HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUP-16-02City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W, 29" Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303-235.2846 F: 301235.2857
Josh Robbins
3401 W. 29"' Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
Dear Mr. Robbins:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Special Use Permit Approval to allow a
Daycare Center in a Residential -One (R-1) zone district, for property located at
631 O West 2g'1' Avenue.
If you have not done so already, please remove the posting signs associated with
this case from the property.
Please fee] free to contact me at (303) 235-2846 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tammy Odean
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure: Approval of Special Use Pen -nit
Cc: SUP -16-02 (case file)
www.chwheatri dge.com s
7500 West 29th Avenue City of
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WHEREAS, an application for a Special Use Permit was submitted to allow a day care center on
property zoned R-1 located at 6310 W. 29" Avenue, referenced as Case No. SUP -16-02; and
WHEREAS, City staff found basis for approval of the Special Use Permit relying on criteria listed
in Section 26-114 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and on information submitted in the case file;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has properly notified pursuant to Section
26-109 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, there were no registered objections regarding the application;
NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that a Special Use Permit to allow the operation ofa
day care center on property zoned R-1 is granted for property located at 6310 W. 291' Avenue
based on the following findings of fact:
1. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety
and convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
2. The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of
physical or operational characteristics.
3. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning
for the property.
4. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe
parking, loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether on
or off the site.
With the following conditions
1. The grant of use shall run with the business, Explore and Discover
2. The daycare must maintain Compliance with the Code of Colorado Regulations regulating
child care centers, including but not limited to the number of children who may be served
at anyone time in the building.
I The daycare must be in compliance with Wheat Ridge building codes, including but not
limited to the maximum occupancy established by the Wheat Ridge Building Division and
West Metro Fire Protec4on District.
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Community Develop et Director
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Development Director DATE: July 19, 2016
CASE MANAGER: Zack Wallace
CASE NO. & NAME: SUP -16-02 / Explore and Discover
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a state licensed day
care center for up to 32 children, ages 6 weeks to 3 years in age, to be located
within an existing church building located in the R-1 zone district.
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 6310 W. 29" Avenue
APPLICANT (S): Josh Robbins, Parent/Advisor for Explore and Discover
OWNER (S): Wheat Ridge Congregational Church (Reverend Claudia Schmitt, Pastor -in -Charge)
APPROXIMATE AREA: 79,976 square feet (1.84 acres)
PRESENT ZONING: Residential -One (R-1)
PRESENT LAND USE: Church
ENTER INTO RECORD:
(X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS (X) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(X) ZONING ORDINANCE
Location
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Site
All application requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to make an administrative
decision for this Special Use Permit.
I. REQUEST
Case No. SUP -16-02 is an application by Explore and Discover Daycare to operate a state licensed day
care center for up to 32 children, ages 6 weeks to 3 years in age, to be located within an existing
church building zoned Residential -One (R-1) and located at 6310 W. 29th Avenue (Exhibit 1, Aerial).
The applicant is requesting that this SUP run with the land in perpetuity.
Pursuant to Section 26-114 of the Code of Laws, the Community Development Director has the ability
to decide upon applications for Special Use Permits without a public hearing, provided the following
conditions are met:
1. A completed application package has been submitted and fee paid;
2. The Community Development Department has notified adjacent property owner by letter notice
and the site has been posted for at least ten (10) days;
3. No written objections have been received in such ten-day period;
4. The Community Development Director concludes that the criterial for approval, as set forth
below, are substantially complied with and support the request.
The Community Development Director can impose conditions or stipulations upon the approval, which
may include physical design, operational, and maintenance considerations to ensure compliance with
the criteria for review.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The R-1 zone district allows for small in-home daycares (up to 6 children) as a use by right. Large in-
home daycares (7-12 children) and churches require special use permits in the R-1 zone district. While
the `day care center' use is not listed in Section 26-204 (Zone district use schedule), it is found in
Section 26-205 (Residential -One District [R-1) in a list of allowed principal buildings in the R-1 zone
district. The majority of other uses within the same list require a special use permit, as do similar uses
listed in the use chart. As such it was determined that the operation of a day care center in the R-1 zone
district would require a special use permit.
Explore and Discover is proposing to operate from the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church on 29th
Avenue. The church was constructed in 1956 and has been in operation since. Under the current
version of the Municipal Code, churches require special use permits to operate in the R-1 zone district.
However, this church is non -conforming to the special use permit requirement as it has been in
continual operation since 1956, more than a decade prior to the incorporation of the City of Wheat
Ridge. As was previously mentioned, the property is zoned R-1, as is much of the surrounding area.
There are areas of Residential -Two (R-2) and Residential -One A (R -1A) in the immediate vicinity as
well Fxhibit 2, Zoninji. The eastern boundary of the subject property abuts the City of Edgewater.
Within Edgewater immediately abutting the property is an area of vacant land and an apartment
community known as Terra Village.
The applicant, Explore and Discover, is proposing to utilize existing rooms on the lower level of the
church (Exhibit 3, Site Plat. These rooms have direct egress into a sunken courtyard, which provides
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access to the exit driveway (Exhibit 4, Site Photos). The applicants have planned to renovate the
courtyard into a play area. They have also been working with the building department, and have
planned to install a ramp to allow ADA compliant egress from the sunken courtyard. The hours of
operation for this state licensed, non-profit, co-operative daycare are 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday
through Friday. The Explore and Discover day care is currently in operation less than 2 miles east of
the proposed location, at the corner of 29th Avenue and Julian Street in the City of Denver. They
currently care for approximately 20 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years, under the
supervision of 7 professional caretakers.
Explore and Discover has requested to operate a day care center with up to 32 children (the allowed
maximum for the size of the space they are proposing to occupy per state regulations). They are also
requesting that the SUP run with the land in perpetuity.
III. CASE ANALYSIS
The applicants are proposing to utilize an existing space within an existing structure. The church has
been in operation for nearly 60 years, and there have been few, if any, negative impacts on the
surrounding community that the Community Development Department is aware of. The layout of the
church building provides a separation between the church and the proposed day care, and the layout of
the parking lot provides adequate parking and circulation around the site Pnibit 4, Site Photos).
According to the Church's website (www.wheatridgeucc.org), services are held on Sundays with some
community events (adult study hour, Sunday school, and cookies, snacks, and coffee) occurring
immediately before and after the services. From the church calendar it appears the bulk of the Church's
activities occur on Sunday's between 9:OOam and 12:OOpm. Some other regularly scheduled events are
listed on the calendar such as Deacons and Trustees meetings every 2°d Saturday, and a Pastor's
meditation group every Wednesday from 9:00-10:00am.
The day care center will operate Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30pm. Based on the main usage
hours of the church and the daycare, the two uses appear to be complimentary in nature.
IV. CRITERIA FOR REVIEW
The Community Development Director shall use the following criteria from Section 26-114 to evaluate
each application for a Special Use Permit. The applicant has provided their analysis of the
application's compliance with the SUP criteria (Exhibit 5, Letter of Request). Staff provides the
followine review and analvsis of the SUP criteria.
1. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety
and convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. It will utilize an existing
structure, with existing parking, utilities, and functional space, which currently is primarily
used during the weekend. The proposed use of the building during the week may temporarily
increase traffic in the area during the mornings and evenings when children are being picked up
or dropped off. This potential for a brief and slight increase in traffic does not constitute a
threat to the general health, welfare and safety of the community.
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Staff finds this criterion has been met.
2. The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of
physical or operational characteristics.
The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood. In fact, it will bring
more people and activity into an area which is currently underutilized throughout the week. In
theory, the increased use and attention to the property should contribute to the opposite of
blight conditions.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
3. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning
for the property.
The existing zoning for this property and surrounding properties allows for small home-based
daycares for up to 6 children as a use by right. This request calls for a larger number of
children, which translates to more activity, especially during the mornings and evening when
parents are dropping off and picking up their children. That being said, the property currently
has adequate parking and circulation, in addition to existing space adjacent to a vacant lot that
can be converted to a play area, thus mitigating any adverse parking, congestion, or noise
impacts that may be greater than allowed under existing zoning for the property.
Staff finds this criterion has been met
4. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe
parking, loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether
on or off the site.
291' Avenue carries between 2,500 and 3,500 (based on City of Wheat Ridge 2007 and 2010
counts to the east and west of the subject property). The addition of approximately 30-40 cars
(assuming maximum occupancy and no carpooling), is minimal compared to the traffic
regularly carried along 29' Avenue. The subject property has ample room in the parking lot for
circulation and parking, preventing stacking within the property and the potential for such
stacking to spill into travel lanes on 29a' Avenue.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
5. The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk,
buffering, screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with the
character of the surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent property
owners.
Changes to the existing structure are proposed for the interior of the basement and sunken
courtyard. Few changes, if any, will be taking place that will impact the existing setbacks,
heights, bulk, buffering, screening and landscaping.
The existing structure conforms to the current R-1 development standards for churches.
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A shared parking analysis indicates that the existing 91 parking spaces are more than adequate
for the church and daycare to share parking (Exhibit 6, Shared Parking Analysis).
The property already includes a significant amount of landscape buffering along the property
perimeter where it abuts residential uses to the east. Residential uses to the west are also
buffered by some landscaping and fencing.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
6. The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks,
schools and other public facilities and services.
The special use is not foreseen to overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities,
parks, schools, and other public facilities, as it will function out of an existing structure and site
and utilize its own internal playground and facilities.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/or property owner with Code
requirements and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
There is a history of compliance by the church. In 1982 a code complaint was received about
weeds and was immediately addressed. There have been no code issues since.
The proposed daycare operates in the City of Denver, and their code compliance is unknown.
They have been in operation since 2002.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
8. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual.
No new construction on the site is proposed.
Staff finds this criterion is not applicable.
V. AGENCY REFERRAL
Wheat Ridge Public Works: Has reviewed the request, and has no comments at this time.
Wheat Ridge Police Department: Has no problem with the request.
West Metro Fire Protection District: In need of more details to assess the need for fire protection
features. Must meet provisions of International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including amendments.
Consultation with a fire protection engineer is recommended. Applicant was copied on referral email
reply from West Metro and is actively working with the fire department on these issues.
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City of Edgewater: Has no comments.
Xcel Energy: No apparent conflict.
VI. PUBLIC NOTICE & ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICING
A required neighborhood meeting was held on June 1, 2016. There were six (6) attendees, five (5)
were affiliated with Explore and Discover and one (1) was the pastor of the church. No representatives
from the neighborhood were in attendance (Exhibit 7, NeighJ&oodMeettM. One letter was received
from the noticing for the neighborhood meeting which opposes the day care center due to the fact that
it is in a residential neighborhood (Exhibit 8, Letter). The letter was deemed to lack a substantive and
legitimate objection to the proposed use. Additionally, there was no formal objection received during
the public noticing period from the same party, or any others.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 26-114, special use applications can be approved
administratively after a ten-day noticing period if no legitimate objections are received.
VII. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Having found the application for Case No. SUP -16-02 / Explore and Discover — a Special Use Permit
to allow the operation of a day care facility in the Residential -One (R-1) zone district — to be complete
and in compliance with the majority of the applicable review criteria, staff recommends APPROVAL
of the special use request for the following reasons:
1. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
2. The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of physical
or operational characteristics.
3. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning for
the property.
4. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking,
loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether on or off the
site.
With the following conditions:
1. The grant of use shall run with the business, Explore and Discover
2. The daycare must maintain compliance with the Code of Colorado Regulations regulating child
care centers, including but not limited to the number of children who may be served at any one
time in the building.
3. The daycare must be in compliance with Wheat Ridge building codes, including but not limited
to the maximum occupancy established by the Wheat Ridge Building Division and West Metro
Fire Protection District.
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EXHIBIT 5: LETTER OF REQUEST
7. Written Request and Description of the Proposal
Request
The Applicant, Explore and Discover ("E&D") requests as special use permit for a state -licensed day care
center for up to 32 children, to be located within an existing church building located in an R -I zone district
at 6310 W. 29s' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 (the "Property"). As accompanying conditions to the
special use, Applicant requests (i) that the maximum number of children be thirty-two (32) and (ii) that the
special use permit tun with the land in perpetuity.
E&D, which is an established program that was founded in 2002 by a group of parents with the common
goal of creating a high-quality infant -toddler program in Northwest Denver, plans to relocate an existing
state -licensed child care facility to the Property, serving approximately 16-24 children between the ages of
6 weeks to 3 years. Current E&D enrollment is 20 children, and the program would like to grow to
accommodate up to 32 children. E&D currently has a waiting list of at least 50 children.
The owner of the Property, Wheat Ridge Congregational Church (the "Owner") supports the special use
permit and desires to have E&D as a tenant in the Property.
"Day care" is listed as a special use under the R -I zone district. Because it serves the community, is a
daytime weekday use, and generates very low noise and traffic, this special use is appropriate for the
Property, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and is consistent with the intent of the R -I
zone district.
SUP Review Criteria
Per Section 26-114 of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code, the Community Development Director or City Council
shall base its decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an SUP application in consideration of the
following criteria: (Applicant's responses are in RED)
1. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The special use will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. Any potential concerns related to
traffic, noise, or congestion are mitigated because the hours of operation are during normal weekday
business hours, all Ioadinglunloading shall occur in designated off-street loading areas, there is
minimal parking required, the outdoor play area is below -grade and any sound is blocked and/or
deflected by concrete retaining walls, and there are numerous mature trees surrounding the property,
which create a natural buffer. Furthermore, by providing a safe care environment for children, the
special use will provide an additional "set of eyes" on the neighborhood, adding to neighborhood
safety.
2. The proposed special use will have a positive effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The proposed special use will have a positive effect on the general health, welfare, safety, and
convenience of residents and visitors to the neighborhood, by providing a safe, active, and caring
environment for children. In particular, the special use will serve the community by providing much-
needed day care (at the time of this application, E&D has a waiting list of>50). Because E&D has a
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strong community focus as well as parent education and social connection opportunities for the
families it serves, the special use will contribute positively to the neighborhood.
3. The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of physical
or operational characteristics.
The special use will not create or contribute to blight. Due to the high degree of hands-on involvement
of E&D's parents and volunteers, keeping the property and the premises clean and well-maintained is a
top priority.
4. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning for
the property.
By having no more than 32 children at any given time, the special use is appropriately scaled for the
building, the Property, and the neighborhood context.
5. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking,
loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether on or off the site.
The Property has a surface parking lot of 91 spaces, which is more than ample for the I I parking and
loading spaces that will be required for the proposed special use. All loading/unloading will occur on
the Property, so parking and loading impacts on the neighborhood are negligible.
6. The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk, buffering,
screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with the character of the
surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent properties.
The special use does not require new square footage to be constructed. (The day care premises will be
accommodated within the existing building). The Property is an existing building that meets code
requirements, has front, side, and rear setbacks that meet code under R -I, and has ample parking,
landscaping, and buffers to adjacent properties.
7. The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools
and other public facilities and services.
Due to the light use, the special use will not overburden existing city infrastructure and public
facilities. According the traffic counts published by the City of Wheat Ridge Engineering Division on
10/21/2015, the average daily weekday traffic count on 20 Avenue at Lamar Street (adjacent to the
subject Property), is between 2,348 (20 10 count at Pierce Street) and 3,554 (2007 count at Fenton
Street). The average of these two counts is 2,951 and it would be reasonable to assume that traffic
counts have increased since 2007 and 2010. Assuming a daily weekday traffic count of 3,000 vehicles
per day 29'"/Lamar, the proposed special use would account for approximately 2.6 percent of the daily
traffic at that location. (32 children + 7 staff x 2 trips per day = 39 x 2 = 78 vehicles per day...
78/3000=0.026).
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8. There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/or property owner with Code requirements
and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
To the Applicant's knowledge, the Owner has kept the Property in compliance with all applicable code
requirements, municipal laws, and ordinances.
9. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual.
Wherever applicable, the special use will be in compliance with all applicable architectural, site design,
and planning standards.
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8. There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/or property owner with Code requirements
and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
To the Applicant's knowledge, the Owner has kept the Property in compliance with all applicable code
requirements, municipal laws, and ordinances.
9. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual.
Wherever applicable, the special use will be in compliance with all applicable architectural, site design,
and planning standards.
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EXHIBIT 6: SHARED PARKING ANALYSIS
Provided Parking on site: 91 spaces
Below is a shared parking analysis based on Section 26-501.C.2.b.i of the Wheat Ridge Municipal
Code.
Institutional (non -church) represents the proposed day care center. The parking required by code is 1
space per each faculty or staff member plus 1 off-street loading/unloading space per each 8 students or
children.
• Request for the care of 32 children, divided by 8 (1 space per 8 children) equals 4 parking
spaces.
The day care center currently has 7 staff members, requiring 7 parking spaces. With the
proposed expansion to 32 children, I've factored in 4 additional staff members.
4 + 7 + 4 = 15 parking spaces for the day care center
Institutional (church) represents Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. The
parking required by code is 1 space per every 4 seats in the main assembly area The church has a
maximum seating capacity of 316.
• 316 seats divided by 4 (1 space per 4 seats) = 79 parking spaces.
• I have rounded up to 80 required parking spaces for the church.
Applying the shared parking matrix to the existing church and proposed day care facility demonstrates
that adequate parking for both uses is supplied on-site by the existing off-street parking area.
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Applying the shared parking matrix to the existing church and proposed day care facility demonstrates
that adequate parking for both uses is supplied on-site by the existing off-street parking area.
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EXHIBIT 7: NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29e Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTES
Meeting Date:
June 1, 2016
Attending Staff:
Zack Wallace, Planning Technician
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Location of Meeting:
Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Second Floor Conference Room
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Property Address:
6310 W. 29" Avenue
Property Owner(s):
Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United Church of Christ
Property Owner(s) Present?
Yes
Applicant:
Explore and Discover Day Care
Applicant Present?
Yes
Existing Zoning:
Residential -One (R-1)
Existing Comp. Plan:
Neighborhood
Existing Site Conditions:
The property is located on the south side of 29t' Avenue between Kendall Street and Lamar Street. The
property is zoned Residential -One (R-1). Much of the surrounding area is also residentially zoned as
either Residential -One (R-1) or Residential -Two (R-2) and developed primarily as low density
residential. The subject property's eastern boundary borders the City of Edgewater. This adjacent parcel
is vacant.
The property is currently occupied by a church; home to the Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United
Church of Christ. According to the Jefferson County Assessor the almost 7,000 square foot church sits
on nearly 80,000 square feet (1.84 acres) of land and was built in 1956. A rough count of parkin
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indicates there are more than 80 parking spaces on the site. There are two access points from 29
Avenue; one each on the east and west sides of the structure. Circulation is one-way with the entrance
to the property on the west side and exit on the east.
Applicant/Owner Preliminary Proposal:
The applicant, Explore and Discover Day Care, is proposing to utilize the existing rooms on the lower
level of the church. The hours of operation for this state licensed, non-profit, co-op daycare would be
7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Explore and Discover Day Care Center is currently in
operation less than 2 miles away, at the comer of 29 Avenue and Julian Street in Denver. They
currently have approximately 19 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years, under the
supervision of 7 professional caretakers.
The following is a summary of the neighborhood meeting:
All attendees present were affiliated with the proposed daycare. The pastor of the church was
present as well.
Staff explained the reason for the Special Use Permit, and the process that could be forthcoming for
the application.
The applicants, Explore and Discover Day Care, explained how they intend to use the property.
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EXHIBIT 8: LETTER
10 the City of Wheat Ridge, CO:
1 am not in favor of providing a Special Use permit for and infant and toddler day care center at
the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, United Church of Christ located at 6310 W. 291" Ave.
This Is a residential area.
My vote Is NO to the special Use permit for a day care center.
Tracey Hughes
6340 W. 30r" Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29`h Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
LETTER NOTICE
June 29, 2016
Dear Property Owner:
This is to inform you of Case No. SUP -16-02, a request for approval of a special
use permit to allow a Daycare Center on a property zoned Residential -One (R-1)
located at 6310 W. 29`h Avenue.
Pursuant to Section 26-114 of the City Code, an administrative special use review
can be granted by the Community Development Director without need for a public
hearing. Prior to the rendering of a decision, all adjacent property owners are
required to be notified of the request by certified mail.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Division at 303-235-2846 or
if you would like to submit comments concerning this request, please do so in
writing by 5:00 p.m. on July 11, 2016.
Thank you.
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Wheat Ridge Building Division: No comments received.
Consolidated Mutual Water District: No comments received.
Wheat Ridge Sanitation District: No comments received.
Century Link: No comments received.
Comcast Cable: No comments received.
All comments are provided as an attachment to this memo. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Zack Wallace
Planning Technician
303-235-2849
zwallace@ci.wheatridge.co.us
cc: Case file (SUP -16-02)
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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29'" Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
June 21, 2016
Mr. Andrew Park -Friend
Mr. Josh Robbins
Explore and Discover
3401 W. 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
Re: SUP -16-02 — 1st Review
Dear Mr. Park -Friend and Mr. Robbins:
This letter is in regard to your application for approval of a day care center on property located at
6310 W. 291h Avenue. I have reviewed the first submittal and have no requests for additional
information at this time. I have the following comments on your first submittal:
1. The request associated with your special use permit was to allow for 32 children to be
cared for in the day care facility. At this time, Staff is unable to comment on the
feasibility of allowing for the care of 32 children in your location. Please note that if
approved, a condition may be placed on your approval limiting the number of children
allowed to be cared for in the center. Please continue working with Building Division and
Planning Division Staff as you develop a more concrete site plan, as this will help Staff
make a determination.
2. Please provide an updated site plan indicating use areas within the building, circulation,
and other aspects critical to the operation of the day care center.
The following referral agencies also provided comments:
Wheat Ridge Police Department: See attached comments from Mark Cooney dated June
3, 2016.
West Metro Fire Protection District. See attached comments from Bruce Kral dated
June 7, 2016.
Wheat Ridge Public Works: See attached comments from Dave Brossman dated June 9,
2016.
City of Edgewater: See attached comments from Patty McCartney dated June 20, 2016.
Xcel Energy: See attached comments from Donna George dated June 20, 2016.
Wheat Ridge Economic Development. No comments received.
Right Way 8 Permits
XcelEnergySM 11233 West 3"' Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80223
Telephone- 303.571.3306
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Facsimile: 303. 571.3284
donna.I.george@xcelenergy.com
June 20, 2016
City of Wheat Ridge Community Development
7500 West 291h Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Attn: Zack Wallace
Re: Explore and Discover, Case # SUP -16-02
Public Service Company of Colorado's (PSCo) Right of Way & Permits Referral Desk
has reviewed the plans for Explore and Discover and has no apparent conflict with
the special use permit to operate as a day care from the lower level of an existing
church.
Please be aware PSCo owns and operates existing electric distribution facilities within
the subject property. Should the project require any new gas or electric service or
modification to existing facilities, the property owner/developer/contractor must contact
the Builder's Call Line at 1-800-628-2121 or https://xcelenergy.force.com/FastApp
(re ister, application can then be tracked) to complete the application process. It is then
the responsibility of the developer to contact the Designer assigned to the project for
approval of design details. Additional easements may need to be acquired by separate
document for new facilities.
As a safety precaution, PSCo would like to remind the developer to call the Utility
Notification Center at 1-800-922-1987 to have all utilities located prior to any
construction.
Should you have any questions with this referral response, please contact me at 303-
571-3306.
Donna George
Contract Right of Way Referral Processor
Public Service Company of Colorado
From: Patty McCartney
To: Zack Wallace
Subject: RE: SUP -16-02 Referral (6310 W. 29th Avenue)
Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 10:44:35 AM
Zack,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed Special Use Permit for a day care center at
6310 W. 29th Avenue. The City of Edgewater has no comments.
Sincerely,
Patty McCartney
City Planner
City of Edgewater
2401 Sheridan Boulevard
Edgewater, CO 80214
720.763.3053 direct
303.238.7192 fax
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From: Zack Wallace[mailto:zwaIlace@ci.wheatridge.co.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 5:13 PM
To: Patty McCartney <pMcCartney@edgewaterco.com>
Subject: SUP -16-02 Referral
Patty,
The Wheat Ridge Community Development Department has received a request for approval of a Special
Use Permit for operation of a day care center at 6310 W. 29th Avenue (Case No. SUP -16-02). Please
download the application documents from the City's FTP site using the following credentials. The file is
located in the "Community Development" folder, and the file name is SUP -16-02 — Explore and Discover
Daycare.
Access the site at: ftp - //ftp ci wheatridg co us/outbox/
User name: cowrftp
Password: cowrftp20l2
Path: Community Development 4 SUP -16-02 — Explore and Discover Daycare
Comments are due by June 20, 2016; no response from you will constitute having no objections or
concerns. Feel free to be in touch with any additional questions.
Thank you,
Zack Wallace
Planning Technician
7500 W. 29th Avenue
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PUBLIC WORKS
Memorandum
TO: Zack Wallace, Planning Technician
FROM: Dave Brossman, Development Review Engineer
DATE: June 9, 2016
SUBJECT: SUP -16-02 / Explore and Discover — 6310 W. 29th Avenue
I have completed my review for the request for approval of a Special Use Permit for
operation of a day care center at 6310 W. 29th Avenue received on June 6, 2016, and 1
have the following comments:
It does not appear that the current proposal entails any site changes which could
trigger traffic or drainage requirements. Therefore, Public Works has no
comments at this time.
To Zack -Explore and Discover SUP at 6310 W. 29th Ave Review-Ldocx
7JAWest Metro Fire Protection District
433 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
Bus: (303) 989-4307
Fax: (303) 989-6725
www.westmetrofire.org
June 7, 2016
Zack Wallace
Planning Technician
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Office Phone: 303-235-2849
Fax: 303-234-2845
www.ci.wheatridee.co.us
Re: Case# SUP -16-02 6310 West 29`h Avenue (Explore and Discover Daycare)
Dear Mr. Wallace,
This property is within the West Metro Fire Protection District (WMFPD). Fire service will be provided as
long as provisions of the International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including amendments, are met in
development.
Building plans including the areas to be rented to the daycare must be submitted by the applicant to
WMFPD prior to occupation and operation. The proposed use as a children's daycare may require the
addition of significant fire protection features such as sprinklers and fire detection with notification.
Existing exiting must also be assessed for compliance with use as a daycare. The applicant may wish to
address this prior to moving forward to ensure the proposal's feasibility. Consultation with a fire
protection engineer is recommended.
Permits from WMFPD are required from the fire district for tenant improvements, all work on automatic
fire protection systems, all work on automatic fire detection systems, solar photovoltaic systems, radio
amplification, underground fire line, and for the storage of hazardous materials.
WMFPD reserves the right to provide additional comments/requirements at the time when plans are
submitted and reviewed per applicable codes and amendments. If you have any questions contact me
at 303-989-4307 extension 513 or e-mail: bkral(o)westmetrofire.ore.
Sinc
Bruce Kral
Fire Marshal
"Whatever It Takes "...To Serve
CCCONSOLIDATED
mutual water
June 3, 2016
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development
Mr. Zack Wallace
7500 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Re: Case Number SUP -16-02 — 6310 West 29th Avenue
Dear Mr. Wallace:
This letter will acknowledge receipt of your submittal regarding the above referenced
property.
Please be advised that the above referenced property is in an area served by The
Consolidated Mutual Water Company. Domestic water service may be provided to this
property subject to compliance with the Company's rules, regulations and requirements
for such service.
Our records indicate that the property addressed as 6310 West 29th Avenue is currently
receiving domestic water from the Company through a 5/8 -inch meter (CMWCo Tap
Number 1941/Account Number 01001553-01.) Domestic water service may continue to
be provided to this property subject to compliance with the Company's rules, regulations
and requirements for such service.
The Company requires that a new application for water service be completed by the
owner and returned to the Company at the time there is a change in use. The Company
considers a remodel or building addition as a "change of use."
The Company's rules, regulations, and requirements further state that each separate
structure be served by a separate tap and meter, and in order to receive domestic water
service, the property must also front a Company main.
THE CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
12700 West 27th Avenue • P.O. Box 150068 • Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Telephone (303)238-0451 • Fax (303)237-5560 cei
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development
Mr. Zack Wallace
June 3, 2016
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Fire protection requirements should be obtained from West Metro Fire Protection
District and those requirements forwarded to this office by the Fire District at the earliest
possible time. We can then determine if additional system improvements would be
required to meet the demands set forth by the Fire District.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this correspondence, please
contact this office.
Sincerely,
411 -1 -
Andy Rogers
Project Engineer
cc: Bruce Kral, West Metro Fire Protection Fire Marshall
Michael E. Queen, CMWCo President
Zach Queen, CMWCo Superintendent of Distribution
Kim Medina, CMWCo Tap Administrator
From: Mark Coonev
To: Zack Wallace
Subject: RE: SUP -16-02 Referral
Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 7:36:08 AM
I have no problem with this.
Mark Cooney
Investigations Commander
Wheat Ridge Police Department
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Office Phone: 303-235-2931
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail contains business -confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the individual or
entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, electronic storage
or use of this communication is prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail,
attaching the original message, and delete the original message from your computer, and any network to which your computer is
connected. Thank you.
From: Zack Wallace
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 5:07 PM
To: Mark Cooney
Subject: SUP -16-02 Referral
Dear Mark,
The Wheat Ridge Community Development Department has received a request for approval of a Special
Use Permit for operation of a day care center at 6310 W. 29th Avenue (Case No. SUP -16-02). Please
download the application documents from the City drive:
Folder: V:1Community Development- Land Use Case Referral
File name: SUP -16-02 — Explore and Discover Daycare
Comments are due by June 20, 2016, no response from you will constitute having no objections or
concerns. Feel free to be in touch with any additional questions.
Thank you,
Zack Wallace
Planning Technician
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Office Phone: 303-235-2849
Fax: 303-234-2857
www.ci.wheatridge co.us
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The Wheat Ridge Community Development Department has received a request for approval of a
Special Use Permit for operation of a day care center at 6310 W. 291h Avenue.
No response from you will constitute having no objections or concerns regarding this proposal.
Case No.: SUP -16-02 / Explore and Discover
Request: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to operate a day care center for up to 32
children from the lower level of an existing church located at 6310 W. 29'h Avenue.
The property is zoned R-1, which allows single-family homes. Other uses, such as churches
and day care centers require special use permits in the R-1 zone district. The special use
permit process allows staff to review land uses which may or may not be compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood and allows for a special review to assess the impacts.
Explore and Discover Day Care currently operates in the City of Denver, and is currently
looking for a new location. They currently care for 19 children, have 7 professional
caretakers, and are a state licensed, non-profit, co-op day care. Hours of operation are
7:30am — 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Please respond to this request in writing regarding your ability to serve the property. Please specify
any new infrastructure needed or improvements to existing infrastructure that will be required. Include
any easements that will be essential to serve the property as a result of this development. Please
detail the requirements for development in respect to your rules and regulations. If you need further
clarification, contact the case manager:
Case Manager: Zack Wallace
Phone: 303.235.2849 Email: zwallace@ci.wheatridge.co.us Fax: 303.235.2857
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8. There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/or property owner with Code requirements
and prior conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
To the Applicant's knowledge, the Owner has kept the Property in compl lance with all applicable code
requirements, municipal laws, and ordinances.
9. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual.
Wherever applicable, the special use will be in compliance with all applicable architectural, site design,
and planning standards.
strong community focus as well as parent education and social connection opportunities for the
families it serves, the special use will contribute positively to the neighborhood.
I The special use will not create or contribute to blight in the neighborhood by virtue of physical
or operational characteristics.
The special use will not create or contribute to blight. Due to the high degree of hands-on involvement
of E&D's parents and volunteers, keeping the property and the premises clean and well-maintained is a
top priority.
4. The special use will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed under existing zoning for
the property.
By having no more than 32 children at any given time, the special use is appropriately scaled for the
building, the Property, and the neighborhood context.
5. The special use will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards, or unsafe parking,
loading, service or internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons whether on or off the site.
The Property has a surface parking lot of 91 spaces, which is more than ample for the 1 I parking and
loading spaces that will be required for the proposed special use. All loading/unloading will occur on
the Property, so parking and loading impacts on the neighborhood are negligible.
6. The property is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights, parking, bulk, buffering,
screening and landscaping, so as to be in harmony and compatible with the character of the
surrounding areas and neighborhood, especially with adjacent properties.
The special use does not require new square footage to be constructed. (The day care premises will be
accommodated within the existing building). The Property is an existing building that meets code
requirements, has front, side, and rear setbacks that meet code under R-1, and has ample parking,
landscaping, and buffers to adjacent properties.
7. The special use will not overburden the capacities of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools
and other public facilities and services.
Due to the light use, the special use will not overburden existing city infrastructure and public
facilities. According the traffic counts published by the City of Wheat Ridge Engineering Division on
10/21/2015, the average daily weekday traffic count on 291h Avenue at Lamar Street (adjacent to the
subject Property), is between 2,348 (2010 count at Pierce Street) and 3,554 (2007 count at Fenton
Street). The average of these two counts is 2,951 and it would be reasonable to assume that traffic
counts have increased since 2007 and 2010. Assuming a daily weekday traffic count of 3,000 vehicles
per day 291h/Lamar, the proposed special use would account for approximately 2.6 percent of the daily
traffic at that location. (32 children + 7 staff x 2 trips per day = 39 x 2 = 78 vehicles per day...
78/3000=0.026).
7. Written Request and Description of the Proposal
Request
The Applicant, Explore and Discover ("E&D") requests as special use permit for a state -licensed day care
center for up to 32 children, to be located within an existing church building located in an R-1 zone district
at 6310 W. 29' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 (the "Property"). As accompanying conditions to the
special use, Applicant requests (i) that the maximum number of children be thirty-two (32) and (ii) that the
special use permit run with the land in perpetuity.
E&D, which is an established program that was founded in 2002 by a group of parents with the common
goal of creating a high-quality infant -toddler program in Northwest Denver, plans to relocate an existing
state -licensed child care facility to the Property, serving approximately 16-24 children between the ages of
6 weeks to 3 years. Current E&D enrollment is 20 children, and the program would like to grow to
accommodate up to 32 children. E&D currently has a waiting list of at least 50 children.
The owner of the Property, Wheat Ridge Congregational Church (the "Owner") supports the special use
permit and desires to have E&D as a tenant in the Property.
"Day care" is listed as a special use under the R-1 zone district. Because it serves the community, is a
daytime weekday use, and generates very low noise and traffic, this special use is appropriate for the
Property, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and is consistent with the intent of the R-1
zone district.
SUP Review Criteria
Per Section 26-114 of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code, the Community Development Director or City Council
shall base its decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an SUP application in consideration of the
following criteria: (Applicant's responses are in RED)
I. The special use will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The special use will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. Any potential concerns related to
traffic, noise, or congestion are mitigated because the hours of operation are during normal weekday
business hours, all loading/unloading shall occur in designated off-street loading areas, there is
minimal parking required, the outdoor play area is below -grade and any sound is blocked and/or
deflected by concrete retaining walls, and there are numerous mature trees surrounding the property,
which create a natural buffer. Furthermore, by providing a safe care environment for children, the
special use will provide an additional "set of eyes" on the neighborhood, adding to neighborhood
safety.
2. The proposed special use will have a positive effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and
convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The proposed special use will have a positive effect on the general health, welfare, safety, and
convenience of residents and visitors to the neighborhood, by providing a safe, active, and caring
environment for children. In particular, the special use will serve the community by providing much-
needed day care (at the time of this application, E&D has a waiting list of>50). Because E&D has a
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Memorandum
TO: Potential Land Use Applicants
FROM: Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director
DATE: October 16, 2012
SUBJECT: Notification of Surface Development (C.R.S. §31-23-215 and §24-65.5)
In 2001, the Colorado Revised Statutes were amended to include an Article which addresses
mineral rights in respect to land use applications. This Article states that any application for
development must be accompanied by a completed notification to mineral estate owners. For the
purposes of this requirement, an application for development includes any application which
requires non -administrative approval from Planning Commission or City Council, including:
• A Final Subdivision Plat
• A Rezoning (including Planned Developments)
• A Special Use Permit (if City Council approval is required)
Building Permit applications are not considered an application for development, therefore
mineral estate owners do not need to be noticed.
A Certificate of Notice is attached, and must be completed and returned to the Community
Development Department no later than ten (10) days prior to each public hearing. Both Planning
Commission and City Council hearings must be noticed. It is the responsibility of the applicant,
not the City, to notify any mineral estate owners prior to public hearing. Failure to notice will
constitute sufficient grounds to reschedule the public hearing.
If there are no mineral estate owners, the appropriate box on the certification can be checked and
the certification can be submitted with the development application.
City of
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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 291h Ave. Wheat Ridge. CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
NOTICE TO MINERAL ESTATE OWNERS
APPLICANTS: You must submit this completed form to the Community Development Department no later
than ten (10) days before the public hearing on your application. Failure to complete and submit this
Certification of Notice shall constitute sufficient grounds to reschedule your public hearing.
(Print name)
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before the public hearing, as required by § 24-65.5-103(1), C.R.S., or, in the alternative, that the records
of the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder do not identify any mineral estate owners of any portion
of the property subject to the above referenced application.
Check here if there are no mineral estate owners of any portion of the subject property.
I hereby further certify that I am authorized by the Applicant to make representations contained herein and
act as the Applicant's agent for purposes of this Certificate of Notice and bind the Applicant to these
representations by my signature below.
Dated this 24
day of 20
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Meredith Reckert
Development & Zoning
Wheat Ridge Community Development
7500 W. 29' Avenue, 2' Floor
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RE: Explore & Discover Special Use Permit at 6310 W. 29'° Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 (the "Property")
Dear Meredith:
This letter is to serve as authorization for Andrew Park -Friend (Parent/Advisor) and Josh Robbins
(Parent/Advisor) to act as representatives of Explore and Discover (the "Applicant") in connection with all
activities related to the special use permit application at the above -referenced Property. If you have any
questions, please feel free to co►ptact me.
Sincerer,
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xecutiv Director
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3401 W. 29' Ave., Denver. CO 80211
t: (720) 855-6818
e: eandddirector@gmail.com
UNITED CHURCH
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June 1, 2016
Meredith Reckert
Development & Zoning
Wheat Ridge Community Development
7500 W. 29`h Avenue, 2" Floor
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RE: Explore & Discover Special Use Permit at 6310 W. 29"' Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 (the "Property")
Dear Meredith:
This letter is to serve as authorization for Explore & Discover ("Applicant") to represent the property owner,
Wheat Ridge Congregational Church (the "Owner"), for the special use permit application at the above -
referenced Property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Reverend Claudia Schmitt
Pastor -in -Charge
Wheat Ridge Congregational Church
(d.b.a., Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, United Church of Christ)
6310 W. 29" Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
t: 303-246-0589
e: WheatRidgeUCC@gmail.com
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RECEPTION NO. F0365249 11.00 PG: 0001-001
743 RECORDED IN JEFFERSON -COUNTY, COLORADO 1/31/97 14:56:12
REGULAR 900K /3 �_PgGE � FEE
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OWNER(S) IF GIVEN: lGti/LL� ��/40
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Reception No -908068 1466 571
V 11, THIS DEED, Mad. thin . 9th day of
- Ap211 ty in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and Sir—trio between
the B oulevard Congregational Church
a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws
of the State of Colorado of the first part, and
the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, a non—profit
corporation duly organized under the lave of the State
of Colorado
of the County of Jefferson and State of
Colorado of the second part:
WITNESSETH, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of
Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — DOLLARS,
to the said party of the first part in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby
confessed and acknowledged, hath granted, bargalned, sold and conveyed, and by these presents doth grant, bnrrain,
seB, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part. its beirs, and assigns forever,
all of the following described lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the
County of Jefferson and State of Colorado, to -wit -
East 112 of West 112 of Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of
Section 251, Township 3 South, Range 69 West, exce?t that part conveyed to
Jefferson County for a County Road. and described in Book loo, Page 319,
and except ditches and rights—of—way.
TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thernonto belonging, or in anywise
rp ertainin and the reversion or reversions, remainders, rents, issues and pests thereof; and an the estate,
ight, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of thc,isid party of the fust part, either in law or equity, of, in
and to the above bargained premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances,
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the maid premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances unto the
maid party of the second Dart, its heirs and assigns forever. And the mid
Boulevard Congregational Church, party of the first part, for itself,
and its successors, doth covenant, grant, bargain, acd agree to and with the said part y of the second part,
its heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents it is well
seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in
law, in fee simple, and bath r' ht, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the some
in manner and form aforeaei and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales,
liens, taxes, assessments and incumbrances of whatever kind or nature sower; -
except that mortgage deed recorded in Book 986 at Page 276 of the records of
Jdfferaon Cotmty and except that mortgage deed recorded in Book 986 at Page
279 of the records of Jefferson County, both mortgages which the Wheat Ridge
Congregational Church, party of the second part, assumes and agrees to pap
and the above bargpined.`pw;mises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part,
its HiQ ,against all and every person or persons lawfdly claiming or to claim the whole
or any pa. !. qf the first part shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND.
IN Rf TftSi; WH1r' tF. k.*— hpld party of the first part hath caused its corporate name to be hereunto sub-
scribed bilttt; • • i its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, attested by its
Secretaryytha� written.
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The foregoing inatrtl�iE�ft'•wga -aclmowledged before me this 9th day of A�l,
19 62 , by Del UJP as President and
Stti9�%•. e • as Secretary of
the Bo3ni of , ` Arg t $oulevard Congregational Church a corporation_
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Prepared For:
CENTURY REAL ESTATE ADVISORS
��ET�PANY JOSH ROBBINS
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Reference: 6310 W 29TH AVE WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214
yttached are the additional documents you requested:
Doc Type
CLAY DANIELSON
Land Title
Property Resource Specialist
Email: cdanielson@Itgc.com
Phone: 303-850-4191
Fax:
ADD.DOCS 663340
Recorded Reception#IBookPage
ONE REPORT
To: CENTURY REAL ESTATE ADVISORS
Land True
GUARANTEE CDMPANY Attn: JOSH ROBBINS
WN - Lr G C. COu
Fax:
Address: 6310 W 29TH AVE WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214
Date Ordered: 06-01-2016
Order Number 663340
Phone: 303-629-1221
County: JEFFERSON
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 1, WHEAT RIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
OWNERSHIP & ENCUMBRANCES
Certification Date: 05-25-2016
OWNERSHIP: WHEAT RIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Doc Type Doc Fee Date Reference#
DEED NA 04-10-1962 908068
ENCUMBRANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Item Payable To
PLAT
Cust Ref#
By: CLAY DANIELSON
Land Title
Property Resource Specialist
Email: cdanielson@Itgc.com
Phone: 303-850-4191
Fax:
Form OE.WEB 06/06
Amount
Date Reference#
01-31-97 365249
.,ms L)Nh REPORT is based on a limited search of the county real property
records and is intended for informational purposes only. The ONE REPORT
does not constitute any form of warranty or guarantee of title or title
insurance, and should not be used by the recipient of the ONE REPORT
as the basis for making any legal, investment or business decisions. The
recipient of the ONE REPORT should consult legal, tax and other advisors
before making any such decisions. The liability of land Title Guarantee
Company is strictly limited to (1) the recipient of the ONE REPORT, and no
other person, and (2) the amount paid for the ONE REPORT.
5/31/2016
1 Property
Information
1 OF 0
GENERAL INFORMATION
Property appraisal system
PIN/Schedule: 300425036 AIN/Parcel ID: 39-253-13-008
Status: Exempt Property Type: Commercial
Property Address: 06310 W 29TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE CO 80214
Mailing Address: SAME ADDRESS AS PROPERTY
Neighborhood: 500 -
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Subdivision Name: 829840 - WHEAT RIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Owner Name(s)
WHEATRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Block Lot Key Section Township Range QuarterSection Land Sqft
0001 25 3 69 SW 79976
Total 79976
Assessor Parcel Maps Associated with Schedule
1pmap39-253.pdf
COMMERCIAL INVENTORY
Building Number Year Built Quality iFloorlStructure Type U
1 1956 Averaqe 1 Church 1
SALE HISTORY
Sale Date Sale Amount
)1-31-1997
TAX INFORMATION
2016 Payable 2017
2
2016 Mill Levy Information
Actual Value
Land
759,800
Imp
209,400
Total
969,200
WHEAT RIDGE
Assessed Value
Land
220,342
Imp
60,726
Total
281,068
2015 Payable 2016
TBA
WHEATRIDGE SAN DIST
Actual Value
Land
759,800
Imp
209,400
Total
969,200
Assessed Value
Land
220,342
Imp
60,726
Total
281,068
Treasurer Information
Interactive Mau
in SgFtIBasement SgFt]Land Area
32 10 179976
Deed Type
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View Mill Levy Detail For Year
2
2016 Mill Levy Information
Tax District
3142
County
TBA
School
TBA
WHEAT RIDGE
TBA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DIST
TBA
URBAN DRAINAGE&FLOOD CONT DIST
TBA
URBAN DRAINAGE&FLOOD C SO PLAT
TBA
WHEATRIDGE FIRE DIST
TBA
WHEATRIDGE SAN DIST
TBA
Total
TBA
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4. Proof of Ownership and Representation
1) 6310 W. 29'' Ave. is owned by Wheat Ridge Congregational Church
■ Jefferson Countv Assessor Record attached
■ Deed is attached
2) Wheat Ridge Congregational Church (Owner) has authorized Explore and Discover (Applicant)
to apply for a special use permit
■ (honer Letter ofAuthorization attached
3) Explore and Discover (Applicant) has authorized Andrew Park -Friend (Parent/Advisor) and
Josh Robbins (Parent/Advisor) to represent the Applicant
■ Applicant Letter of Authorization attached
City of
W heat icdg�
CUMMUNIry DEVELOPMENT
Submittal Checklist: Special Use Permit
Rev. 5/2014
Project Name: ExpLd►P_G 14-r J6 Z 1 SC1a1eN2,
Project Location: (0310 W . Z i -tL-NAVS*'XE W UF'A't' 7-1 D4 ET CD 8021 y
Application Contents:
A special use permit (SUP) is required for approval of a special use in any zone district. The
following items represent a complete SUP application:
. 1. Completed, notarized land use application form
_2. Application fee
),,' 3. Signed submittal checklist (this document)
X 4. Proof of ownership—e.g. deed
X' 5. Written authorization from property owner(s) if an agent acts on behalf of the owner(s)
x6. Mineral rights certification form
x 7. Written request and description of the proposal
Include a response to the SUP review criteria—these are found in Section 26-114
of the municipal code
Additional information which may be required:
Depending on the size, scope, and complexity of the request additional documents may be
required. The submission of these documents will be discussed during the pre -application
meeting. This includes, but is not limited to, the following documents (one paper copy plus
Adobe . pdf file is required):
_1 - Site plan application—required if new development is proposed with the SUP
_2. Proposed building elevations
3. Trip generation letter or traffic study
_4. Drainage report
As applicant for this project, I hereby ensure that all of the above requirements have been included with
this submittal. I fully understand that if any one of the items listed on this checklist has been excluded,
the documents will NOT be distributed for City review. In addition, I understand that in the event any
revisions need to be made after the second (2"d) full review, I will be subject to the applicable resubmittal
fee.
Signature, Date: (o12- / so (j,
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Community Development Department (303) 235-2846 www. ci.wheatridge.co.us
Rentable SF proposed by E&D
Outdoor Play Area for E&D
New SF to be constructed
Parking Required for E&D
Parking Provided for E&D
Parking Provided for Building
Preapplication Meeting Date
Neighborhood Meeting Notification
Neighborhood Meeting
SUP Submittal
1,727sf
1,130sf (min. area required by State is 750sf)
None. This will be a tenant -finish buildout within the existing building,
subject to separate building permit(s).
I 1 stalls. (I stall per each faculty or staff' member plus 1 off-street
loading/unloading stall per each 8 students or children plus I stall for each
bus or van operated by the child care facility).
I 1 stalls
91 stalls
May 119, 2016
May N, 2016 — flyers were distributed to addresses within 600' radius
June 1, 2016
June 2, 2016
Thank you again for the opportunity to present this special use permit application. Please do not hesitate to contact us with
any questions, comments, or responses.
Sincerely,
drew Park -Friend Josh Robbins
Applicant (Parent/Advisor) Applicant (Parent/Advisor)
e: rockieswonta msn.com e: joshjrobbinsGyahoo.com
June 2, 2016
Meredith Reckert
Senior Planner
Development & Zoning
Wheat Ridge Community Development
7500 W. 291h Avenue, 2nd Floor
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RE., Explore & Discover Special Use Permit at 6310 W. 29`h Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 (the "Property")
Dear Meredith:
Thank you for holding a pre -application meeting with us on Thursday May 19, 2016 to discuss the special use permit
application that would allow Explore & Discover to be located at Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, at 6310 W. 29th
Avenue. Following that meeting, on Tuesday May 24, 2016 we distributed notification letters to all addresses within a 600
foot radius of the Property, and on Wednesday June 1, 2016, we held the neighborhood meeting at Wheat Ridge City Hall
with the Applicant and the Owner both present; no neighbors attended. The consensus by all present was that the proposed
special use is appropriate for the Property, compatible with the the neighborhood, and consistent with the intent of the R -I
zone district.
This letter is intended to serve as a cover sheet for the Special Use Permit (SUP) application on the following pages, which
include:
1. Land use application form;
2. Application fee;
3. Signed submittal checklist;
4. Proof of ownership and representation, including
5. Written authorization from Owner authorizing Applicant to apply for the SUP;
6. Mineral rights certification form;
7. Written request and description of the proposal, including how the SUP review criteria, as found in Section 26-114
of the Wheat Ridge municipal code, are met.
In addition, the table below summarizes the key points of the proposed special use.
Property
6310 W. 29`h Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
Owner
Wheat Ridge Congregational Church
Owner Contact
Rev. Claudia Schmitt, e: wheatridgeuccCwgmail.com
Applicant
Explore and Discover (E&D)
Applicant's current address
3401 W. 29" Ave., Denver, CO 80211
Applicant Contact
Andrew Park -Friend, e: rockieswon@msn.com
Josh Robbins, e: joshjrobbinsCyahoo.com
Property Zoning
Wheat Ridge R-1
Special Use Proposed
Day care center for up to 32 children, to run with the land in perpetuity.
Explore and Discover plans to relocate an existing state -licensed child care
facility to the Property, serving approximately 16-24 children between the
ages of 6 weeks to 3 years. Current E&D enrollment is 20, and the program
would like to grow to a maximum of 32 children.
E&D Hours of Operation
7:30am to 5:30pm. Monday through Friday
E&D Staff
Seven (7)
Site Area, per Assessor
79,976sf (1.836 acres)
Building SF, per Assessor
6,832sf main level (plus lower level est'd at 6.552sf for total building SF of
13,384sf,+/-)
2. Application Fee
5200.00 check attached hereto, . for the SUP application fee
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7500 West 29`h Avenue - Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 - Phone (303) 235-2846
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(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing, and shall be responsible for forwarding all verbal and written
communication to applicant and owner.)
Location of request (address): 340 W • 2-01*% Ave-
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Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
O Change of Zone or Zone Conditions XSpecial Use Permit
O Subdivision - specify type:
O Planned Development (ODP, SDP) O Conditional Use Permit
O Administrative (up to 3 lots)
O Planned Building Group O Site Plan
O Minor (4 or 5 lots)
O Temporary Use, Building, Sign O Concept Plan
O Major (6 or more lots)
0 Variance/Waiver (from Section 26-) 0 Right of Way Vacation
O Other:
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1 certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in
filing this application, 1 am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above, without whose consent
the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Applicants other than owners must submit power-of-attorney
from the owner which approved of this action on his behalf. PAIGE ELIZABETH SMITH
NOTARY PUBLIC
Notarized Signature of Appli STATE OF COLORADO
State of Colorado } ss NOTARY ID 20144011408
County of MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 12, 201
The foregoing instrument (Land Use Processing Application) was acknowledged by me this � da of t,IYK
by Y , 2016
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Comp Plan Design.
Related Case No.
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Size (acres or sqft)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 291h Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTES
Meeting Date: June 1, 2016
Attending Staff: Zack Wallace, Planning Technician
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Location of Meeting: Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
Second Floor Conference Room
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Property Address: 6310 W. 29"' Avenue
Property Owner(s): Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United Church ofClirist
Property Owner(s) Present? Yes
Applicant: Explore and Discover Day Care
Applicant Present? Yes
Existing Zoning: Residential -One (R-1)
Existing Comp. Plan: Neighborhood
Existing Site Conditions:
The property is located on the south side of 29th Avenue between Kendall Street and Lamar Street. The
property is zoned Residential -One (R-1). Much of the surrounding area is also residentially zoned as
either Residential -One (R-1) or Residential -Two (R-2) and developed primarily as low density
residential. The subject property's eastern boundary borders the City of Edgewater. This adjacent parcel
is vacant.
The property is currently occupied by a church; home to the Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United
Church of Christ. According to the Jefferson County Assessor the almost 7,000 square foot church sits
on nearly 80,000 square feet (1.84 acres) of land and was built in 1956. A rough count of parking
indicates there are more than 80 parking spaces on the site. There are two access points from 29th
Avenue; one each on the east and west sides of the structure. Circulation is one-way with the entrance
to the property on the west side and exit on the east.
www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
Applicant/Owner Preliminary Proposal:
The applicant, Explore and Discover Day Care, is proposing to utilize the existing rooms on the lower
level of the church. The hours of operation for this state licensed, non-profit, co-op daycare would be
7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Explore and Discover Day Care Center is currently in
operation less than 2 miles away, at the corner of 291h Avenue and Julian Street in Denver. They
currently have approximately 19 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years, under the
supervision of 7 professional caretakers.
The following is a summary of the neighborhood meeting:
• In addition to, all attendees present were affiliated with the proposed daycare. The pastor of the
church was present as well.
• Staff explained the reason for the Special Use Permit, and the process that could be forthcoming for
the application.
• The applicants, Explore and Discover Day Care, explained how they intend to use the property.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
What is a Special Use?
Special uses are discretionary uses which, if properly
designed, developed, operated, and maintained may be
approved in a zone district where the special use is
permitted. The primary issues to be addressed are those
related to the justification of need and special design, as
well as operational considerations which mitigate the
potential detrimental impacts on surrounding land uses,
the street system, and public services or facilities. A
special use permit can be granted administratively by the
Community Development Director or by City Council.
Special use approvals can be vested with the land in
perpetuity, can be granted only to the applicant, or can be
for a specific period of time. Obtaining a special use
approval can take as little as two months or as long as
four months depending on the nature of the request and
whether an administrative approval occurs.
Special Use Permit Criteria
Before a special use permit is approved, the applicant will
demonstrate that the following criteria have been met:
• Will not have a detrimental effect upon the general
health, welfare, safety and convenience of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood.
• Will not create or contribute to blight in the
neighborhood by virtue of physical or operational
characteristics.
• Will not create adverse impacts greater than allowed
under existing zoning for the property.
• Will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic
hazards, or unsafe parking, loading, service or
internal traffic conflicts to the detriment of persons
whether on or off the site.
• Is appropriately designed, including setbacks, heights,
parking, bulk, buffering, screening and landscaping,
so as to be in harmony and compatible with the
character of the surrounding areas and neighborhood,
especially with adjacent properties.
• Will not overburden the capacities of the existing
streets, utilities, parks, schools and other public
facilities and services.
• There is a history of compliance by the applicant and/
or property owner with Code requirements and prior
conditions, if any, regarding the subject property.
• Will be in compliance with the applicable standards
set forth in the Architectural and Site Design Manual.
Standard Schedule
Step 1:
Pre -application Meeting
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Step 2:
Neighborhood Meeting
Step 3:
Submit Complete Application
Step 4:
Staff Review, Referral
(Typically 15 days)
Step 5:
Comments to Applicant
Changes Necessary?
Yes
Step 6:
10 day noticing
Community Development Department 303-235-2846 - www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
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To the City of Wheat Ridge, CO :
I am not in favor of providing a Special Use permit for and infant and toddler day care center at
the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, United Church of Christ located at 6310 W. 29th Ave.
This is a residential area.
My vote is NO to the special Use permit for a day care center.
Tracey Hughes
6340 W. 30th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
303-995-2018
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NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT MEETING
Explore and Discover, a non-profit cooperative day care center, along with the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ, located at 6310 W. 291 Avenue, are proposing a special -use permit to allow Explore and
Discover to operate an infant and toddler daycare on weekdays within the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the special use permit will be held on:
Wednesday, June I st at 6pm
Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29' Avenue
2' Floor Conference Room
The City of Wheat Ridge has adopted a requirement that prior to any application for a special use permit an
applicant must notify all residents and property owners within 600 feet and invite them to a Neighborhood Input
Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the applicant to present his proposal to the neighborhood and to
give the neighborhood a forum to express their concerns, issues and desires.
A Staff Planner will attend the meeting to discuss City policies and regulations and the process involved, however,
the Planner will remain impartial regarding viability of the project.
Keep in mind that this is not a public hearing. Although a synopsis of the meeting will be entered as testimony, it is
the administrative process by the Community Development Director and/or the public hearing in front of City
Council where decisions are rendered. If you want input in the decision-making process, it is imperative that you
submit written comments during the public notice period and/or attend the public hearing.
The neighborhood meeting is an informal setting that provides an opportunity for you to understand the scope of the
proposed project and the process for review. You will have the opportunity to speak with the applicant and city staff
and to ask any question that you may have related to the project.
If you have any questions, please call the Planning Division at: (303) 235-2846. If you are unable to attend the
meeting, you may mail comments or concerns to:
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
7500 West 291 Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
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NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT MEETING
Explore and Discover, a non-profit cooperative day care center, along with the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ, located at 6310 W. 29`h Avenue, are proposing a special -use permit to allow Explore and
Discover to operate an infant and toddler daycare on weekdays within the Wheat Ridge Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the special use permit will be held on:
Wednesday, June I st at 6pm
Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29'x' Avenue
2°d Floor Conference Room
The City of Wheat Ridge has adopted a requirement that prior to any application for a special use permit an
applicant must notify all residents and property owners within 600 feet and invite them to a Neighborhood Input
Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the applicant to present his proposal to the neighborhood and to
give the neighborhood a forum to express their concerns, issues and desires.
A Staff Planner will attend the meeting to discuss City policies and regulations and the process involved, however,
the Planner will remain impartial regarding viability of the project.
Keep in mind that this is not a public hearing. Although a synopsis of the meeting will be entered as testimony, it is
the administrative process by the Community Development Director and/or the public hearing in front of City
Council where decisions are rendered. If you want input in the decision-making process, it is imperative that you
submit written comments during the public notice period and/or attend the public hearing.
The neighborhood meeting is an informal setting that provides an opportunity for you to understand the scope of the
proposed project and the process for review. You will have the opportunity to speak with the applicant and city staff
and to ask any question that you may have related to the project.
If you have any questions, please call the Planning Division at: (303) 235-2846. If you are unable to attend the
meeting, you may mail comments or concerns to:
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
7500 West 29`x' Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
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PRE -APPLICATION MEETING SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2016
Applicant: Andrew Park -Friend, Explore and Discover
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Josh Robbins, Explore and Discover
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Attending Staff: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Lisa Ritchie, Planner 11
Zack Wallace, Planning Technician
Michael Arellano, Chief Building Official
Specific Site Location: 6310 W. 291h Avenue
Existing Zoning:
Existing Comp. Plan:
Residential -One (R-1)
Neighborhood
Existing Site Conditions:
The property is located on the south side of 291h Avenue between Kendall Street and Lamar Street.
The property is zoned Residential -One (R-1). Much of the surrounding area is also residentially zoned
as either Residential -One (R-1) or Residential -Two (R-2) and developed primarily as low density
residential. The subject property's eastern boundary borders the City of Edgewater. This adjacent
parcel is vacant.
The property is currently occupied by a church; home to the Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United
Church of Christ. According to the Jefferson County Assessor the almost 7,000 square foot church sits
on nearly 80,000 square feet (1.84 acres) of land and was built in 1956. A rough count of parking
indicates there are more than 80 parking spaces on the site. There are two access points from 29`h
Avenue; one each on the east and west sides of the structure. Circulation is one-way with the entrance
to the property on the west side and exit on the east.
Applicant/Owner Preliminary Proposal:
The applicant, Explore and Discover Day Care, is proposing to utilize the existing rooms on the lower
level of the church. The hours of operation for this state licensed, non-profit, co-op daycare would be
7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Explore and Discover Day Care Center is currently in
operation less than 2 miles away, at the corner of 291h Avenue and Julian Street in Denver. They
currently have approximately 19 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years, under the
supervision of 7 professional caretakers.
Q.
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Will a neighborhood meeting need to be held prior to application submittal?
Yes, a neighborhood meeting is required for application for Special Use Permit approval.
Planning comments:
The following items were discussed based on the applicant's proposal:
Zoning & Use
The R -I zone district allows day care centers as a special use. As such, no zone change will be
required, but a special use permit application will be required to evaluate the impacts of the day care
use on the surrounding residential neighborhoods. A site plan should be submitted with the
application showing general use areas on the property.
Circulation
Designated drop off and pick up locations will need to be identified to provide safe access for parents
and children into the daycare. The drop-off location should be identified on the site plan submitted
with the application.
Utility Providers
The City of Wheat Ridge is not a full-service city. The utility and service providers for this property
include:
West Metro Fire Protection District, phone: 303-989-4307
Wheat Ridge Sanitation District, phone: 303-424-7252
Consolidated Mutual Water District, phone: 303-238-0451
All land use applications will be sent out on referral to these agencies for comment; however, staff
encourages potential applicants to contact service districts ahead of time. This may help to understand
any design or infrastructure requirements and potential costs associated with the proposed project.
Building Division comments:
Please note The City of Wheat Ridge has adopted and currently enforces the 2012 Edition of the
International Codes and the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code. The City uses the ANSI
1 17.1-2009 Standard in determining requirements related to building accessibility.
The following items were discussed during the pre -application meeting:
Courtyard
The primary outdoor activity area will be located in an area on the eastern side of the church building.
There are existing doors exiting into this area. The stairs in the courtyard cannot exit directly into a
driveway, a landing will be necessary. A ramp will also be necessary to provide ADA access into/out
of the courtyard.
Code Analysis
The portions of the building that are being taken over will need to conform with current codes. It
appears that the space will move from an `A' occupancy to an `E' occupancy. The `E' occupancy does
not require fire rated separation between the upstairs `A' use. However, this is a preliminary analysis
of the structure and operations. A full code analysis will need to be submitted to the building division
which justifies the categorization as an `E' occupancy, rather than another more intensive category.
HVAC
The applicants stated they were not planning on altering the HVAC unit. However, the Chief Building
Official (CBO) informed them that partitioning off rooms may impact the airflow and functionality of
the HVAC. This issue will need to be further evaluated.
Public Works comments:
The public works department was not present and has no comments at this time.
Review Process
This request will require a special use permit.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Neighborhood Meeting
The first step in the Special Use Permit (SUP) process is the pre -application meeting, which took place
on May 19, 2016. The next step is to conduct a neighborhood meeting. The applicant is responsible for
drafting a letter that will be delivered (via mail or hand delivery) to all property owners and current
residents in a 600 -foot radius of the subject property. The letter must be approved by the Community
Development department PRIOR to sending. The Community Development department can provide
the applicant with a neighborhood meeting letter template and samples, if necessary. Additionally, the
Community Development department will research the property owner and resident information from
the Jefferson County records and provide the applicant with mailing labels. The applicant will
coordinate with the Community Development department on the time and location of the
neighborhood meeting. The meeting may be held in one of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building
conference rooms, or any other location the applicant desires. There is a $100 fee for the meeting, and
an additional 50 -cent fee for each page of mailing labels provided to the applicant (average is about
$2-$3).
Staff will be present at the meeting to facilitate the discussion and answer any zoning, land use, and
process related questions. However, the applicant will lead the meeting and inform the audience about
the proposal.
Application
Once the neighborhood meeting is complete, a formal application may be submitted. The SUP
application will be assigned a case number and case manager. The case manager will be the
applicant's point of contact at the City for the duration of the case processing. The case manager will
review your case, and sent it out on referral to City and outside agencies for review. The referral
period is 15 days, during which time all departments and agencies may submit comments on the
application. These comments, as well as those from the case manager, may require modifications to
the application.
Once review of the application is complete, the property must be posted. This posting lasts 10
consecutive days and requires a sign to be posted on the property. Additionally, the Community
Development department will send out written notification of the SUP request to all adjacent property
owners. If no legitimate complaints are received during this posting period, the Special Use Permit
application may be reviewed and decided upon administratively. If a legitimate complaint is received
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by the Community Development Department during this posting period, the Special Use Permit will
be automatically forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing and decision.
If the application is reviewed administratively and denied, the applicant can appeal the decision to the
City Council.
If the case is forwarded to City Council due to receipt of legitimate objections, or due to appeal by the
applicant, the property must be posted again. This posting period lasts 15 consecutive days and will
require a sign to be posted on the property. The Community Development Department will also mail
out notification of the hearing to all property owners within 300 -feet of the subject site. At the public
hearing before City Council, the case manager will present the case, and based on an established set of
criteria present evident to recommend the approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the Special
Use Permit. The applicant, and the public, will be allowed to present evidence and provide testimony
in support of opposition of the Special Use Permit. The City Council will then make a decision of
approval, approval with conditions, or denial based on the testimonies provided by staff, the applicant,
and the public.
Attachments: None.
Note: Please be aware that the above comments are for general information purposes only. Staff
cannot predict the outcome of any land use development application. A favorable response from
staff does not obligate any decision-making body (Community Development Director, Public
Works Director, Planning Commission and/or City Council) to a desired outcome. Staff will
provide the best advice available given existing regulations, current policy, political climate and
information submitted.
Phone Numbers
Meredith Reckert — Senior Planner
303-235-2848
Lauren Mikulak — Senior Planner
303-235-2845
Lisa Ritchie — Planner If
303-235-2852
Zack Wallace — Planning Technician
303-235-2849
Michael Arellano — Chief Building Official
303-235-2853
Dave Brossman — Development Review Engineer
303-235-2864
Mark Westberg — Projects Supervisor
303-235-2863
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