEISZ at 7:00 p.m., December 19,2002, in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: John McMillin Phil Plummer Nancy Snow Paula Weisz Kevin Witt Commission Members Absent: Paulette Cooper (excused) Marian McNamee (excused) Staff Members Present: Alan White, Planning Director 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 December 19, 2002. A set 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. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner SNOW to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 5-0. 5. APPROVE MINUTES - December 5, 2002 It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner WITT to approve the minutes of December 5, 2002. The motion passed 4-0 with Commissioner PLUMMER abstaining and Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There were none present to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting. Planning Commission December 19, 2002 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-02-09: An application filed by Randall Ketelsen for Ketelsen Recreation Vehicles for approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-One (A-I) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and approval of an outline and final development plan for property located immediately south of9870 West 1-70 Frontage Road South. B. Case No. MS-02-05: An application filed by Randall Ketelsen for Ketelsen Recreation Vehicles for approval of a subdivision plat for property located immediately south of 9870 West 1-70 Frontage Road South. These cases were presented by Travis Crane. He reviewed the staff reports for each case, entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission that there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He stated that a note should be added to the outline development plan which would read "the inventory to be stored may not exceed a height of six feet." The maximum building and hardscape coverage portion of the outline development plan should be amended to read "80%." Two changes were also suggested to the final development plan. The first would be to add a note to read: "the inventory to be stored may not exceed a height of six feet." The second change would be to add the words "a recreational vehicle storage lot is allowable as part ofthis FDP. Any subsequent change of use or redevelopment will require an amendment to this FDP." Staff recommended approval ofthe requests with the above listed amendments. Commissioner SNOW expressed concern about certain types oflaboratories being located so close to a school. She also asked about sales tax issues associated with camper sales. Chris Porter 4465 Kipling, Wheat Ridge Mr. Porter, attorney for the applicant, was sworn in by Chair WEISZ. He stated that in addition to sales tax collected when a Wheat Ridge resident purchases a camper, Ketelsen Campers attracts customers from many states which also generates sales tax from hotels, restaurants, etc. in the area. Sales tax is also collected for sales of parts. In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Mr. Porter explained that Ketelesen does not sell any motorized recreational vehicles. Randy Ketelsen 9870 West 1-70 Frontage Road South Mr. Ketelsen was sworn in by Chair WEISZ. He stated that lot two is used only for storage of pop-up campers which don't exceed 48 inches in height. He also stated that storage of campers is limited to inventory. Customers may not store their units on his property. In response to questions from Commissioner SNOW, Mr. Ketelsen stated that lot two is used for inventory only. Customers inspect the campers in the show room. He also stated that he would have no issue to a height limitation for any future buildings on the site. Planning Commission December 19, 2002 Page 2 Chair WEISZ asked if there were any present who wished to address these cases. There was no response. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-02-09, a request for approval of an Outline Development Plan for property located south of 9870 West 1-70 Frontage Road South, for the following reasons: 1. The change in zone will bring the properties into conformance with the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies. 2. The change in zone will not create an isolated or spot zone district. 3. The zone change is compatible with the surrounding area. 4. The change of zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. 5. The requirements of an Outline Development Plan have been met. With the following conditions: 1. A note shall be added to the Outline Development Plan that reads "The inventory to be stored may not exceed a height of six feet." 2. The plat be changed as follows: After the words "medical and dental offices..." leave out the words "and laboratories". 3. The maximum height of buildings be limited to fifty feet. 4. The maximum hardscape and building coverage shall be 80%. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER to reqnest approval of Case No. WZ-02-09, a request for approval of a Final Development Plan, for property located south of 9870 West 1-70 Frontage Road South, for the following reasons: 1. It is consistent with the Outline Development Plan. 2. It meets with requirements for a Final Development Plan. With the following conditions: 1. A note shall be added to the Final Development Plan that reads: "The inventory to be stored may not exceed a height of six feet." 2. A note shall be added to the Final Development Plan that reads: "A recreational vehicle storage lot is allowed as part of this Final Development Plan. It is intended that a recreational vehicle storage lot be allowed as part of this Final Development Plan without the requirement for a special use permit. Any subsequent change of use or redevelopment will require an amendment to this Final Development Plan." 3. The maximum height of buildings be limited to fifty feet. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. Planning Commission December 19, 2002 Page 3 It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner McMILLIN that Case No. MS-02-05, a request for a final subdivision plat, for property located south of 9870 West 1-70 Frontage Roads South be approved for the following reasons: 1. The subdivision meets all requirements of the subdivision regulations. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. 8. OLD BUSINESS There was discussion regarding the timing of Planning Commission hearings and City Council hearings. Commissioner McMILLIN offered a resolution that city staff, at the highest levels, communicate Planning Commission recommendations to the City Council by the end of the working day on Friday following the Planning Commission meeting. The resolution passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner SNOW that Planning Commission recommendations be presented to City Council at least ten days prior to the City Council hearing. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. 9. NEW BUSINESS Alan White advised the Commission that there are no cases scheduled for January 2,2003. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner PLUMMER that the January 2, 2003 Planning Commission meeting bc canceled due to a lack of cases. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners COOPER and McNAMEE absent. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee or department reports. 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner SNOW to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Paula Weisz, Chair " -) "-./ tL...- ~~'" Ano Lazzeri, Recording . ecretary Planning Commission December 19, 2002 Page 4