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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/171. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 4' City of _/ WheatRidge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting August 3, 2017 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair OHM at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dirk Boden Alan Bucknam Emery Dorsey Janet Leo Scott Ohm Amanda Weaver Vivian Vos Donna Kimsey Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager Zack Wallace Mendez, Planner II Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 15, 2017 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner LEO to approve the minutes of June 15, 2017, as written. Motion carried 6-0-1 with Commissioner OHM abstaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes August 3, 2017 -1— No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-17-05: an application filed by Shadow Homes, Inc. for approval of a zone change from Commercial -One (C-1) to Residential -Once C (R -1C) for property located at 6025 West 401h Avenue. Mr. Wallace Mendez gave a short presentation regarding the zone change and the application. He entered into the record the contents of the case file, packet materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation. He stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. Commissioner DORSEY asked if the developer is going to utilize the existing home or tear it down. Mr. Wallace Mendez state that he believes the existing home will be utilized. Commissioner VOS asked about the 105 feet total width of the minimum landscaping. Of the 100% needing to be landscaped, how deep is that and what kind of landscaping does that include. Mr. Wallace Mendez replied that the first 20 feet needs to be 100% landscaped which is the front yard setback. He also explained there is a requirement for street trees and it is 1 tree for every 70 feet. Ms. Mikulak added that the intent of the regulation is for front yards to be improved and not just dirt. Commissioner VOS also asked where the single family boundary of the property will be. Is there going to be two separate ownerships. Mr. Wallace Mendez explained the owner intends to do a minor lot subdivision if the zone change is approved. Commissioner Weaver asked if the subdivision will be administrative. Mr. Wallace Mendez said that is correct. Commissioner OHM asked about the designation of the red color in Exhibit 4 Mr. Wallace Mendez said the red color represents a main street designation. Ms. Mikulak added he is correct and the dash lines are intended to show corridors that are more commercial in nature. Planning Commission Minutes -2— August 2— August 3, 2017 Commissioner OHM also asked about the zoning map in Exhibit 3 and the use of this property being very low in intensity, but the zoning to the south is R-3. What is the maximum amount of density in the zone R-3 and how did you come to putting an R -1C among the higher intensity zone districts. Mr. Wallace Mendez explained that R -1C would allow the owners to keep the existing home and allow them to subdivide to create and additional single-family lot. In addition, there is already an R -1C in the area just to the east. Mr. Wallace Mendez added that bulk plane regulations would apply to R -1C so there will be no towering buildings on these properties. Further, the predominant land use in the area is more in line with an R -1C designation, rather than the R-3 designation in the area. Mr. Wallace Mendez stated many of the R-3 zoned properties are utilized by single family homes and are too small to re -develop into multi -family, additionally, there is also a provision in the code against land banking and then building multi -family residences in the R-3 zone district. Commissioner OHM asked about the applicant considering a flag lot. Mr. Wallace Mendez said that flag lots are allowed, but can be difficult with water and sewer service. The applicant does not prefer a flag lot, but we have not seen a subdivision plan yet. Ms. Mikulak added that the provision in the code states that flag lots are not encouraged, but are permitted when the most appropriate development option shall meet the criteria. Katie Sorenson, Shadow Homes, Applicant 5084 Gladiola Way, Golden 80403 Ms. Sorenson answered a few of the Commissioners previous questions and explained the garage is a far distance from the existing house, but their anticipated subdivision would ensure the setbacks for both lots would be met. Concerning a flag lot, we agreed with Staff, that a flag lot is unnecessary. Once a survey was done she concluded a subdivision can be done to make the lots equal parts. She gave a little history about Shadow Homes and said community is important and they want to support growth and affordability. Commissioner VOS asked about the existing house and if the renters will have to leave. Ms. Sorenson stated the tenants have a lease until July of 2018 and we will decide then on how to move forward, but we do intend to leave the house there and some improvements have already been done. After the lot is subdivided the other half will be sold to a developer that they know very well and does good work and we will carry their vision through. Planning Commission Minutes -3— August 3— August 3, 2017 8. It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to APPROVE Case No. WZ-17-05, a request for approval of a zone change from Commercial -One (C-1) for property located at 6025 S. 40tl Avenue, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed zone change will promote the public health, safety, or welfare of the community and does not result in an adverse effect on the surrounding area. 2. Utility infrastructure adequately services the property. 3. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and consistent with the character of the surrounding area. 4. The zone change will provide additional opportunity for reinvestment in the area. 5. The criteria used to evaluate a zone change support the request. Commissioner BUCKNAM added that this is a good first step to do what Shadow Homes envisions. He wants staff to take a broader look at the mix of residential and commercial uses in the area and would like to see the zoning conform to the existing uses as well as to the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried 7-0 OTHER ITEMS 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner LEO to adjourn the meeting at 7:29p.m. co Ohm, air Planning Commission Minutes August 3, 2017 Motion carried 7-0. J Tammy , Recording Secretary -4—