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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-181. OA 3. 4 5. 6. City of ] �1WheatRlid e PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting April 5, 2018 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair OHM at 7:01p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emery Dorsey Daniel Larson Janet Leo Scott Ohm Richard Peterson Amanda Weaver (arrived at 7:04) Alan Bucknam Vivian Vos Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Zack Wallace Mendez, Planner II Scott Cutler, Planner I Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner LEO to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 15, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to approve the minutes of March 15, 2018, as amended. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Commissioners Larson and Peterson abstaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 2018 -1— No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-18-07: an application filed by Francesca Chrisp for approval of a zone change from Agricultural -One (A-1) and Commercial -One (C-1) to Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU -N) for property located at 11221 West 44h 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 PETERSON asked about the zoning code in section 26-112, private zoning under applicability. He mentioned it talks about changing the zoning on a parcel from one zone classification to another zone classification on land of 1 acre or less. He wanted clarification if this property should include two zone changes not one. Ms. Reckert explained that split zoning is frequently seen in the City which we inherited from Jefferson County in 1969 when the City incorporated. She clarified that if a parcel is over one acre in size then a zone change must be to a planned unit development unless it is changed to one of the City's mixed use zone districts. Commissioner WEAVER asked if this property will require a plan once the zoning has been changed. Mr. Wallace Mendez confirmed that if any redevelopment is proposed on the property, there will have to be a site plan approval. It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WZ-18-07, a request for approval of a zone change from Agricultural -One (A-1) and Commercial -One (C-1) to Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU -N) for property located at 11221 West 44t' 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 44' Avenue. 4. The zone change will provide additional opportunity for reinvestment in the area. Planning Commission Minutes -2— April 2— April 5, 2018 5. The criteria used to evaluate a zone change support the request. Motion carries 6-0. B. Case No. WZ-18-06: an application filed by Luis Bielich for approval of a zone change from Residential -Two (R-2) to Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU -N) for property located at 4650 Wadsworth Boulevard. Mr. Cutler 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 Peterson wanted clarification about section 26-112 regarding the Mixed Use -Commercial (MU -C) and Mixed Use -Neighborhood (MU -N) zone districts. Since Wadsworth is more commercial he asked if MU -C would be a better fit than MU -N. Mr. Wallace Mendez explained that further south on the Wadsworth corridor there is a large portion zoned MU -C, but given the surrounding land uses in this area being residential, the MU -N permits less intense uses and acts as a better buffer than the MU -C zone district. Mr. Wallace Mendez also said that MU -N is more context sensitive and is a good transition to the existing adjacent residential uses to the east. Mr. Cutler added that in the MU -C zone district the building heights are permitted to be taller than building heights in the MU -N zone district. Dan Grant, resident 4645 Webster Street, Wheat Ridge Mr. Grant feels the property owners are being greedy and is concerned if a fourplex is constructed on the site, there will be more people and vehicles on the property. He is also concerned about the height of the building because future residents would be able to look into his backyard. His final concern is that Code Enforcement has been called on this property numerous times and he wants to make sure the property is going to be maintained. Joann Warner, resident 4635 Webster Street, Wheat Ridge Ms. Warner feels this is too much growth for this property and thinks it should be commercial zoning. Planning Commission Minutes -3— April 3— April 5, 2018 Commissioner OHM closed the citizen's forum and asked staff to respond to several of the public comments. • Is there a site plan in place? Mr. Cutler confirmed there is no site plan at this time. He explained that the development will go through a site plan review and the site will be brought into compliance. He added that if the building is 3 stories in height then the setback would be increased to 15 feet. Mr. Wallace Mendez added that the setback will be required to be landscaped. • Commissioner WEAVER asked if there is any way that staff can address the total amount of potential people and parking on the property. Mr. Wallace Mendez said in the MU -N zone district a maximum of 21 dwelling units per acre is allowed. Additionally, the City Code permits one family per dwelling, and the definition of family includes persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or legal custody. During site plan review staff will make sure that the permitted density is not exceeded. Staff will also make sure there is adequate parking available per the minimum parking requirements in the Code. It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner LEO to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WZ-18-06, a request for approval of a zone change from Residential -Two (R-2) to Mixed Use - Neighborhood (MU -N) for property located at 4650 Wadsworth Boulevard 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 Wadsworth Boulevard. 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. Motion Carries 6-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS Planning Commission Minutes -4— April 4— Apri1 5, 2018 9. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wallace Mendez introduced the two new Commissioners on the dais, Commissioners Peterson and Larson, and mentioned the vote for Chair and Vice Chair will take place at the next meeting, which will be in May because there is no case to hear on April 19. He also mentioned that Ms. Mikulak had her baby in March and all are doing well. Ms. Reckert added that there will be future training now that Planning Commission is fully represented. There is no specific date at this point. . 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner WEAVER and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Q.ts� Sco Ohm, Chair Tammy Odea*,-2Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -5— April 5— April 5, 2018