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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/2005 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting December 1, 2005 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission was called to order by Chair McMillin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th A venue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman Jim Chilvers John McMillin Phil Plummer J eITY Scezney Cassie Spaniel Kim Stewart Scott Wesley Staff Members Present: Alan White, Community Development 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 1, 2005. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Community Development Department of the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner WESLEY and seconded by Commissioner STEW ART to approve the order of the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 6, 2005 It was moved by Commissioner STEW ART and seconded by Commissioner SCEZNEY to approve the minutes of October 6, 2005 as presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners BRINKMAN and SPANIEL abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting. Planning Commission December 1, 2005 Page 1 7. PUBLIC HEARING Chair McMILLIN announced that Cases No. LLA-05-03 and W A-05-19 would be heard concuITently. A. Case No. LLA-05-03: An application filed by Gino and Michelle Quintana for approval of a lot line adjustment at the properties located at 3295 Cody Street and 8605 West 32nd Place. B. Case No. W A-05-19: An application filed by Gino and Michelle Quintana for approval of a variance to minimum lot size for an existing duplex on property zoned Residential Two and located at 8605 West 32nd Place. These two cases were presented by Travis Crane. He entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. In response to a question from Commissioner BRINKMAN, Travis Crane explained that denial of the variance request would not affect a two-family dwelling on lot 1. Gino Quintana Michelle Quintana 3295 Cody Court The applicants, Gino and Michelle Quintana, were sworn in by Chair McMILLIN. In response to a question from Commissioner WESLEY, Mr. Quintana explained that the uneven notch of land on the property line would allow an existing fenced garden to remain. Mrs. Quintana stated that she and her husband plan to maintain that portion of the property. Denise Colburn 8605 West 32nd Place The property owner, Denise Colburn, was sworn in by Chair McMILLIN. In response to a question from Commissioner McMILLIN, Ms. Colburn stated that she has no plans to equalize the size of the two lots. She also noted that there is a cement culvert running between the two properties. In response to concerns expressed by Commissioner BRINKMAN, Travis Crane stated that the uneven property line would not cause any future problems in that these types of situations exist in many parts of Wheat Ridge. Alan White stated that there were no other individuals signed up to speak regarding these two cases. Commissioner WESLEY stated that he would vote in favor of the applications. He did not believe the city should hold anyone hostage about quirks along property lines. He commented Planning Commission December 1, 2005 Page 2 12. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner PLUMMER and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. o ~.~ Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Planning Commission December 1, 2005 Page 5 that the applicant is attempting to utilize the property as a garden area and keep it in the same condition as the property at 8605 West 32nd Place. Further, if the property owners wanted to change the configuration in the future they would have to come back to the city for approval. It was moved by Commissioner STEWART and seconded by Commissioner BRINKMAN to approve Case No. W A-05-19, a request for approval of a lot size variance for an existing two-family dwelling in the R-2 zone district for property located at 8605 West 32nd Place for the following reasons: 1. The hardship has not been created by any person having interest in the property. 2. The two-family dwelling currently exists and the reduced property size should have no impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The motion passed 8-0. It was moved by Commissioner STEW ART and seconded by Commissioner WESLEY to approve Case No. LLA-05-03, a request for approval of a lot line adjustment plat for properties located at 8605 West 32nd Place and 3295 Cody Court, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. 2. The land to be transferred is not being used by the owners of Lot 1 and is a logical extension of Lot 2. The motion passed 8-0. C. Case No. ZOA-05-04: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to references to the Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual. This case was presented by Alan White. He advised the Commission that proper public notice had taken place for this case. He reviewed the staff report and explained that the proposed amendment would simply provide cross references between the commercial zone district regulations and the Streetscape and Architectural Design guidelines. These changes would lessen confusion for applicants. Commissioner WESLEY suggested adding language to the ordinance to reflect that the regulations may be changed from time to time. It was moved by Commissioner WESLEY and seconded by Commissioner STEWART that Case No. ZOA-05-04, proposed amendments to various sections of Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws referencing the Streetscape and Architectural Desigu Manual, be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation of approval for the following reasons: 1. The City of wheat Ridge has adopted legislation pertaining to the development standards for the commercial zone districts; Planning Commission December 1, 2005 Page 3 2. The City of Wheat Ridge has adopted legislation pertaining to streetscape and architectural desigu guidelines; 3. There are no cross references between the two different sets of standards. With the following condition: That the following language be added behind references to architectural and streetscape standards as follows: "as may be amended." The motion passed 8-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS . Commissioner McMILLIN commended city staff for cOITecting the lighting problem at Chase Plaza. . Commissioner McMILLIN requested an update following City Council's denial of the Jolly Rancher property development proposal. Alan White stated that the city has not yet heard from the applicant and noted that City Council is considering the suspension of acceptance or review for applications in this area until the sub-area plan is completed. He also stated that a meeting was held with business owners regarding the sub-area plan and, according to an RTD representative present at the meeting, the Gold Line and transit station near Ward Road seems to be a reality. He will inform Planning Commission of the next meeting for the sub-area. 9. NEW BUSINESS . Alan White informed the Commission that a kick-off meeting for the Wadsworth sub-area plan will be held in the Council Chambers on December 13 at 5:30 p.m. . Alan White reported that there are no cases scheduled for the December 15 Commission meeting and therefore it would not be necessary to have a meeting on that date. . Commissioner BRINKMAN asked for clarification on the quasi-judicial process regarding the Cabela's development. Al!m White explained that Planning Commission members may attend meetings and review material regarding highway improvements. However, he cautioned members not to lend any opinions on land use issues. 10. COMMISSION REPORTS There were no commission reports. 11. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee and department reports. Planning .Commission December 1, 2005 Page 4