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The following case numbers relate to the request for
construction of a self -storage facility on property at 5130 Miller
Street.
Case No. WA -16-02 was a request for approval of a drive aisle
width variance (20' where 22' is the minimum width specified in
the zoning code) on property zoned I -E at 5130 Miller Street.
Case No. PBG -15-01 was a request for approval of a planned
building group on property zoned I -E at 5130 Miller Street.
All files pertaining to these two cases can be found in the case
file for PBG -15-01.
January 25, 2016
City of Wheat Ridge
Public Works Engineering Division
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RE: Parfet Mini Storage — Drive Width Variance Request
To whom it may concern:
ASELINE
' EnpmeQ _Planning
We are hereby requesting variance from the City's standard for aisle width of 22 feet for two-way
traffic as noted in Table 10 of Section 26-501.E.11. This provision references minimum parking
space and drive aisle standards. Although we are requesting a variance from this standard we do
not believe that the specific standard noted anticipated the drive isle spacing between buildings.
We feel that this request is appropriate since this is not a parking lot situation and the storage units
are not intended for vehicles and therefore we do not anticipate any vehicle conflicts beyond the
occasional passing cars when storage units are being accessed. Below describes how each of the
variance criteria are being met:
a. The property in question would not yield a reasonable return in use, service or income if
permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by regulation for the district in which it is
located. — The additional 2 feet per drive isle would have a significant and direct impact on the
storage space available for use. The driveways have been designed considering the vehicle type,
circulation, and frequency of use.
b. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality. - The request is appropriate
for the proposed use as the drive isles only need to be wide enough for passing cars and not the
typical movements associated with accessing parking spaces.
c. The applicant is proposing a substantial investment in the property with this application, which
would not be possible without the variance. — Without the variance there is a considerable
reduction in each of the storage buildings that would total over 1,200 s.f. in lost storage space
and impact the feasibility and function of the site.
d. The particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific property
involved results in a particular and unique hardship (upon the owner) as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out. — The topography does not
have a direct impact on the variance request.
e. The alleged difficulty or hardship has not been created by any person presently having an
interest in the property. —The hardship is only created as a result of the specific written standard.
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f. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located, by, among other
things, substantially or permanently impairing the appropriate use or development of adjacent
property, impairing the adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, substantially
increasing the congestion in public streets or increasing the danger of fire or endangering the
public safety, or substantially diminishing or impairing property values within the neighborhood. -
This request is only applicable where there is no need for a fire lane. Following our initial
submittal of documents to the City of Wheat Ridge and the subsequent response letter from the
Arvada Fire Protection District dated November 4th, 2015. A meeting with Arvada Fire was held
on December 9th, 2015 at Arvada Fire's offices. The result of this meeting was that the 20' isle
width between buildings was acceptable to them as long as Arvada Fire's hose reach criteria was
met. We have met this hose reach criteria with the most recent drawings submitted to the City of
Wheat Ridge
g. The unusual circumstances or conditions necessitating the variance request are present in the
neighborhood and are not unique to the property. - Granting this variance would not alter the
essential character of the project. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the
property is located.
h. Granting of the variance would result in a reasonable accommodation of a person with
disabilities. — The ADA accessibility would not be impacted by the granting of the variance.
i. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual. — We continue to work closely with the City to comply with
the Architectural and Site Design Manual requirements for the project and we do feel that we
are in substantial compliance with those standards.
This variance request has been prepared in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Criteria. We
appreciate your consideration and please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
B7aseli a Engineering Corporation
Noah J Nemmers PE
Manager of Civil Engineering\ Golden
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • Phone (303) 235-2846
Greg Herbers (Please print or type all information)
Applicant PARFET STORAGE LLC
City Golden
Owner Same as above
City
Address 14995 Foothill Rd Phone 3-717-0378
State CO Zip 80401 Fax gherbers@q.com
Address
State
Zip
Phone
Fax
ContactNoah Nemmers - Baseline Corp Address 1950 Ford Steet Phone 3-940-9966
City Golden State CO Zip 80401 Fax noah@baselinecorp.c
(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): 5130 Parfet Street LOT 1, Block 1, PARFET PARK TRACT 2 REPLAT #2
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
Please refer to submittal checklists for complete application requirements, incomplete applications will not be accepted
O Change of zone or zone conditions O Special Use Permit O Subdivision: Minor (5 lots or less)
O Consolidation Plat O Conditional Use Permit O Subdivision: Major (More than 5 lots)
O Flood Plain Special Exception O Site Plan approval O Temporary Use, Building, Sign
O Lot Line Adjustment 13 Concept Plan approval IXVariance/Waiver (from Section Table 10 )
O Planned Building Group 71 Right of Way Vacation O Other: Sec. 26-501.E.11
Detailed description of request: Six proposed storage buildings and the existing office/home on the site is to be used
Required information:
Assessors Parcel Number: 39-163-01-010 Size of Lot (acres or square footage): 1.22
Current Zoning: Industrial -Employment (I -E) Proposed Zoning: No Change
Current Use: Light Industrial / Commercial Proposed Use: No Change
I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in filing this application, I 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.
Notarized Signature of Applicant
State of Colorado
County of
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The foregoing instrument (Land Use Processing Application) was acknowledged
by me this day of , 20 by
Notary Public
My commission expires _/_/20.
To be filled out by staff -
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Date received Fee $ Receipt No. Case No. L —1 & _ 0 Z
Comp Plan Design. Zoning Quarter Section Map ,5 W J1,
Related Case No. ?13& -! S 0 ( Pre -App Mtg. Date - Case Manager Recker 1-