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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
July 24, 2006
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 10,2006
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Presentation of Annual Business Awards
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
1 Citizens, who wish, may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of
3 Minutes and sign the Public Comment Roster.
2 Citizens who wish to speak on Agenda Items, please sign the GENERAL
AGENDA ROSTER or appropriate PUBLIC HEARING ROSTER before the item is
called to be heard
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 1,
COUNCIL BILL 16-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE ONE (A-1) TO
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRO) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY
OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
(Case No WZ-06-02) (Wilson Community Development)
Item 2.
Public Input for 2007 Budget.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. July 24, 2006
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 3.
Item 4,
COUNCIL BILL 19.2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-
623 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
EXCAVATION AND DEPOSIT CONTROL.
COUNCIL BILL 20-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 26-
204 AND 26-613 OF THE CODE OF LAWS TO INCLUDE MASSAGE
THERAPY
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7,
Item 8,
Item 9,
Award of Purchase for playground equipment at Louise Turner Park in the
amount of $34,883 00
Amendment to Planning Commission Bylaws,
Acceptance of the 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
RESOLUTION 34-2006 - AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET TO REFLECT
THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $246,000 FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS TO
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLANS,
Motion to allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation
Festival and Parade scheduled for August 16 through August 19, 2006
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
July 10.2006
Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p m Councilmembers
present: Karen Berry, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola. Wanda Sang, Larry Schulz, Mike Stites, and
Terry Womble, Councilor Karen Adams was absent. Also present: City Clerk, Pamela
Anderson; City Manager, Randy Young; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Community
Development, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto, Director of Parks and
Recreation, Joyce Manwaring, staff; and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 26, 2006
Motion by Mrs Sang for approval of the Minutes of June 26, 2006, seconded by Mr Stites
Mr Gokey asked to amend the Minutes to reflect that Mr Dahl answered questions in regards
to the distance from the main entrance in regards to the new smoking ordinance,
Motion as amended carried 7-0
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Mayor DiTullio and Chief Brennan presented Medals of Valor to four exceptional Police
Officers,
5gt. J.D. Jepkema
5gt. Jon Pickett
Officer Scott Jungclaus
Officer Charles Hemming
Mayor DiTullio stated that he was contacted by a constituent and asked to present a plaque to
Dean Gokey, City Council District II, in recognition and appreciation of his services to the City
of Wheat Ridge
Mayor DiTullio, Councilmember Sang, and Council President Mike Stites accepted the City of
Wheat Ridge - 2006 Civics Awareness Program Winner award presented by Colorado
Municipal League.
Rob Osborn, Executive Director for Wheat Ridge 2020, outlined some of the programs they
have done in the last 8 weeks, He is very excited to be here
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 10, 2006
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Mayor DiT~ljjo read Proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month and presented it to Kevin
Hood, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
There were no citizens that wished to speak under this item
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mr, Schulz to amend the Agenda to add Item 8, RESOLUTION 33-2006. A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO
REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT $23,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATEMENT OF CODE
VIOLATIONS AT 4590 KIPLING STREET; seconded by Mr. Gokey; carried 7-0.
Item 1,
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Award ITB-06-11 2006 Slurry Seal Project in the amount of
$290,684 90
B Award ITB-06-47 Miscellaneous Streets Improvement Project in the
amount of $432,240 38
C Award RFB-06-33 Radar Speed Display Signs at a total cost of
$25,00000,
Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs, Rotola
Motion by Mrs, Rotola for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Womble,
carried 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Item 2,
COUNCIL BILL 14-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF
CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, CONCERNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing
Council Bill 14-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr Schulz and he read the
executive summary, City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1364
Mr. Dahl gave a brief staff report outlining the state legislation,
David Hanscom, 6595 W 381h Avenue, Wheat Ridge Lanes, urged Council not to
exceed the specifications that State law requires, Don't exceed the distance that the
State has set.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 10, 2006
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Tom Little, 7605 West 44th Avenue, Unit F, asked for support of the proposed
amendment pertaining to a five foot radius.
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mr, Schulz to approve Council Bill 14-2006 (Ordinance No. 1364) and that it
take effect immediately upon adoption, seconded by Mrs. Berry,
Motion by Mrs, Sang to amend subsection (6), Section 9-22, Article II, by deleting the
last sentence in its entirety and replacing the same with the following sentence:
"The specified radius shall be five (5) feet; provided, however, that if that
specified radius would prohibit smoking on a patio where smoking is otherwise
allowed by this Article or by state law, such radius shall be reduced to zero (0)
feet in that case to allow for smoking on such patio",
seconded by Mr Womble and Mr. Gokey; failed 3-4, with Councilmembers Sang,
Womble, and Gokey voting yes,
Original motion carried 6-1, with Mr Womble voting no
Item 3,
COUNCIL BILL 15-2006 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PARTIAL
REVOCATION OF AN EASEMENT AND THE GRANT OF AN
ADDITIONAL EASEMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,
ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS BOARD OF WATER
COMMISSIONERS,
Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing
Council Bill 15-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr Womble and he read the
executive summary
City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance No 1365
Joyce Manwaring, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that she has been informed
by Denver Water that there is a discrepancy in the legal description,
Mr Dahl suggested that Council approve the Ordinance and take further action that the
Parks and Recreation Director substitute the corrected legal and survey that the Water
Department will provide, before the documents are recorded, That will protect the City
until the documents are recorded
Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES' July 10, 2006
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Motion by Mr. Womble to approve Council Bill 15-2006 (Ordinance No 1365) on second
reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication. He further moved to direct
the Director of Parks and Recreation to substitute the corrected legal description and
survey for Exhibit B of Ordinance 1365, when supplied by the Denver VVater
Department, and prior to recording of the partial release of Easement Agreement of the
new Easement Agreement; seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 7-0,
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Item 4,
COUNCIL BILL 16-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE ONE (A-1) TO
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRO) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY
OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
(Case No, WZ-06-02) (Wilson Community Development)
Council Bi/l16-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mrs. Rotola,
Motion by Mrs. Rotola to approve Council Bill 16-2006 on first reading, order it
published, public hearing set for Monday, July 28,2006 at 7:00 p m in the City Council
Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr
Schulz; carried 7-0.
Item 5.
COUNCIL BILL 17-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT (PCD) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF 1-70,
SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 58 AND NORTH OF WEST 32ND
AVENUE, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE
OF COLORADO,
(Case No WZ-06-03) (Coors Brewing Company and Cabela's)
Council Bill 17-2006 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Stites,
Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bi/l17-2006 on first reading, order it published,
public hearing set for Monday, August 14,2006 at 7:00 p,m in the City Council
Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs.
Sang, carried 7-0.
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Item 6,
Award ITB-06-35 Youngfield Street, 38th to 44th Avenue Improvement
Project Construction in the amount of $2,095,517 02,
Item 6 was introduced by Mr Stites,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: July 10, 2006
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Motion by Mr Stites to award ITB-06-35 to Scott Contracting of Golden, Colorado in the
amount of $1 ,905,015.47 I further move that a contingency amount of $190,501.55 be
approved I further move that the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue
change orders up to a total contract and contingency amount of $2,095,517,02 I further
move that all costs associated with this contract be paid from Acct. No. 30-303-800-843,
and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with
Ordinance No 787, 1989 Series, I further move that award of ITB-06-35, Youngfield
Street, 38th to 44th Avenue Improvement Construction is contingent upon the issuance
of a Colorado Department of Transportation Utility Permit for the construction of the
project; seconded by Mrs Sang, carried 7-0.
Item 7,
Wheat Ridge Foundation Appointment.
Motion by Mrs Sang to appoint Don Eafanti to the Wheat Ridge Foundation Board;
term to expire March 2,2009, seconded by Mr. Stites and Mr Womble, carried 7-0
Item 8,
RESOLUTION 33-2006. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006 FISCAL
YEAR GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS
AT 4590 KIPLING STREET
Resolution 33-2006 was introduced by Mr Schulz, He also read the executive
summary
Motion by Mr Schulz to approve Resolution 33-2006, seconded by Mrs, Rotola, carried
7 -0 Mrs Berry explained that this will ultimately not be paid for by the taxpayers, The
City will attempt to get the money back from the property owner or place a lien on the
property
Meeting adjourned at 7 57 p,m
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Pamela y ~erson, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 27, 2006 BY A VOTE OF _ to _
Mike Stites, Council President
The preceding Minutes were prepared according to ~47 of Robert's Rules of Order, i e.
they contain a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the
members, Recordings and DVD's of the meetings are available for listening or viewing
in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions,
Business Awards Presentation
Mayor
Thank you for joinmg us for presentation ofthe 41h Annual Wheat Ridge
Busmess Awards, given by the City of Wheat Ridge Mayor and City CouncIl.
It is a pleasure to honor these very special businesses who have helped make
Wheat RIdge a great place to live and work.
NominatIons for the awards were submItted by local businesses and the
wmners determmed by a selection committee composed oflast year's award
recipients, and one member from each busmess community.
All businesses and award nommees Will be honored dunng our annual
business apprecIation luncheon on August 4 from 11 :30 to 1 at the Recreation
Center.
We have six awards we would like to present, and we will begm With the
Cultural CommissIOn award. Representing the Cultural CommISSIOn this evening
are GeoffWaddell and Joyce Jay.
The Cultural Award recogmzes a business whIch has made an impact on our
commumty through one or more of the followmg areas:
);0 Promoting culture and the arts,
'y Encouraging the appreciation of culture and art,
);0 Promoting awareness of our cultural activities, dIVersIty and heritage,
ji- Promotmg a creatIve environment,
y Supportmg opportumties in art education for all ages and
incorporating art mto the architecture and design of their buildmg.
We are very proud to present this year's award to Cutting Edge Framing and
Gallery at 7200 W. 38th Avenue.
For a number of years, Bruce Buckler, owner ofCuttmg Edge Frammg and
Gallery has worked toward sponsoring and promotmg the arts with the goal of
bringing awareness of art to the community. He has sponsored monthly art walks
on 38th Avenue, welcomed artists mVlting them to dIsplay then art and host lIve art
and entertainment while encouraging the entire community to stop by and
partiCipate. Bruce is a member of the Arts Council of Wheat Ridge; and sponsors
the Taste of the Arts annual show. In addition to that, he is one of the coordmators
of the "Cool Art and Hot Rods" event sponsored by the Wheat Ridge Business
Distnct. Bruce has donated frames, supplies and servIces to the Wheat Ridge
middle school art shows, Enterprise Wheat Ridge and other organizations. He
encourages art education and attendance to the city's "Concert m the Parks"
program. Bruce Buckler models how a busmess can be an ambassador for art and
culture within a commumty.
Here to accept the award IS the owner of Cuttmg Edge Frammg and Gallery, Bruce
Buckler.
(Pause for recipient comments and photo op.)
Mike Stites and Karen Adams will now present the next award.
(Mike Stites and Karen Adams)
Speaker
Our next award is the Re-investment Award. This award recogmzes a business
that has demonstrated one or more of the followmg:
y Made a sIgnificant investment in theIr property
y Improved the overall appearance of the sIte
y Helped upgrade the overall image of Wheat RIdge
y Mamtained property at the highest standards
This year we present the award to The Foothills Group. The Foothills
Group is owner of the Wadsworth Center located at 3835 Wadsworth Boulevard.
Dunng 2005, Mike Wieman, owner of The Foothills Group, invested a
considerable amount offunds into the fayade and signage of the locatlon includmg
removal of the old shingle mansard and block and adding new signage and a new
look to the bUIlding. In addItlon, Mike has become actlve m the Enterpnse Wheat
RIdge business association and commumty.
Here to accept the award is the owner of The Foothills Group, Mike Wieman.
CongratulatlOns.
(Pause for comments from the recipient, photo op)
Dean Gokey and Wands Sang will now present our next award.
(Dean Gokey and Wanda Sang)
Our next presentation is for the Small Business of the Y ear Award. This award
recogmzes a busmess that has demonstrated one or more of the following:
~ Has 15 or less employees
)ioo Has demonstrated growth in sales, employment or overall productIOn
~ Offers unusual opportunities
)ioo Has participated m various commumty and CIty efforts and events
This year, the award goes to a long-time Wheat Ridge company - Down River
EqUIpment. Down RIver Equipment has been located at 12100 W. 52nd Avenue
for 23 years,
Down RIver EqUIpment, otherwise known as ORE, specialIzes in eqUIpment for
whIte water rafting and float fishing and offers more than 1,800 products - 450 of
which are manufactured in Wheat RIdge. DRE IS known for Its custom rowing
frames, fly fishing frames and DRE brand inflatable boats and cata-rafts. They
have a broad national customer base for retail, outfitter and dealer sales and limited
international customers m Canada, Central America and Europe. The latest
internatIOnal expedition to use DRE products was the first source-to-sea decent of
the Nile whIch included the first oar boat decent of the Blue NIle m Ethiopia. This
trip was chronicled m the IMAX presentation "Mystery of the Nile" and the book
by the same name.
ORE was purchased by Christine Wolfe and Mike Prosser m 1998. Since that
tIme, they have grown their business over 45% wIth gross revenues in excess of
$1.5 mIllion in 2006. ThIS growth has come despite 9-11, more than 3 years of
drought, and a sluggish economy.
In addition to running DRE, Chnstine has worked wIth the Colorado State House
and Senate to wnte and pass the Javad Marshall-FIelds and Vivian Wolfe WItness
ProtectIon Program bill which was signed into law by the Governor on June 20,
2006.
Here to accept the award are owners of Down River EqUIpment Mike Prosser and
Chnstine Wolfe. Congratulations.
(Pause for comments from the recipient, photo op)
Karen Berry and Terry Womble will now present our next award.
Karen Berry and Terry Womble
Our next award goes to the PrestigIOus BusIness of the Year. This award
recogmzes a business that has demonstrated one or more of the following:
>- Growth In employment numbers
>- Growth in retail sales or overall production
>- Has made significant capItal investment in ItS operations
>- Has participated in various community and city efforts and events
ThIs year's award is presented to ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc located at 10601 W.
481h Avenue.
ARC Wireless Solutions is a publtcly traded company which occupies a 50,000
square foot facilIty on 481h Avenue near KiplIng. It is an 18 year old company that
has been a part of the Wheat RIdge community for over 11 years. ARC Wireless
operates three business entIties - Winncom Technologies Corp, a value-added
mtematIOnal dIstnbutor of wireless Broadband and WI-FI@ networking products
and assocIated telecommunicatIon solutIOns; Wireless Communications SolutIons
DIvision which designs, manufactures and markets, as well as distributes and
services, a broad range of wireless antenna products; and Starworks Wireless Inc.,
a company that specializes in design, manufacturing and marketing, of cable and
related products.
During 2005, ARC Wireless mcreased its net income by an amazmg 100% and
grew their employment base by over 25%. TheIr combmed consolidated assets
grew by 33% dunng 2005 and to date, have more than doubled.
Here tonight to accept the award is Randall Marx, Chief Executive Officer for
ARC Wireless Solutions. Congratulations.
(Pause for comments from the recipient, photo op)
Lena Rotola and Larry Schulz WIll now present our next award.
(Lena Rotola and Larry Schulz)
Our next award goes to the Volunteer of the Year. ThlS award recoglllzes an
indivldual who has demonstrated one or more of the followmg:
? Promotmg the image of the City
? Involvement in the busmess organizations
? Promoting and volunteering time to achieve the goals of the City
ThlS year's award is presented to Cheryl Brungardt. For a number of years, Cheryl
has selflessly devoted herself to promotmg and bettering the City. Cheryl has
volunteered on the Housing Authority to help convert older apartment complexes
into condomilllum housing for first time homebuyers; she volunteers numerous
hours towards helping the city reach its economic development goals by
participating with the Enterpnse Wheat Ridge business group and serving on
several Wheat Ridge 2020 committees. Cheryl supports and attends many Clty
functions and her contributions are vlsible throughout the city.
Cherylls a volunteer who can be counted upon when needed and never turns down
a request for help -- constantly giving from her heart for the betterment of the
entire community.
Cheryl, the Mayor, City Councll and entire community of Wheat Rldge extend our
heartfelt appreciation for the endless hours of time and energy you have dedicated
to the City.
(Pause for comments from the recipient, photo op)
Council President Mike Stttes will present the next award.
Mike Stites:
Our most prestigious award of the evening is the Mayor and City Council
Community Partnership Award. This award giVes the City Council an
opportunity to recognize a company for their overall contributions to the City of
Wheat RIdge. It incorporates criteria from all award categories as well as
contributions m volunteerism, leadershIp, and commulllty mvestment/involvement.
ThIS year's winner is Zarlengo Raub at 7100 W. 44th Avenue. Zarlengo Raub is a
hIghly regarded, locally owned accounting firm offenng services m the areas of
tax, audit, business valuations, financial reporting, and estate planning.
Zarlengo Raub has been located in Wheat Ridge for 22 years and boasts a staff of
28 making them one of the largest CPA firms in Jefferson County. In additIOn to
CPA's, the firm has a certified valuation analyst and a certIfied financial planner
on staff.
The Company works at giving back to the community in a number of ways. It is a
member of the Wheat RIdge 2020 Budget CommIttee, the City's Treasurer
Advisory CommIttee, the Enterprise Wheat Ridge busmess group, the West
Chamber of Commerce, and the Jefferson County Athletic Advisory Boards. They
also provide services for the CIty of Wheat RIdge, Wheat RIdge SanitatIOn and
Water DIstricts, and Enterprise Wheat RIdge.
In addition, the owner/partner of Zarlengo Raub serves as the current volunteer
Deputy Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and has been a volunteer with
them for 13 years. They partIcipate in city events including the carnation festival,
Bike to Work Day, and support local chantable causes mcluding an annual book
dnve for the schools and "adopt a famIly" holiday programs.
Zarlengo Raub has continued to grow their company. In 2005, they mcreased theIr
net mcome, grew theIr customer base by 19% and increased employment by 8%.
For all these efforts, we salute Zarlengo Raub by gIving the company the Mayor
and City Council's Community PartnershIp Award.
Here to accept the award on behalf of Zarlengo Raub are Carol Wilson and Diane
Newmeyer.
(Pause for recipient comments and photo op.)
Pause for group photo of all recipients and Mayor/Council Members.
(Mayor)
On behalf of the City of Wheat Ridge, I want to congratulate all of this year's
award recipIents and thank everyone who particIpated through nominating a
busmess and selectmg the recipients.
Many nominations were received making the selectIOn process difficult. It is
CounCIl's and my intent to honor all of the business nominees and recipients
dunng our annual Business AppreciatIon Luncheon on Friday, August 4 at the
Recreation Center.
I encourage all of you to RSVP for this event if you have not done so already. It IS
the one time the City can personally say "thank you" to each of our busmesses. If
you need information, call Barbara Delgadillo of our City Manager's/Economic
Development office at 303-235-2806.
Recess for reception to honor the recipients.
ITEM NO: , ,
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
COUNCIL BILL NO. 16-2006, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM AGRICULTURE ONE
(A-I) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) AND
FOR APPROV AL OF AN OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET (CASE NO. WZ-
06-02fWILSON)
IZJ PUBLIC HEARING
o BIDS/MOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date' July 10,2006)
IZJ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-JudicIal: C8J
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Commumty Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Wilson CommunIty Development is requesting a rezoning from Agriculture One (A-I) to Planned
ResIdential Development (PRD) for the property located at 5220 Quail Street. The subject parcel is
278,650 square feet m size (6,39 acres), The current zonmg desIgnatIon allows one smgle family
resIdence, ancillary agricultural uses and a limited range of non-resIdential uses. The sIte currently
contains an existmg smgle family structure.
An Outline Development Plan has been submitted which will establish allowable uses and
development standards. The PRD zoning would allow 25 single family resIdential lots, rangmg m size
from approximately 7,400 square feet to approxImately 10,500 square feet m size. The denSIty would
be approximately 3 9 dwelling umts per acre,
This request relates to City Council goals of the City being prepared for growth and opportunities and
better quality housmg stock, speCIfically, upgraded and more modem homes,
Planning CormmsslOn heard the request on July 6, 2006, Plannmg CommiSSIOn recommended
approval of the rezoning with one condition, Staff and the applIcant agree to the condItion,
COMMISSIONIBOARD RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Comrlllssion heard the request on July 6, 2006. Plannmg COmnllSSIOn recommended
approval for the followmg reasons:
1. A change m character has recently occurred m the area, Adjacent propertIes
have been rezoned and developed with single-family residential homes. A
large retail center has been constructed wIthin Yz mile of the subject
property A proposed lIght rail line will be located Just south of Ridge Road,
These changes create a favorable climate for additional residences.
2, The change m zone is compatible with the new development to the east and
the proposed Arvada Comprehensive Plan update directly to the west.
3. Adequate infrastructure will be constructed as a result of development. Two
existing roads will be widened and Improved, and two new streets will be
constructed, SIdewalks will be constructed adjacent to the new public streets
to serve the neighborhood, These additIOns and alterations will improve the
vehIcular and pedestrian traffic m the area.
4, The change in zone will not adversely affect the public health, safety or
welfare, nor will it create an Isolated or spot zone dIstrict.
5. The change in zone will be m conformance WIth several goals of the
ComprehensIve Plan, speCIfically prOVIding quality aesthetIcally pleasmg
housing, providmg a variety of housing and development that is a
contribution to and compatible WIth the surroundmg neighborhood,
With the following conditIOn,
1, The note on the ODP m Character of Development shall be amended to
read: Accessory structures larger than 120 square feet in area shall be
constructed of materials and painted in a manner similar to and compatible
with the primary structure,
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
None
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Do not approve the rezomng request and Outline Development Plan.
FINANCIAL IMP ACT:
The City has receIved a one-tIme applicatIOn fee for the land use application, The CIty would receive
additIonal fees for processing the Final Development Plan and Final Plat. Buildmg permit fees and
use taxes will be collected during construction, Cash m lieu of park land dedIcatIOn wIll also be
collected at the tIme ofbmldmg permIt. After these one tIme fees are collected, property taxes will be
collected on each property. Generally, the cost of providmg services to residential development IS
greater than the property taxes collected,
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
"1 move to approve Council Bill No.16-2006 case number WZ-06-02, a request for a rezoning
from Agnculture One to Planned Residential Development includmg an Outline Development
Plan for property located at 5220 Quail Street for the following reasons,
I A change in character has recently occurred in the area. Adjacent properties
have been rezoned and developed with single-family reSIdential homes, A large
retail center has been constructed within Yz mile of the subj ect property. A
proposed light rail line will be located just south of Ridge Road. These changes
create a favorable climate for additional reSIdences,
2, The change in zone is compatible with the new development to the east and the
proposed Arvada Comprehensive Plan update dIrectly to the west.
3, Adequate mfrastructure will be constructed as a result of development. Two
eXIsting roads will be widened and improved, and two new streets will be
constructed. SIdewalks will be constructed adjacent to the new public streets to
serve the neIghborhood. These addItions and alterations WIll improve the
velucular and pedestrian traffic in the area,
4 The change in zone will not adversely affect the publIc health, safety or welfare,
nor will it create an isolated or spot zone distnct.
5, The change m zone will be in conformance WIth several goals of the
Comprehensive Plan, specifically provIdmg quality aesthetically pleasing
housing, providmg a variety of housing and development that IS a contribution
to,and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood,
With the followmg condItlOn:
1. The note on the ODP in Character of Development shall be amended to read,
Accessory structures larger than 120 square feet in area shall be constructed of
materials and painted in a manner similar to and compatible with the primary
structure,"
OR:
"1 move to deny Council Bill No.16-2006 case number WZ-06-02, a request for a rezomng from
Agriculture One to Planned Residential Development includmg an Outlme Development Plan for
property located at 5220 QuaIl Street for the followmg reasons.
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Report Prepared by: Travis Crane
RevIewed by: Alan WhIte
Attachments:
1. Planning COIllIlllssion Staff Report (wIth exhibits)
2, Council Bill No 16-2006
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO' Planning CommiSSIOn
CASE MANAGER. Travis Crane
CASE NO. & NAME WZ-06-02/Wilson
DATE OF MEETING July 6. 2006
ACTION REQUESTED' A request for a rezoning from Agnculture One (A-I) to Planned Residential
Development (PRD), including an Outline Development Plan.
LOCATION OF REQUEST 5220 Quail Street
APPLICANT (S): Steve Wilson
OWNER (S): Charles and Jill Richardson
APPROXIMATE AREA, 278,650 sq. ft, (6,39 ac)
PRESENT ZONING Agnculture One (A-I)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION' Agriculture Estate Residential (AER)
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All notification and postmg requirements have been met; therefore, there is junsdlctlon to hear
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ATTACHMENT 1
I. REQUEST
The apphcant IS requestmg a rezoning from Agriculture One to Planned Residential
Development (Exhibit 1, Letter of Request), An associated Outlme Development Plan IS
mcluded with the request. The current Agnculture One zoning designatIOn allows single family
residential with associated agncultural uses, The property contams an eXisting single family
reSidence, whIch ultimately would be removed, The applicant has receIVed proper consent
from the property owners to pursue this application,
An Outlme Development Plan will rezone the property and set development standards. The
apphcant wishes to rezone the property to allow approximately 25 smgle family dwellmg umts,
The propeliy IS bounded by Quat! Street to the west and Ridge Road to the south. The property
slopes from northwest to southeast and IS 6,3 acres m Size,
II. OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Outlme Development Plan (ODP) Will set all allowed uses and development standards for
the property (Exhibit 2, ODP), The ODP also contams a conceptual layout of the property
which includes street ahgnment and general property dIVISIOns,
Allowed Uses
The subject property tS currently zoned Agriculture One (A-I) The A-I zone distnct allows
sIngle famIly reSidential and assoctated agncultural uses. AdditIOnally, churches, day care
centers, bed and breakfasts, schools and golf courses are hsted as speCial uses In the A-I
dlstnct. The appltcant has proposed that only smgle family reSidential and home occupatIOns as
defined m the Code shall be allowed uses for thiS property
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation for thiS property is Agnculture
Estate ReSidential (AER) The ComprehenSive Plan states that AER areas are to consist of
neighborhoods with very low denSity housmg and a predommately rural character. The
ComprehenSive Plan lists the destred attributes of the AER areas as,
. Well maIntained dwellIngs
. Lots compnsed pnmanly of open lands
. Domesticated farm or ranch ammals permitted
. Accessory structures that assist in the production of value-added agricultural products
. Allowed pnvatc and unpaved roads
. Not to exceed 1 dwellmg umt per acre
These attributes clearly indicate that more rural, agnculturally onented, low denSity
development IS envISioned in the AER deSignated areas, The A-I zomng and AER designation,
while appropnate at one time, are historic legaCies and are not consistent WIth current growth
and development pattcrn m the area, When the Future Land Use map was created, all
properties m the City which were zoned A-I were given the AER designation, This did not
give much conSideration to long term plannmg, As a result, the ComprehenSive Plan
envlSloned every property that was zoned A-I to remam an agneultural property In reality,
these parcels are generally larger, mostly vacant properties which are attractive for
redevelopment.
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While not entirely consIstent with the comprehensIve plan future land use designation, the
proposed use and density would be consIstent wIth conditIOns m sUlToundmg areas, Large
propertIes to the east have recently been rezoned and developed as smgle- famIly resIdential
subdIvIsIOns, These new developments (Skylme Estates filmg number 2 m Arvada and filmg
number 3 m Wheat RIdge) contain subdIvIded lots of approxImately 9,000 square feet m SIze,
A large retaIl development has recently been constructed at RIdge Road and Klplmg Street,
approxImately Y, mile away from the subject property, As a result of the FasTracks project, a
new I1ght raillme IS bemg planned In thIS area. The mltlal studIes mdlcate that the Gold Lme
Will be just south of Ridge Road, extendmg through Wheat RIdge termmating around Ward
Road,
These new subdIvisions and retail development, coupled wIth the mtroductIOn of I1ght rail m
the near future, clearly mdlcate that a change m character IS occurring m thIS area,
The ComprehensIve Plan also mdlcates the followmg goals,
· ProvIde qual1ty, aesthetically-pleasing housmg chOIces that are convement to needed
services and amemties,
· The City of Wheat Ridge shall stnve to be a commumty that provides a vanety of
resIdential unItS - both m terms ofpnce and type ofumt - allowmg households WIth
dIfferent mcomes and needs to I1ve m Wheat Ridge,
· New development or redevelopment shall be so deSIgned as to be a positIve
contribution to the entire commumty and compatible wIth sUlToundmg uses,
The proposed rezonmg IS consistent WIth all of these goals, The ODP contams strong
archItectural controls willcn wtll regulate the type ofhousmg constructed, The housmg WIll be
simIlar m nature to the sUlToundmg smgle family residential to the east. The proposed
development will be m character With the sUlToundmg area,
Density
The ODP IS proposmg a total of25 residential lots, The property IS 6.39 acres m Size, ThIS
would equate to 3,9 resIdential umts per acre,
Landscaping
The ODP sets the mmlmum amount oflandscapmg for each proposed lot at 25%, All front,
Side or rear yard adjacent to open space or nght-of-way shall be 100% landscaped, The areas
Itsted as tracts on the ODP WIll be 100% landscaped and mamtamed by the homeowner's
associatIOn, All other landscapmg wIll conform to SectIOn 26-502 of the Wheat RIdge Code of
Laws. The amount of reqUIred landscapmg for each lot IS consIstent WIth the landscapmg
requuements for resIdential zone dlstncts Itsted m the Chapter 26
Minimum Lot Size/Width
The ODP speCIfies that the mmlmum lot sIze shall be 6,250 square feet m SIze, The mmlmum
lot width shall be 25 feet at the frontage (the front property Ime) and 40 feet at the front setback
Ime Even though these mmlmum lot WIdths are comparatively low, the conceptual SItC plan
shows that each lot IS at least 60 feet wHle at the street frontagc
Building Coverage
A maximum floor area ratio of 45 IS proposed on the ODP Floor area ratio IS the total amount
of square footage allowed related to the SIze of the lot. By example, a 7,400 square foot lot
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would permit a house with a maximum of 3,321 square feet. This can be the total footprint of a
one-story house or a footpnnt of 1,660,5 square feet for a two-story house, This maXimum
floor area ratlO does not mclude the square footage of any accessory structures.
Accessory structures are allowed to a maximum size of 600 square feet.
Parking
The aDP specifies that parkmg shall be m conformance with Section 26-501 of the Code of
Laws, The Code reqUlres 2 parkmg spaces for residential structures where on-street parkmg IS
allowed, and 4 parkmg spaces where there IS no on-street parkmg,
Building Height/Setbacks
The maximum buildmg height is bemg established at 35 feet for residential dwellmgs,
Accessory structures may be a maximum height of 15 feet. These are consistent With the
maximum allowed heights established m the Code for residenttal zone dlstncts,
The mmlmum setbacks estabhshed on the aDP are as follows, 20 feet for the front yard, 5 feet
for the Side yard and 20 feet for the rear yard, Each adjacent lot must stagger the front yard
setback by at least 2,5 feet to aVOId a Imear development pattern, ThiS will create front yard
setbacks of20 feet, 22.5 feet and 2S feet. Any structure located m a Side yard which IS adjacent
to nght-of-way will reqUlre a 10 foot setback,
Accessory structures (detached garages and sheds) must also meet mmlmum setbacks,
Accessory structures are not allowed in the front yard. Accessory structures must be at least 2
feet from any Side or rear property hne, provided that the structure IS less than 8 feet tall at the
setback hne. If the accessory structure IS between 8 and 15 feet m height, a 5 foot setback 1S
reqUlred, If the accessory structure IS adjacent to nght-of-way m the Side or rear yard, a ten-
foot setback IS reqUlred,
The reqUIred setbacks have been established on the aDP to allow flexibilIty and greater
diverSity, The Code speCifies that resldenttal zone dlstncts shall have a mimmum 30 foot front
yard setback, and s1de and rear yard setbacks are between 5 feet and 1 S feet, dependmg on
zone dlstnct.
Architecture
The aDP mcludes architectural standards for the structures, The front elevatIOn shall have at
least 50% stone or bnck, With a four-foot return on each Side, Any resldenttal structure
adjacent to open space or structures on comer lots shall have a four-foot return on each SIde, a
mlmmum of two wmdows, tnm enhancements, a vanation m matenals and pnvacy fence
Identical house models may not be located on adjacent lots or across the street. Garage
dommant models may not be located on adjacent lots. The Fmal Development Plan will
contam typical elevattons of the house models,
Any accessory structure In excess of 120 square feet must be Similar m nature to the pnmary
structure.
Fencing
The aDP refers to SectlOn 26-603 of the Code of Laws for penmeter fence rcgulatlOns.
Site Plan
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Page two of the ODP shows a conceptual sIte layout. The lots are between 7,400 square feet
and 8,200 square feet m SIze, One lot IS shown at approxImately 10,500 square feet. These lot
SIzes are approximates, and because this rezonmg does not mc1ude a subdivIsion plat, the lot
sizes may change shghtly There are two tracts of land shown directly north of RIdge Road
which will be used for detentIOn, These tracts will be mamtamed by the homeowner's
aSSocIatIOn,
The property will be served by two new public streets, One street will be located on the very
north end of the subject property connectmg to Quail Street. The second street will be parallel
to and east of Quail Street, mtersectmg wIth the east/west street. These streets are labeled
Street "A" and Street "Boo respectively. These streets will be named at the Final Development
Plan stage,
Street "A" IS shown as being 25 feet wide, Chapter 26 states that any street proposed on the
boundary of a development may be 25 feet wide, or half the 'normal' nght-of-way wIdth of 50
feet. If the property to the north of the subject parcel were to redevelop, the other half of the
street would be constructed,
Street "BOO IS shown with a total nght-of-way width of 46 feet. Even though the Code reqUIres a
mmImum nght-of-way width of 50 feet for neighborhood streets, the ability eXists to reduce
the nght-of-way wIdth to 40 feet WIth a vanance request. The vanance request Will be mcluded
WIth the final plat. The 46-foot Width Will accommodate two through lanes and parkmg on each
Side of the street.
Street nght-of-way will be exammed further when a final subdIvIsIOn plat is submitted and
revIewed.
III. CRITERIA
Staff has the followmg comments regardmg the cntena used to evaluate a change m zone
1. That the existing zone classification currently recorded on the official zoning maps of the
City of Wheat Ridge is an error.
The eXlstmg zone claSSificatIOn on the official zomng map is not 11l error The property
currently has Agnculture One zonmg,
2. That a change in character in the area has occurred due to installation of public facilities,
other zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration, or development transitions, and
that the evidence supports the finding of the following.
There has been a recent change m character of the area. While this area of the CIty has
hlstoncally been zoned and used either agnculturally or mdustnally, much of the surroundmg
land has been redeveloped as smgle famIly reSidentIal propertIes The property dIrectly to the
east (Skylme Estates filing number 2 m Arvada) has been rezoned and developed as smgle
fmmly reSidentIal wIthm the past five years, The property to the east of that (Skylme Estates
filmg number 3 m Wheat RIdge) was rezoned and developed as smgle family reSIdentIal m
2003 The property directly to the west ofthe subject parcells located In Arvada and currently
zoned mdustnal, but the City of Arvada IS m the process of amendmg theIr ComprehenSive
Plan to deSignate the property as medIUm denSity reSidentIal.
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In addItion, the RTD Gold Lme IS expected to locate Just south ofR1dge Road. The current
proJectlOn shows a lIght rail stop at Kiplmg Street and one at Ward Road, ThIS property IS
located m between each ofthese lIght rail stops, makmg It an attractIve property for reSIdentlal
development. The proposed rezomng wIll be m character wIth the surroundmg neIghborhood,
3. That the change of zone is in conformance, or will bring the property into conformance,
with the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies, and
other related policies or plans for the area.
The Future Land Use map m the Comprehensive Plan desIgnates thIS property as Agnculture
Estate ResIdentIal. The proposed rezomng IS for resIdential dwellmgs, which IS consistent with
the AER designatlOn, however the proposed densIty will be much more than one dwellmg per
acre, While not consIstent wIth thIS future land use desIgnatIon, the rezonmg WIll be
compatible wIth surroundmg areas,
The change m zone will be in conformance wIth several goals of the Comprehensive Plan,
specIfically provldmg qualIty aesthetically pleasmg housmg, providmg a vanety ofhousmg
and development that IS a contributlOn to and compatible wIth the surrounding neighborhood,
4. That the proposed change of zone is compatible with the surrounding area and there will
be minimal adverse impacts considering the benefits to be derived.
The request IS for a rezomng to PRD, To the east ofthe subject parcells an abundance of
resIdential propertIes, The surroundmg residential propertIes are located wlthm the CIty of
Arvada and the CIty of Wheat RIdge The development on these propertIes IS extremely sImIlar
m nature, The ODP contams archItectural and development standards SImIlar to these
surroundmg developments, ThIS slmilanty will create cohesion between the properties.
5. That there will be social, recreational, physical and/or economic benefits to the
community derived by the change of zone.
ThiS proposed zone change should create a benefit to the commumty The proposed zone
change will allow 25 new smgle family homes, The change of zone will provIde more qualIty
housing for eXlstmg and future resIdents, Two new streets WIll be constructed to serve thIS
development, and two eXIsting streets will be WIdened and Improved as a result of
development. Quatl Street currently eXIsts as a SIxteen foot WIde dirt road. The developer Will
be responsible for wldemng and pavmg QUail Street for the extent ofroadway adjacent to the
property. New SIdewalks Will be mstalled adjacent to the streets,
6. That adequate infrastructure/facilities are available to serve the type of uses allowed by
the change of zone, or that the applicant will upgrade and provide such where they do not
exist or are under capacity.
All respondmg agencies are able to serve the property, and the developer will mcur the cost
and mamtenance of any Improvements. Two new streets Will be constructed WIth the
development of this property New curb, gutter and SIdewalks will also be constructed,
7. That the change of zone will not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare by
creating excessive traffic congestion, creating drainage problems, or seriously reducing
light and air to adjacent properties.
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The change III zone will not affect publIc health, safety or welfare m the area, Traffic wIll
mcrease from eXIstmg conditIOns, however, the amount of traffic generated by the smgle
family resIdences will not overburden the roadway system. The eventual developer will be
constructmg two new streets to serve thIS development, and Ridge Road and QuaIl Street will
be Improved as well. All site generated dramage will be accommodated WIth onsite detentIon
faCIlItIes, ThIs change of zone will not reduce au or lIght to adjacent properties.
8. That the change of zone will not create an isolated or spot zone district unrelated to
adjacent or nearby areas.
ThIs change of zone will not create an Isolated zone dIstnct. The proposed rezomng and future
development will be extremely SImilar to the smgle family development which IS duectly to
the east m Arvada, Further east IS another smgle famIly development. All of these
developments have Similar archItectural controls and will have Similar housmg styles, chOIces
and layouts,
IV. AGENCY REFERRAL
All respondmg agenCIes have mdIcated that they can serve the property, and the applicant will
bear the cost of upgrading any service to the property
Because the request IS for a rezomng, a final dram age report was not reqUIred. Dramage will be
exammed In further detaIl at the Final Development Plan stage
V. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
The reqUIred neIghborhood meetIng was held on March 15,2006. There were five attendees at
the neIghborhood meetlllg, General questIons ranged from roadway Improvements proposed to
the effect on wells m the area, There was a large amount of discussion regardmg the proposed
densIty Some of the attendees felt that there would be too many lots created and one- or two-
acre lots would be more appropnate A meetlllg SynOpSIS has been mcluded as Exhibit 3
VI. STAFF CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
Staff concludes that the rezomng IS compatible WIth surroundmg uses, and that the eventual
development of the property should be an improvement over the eXIstlllg condItIOns, The area
has been steadily evolvmg from large agricultural lots to smaller SIngle-famIly lots, MultIple
rezonlllgs have occurred m the area, whIch allowed the development of more slllgle-famIly
reSIdentIal homes, The constructIon of a large format retaIler and the mtroductIOn of lIght raIl
m the area Will foster more growth and change m the area, The rezomng conforms to goals
lIsted in the ComprehenSive Plan, Adequate mfrastructure wIll be constructed to accommodate
the development.
REZONING AND OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
OPTION A,
"I move to recommend APPROY AL of Case No WZ-06-02, a request for approval of a
rezomng from Agnculture One to Planned ResIdentlal Development, and an Outlllle
Development Plan for property located at 5220 Quail Street, for the followmg reasons
1
A change m character has recently occurred m the area, Adjacent propertIes
have been rezoned and developed with smgle-family reSIdentIal homes. A large
retail center has been constructed WIthIn Yz mIle of the subject property A
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proposed lIght raIllme will be located Just south of RIdge Road, These changes
create a favorable climate for additional resIdences,
2. The change m zone IS compatible wIth the new development to the east and the
proposed Arvada Comprehensive Plan update dlIectly to the west.
3 Adequate mfrastructure will be constructed as a result of development. Two
eXIstmg roads will be wIdened and Improved, and two new streets wIll be
constructed. SIdewalks will be constructed adjacent to the new publIc streets to
serve the neIghborhood, These addltlons and alteratIOns wlll1mprove the
vehIcular and pedestnan traffic m the area.
4. The change m zone will not adversely affect the publIc health, safety or welfare,
nor will It create an Isolated or spot zone dlstnct.
5, The change m zone will be in conformance wIth several goals ofthe
ComprehensIve Plan, specifically provldmg qualIty aesthetlcally pleasmg
housing, provIding a vanety ofhousmg and development that IS a contributIOn
to and compatible wIth the sUIToundmg neIghborhood,"
With the followmg condltlon,
I The note on the ODP in Character of Development shall be amended to read:
Accessory structures larger than 120 square feet in area shall be constructed of
materials and painted in a manner similar to and compatible with the primary
structure.
OPTION B,
"I move to recommend DENIAL of Case No WZ-06-02, a request for approval of a rezomng
from Agriculture One to Planned ReSIdential Development, and an Outlme Development Plan
for property located at 5220 Quail Street, for the followmg reasons,
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WILSON
" , COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
April 10, 2006
Mr. Travis Crane
City of Wheat Ridge
Re: Quail Ridge Application for Rezoning, Subdivision
Dear Travis,
With this letter we request the review and approval to rezone approximately 6.4 acres from
Agriculture to PUD-Residential to permit the development of a subdivision of single-family
detached homes.
Design! Architecture: Quail Ridge subdivision is intended to present the opportunity for a
builder or builders to construct quality smgle-farnily homes in the $300,000-$400,000 price
range. Lot sizes will range from a minimum of 6000 sq, ft. to 8000 sq ft. To insure the quality
of this new community, it is our intent to apply to Quail Ridge the same architectural standards
applied to the Wheat Ridge portion of Skyline Estates.
Transportation: A letter from our Traffic Engineer has been included as requested.
Approval of the subdivision will necessitate the widening of both Quail Street and Ridge Road.
The new homes in Quail Ridge will gain direct access to both an improved Quail Street and a
yet rnmamed local street parallel to and east of Quail.
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We have proposed that the east-west lane connecting Quail with the future local street be
approved WIth a ROW lesser than 50'. Under the current desIgn, we do not anticipate the need
for parkmg on both SIdes of this street and a lesser street section would be appropriate,
Sm1ilarly, We would like the City to also consider permitting the ROW of Quail Street, and
street section to be narrower than the standard 50' Tlus reduction in Width would be
accomplished by not constructing a parkIng lane on the west side of Quail. If the developer of
the property to the west of Quail Street (m Arvada) deslfes to permlt parking on Quail, that
developer can expand the street at that time.
Current plans anticipate that Quail will remam a 'dead-end' street. North of Quail Ridge are
only four eXisting additional residences utihzmg Quall Street for access, It IS also unlikely that
the approximately 8 acres of property (total) to the north of our property adjacent to Quail
would be redeveloped mto anything other than a relatively low-density development. The
development of the property ill Arvada to the west of Quail is not dependent on Quail Street for
access. Therefore expandmg Quail to full wldth lS not only of questionable faJrness, it
mcreases the amount of hard surface m this eommuruty and decreases the amount of property
dedIcated to residential lots and landscaping.
Drainage A letter from our Dramage Engineer lS included. We anticipate that QUall RIdge
will have Ill1lllIllal effect on lustonc drainage patterns ill this area, We antIcipate the
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construction of an on-site detention pond at the southern portion of our property, adjacent to
Ridge Road, to control most releases at historic levels. The current letter explains that the
anticipated outfall of our detention pond would be located at the northern gutter of an improved
Ridge Road in front of our property, then flowing east to utilize eXisting roadside ditch on the
north Side of Ridge road before entering the drainage ditch within the Skyline Estates
development.
We are continuing to analyze the drainage/detention situation and will advise of any proposed
changes to this proposal.
Water And Sewer: The existing residence on this property is currently served by a well and
septic system. We anticipate extending both public water and sewer service to this property
from their current termination points in the Skyline Estates subdivision.
Processing: We are submitting this ODP application to allow the City to begin the initial
review process as soon as possible. Once we have a better understanding of the response to
our submittal we will begin working on the Final Plat and Construction Documents,
Thank you for your assistance in meeting City requirements. Please contact me if you have
any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
~
Steve Wilson
City of Wheat Ridge
In this space there is a large scale map that could not be scanned at
the this time. Please see the Wheat ridge Clerks office if you would
like to see the map.
7500 West 291h Avenue
Wheat RIdge, Colorado 80215
City of
Wheat Ridge
Telephone (303)235-2846
Fax (303)235-2857
Date:
15 March 2006
City Staff Present: Travis Crane
Location of Meeting: Mumclpal Building, 2nd floor conference room
Property Address: 5220 Quad St.
Property Owner Charles & Jill Richardson Property Owner Present? No
Applicant: Steve Wilson
Existing Zoning: Agnculture One (A-I)
Comp Plan Designation: Agnculture Estate ResldentJal (AER)
Existing use/site conditions: Smgle family house on approxlmately 6 acres
Applicant proposal: Would like to apply for a rezomng to Planned ResldentJal Development
(inc1udmg an outline development plan), The rezomng would
accommodate development of approximately 25 smgle- family homes,
Two new streets would be constructed to serve the development,
Issues discussed: There were five neighbors m attendance, A questlOn was asked about the
property values in the nelghborhood; speclfically what would happen to
property values lf the rezonmg were approved,
A few nelghbors expressed concern over the number of new houses, A
comment was made that this wlll contmue the trend of development that
has occurred to the east. Some felt that elther one- or two-acre lots would
be more appropnate,
There was some concern m regard to the eXlstmg wells III the
neighborhood, speclfically, lfthe level of water would drop A few follow
up questlOns were asked regardmg dram age and utlhty servlce to the
prop ertles ,
A nelghbor suggested that the east-west street should be located on the
northern property lme to create a buffer
Finally, a questlOn was asked about the wldenmg of Rtdge Road.
EXHIBIT 3
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROTOLA
Council Bill No. 16-2006
Ordinance No.
Series of 2006
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROV AL OF REZONING FROM AGRICULTURE ONE (A-I)
TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET, CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF
COLORADO.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT
Section I. Upon applIcation by Wilson Commumty Development, approval of a
rezoning In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Case No WZ-06-02, for property located at 5220
Quat! Street and based on a recommendatIOn from the Wheat Ridge Planmng
ComnllsslOn and pursuant to the findlllgs made based on testimony and eVidence
presented at a pubhc heanng before the Wheat Ridge CIty Council, Wheat Ridge maps
are hereby amended to exclude from the Agnculture One Dlstnct and to lllclude In the
Planned ResidentIal Development zone dlstnct the folloWlllg described land
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69
WEST OF THE GIll PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF
COLORADO MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 WHENCE THE
WEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15 BEARS S 89 DEGREES 32' 45" W A
DISTANCE OF 132963 FEET,
THENCE N 89 DEGREES 32'45" E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 A DISTANCE OF 15 00 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING,
THENCE N 00 DEGREES 15'09" W ALONG A LINE 1500 FEET EAST AND
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, A DISTANCE OF 381.40 FEET,
THENCE N 89 DEGREES 32'45" E A DISTANCE OF 44789 FEET,
THENCE S 00 DEGREES 15'21" E A DISTANCE OF 56289 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE NORTHERLY RIGHT -OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD RECORDED AT
BOOK 184 PAGE 132 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS
ATTACHMENT 2
THENCE S 74 DEGREES 44'11" W ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE A DlST ANCE OF 463.62 FEET,
THENCE N 00 DEGREES 16'33" W ALONG A LINE 1500 FEET EAST AND
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16 A DISTANCE OF 300 00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING
CONTAINING 278,650 SQ FT OR 6 397 ACRES MORE OR LESS,
Section 2. Vested Property R1ghts. Approval of this rezomng does not create a
vested property right. Vested property nghts may only anse and accrue pursuant to the
provlSlons of SectIOn 26-121 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge,
Section 3, Safety Clause, The City Council hereby finds, detenmnes, and
declares that thiS ordmance 1S promulgated under the gcneral police power of the City of
Wheat Ridge, that It IS promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the publtc and
that thiS ordmance is necessary for the preservatIOn of health and safety and for the
protection of public convemence and welfare, The City Counctl further detenmnes that
the ordmance bears a ratIOnal relatIOn to the proper legislative object sought to be
attamed,
Section 4. Severablltty, If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of thiS Zomng
Code or the appltcatIon thereof to any person or C1rcumstances shall for any reason be
adjusted by a court of competent junsd1ction mvaltd, such judgment shall not affect
applicatIOn to other persons or circumstances,
Section 5. SupersessIOn Clause, If any proVISion, reqUIrement or standard
establtshed by thIS Ordmance IS found to conflict With slmtlar prov1slOns, reqUirements or
standards found elsewhere m the Code of Laws ofthe City of Wheat Ridge, wh1ch are m
eXlstcnce as of the datc of adoption of thiS Ordmance, the provlSlons, reqUirements and
standards herem shall supersede and prevail.
Section 6. ThiS Ordmance shall take effect 15 days after final publtcatlOn,
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first readmg by a vote of ~to
~ on thIS loth day of July, 2006, ordered pubhshed in full m a newspaper of general
Circulation m the City of Wheat R1dge and Pubhc Heanng and consideratIOn on final
passage set for July 24th 2006, at 7:00 o'clock p,m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West
29th Avenue. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
'h
readmg by a vote of _ to _, th1s24 day of July, 2006,
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _ day of
,2006
ATTEST.
Pamela Y Anderson, City Clerk
ATTORNEY
I st PublicatIOn: July 13, 2006
2nd PubhcatlOn,
Wheat Ridge Transcnpt
Effective Date'
c: \plaoning\folll1s\ord. fnn
JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY
GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
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QUAIL RIDGE
CHARACTER OF DEVELOPMENT (Amended)
Existing Language'
"THE FRONT SETBACK SHALL V AR Y A MINIMUM OF 2.5 FEET SO THAT NO
MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF ANY STREET FRONTAGE SHALL HAVE HOMES
WITH SETBACKS OF 20 FEET, 22.5 FEET, AND 25 FEET. NO THREE ADJACENT
STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE THE SAME FRONT SETBACK."
Proposed Amendment:
"THE FRONT SETBACK SHALL VARY A MINIMUM OF 2.5 FEET SO THAT NO
MORE THAN ONE-HALF THE LOTS ON ANY STREET FRONTAGE SHALL
HAVE HOMES WITH SETBACKS OF 20 FEET OR LBSS. AT LEAST 25% OF THE
HOMES SHALL HAVE SETBACKS OF 22.5 FEET OR 25 FEET RESPECTIVELY,
NO MORE THAN THREE ADJACENT STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE THE SAME
FRONT SETBACK."
ITEM NO: {;2 I
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE
July 24,2006
TITLE:
PUBLIC MEETING ON 2007 BUDGET
D PUBLIC HEARING
D BIDS/MOTIONS
D RESOLUTIONS
D ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date')
D ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-Judicial: 0
Yes
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City Mana' ~
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Staff is currently working on the 2007 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget is scheduled for
submittal to City CounCil m late September for review, City Council is scheduled to meet throughout
the summer to discuss staffing levels, programs, services and capital projects proposed by Staff.
This public mput meeting IS intended to focus on 2007 citizen requests, comments or suggestions.
The public meeting IS an informal opportumty for the public to provide input to the City Council on
the City Budget. A first public meetmg was held on June 26, 2006, a pubhc heanng is scheduled for
October 9, 2006 and adoptton of the budget IS scheduled for October 23,2006
This pubhc meeting on the 2007 budget is an opportunity for City Council to continue to develop a
strong partnership between city and community by allowing the publIc to be mvolved in the pohcy
development process and to stay mformed on City financial Issues,
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
In April, City Council reviewed the City's strategic plan which mcluded an update of the policy and
management agenda, Staff uses the strategic plan as a guide in preparing their annual department
budgets. City Council's goals for the years 2006 through 2011 are'
1 Creating a sustainable city government
2, City prepared for growth and opportunities
3 Strong partnership between city, commumty and region
4 Better quality housing stock
5 Redevelopment of major corridors
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
City Council could consider not holding this public meeting on the 2007 budget. This is not
recommended because City Council has set a goal of "Strong Partnership between City and
Commumty" which calls for open and transparent City government, citizens well informed on
finances, and public input on policy Issues.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
None,
Report Prepared by: Patrick Gotl Deputy City Manager (303-235-2805)
Attachments:
1. None
ITEM NO: 3 ,
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE.
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
COUNCIL BILL 19-2006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
26-623 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
EXCA V A nON AND DEPOSIT CONTROL (CASE NO. ZOA 06-02)
o PUBLIC HEARING
o BIDSIMOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
[gJ ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date: July 24,2006)
D ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-JudIcIal: D
If. . Yes
UC!- &
Commumty Development DIrector
[gJ
No
CI~
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
SectIOn 26-623 of the Code of Laws addresses the reqUIrements for obtaming approval for
excavatIOn and depOSItIon offill matenal. Major operatIOns, defined as mvolvmg more than
20,000 cubIc yards, reqUIre a speCial use. ThiS partIcular section was not amended when the
speCIal use process was amended m 2003 and stIll refers to Planmng CommiSSIOn and CIty
CounCIl heanngs, The changes in 2003 elImmated the Planmng CommIssion hearing and required
the Council heanng only if there were objectIOns to the request; otherwIse the request could be
approved admmlstratIvely
The proposed ordmance elImmates thIS mconsistency by deletmg reference to the Plannmg
CommISSIOn and CIty Council heanngs and SImply references SectIon 26-114 where the req11lrements
and process for speclal uses are establIshed. Other references to "the City Councd" are changed to
simply "the CIty" No other changes are involved,
ThIs Item helps Implement the City's goal of prepanng for growth and opportumtles and havmg a
clearly defined development process by elImmatmg mconslstencles m eXlstmg regulatIOns,
COMMISSIONIBOARD RECOMMENDATION:
Planmng CommISSIOn Will be heanng thIS ltem on July 20,2006
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
The mconslstency between the sectIOn on major excavatIOn and deposit control and the special use
process causes confusIOn for applIcants and the publIc ThIs ordmance will make the regulatIOns
consistent, thereby elImmatmg any confusIOn about the process to be followed,
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Do not amend the sectIOn.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no finanCial Impact to the City by adopting this ordmance,
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve CounCil Bill 19-2006 on first readmg, order It publIshed, publIc heanng set for
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 7'00 p,m, III City Council Chambers, and that It take effect 15 days
after final publtcatIOn,"
Report Prepared by: Alan White, Community Development Director
Reviewed by:
Attachments:
1, Plannmg Commission Memorandum
2, Council Bill 19-2006
Request for City Council Action-report foml
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
Memorandum
TO: Planning CommlSSlOn
FROM: Alan WhIte, Commurnty Development DIrector
SUBJECT: Case NO, ZOA 06-02
DATE: July 12, 2006
ThIS Case IS
o QuasI-Judicial
0" LegislatIve
SectlOn 26-623 of the Code of Laws addresses the reqUIrements for obtammg approval for
excavatlOn and deposItIon of fill matenal. Major operatlOns, defined as mvolvmg more than 20,000
cubIc yards, reqUIre a speCIal use, ThIs partIcular sectIon was not amended when the speCIal use
process was amended m 2003 and stIll refers to Plannmg CommIssIon and City Council heanngs,
The changes m 2003 elImmated the Plannmg CommiSSIOn heanng and reqUIred the CounCil heanng
only Ifthere were obJectlOns to the request; otherwIse the request could be approved
admllllstratIvely
The proposed ordmance elImmates thiS mconslstency by deletmg reference to the Plannmg
Commission and City Council heanngs and Simply references Section 26-114 where the
requirements and process for speCIal uses are establIshed, Other references to "the City CouncIl" are
changed to Simply "the CIty." No other changes are mvolved,
SUGGESTEED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No ZOA 06-02 concemmg excavatIon and deposIt
control."
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No, 19-2006
Ordinance No,
Series of 2006
TITLE' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-623 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
EXCAVATION AND DEPOSIT CONTROL
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge is authorized pursuant to
Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, the Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter and
Section 31-23-101, et seq, of the Colorado Revised Statutes to adopt and amend from
time to time regulations concerning the control of land development; and
WHEREAS, the scope of such regulations includes excavation and deposit
control, and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council has previously exercised this authority
by the enactment of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws Section 26-623; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in Wheat Ridge Code of Laws Section
26-114, a procedure for a review of uses classified as "special uses;" and
WHEREAS, major land fill and excavation control operations, as defined by Code
Section 26-623,C are permitted as special uses, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Code Section 26-623,C to bring the
procedure for review of major landfill and excavation control operations as a special use
within the uniform procedure for review of special uses set forth in Section 26-114
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Wheat Ridge City Council, that:
Section 1 Code Section 26-623.C. Amended
The introductory paragraph and subparagraph 7 of Section 26-623 C of the Code
of Laws are amended to read as follows
C Major landfill and excavation control operations.
Dumping, landfill and/or extraction operations which
exceed twenty thousand (20,000) cubic yards may be
allowed in any zone district only by special use permit
requiring public he:::lrings before the pbnning commissiBA
:::lnd city council under section 26-114 Such deposit or
extraction of earth, sand, gravel, rock, minerals, broken
ATTACHMENT 2
concrete or broken asphalt or other similar resources,
and/or storage thereof, are subject to the following
conditions (In cases of isolated or unusual
characteristics of the operation or the location thereof,
partial waiver of these requirements may be made by the
city council.) A special use permit may be issued for a
period of time not to exceed one (1) year and may be
renewed by city council upon written request:
1, Application.
7, The city council specifically reserves the right to
approve, approve with conditions, or deny special use
permits for major landfill and excavation control
operations based upon evaluation of the proposal
relative to the criteria for review set forth in section
26-114,
Section 2. Severability; ConflictinQ Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed
Section 3. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final
adoption.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this day of , 2006, ordered published in
full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing
and consideration on final passage set for , 2006, at 7 00
o'clock pm" in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2006
SIGNED by the Mayor on this
ATTEST.
Pam Anderson, City Clerk
First Publication
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date
day of
,2006,
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
ITEM NO:
4-,
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
COUNCIL BILL 20-2006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS 26-204 AND 26-613 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF
LAWS TO INCLUDE MASSAGE THERAPY (CASE NO. ZOA 06-
03)
D PUBLIC HEARING
D BIDS/MOTIONS
D RESOl~UTIONS
r:g] ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date' July 24,2006)
D ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
QuasI-Judicial: D
Luit
r:g]
No
Clty~
Commumty Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council has recently adopted hcensmg reqmrements for massage therapy practices and
centers, In Chapter 26 (Zomng and Development Code) massage therapy IS not hsted m the table
of uses for commerCial zone dlstncts, The use has been mterpreted to be similar (in Impact,
character, etc ) to "hair, nail, and cosmetic services," Adoption of new hcensmg reqmrements
should be accompanied by mclusion ofthe use m Chapter 26 to ehmmate any confuSIOn about the
use bemg allowed or not.
The proposed changes to Chapter 26 do two thmgs 1) hst massage therapy and massage therapy
centcrs m the use chart as permitted uses m all commerCial and mdustnal zone dlstncts, and 2) mclude
massage therapy as a permItted home occupation. Both changes refer to Chapter 11 for addItional
reqmrcments,
ThiS Item helps Implement the CIty's goal of prepanng for growth and opportumttes by clearly
defimng development standards which mcludes uses allowed m a particular zone dlstnct.
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
Planning COImmssIOn will be hearing this Item on July 20,2006,
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
The massage therapy professIon has emerged as a valId form of alternatIve health care promoted
by tradItIonal medIcal providers. Massage therapy profeSSIOnals are recogl11zed as caregIvers who
contribute to the health and well-bemg of mdlviduals, Massage therapy IS recogl11zed as a
legitimate business wIth formal education and professional orgal11ZatIOns sImilar to those for other
professions, ThIS use needs to be mcluded m the list of uses m the commercial zone dIstncts to
elrmmate confusIOn of whether it IS allowed or not.
As a use m a commercIal zone dlstnct or as a home occupatIOn, the lIcensing reqUIrements
recently adopted by Council WIll apply and the use chart dIrects readers to Article X of Chapter 11
for those addItIOnal reqUIrements,
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1 Do not allow the use m all commercial and mdustnal zone dlstncts.
2 Allow as a specIal use m certam zone dIStriCtS,
3, Do not allow as a home occupation,
Massage therapy centers are appropnate uses m all commercIal and mdustnal zone distncts, Massage
therapy IS an appropnate home occupation when IIml ted to one practitIOner. Makmg the uses a speCIal
use would be burdensome and would serve no purpose whIch the newly adopted IIcensmg
reqUIrements do not serve,
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There IS no finanCIal Impact to the CIty by adopting thIS ordmance
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve CounCil Bl1120-2006 on first readmg, order It pubhshed, pubhc heanng set for
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 7 '00 p,m, m CIty CounCil Chambers, and that It take effect 15 days
after final pubhcatIOn "
Report Prepared ny' Alan WhIte, Commumty Development DIrector
ReViewed by"
Attachments:
1 Planmng CommlssIOn Memorandum
2, Counctl Btll 20-2006
City of Wheat Ridge
Community Development Department
Memorandum
TO: Planmng Commission
FROM: Alan White, Commuruty Development DIrector
SUBJECT: Case NO, ZOA 06-03
DATE: July 12, 2006
This Case IS
o QuasI-Judicial
0" Legislative
The City's current code concernmg massage parlors and massage therapy practice IS based on State
statute which was wntten when massage was a novelty often associated with prostItutlOn. The
massage therapy profession has smce emerged as a vahd form of alternative health care promoted by
tradltlOna1 medical proViders, Massage therapy professlOnals are recognized as caregivers who
contribute to the health and well-bemg of mdlvlduals, Massage therapy IS recognized as a legitimate
busmess With formal educatlOn and professlOnal orgamzatlOns similar to those for other professlOns,
Llcensmg requirements have been adopted recently by Council in a new Article X of Chapter 11 of
the Code of Laws,
In Chapter 26 massage therapy is not hsted m the table of uses for commercial zone distncts, The
use has been interpreted to be Similar (m Impact, character, etc.) to "halr, nail, and cosmetIc
services," Adoption of new hcensmg reqUIrements should be accompamed by mcluslOn m Chapter
26 to ehmmate any confuslOn about the use bemg allowed or not.
The proposed changes to Chapter 26 do two thmgs 1) hst massage therapy and massage therapy
centers m the use chart for commercial zone dlstncts, and 2) mclude massage therapy as a perrmtted
home occupatIon, Both changes refer to Chapter 11 for additIonal reqUIrements,
SUGGESTEED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA 06-03 concemmg the practIce of massage
therapy"
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No 20-2006
Ordinance No.
Series of 2006
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 26-204 AND 26-613
OF THE CODE OF LAWS TO INCLUDE MASSAGE THERAPY
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, acting through its City Council, has
authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C R.S 31-23-101
et seq , and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the use of land, and
WHEREAS, such authority extends to the regulation of uses in the various
zoning districts of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has amended Chapter 11, Article X of the City's
Code of Laws governing the practice of massage therapy; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the City's zoning regulations to
permit the practice of massage therapy in zone districts of the City under the
restrictions of Chapter 11, Article X,
Section 1. Code Section 26-204 amended,
Section 26-204 of the Code of Laws is amended by the addition of the following
new line items in the Table of Uses for Commercial and Industrial Districts:
Table of Uses -Commercial and Industrial Districts
Uses Notes NC RC C-1 C-2 I
Massage therapist See Chapter 11. Article 10 Code P P P P P
of Laws for additional restrictions
Massage therapy center See Chapter 11, Article 10 Code P P P P P
of Laws for additional restrictions
Section 2. Code Section 26.613 amended.
Subsection 26-613.A.11 of the Code of Laws Section 26-613 is hereby amended
by re-numbering subparagraph "I" as "m" and by inserting new subparagraph "I," to read
as follows
ATTACHMENT 2
Massage therapist, restricted to one practitioner, subject to
the restrictions of Chapter11 , Article X of the Code of Laws
Section 3. Severabilitv; ConflictinQ Ordinances Repealed If any section,
subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby, All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date, This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final
publication, as provided by Section 5 11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this day of , 2006, ordered published in
full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing
and consideration on final passage set for , 2006, at 7.00
o'clock p.m, in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of to , this day of , 2006
SIGNED by the Mayor on this
day of
,2006
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATTEST
Pam Anderson, City Clerk
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date'
ITEM NO' 5' I
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
~~
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE,
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
AWARD OF PURCHASE FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT
LOUISE TURNER PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,883.00
o PUBLIC HEARING
[8J BIDS/MOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING (Date: _)
o ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-Judicial:
o
Yes
[8J
No
.
City~
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The playground equipment located In LOUIse Turner Park, 38th and Parfet Street, IS in need of
replacement. The playground equipment will be updated to reflect current trends in play structures,
such as a rock challenge wall and accordion chmber. The fall surface and ADA accessibihty will also
be installed as part of the project. ThiS park and playground equipment is heavily used by residents in
the area,
Park and Playground Equipment are available through the U S, Communities Cooperative Bids;
therefore, purchase of this equipment does not require a formal bid process. Little Tikes commercial
products and systems are purchased through Recreation Plus, Ltd, of Golden, Colorado Total price is
$34,883.00 which includes all product, delIvery, demolition and removal of eXIsting eqUipment,
materials, and installatIOn. The Parks division has previously worked with Recreation Plus, Ltd. and
staff recommends this award,
This bid award meets GOAL 7. More Leisure Amenities for Families, Objective 4 Improved Quality
of Parks: Amenities, Maintenance Level and Safety
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDA nON:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
The playground equipment has been inspected on a regular basIs following the gUIdelines of the CPSC
(Consumer Product Safety Commission). Staff recommends replacement due to the high level of use ,
age of the eqUIpment (1988) and current frequency of the maintenance requirements,
AL TERNA TIVES CONSIDERED:
To not award the contract for the replacement of the playground,
FINANCIAL IMP ACT:
The cost for the playground replacement ($34,883 00) is appropriated III Fund 54 - Conservation Trust
Fund, Maintenance Projects.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to award the purchase of new playground equipment for Louise Turner Park to RecreatIon
Plus, Ltd, of Golden, Colorado in the total amount of $34,883.00 to be charged to account 54-601-
800-877,"
or,
"I move to deny award of the purchase of new playground equipment for Louise Turner Parke for the
following reason( s) "
Report Prepared by'
ReViewed by:
Joyce Manwaring, Director
Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent
Attachments:
I. Proposal by Little Tykes Inc, (Dated June 15, 2006)
060724 CAF Louise Turner PJayground.doe
RECREATION PLUS, LTD.
.
Proposal/Order Form
Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems
c/o Recreation Plus, Ud,
15209 West Ellsworth Drive, Golden, CO 80401
Telephone: (303) 278.14551 (888) 278-1455 Fax: (303) 278.1606
Part #
Custom
City of Wheat Ridge
9110 W 44'" Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Art": Mark Ruote
303-205-7553
"''''''''-'''U,S, Communities Pricin uu .""".....
Q Oeseri tion
1 Kid Builders Play Structure 13% Discount
1 Demolition ofthe Existing Playground,
Removal and disposal done by owner
1,662 Square Feet of Engineered Wood Fiber,
Includes Freight and Installation
Using 3" Layer of existing pea gravel.
Removal of extra pea gravel done by owner
Date:
Job Name:
Job Location:
6-15-06
Turner Park
Wheat Ridge, CO
Submitted To:
303-467 -5901
Unit Price
Total Price
21,749.00
1,350.00
3
SYS-112
3,352.,00
Subtotal:
Freight:
Total:
Optional Installation:
TOTAl:
26,451.00
2,204.00
28,655.00
6,228.00
34,883.00
PRICES: ARE GOOD FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS.
TAXES: NOT INCLUDED,
DELIVERY' 30 TO 45 DAYS ARO.
DEPOSIT' 0%
TER/>1S: NET 30 DAYS.
INSTALlATION: INSTAlLATION IS OPTIONAl. AND IS AN AOD-ON TO THE TOTAL PRICE,
Roo< AND CUSTOMeR AGREES TO RECREATION PLUS, L TO'S ROCK AND UTILmES CLAUS~, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COpy OF
UTILITIES CLAUSE OUR ROCK ANO UiI1.ITIES CLAUSE PLEASE CALl OUR OFFICE AND WE WILL fp;j, OR MAll. rr TO YOU,
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ATTACHMENT 1
ITEM NO
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETlNG DATE,
July 24,2006
TITLE:
AMENDMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
o PUBLIC HEARING
C8'J BIDS/MOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING (Date _)
o ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
QuasI-Judicial.
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Yes
C8'J
No
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CIty Manage cs-
Community Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff lllitlated this change as a result of a lack of quorum for a meetlllg several months ago Under
the proposed change, Items scheduled for the meetlllg at which no quorum IS present Will be
automatically contlllued to the next regular meetlllg,
A second change recommended by the Commission IS to the sectIon deallllg with specIal meetlllgs,
Added to thIs sectIOn IS the abIhty of the CommIssIOn to call a special meetmg by a maJonty vote
of the ComnllsslOn at a regular meetmg,
Other changes are housecleamng Items, The bylaws stIll refer to the Plannmg and Development
DIrector and CIty Admllllstrator These references have been changed to Commumty Development
DIrector and CIty Manager
SectIon 2-54 (e) ofthe Code of Laws reqUIres approval by CIty Council of any changes to the Planmng
CommissIOn bylaws
ThIs change Implements Council's goal of prepanng for growth and opportumtIes byprovIdlllg a clear
process for contmumg cases when a quorum IS not present.
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
Planmng ComnllsslOn recommended approval of the changes at theIr meetlllg on July 6, 2006,
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
If no quorum IS present for a meetmg, the CommIssion cannot take actIOn to continue items, let alone
open the meetmg, Under current rules, members must be polled to detenmne Ifthe Items should be
contmued, No gmdance IS given as to how many affirmative votes It takes to contmue the Items, If a
quorum Isn't gomg to be present at the meeting, how can less than a maJonty deCIde to continue the
items by pollmg them? What If a maJonty of the non-quorum decides not to contmue the items?
VVhathappensthen?
Other questions have arisen in the past as to notlcmg the new date for Items notlced for a non-quorum
meetmg, Is re-noticmg m the paper reqmred? Should the posting sign be changed? Should new
letters be sent out? Contmumg automatIcally to the next regular meetmg date has the same effect as
contmuing to a date certam, so no additIOnal notlcmg would need to occur. This will save the
applicant and City tlme and money
A SImple fix to address all these questlons IS to automatlcally contmue the items to the next regular
meetmg,
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Do not adopt the amendments,
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None,
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve the amendments to the Planmng CommissIOn bylaws as presented,"
Report Prepared bY' Alan White, Commumty Development Dnector
ReVIewed by'
Attachmen ts:
I Planmng CommissIOn Bylaws WIth proposed changes
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
Statement of Purpose
These bylaws are promulgated by the Planmng COImmsslOn ofthe CIty of Wheat RIdge,
Colorado, for the purpose of governmg an public heanngs and meetmgs before thIS body,
thereby msunng that this body conducts Itselfm accordance wIth Its status as a quasI-JudIcial,
fact-findmg body, and further ensunng that due process oflaw will be accorded to all those
particlpatmg therein, By conSIstent interpretatlOn ofthese bylaws, the above purposes will be
fulfilled, and the CIty of Wheat RIdge and ItS reSIdents wIll be well-served,
Regular CommlsslOn Meetmgs, The CommlsslOn shall meet m regular seSSlOn on the
first and third Thursday of each month at 7'00 p,m. When Thursday is a hobday, which
IS officIally recognIzed by the CIty of Wheat RIdge, the regular meetmg shall be held on
the following Thursday at the same hour, unless otherwise proVIded for by mohon. The
ConllmsslOn may, by mohon, dIspense wIth any regular meetmg except that at least one
regular meetmg shall be held each month, The place of the meetmg shall be m the
Mumclpal Complex. No publIc hearing shall be started after 11 :00 PM, except upon
maJonty vote ofthe CommisslOn.
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SpeCIal Meetmgs, Special meetmgs may be established by motion and a majority
vote of the Commission at a regular meeting or may shall be called by the
Commission Secretary on the wntten request of that the Chairman or any two members
of the COlmmsslOn on at least forty-eIght (48) hours written nohce to each member of the
ComrmsslOn, The CIty Manager ,'\dmmlstrator and the DIrector of Community
Plannmg and Development shall be notified personally or wntten nohce left at their usual
place of reSIdence, A speCIal meetmg may be held on shorter nohce If all members of the
CommISSIOn are present or have Waived nohce thereofm writmg, and the relevant
prOVISIons of SectIOn 5 ,2,(b) of the Wheat Ridge City Charter have been followed,
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3. Adjourned SesslOns. Any seSSIon ofthe CommIsslOn may be adjourned or adjourned
from day to day, or for more than one day, but no adjournment shall be for a longer
penod that than until the next regular meetmg thereafter
4 ExecutIve SessIOns.
A. An execuhve sessIOn of the Planmng Commission may be convened only If the
maJonty ofthe members of the CommISSIOn present vote publrcly to hold such a
SCSSlOn, the subject matter to be considered IS one of those hsted III SubsectIOn
(B) of thIS Sechon and a public announcement IS made as to whIch category of
SubsectIOn (B) the matter concerns. No formal votes may be taken III any
execuhve seSSlOn unless they concern a matter Illcluded as a category of
SubsectIOn (B) OfthlS Section,
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4 Executive SessIOn (contmued)
B, An executIve sessIOn may be convened only on the followmg matters
(1) Legal ConsultatIon. The Plannmg CommIssIon may convene an
executIve sessIOn under the followmg condItIons.
a. A sUIt, whIch names the Planmng CommiSSIOn or any of its
members, has been filed agamst the City and has receIved formal
wntten notIce that SUIt agamst the CIty is Immment.
b, The Planmng CommIssIOn is considenng instituting legal action
agamst another party.
c. The Planmng CommIssIon has knowledge of violatIOns of the law
and IS considenng the possibilIty ofrecommendmg prosecutIOn.
(2) Personnel Matters, Personnel matters concemmg CIty employees may be
consIdered m an executive sessIOn ifthat employee requests such a
seSSIOn, However, no request ofthe employee is reqUIred If the matter
concerns a subject covered under another category of this subsection,
(3) Real Estate Appraisals. The CommiSSIOn may convene an executIve
sessIOn to consider real estate appraIsals made for the purpose of the
possible acqUIsItion ofreal property or an mterest therem for publIc use,
or the sale of any real property owned by the CIty However, no
executive sessIOn shall be convened to discuss the ments ofpurchasmg
real property for public use or the sale of real property owned by the CIty,
or any other matters pertaming to land acqUIsItion or sale,
C. The CommIssIOn Secretary shall make a tape recordmg and prepare the mmutes
of all executIve sessIOns. Such recordings and mmutes shall be closed to the
publIc unless a maJonty of the CommIssion votes to make them available to the
public The ChaIrman, any member of the CommIssIon, the City Attorney, or the
Director of Plannmg and Development or hlSlher deSIgnee (in the event the
Duector ofPlannmg and Development was a partIcIpant m the executIve
seSSIOn), may examme such tapes or mmutes at any reasonable tIme under the
duect supervIsIon of the CommISSIOn Secretary The CommissIon Secretary may
also release such tapes and mmutes pursuant to a valid court order III any actIOn
challengmg the legItimacy of an executIve seSSlOn,
THE PRESIDING OFFICER
5 ElectIOn of Officers. A maJonty vote of all members present of the CommIssIon shall be
reqUIred to elect a ChaIrman and Vice ChaIrman.
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6 Presldmg Officer. The Chairman, or m his/her absence, the Vice Chairman, shall take
the Chair at the hour appomted for the Commission to meet, and shallnnmedlately call
the members to order. The roll shall then be called by the CommiSSIOn Secretary who
shall enter m the mmutes ofthe meetmg the names of the members present. The
Chairman shall be elected on a rotatmg basIs at the next regular meetmg followmg
appomtments in March of each year. The Chairman shall be elected on a rotatmg baSIS
and shall not succeed hlmse1f/herself. This shall be the first order of bus mess after publIc
heanngs at that meetmg and It shall be held by secret ballot Without nommatlOn,
In the case of a tie, the Director ofP1annmg and Development shall preSide until the
electIOn ofthe ChaIrman. He/she Will disclose the names of the tled contestants and
another ballot shall be taken, Until one person has received a maJonty of all members
present ofthe Commission, successive ballots will be taken,
7. Vice Chairman, After selectlon of the PreSiding Officer, the CommiSSIOn shall choose
one of ItS members as Vice Chairman who shall serve as Chairman dunng the absence or
disabilIty ofthe Chairman and, m case of vacancy m the office of the Chairman, pendmg
the selectIOn of a successor at the next regular meetmg, He/she shall be selected m the
same manner as the Chairman,
8, Temporary Chairman, In the case ofthe absence ofthe Chairman and Vice Chairman,
the semor member of the remammg members shall act as Temporary Chairman untti the
ChaIrman or Vice Chairman appears,
9, Decorum and Order. The presldmg officer shall preserve decorum and deCide all
questions of order, subject to appeal of the CommiSSion, If a member transgresses the
rules of the CommiSSIOn, the presldmg officer shall, or any officer may, call him to order,
in which case he/she shall relmqmsh the floor, unless permitted to explam.
10. Quorum, A mmlmum of five (5) CommiSSIOners shall constltute a quorum for the
transactIOn of bus mess at all CommiSSion meetmgs, Once the CommiSSion Secretary
makes a determmation, based upon adVice from Plannmg CommiSSIOn pnor to a meetmg
that a quorum Will not be attamcd, then she/he may, by telephone: }.) Advise
CommiSSIOn members of lack of quorum and, then B) Poll members to deCide whether to
contmue the publIc heanng all public hearing items scheduled for that meeting shall
automatically be continued to the next regular meetmg.
11 Commission Secretary and Employees, The CommiSSion Secretary and other officers
and employees of the City shall be under the control and directIOn ofthe Chair dunng
sessIOn of the CommiSSIOn,
12, City Manaeer Admlmstrator The City Manager Admmlstrator or appomted
representative from hls/her office may attend all meetmgs of the CommiSSIOn, He may
make recommendatlons to the CommiSSIOn and may take part m the diSCUSSIOns on all
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matters concerning the welfare of the City, but shall have no vote m the meetmgs of the
COImmSSlOn.
13. Director ofPlannmg and Community Development. The Director ofPlanmng and
Community Development or his/her appointed deputy, shall attend all meetmgs of the
Commission, unless excused by the CommlsslOn or the City Manager /.dmmlstrator.
He shall keep the Commission fully advised as to all matters related to the plannmg and
development conditions and needs of the City, He may make recommendatlOns to the
CommlSSlOn and may take part m dlSCUSSlOns on all matters commg before the
CommlsslOn, He shall have a seat, but no vote m the meetmgs of the Plannmg
CommlSSlOn,
14 Commission Secretary, A City employee appomted by the Plannmg CommlSSlOn shall
serve as CommlsslOn Secretary and shall keep mmutes of the meetmgs and perform such
other and further dutles in the meeting as may be ordered by the Chairman, CommlSSlOn
or Director ofPlanmng and Development.
15 Citv Attorney The City Attorney may either m person or by deputy, attend all meetmgs
of the CommiSSion, An oral or wntten opmlOn to provide adVice on any questlOn of law
by the City Attorney may be requested by a maJonty of the CommlsslOn and shall be
submitted through the City Admmlstrator
16 Officers and Employees to Attend, When the CommlsslOn needs to confer with the head
of any department or any officer or employee of the City on any matter relatmg to zomng
or plannmg, the City Admmistrator shall be asked to request that such officer or
employee attend any regular or speCial meetmg, Such request shall be by the maJonty of
the CommlSSlOn and shall be submitted through the City Admmlstrator
DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS
17. Right of Floor When recogmzed by the Chair, a member shall confine himself to the
questlOn under debate, aVOId personahtles, and refram from Impugmng the motlves of
any other member's argument or vote,
18 Right of Avpeal. Any member may appeal to the CommlsslOn from a rulmg of presldmg
officer. If the appeal IS seconded, the member makmg the appeal may bnefly state
his/her reason for the same, and the presldmg officer may bnefly explam hIs/her ruhng,
but there shall be no debate on the appeal and no other member shall participate m the
dlSCUSSlOn, The presldmg officer shall then pose the questlOn, "ShaJl the declslOn of the
Chair be sustamed?" If a maJonty of the members present vote "Yes", the rulmg of the
chair IS sustained, otherwise, It IS overruled,
19 LlmltatlOn of Debate. No member shall be allowed to speak more than once on anyone
subject untll every other member choosmg to speak thereon shall have spoken, and no
member shall speak more than five mmutes Without permlSSlOn of the Commission.
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20. Votmg,
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A, The vote by "Yes" and "No" shall be taken upon the passage of all motIOns and
entered upon the mmutes of the CommIssIon proceedmgs, Every matter for
deCISIon before the Planmng CommIssion shall reqUIre the affirmatIve vote of a
majority of the members of the Planmng Commission present for adoption,
unless a greater number IS specIfically reqUIred by Ordmance. An abstentIOn
shall not be counted as a vote, but shall be entered mto the record.
B
No member of the CommISSIOn shall vote upon any questIOn upon which he/she
believes hImself to have a conflIct of mterest (other than the common public
mterest), on any question concerning hlslher own conduct, or on any questIOn
upon whIch the remammg votmg members ofthe CommISSIOn determmes, by
maJonty vote, that said member shall be disqualIfied from the hearmg based upon
the reasons speCIfied herem, On all other questIons, each member who IS present
shall vote when the questIOn IS called, ApplIcation to abstam from voting shall
be made before the heanng ofthe case commences, or immedIately upon
dIscovery ofthe fact reqUIring abstention, The movmg member shall bnefly state
the reason for hislher request or motIon, and the decIsIOn thereafter shall be made
WIthout debate, It shall not be m order for any member to explain his/her vote on
a questIOn of abstentIOn dunng saId vote Once an affirmatIve vote grantmg or
reqUlnng abstentIon is recorded, the abstalmng member shall take no further part
m diSCUSSIOn or conSideration of, or votmg upon, the case pendmg, The sole
reasons upon whIch a member may base a motIon to disqualIfy a member are
actual or apparent conflIct ofmterest, breach of thIs CommISSIOn's bylaws, or
breach of quasI-JudicIal procedures as defined herem, No member abstaimng
under the provIsIons of thIs Rule 20(B) shall be penalIzed for thus abstammg, A
member who abstams from votmg shall remove himseWherself from the heanng
room until the matter has been finalIzed, except where a member IS the applIcant
m a matter before the CommIsSIOn, then the member may step down and
partICIpate m the presentatIOn of his/her request and shall not retake hislher seat
WIth the CommlSSlOll unttl the matter IS finalIzed by the CommISSIOn,
C Any member who was absent from a publIc heanng and saId public heanng has
not reached a conclUSIOn, may vote on the publIc heanng of a prevIOus case,
proVIded he/she has listened to the tapes, read the mmutes of the prevIous publIc
heanng (if available), has famllIanzed himself/herself WIth the contents of the
case file, and at the begmmng ofthe contmuatlOn ofthe subject heanng, states
he/she has complIed With the foregomg reqUIrements,
21 Demand for Roll Call. When a vote IS taken on any questIOn before the CommISSion for
which a roll call vote IS not otherwise reqUIred and upon demand of any member, made
before the questIOn has been put, the roll shall be called for "yes" and "no" and entered
upon the Minutes ofthe CommISSIOn proceedmgs. It shall not be m order for members
to explam thelr vote dunng the roll call.
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22, Personal Pnvilege The right of a member to address the CommisslOll Oll a questlOll of
personal pnvllege shall be lImited to cases in which hISlher mtegnty, character or
motIves are assailed, questioned or impugned,
23. Dissents and Protests, Any member shall have the nght to express dissent from, or
protest agamst, any action ofthe Commission, and have the reason therefore, entered
upon the mmutes. Such dissent or protest must be filed m wntmg, couched m respectful
language and presented to CommlsslOn not later than the next regular meetmg followmg
the date of the actlOn objected to, and shall become a minonty report which shall become
a portIOn of the record of the Planmng CommissIon actIon,
24 Attendance. All members ofthe CommiSSion are expected to attend all regular and
speCial meetmgs of the CommiSSIOn. The ChaIr shall review all absences of CommissIOn
members and mform the secretary whether such absences are excused or unexcused,
Where the ChaIr determmes that a Commission member has a suffiCient number of
unexcused absences to constitute neglect of duty, m accordance With Wheat Ridge Code
of Laws Sec. 2-53( e), the Chair shall bnng the matter to the attentIOn of the Commission
under agenda Item number 10, DiSCUSSIOn and DeCISIOn Items, and the Commission shall
vote upon the matter lfthe CommIssion finds neglect of duty, a resolutIOn shall be
adopted that mforms the City Council of the CommiSSIOn's findmgs and requests that the
member be replaced.
25, Excusal During Meetmg, No member may leave the chamber while CommlsslOn IS m
regular sessIOn Without permission from the presldmg officer
26 Makmg MotIOns, A motIon presented by any member shall reqUIre a second, The
presidmg officer shall have the same nghts and pnvileges ofmakmg motIOns as any
other member. However, to do this, the presldmg officer must step down from the ChaIr
and have his/her deputy preSide.
COMMISSION PROCEDURE
27 Order of Busmess, The busmess of all regular meetmgs of the CommiSSIOn shall be
transacted m the followmg order, unless the CommiSSion, by a vote of the maJonty of the
members present, shall suspend the mles and change the order'
1 Call to Order
2, Roll Call of Members
3 Pledge of Allegiance
4 Approval of Order of Agenda
5 Approval of Minutes
6 PublIc Heanng
7, Close the PublIc Heanng
8 Old Business
9 New Busmess
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10. DIScussIon & DecislOn Items
11, Committee and Department Reports
12, Adjournment
Notes on Tentative Agenda
The Commission will make every attempt to be as flexible as possible in the order of the
agenda to make the most considerate use of tIme for those who must appear On the
Friday proceedmg the regular CommIsslOn meeting, the DIrector ofPlanmng and
Development wIll have dehvered to each CommissIOn member an agenda showmg the
order of bus mess and mdlcating the public hearings to be antIcipated, and Items
pertammg to said agenda Items, Only CommIssIon members and staff may submIt other
matters for conSIderatIOn under New Busmess at that same meetmg,
At each meetmg, it shall be asked by the preSiding officer If there are ObjectIOns or are
correctIOns to be made to the mmutes of the precedmg meetmg, as published,
28 Precedence of MotIOns, When a questIon IS before the CommiSSIOn, no motIon shall be
entertained except: (a) to fix the hour of adjournment, (b) to adjourn, (c) to lay on the
table, (d) for the previous question, (e) to contmue to a certam date, (f) to refer, (g) to
amend, and (h) to postpone mdefimtely These motions shall have precedence m the
order mdicated, Any such motlon, except a motion to amend the motlon to postpone
mdefimtely, shall be put to a vote Without debate,
29. MotIOns - General. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the meetmg unless otherwIse set
forth m these Bylaws or changed by a maJonty vote of the CommiSSIon.
30 Anonymous CommumcatIOns, UnSIgned commU1llCatIOns shall not be mtroduced before
the CommISSIon,
31, TIe Vote, In case of a tle m votes on any proposal, the proposal shall be conSidered lost.
COMMITTEES
32, Standmg CommIttees, The Chamnan, as president of the CommiSSIOn, shall appomt
such standmg commIttees as may be authonzed by vote ofthe Comm1sslOn.
33 How Appomted. There shall be three members of the CommiSSIOn appomted on each
standing commIttee unless otherwise authonzed by the CommISSIOn, the Cha1rman
desIgnatmg the member who 1S to serve as Chalrman of the Committee. Vacancies
occurnng on any commIttee shall be filled m like manner The Chalrman may also
appomt, from tlme to time, such speCial or select committees as m hIs/her dlscretlon
he/she deems deSirable, or as may be deSIred by the CommISSIOn, to expedite the
handlmg of the bus mess and affalrs of the CIty
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34. NotIce, It shall be the duty of the ChaIrperson of special committees to glVe advance
notIce of the tIme and place ofmeetmg to all members of the ComrmsslOn, the CIty
Clerk, City AdmmIstrator, Director ofPlannmg and Development and other persons
known to be mterested, in favor or, or opposed to, the partIcular matters proposed to be
considered.
35 Reports, When a commIttee to whIch a matter has been referred, wIth mstructlOns to
report at a tIme named m the order of reference, IS not ready to report at such times, the
matter so referred shall, unless further tIme be granted, be considered as though reported
back WIthout recommendatIon, In such case, the commIttee shall forthWIth return to the
Secretary, the documents pertammg to the matter, and the matter shall take ItS proper
place m the order of bus mess,
36. Report to be in Wnting, The reports of commIttees other than the commIttee of the
whole shall be in wntmg, agreed to m commIttee assembled and shall not be presented
unless SIgned by a maJonty of the commIttee. CopIes of the report shall be avaIlable to
each CommIssIon member. Documents referred to the commIttee shall be returned WIth
the report, Nothmg m thIS rule shall be construed to prohibIt the mtroductIon ofminonty
reports,
37. Rehevmg from Further ConSideratIon, Upon motIon, CommlsslOn may, by a maJonty
vote, reheve a commIttee of further conslderatlOn of matter referred to it and order the
same placed on the agenda,
38 Secretary to CommIttees, CommisslOn Secretary or other CIty employee shall act as
secretary to the several commIttees, and keep a record of the attendance and busmess
transacted at their meetmg,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
39 IntroductIon. All changes to the Code and SubdIVision RegulatIons shall be mtroduced
III the CommiSSIOn m pnnted or wntten form. All such changes shall be approved by the
Commission m their final wntten form before forwardmg to City CouncIl.
40 ReVIew All proposed ordinances shall be forwarded to the CIty Attorney WIth a request
for review to assure correct legal form, The Duector ofPlanmng and Development shall
attach to each proposed ordmance a bnef digest of the provlSlons thereof, and where It IS
proposed to amend an eXlstmg Ordmance, such dIgest shall mdlcate the change sought to
be made,
MISCELLANEOUS
41 Pnvtleges of Floor No persons except members of the CommISSIOn and Officers named
In the rules and persons InVIted by the presIdmg officer of the CommISSIOn or by vote of
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the CommIssIOn, shall be allowed to address the CommissIOn except as set forth III Para.
42 and 45
42. Addressing the CommissIon under PublIc Forum SectIon of Agenda. Any cItIzen may
address the Commission under the PublIc Forum section of the agcnda on any subject not
on the agenda. Time may be lImIted by the Chair.
43 Suspension of Rules. Any proviSIOn of these rules not governed by State statute or CIty
Code of Laws may be temporanly suspended at any meetmg ofthe CommIssIOn by a
maJonty vote of all those members ofthe CommISSIOn who are present. The vote on any
such suspensIOn shall be taken by "yes" and "no" votes and entered mto the record. Any
rule may be suspended by general consent If presented by the Chair and If there are no
obJectlOns from any member
44 To Amend Rules. These rules may be aITIended or new rules adopted by a majority vote
of all members ofthe CommIssion present. Any such alteratIons or aITIendments shall be
submItted III wnting at the precedmg regular meetmg and shall be placed on the calendar
under the order of "New Busmess" ThIs reqUIrement shall be waived only by maJonty
consent, WIth a recorded vote of all members.
45. PublIc Heanngs. All those desmng to be heard on a particular Issue at a regular publIc
heanng before the Commission shall lIst their names on forms proVided. ThiS lIst shall
be handed to the Chair who shall have all those so lIsted step forward to attest, by sworn
oath, that all evidence they present shall be the truth.
The Chair shall be empowered to announce the length of tIme allotted to any particular
case, and thereafter to enforce Said tIme lImit. Presentatlon and dIscusslOn of all zomng
and rezoning cases, subdIVISion plat approvals, and any other actlon upon which a publIc
heanng IS reqmred by ordinance, and shall follow the followmg procedure
A. Upon the callmg of a case, the plannmg staff shall give a bnef presentation
SUrnnIarlzmg the actlOn requested, mtroducmg mto the record all relevant
ordmances, regulatIons and related materials, and bnefly outlmmg the non-
disputed facts of the case Staff's presentatlOn may mclude recommendatIOns and
findmgs which the CommlsslOn, at ItS dlscretlOn, may accept, accept m part or
rCJ ect.
B Followmg staff's presentatlOn, applIcant shall present all facts, whether m wntten
or testImomal form, which he deems appropnate to meet hls/her burden of proof.
The burden of proof many zomng or rezomng case, m any subdiVISIOn plat
request, any planned development request, any speCIal use permit request, or any
other request for change wherem a publIc heanng IS reqUIred shall be upon the
applIcant (whether the City or a thud part), to establIsh the eXistence of the need
for actIon or relIef requested.
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C Protestants may present any evidenee, whether III wntten or testImonial form,
whIeh they deem appropnate. Authonty IS hereby expressly granted to the ChaIr
to designate or recognIze a spokesman or representatIve for a group ofprotestants
havmg the same or substantlally SImilar posItlons, said authonty bemg granted
solely for the purpose of expedIting heanngs by avoidance of repetltlOus
presentations, and not for the purpose oflImItmg the opposItion.
D. After presentatlOn of all direct eVIdence by the applIcants and protestants, a nght
of cross-examinatlOn shall eXIst. All questlOns shall be posed to the Commission
rather than dIrectly to staff, the protestants or the applIcant. The order of cross-
exammatlOn shall be:
(1) ApplIcant and staff may be cross-exaITImed by protestants, and
(2) Protestants and staff may be cross-examined by applIcant.
E. An opportunity for bnefrebuttal shall be afforded applicant and staff, dunng
which rebuttal testlmony or other evidence may be presented only to rebut
eVIdence presented dunng the case on behalf of either applIcant or protestant.
F. Followmg Said rebuttal, applIcant and/or protestant may be eXaITIIlled andJor
cross-exaITImed by members of the Planrung CommiSSIOn, the staff, and the City
Attorney.
G. An opportunity for bnef summatlOn shall be granted, first to protestants, and then
to staff, then to applIcant.
H. In the presentatIOn of eVidence, the Colorado Rules of EVidence shall not be
applIed, but the CommiSSIOn expressly reserves to Itselfthe nght to lImit or
exclude eVidence which It deems to be Irrelevant, repetItIous, or otherwise
mappropnate or unhelpful m reachmg a deClslOn.
1. Upon closmg the public heanng, the COrnnIlSSlOn shall render a declSlon based
solely upon the facts adduced and appeanng upon the record ofthe publIc
heanng Just completed. A motlOn shall be made and duly seconded
recommendmg CommlsslOn actlOn either grantmg or denymg thc action sought,
which motlon shall cmbody the facts relIed upon to sustam the actlon
recommcnded. In the event a condltlOn IS sought to be Imposed as a portlOn of
the motlOn thus made, a nght shall be granted to the applIcant to bnefly and
succinctly respond to the proposed conditIon. Nothmg con tamed m thiS rule shall
be deemed automatically to preclude the staff from makmg suggestlOns or
answcnng questlons regardmg the form of the motion thus made. In the event
the motlon falls to receive a maJonty vote, It shall conclUSively be presumed that
no actIon has been taken, and It shall be reqUIred that a second motion be made,
seconded, and adopted by maJonty vote mdlcatmg the defimte actlon (either
grantmg or refusmg the requested actlOn), actIon, proVided, however, that a vote
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WhICh ends III a tIe shall constItute a demal of the actIon sought, and shall not
reqUIre a second motion and vote thereon.
J. Upon the vote on the question bemg recorded, a Resolution shall be prepared by
the CommIssIon Secretary, and executed by the Chairman, WhICh ResolutlOn
shall be the offiCial record of the CommisslOn's actIOn.
READOPTED thIS 16th day of October, 1980
signed/Bonnie Scoma
BONNIE SCOMA, CHAIR
Wheat Ridge Plannmg COrnnIlssion
Adopted by the Plannmg COrnnIlssion
Amended by Planmng CommlsslOn
Amended by Plannmg CommlsslOn
Amended by Plannmg CommlSSlOn
Amended by Plannmg COrnnIISSIOn
Amended by Planmng CommISSlOn
May 1, 1980
May 15, 1980
February 16, 1984
December 11,1986
Apri14,1991
December 3,1992
Amended by Plannmg CommISSlOn
April 4, 2002
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ITEM NO: l.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2005 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR)
o PUBLIC HEARING
[g] BIDS/MOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING (Date: _)
o ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
[g]
No
City~'1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
SectlOn 10.15 of the Municipal Charter for the City of Wheat Ridge requires that an Illdependent audit
be performed annually of all City accounts. The CPA firm ofSwanborst & Company, LLC performed
the audit of the City's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005
As is reported in the attached Management Letter from Swanhorst & Company, the following
conclusions were reached from the audit:
1. "We noted no transactlOns entered into by the City during the year that were both significant
and unusual, and of which, under professional standards, we are required to inform you, or
transactions for which there is a lack of authoritative gUIdance or consensus."
2. "We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates m determining
that they are reasonable m relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole"
3 "We provided management With a schedule of audit adJustments. In our judgment, none of the
adjustments we proposed, whether recorded or unrecorded by the City, either individually or III
the aggregate, indicate matters that could have a significant effect on the City's financial
reporting process."
4. "We are pleased to report that no such disagreements [With management] arose dunng the
course of the audit."
5. "We encountered no significant difficulties while performing the audit."
A representative from Swanhorst & Company will be at the July 24, 2006 City Council meeting to
present the 2005 CAFR to City Council for acceptance.
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
For the year ended December 31, 2005, the auditors have made the followmg recommendation:
I. "As mentIoned last year, the City continues to encounter problems With the HMS sales tax
system. For example, the system is unable to report year-to-date information on sales tax
collections. In addition, it is our understanding that the City is expecting to expand use of the
system to collect public improvement fees. We encourage the City to continue to monitor the
system deficiencies and report to the vendor. It may be beneficial to pursue other systems that
may provide better system capabllities and better vendor support."
Staff agrees with and supports the recommendations from Swanhorst & Company LLC Research is
currently bemg conducted on the viability of alternative sales tax systems. In additIon, Staff eontinues
to work with HMS staff to correet system deficieneies.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The eontract for audit services with Swanhorst & Company, LLC is for an aITIount not to exeeed
$19,000 whieh was budgeted as part of the 2006 budget.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to accept the 2005 CAFR from Swanhorst & Company, LLC "
or,
"I move to deny acceptanee of the 2005 CAFR from Swanhorst & Company, LLC for the following
reason( s) "
Report Prepared by'
Reviewed by:
Linda Stengel, Aecountmg Supervisor
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Attachments:
I, 2005 Management Letter
2. 2005 CAFR
ITEM NO' ~ \
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
RESOLUTION 34-2006 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006
BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A
SUPPLEMENT AL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $246,000 FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS TO EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION PLANS
o PUBLIC HEARING
o BIDS/MOTIONS
[g] RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING (Date. _)
o ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-Judicial.
[g]
No
City~
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City eurrently maintains three employee compensation plans which include an Intermittent Part-
Time/Seasonal plan, a Law Enforcement (sworn) plan and a Civilian plan. A market analysis of2006
salary ranges was completed for all City positions, and, as a result, the study indicated that the
compensation plans require upward adjustments in order to remain competitive and within the
pereentiles the City has establIshed for eaeh plan.
In 2005, City Council approved aligning the salary ranges for the Law Enforcement (sworn) positions
to the 70th percentile of the market while all other positions would be aligned to the 50th percentile of
the market. Staff recommends that the salary ranges aligned to the 50th percentile of the market be
mcreased to the 55th percentIle. The overall increase proposed for these market adjustments is
approximately 3.2% for Civilian and Sworn benefited positions, and 2.3% for Intermittent Part-
Time/Seasonal positions.
Currently, the three compensation plans have different effeetIve dates and the market studies were
eonducted between one to two years ago Another difference between the Civilian and the Intermittent
Part-Time/Seasonal compensation plans involves the percentage between each of the nine pay steps:
currently Civilian is 3.5%; Intermittent Part-Time/Seasonal plan IS 30%.
Staff recommends eliminating the multiple effective dates and replacing them with one mid-year date
for all compensation plans. In addition, we recommend changing the percentage provided between
each of the pay steps in the Intermittent Part-Time/Seasonal pay plan to match the Civilian plan,
(3.5%). This will ensure a consistency and eqmty between the plans, as well as, assist III establishing
pay ranges that are competitive with the market.
The adoption ofthe proposed 2006-2007 CompensatIOn Plans would be effectlVe on July 29,2006, All
future market adJustments to the compensation plans would occur on the date of the first payroll
penod in July.
A Compensation Plans - Market AdJustments presentation was made to City Council at its Study
Session on July 17, 2006. It was the consensus of City Council to bring the market adjustments
forward for consideration at thiS council meeting.
Approval of this resolution meets GOAL I: Creating a Sustainable City Government, Objective 4:
ProductIve, hIghly Motivated Workforce with Competitive Compensation.
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
Currently, the three compensation plans have different effective dates: Intermittent Part-
Time/Seasonal, effeetlve January 1,2004, Law Enforcement (Sworn), effective July 2, 2005; and
Civllian, effective January 1, 2006 It is recommended that we eliminate a January I effective date
and replaee it with a mid-year date for all compensation plans based on the following:
. By the end ofthe first quarter of each year, all of the agencies have the applicable salary range
information available for comparison. This allows sufficient time to prepare for any necessary
mId-year adjustments. With a January 1 effective date, as with the Civilian and Part-
Time/Seasonal Pay Plans, the data necessary to make a determinatlOn for budget preparatlOn is
not fully avallable and as a result, some of the salary range mformation can only be denved
through estimates.
. Currently salary ranges are based on 2004 or 2005 rates, hence we are lagging the market by
one (I) year for CivilIan; six (6) months for Sworn, and two (2) years for Intermittent Part-
Time/Seasonal. With a 2006 mid-year adjustment, the salary ranges, as proposed, will be
based on 2006 market rates, thus placing all salary ranges only six (6) months behind.
. Currently, the Part-Time/Seasonal compensation plan maintains a 3 0% spread between each
of the nine (9) pay steps. It is recommended that we redesign this eompensation plan to match
the CivilIan compensation plan with a 3.5% between pay steps. This recornnIendation is based
on the followIllg:
. There are several positions that reside in both of the pay plans that are charged with the
same tasks and responsibilities. Hence, to ensure a conSIstency and equity, the
compensation awarded should be equivalent.
. The current 3.0% between each of the steps does not extend the salary ranges enough to
match the market maximum rates. However, the 3.5% between pay steps provides the
"stretch" needed to bring the salary ranges more in line with the market.
AL TERNA TIVES CONSIDERED:
Mamtain three Compensation Plans with different effective dates, and/or,
Maintain three Compensation Plans with different percentages between Pay Steps;
No market adjustment for any or all of the compensation plans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the proposed 2006-2007 Compensation Plans with an effective date of July 29,2006
for all positions would require an aITIendment to our eurrent budget of$246,000. Although the total
for the Intermittent Part-Time/Seasonal has not been calculated as yet, the projected cost appears to be
mimmal and may be absorbed by salary savIllgs as a result of position vacancies.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve Resolution 34-2006 - A Resolution Amending the 2006 Budget to Reflect the
Approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $246,000 for Market
Adjustments to Employee Compensation Plans."
or,
"I move to table Illdefimtely Resolution 34-2006 - A Resolution Amending the 2006 Budget to
Refleet the Approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropnation in the Amount of $246,000 for Market
Adjustments to Employee Compensation Plans for the following reason(s)
"
Report Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Karen Croom, Human Resources Manager
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Attachments:
1 July II, 2006 Compensation Plans - Market Adjustments Memorandum
2, Resolution 34-2006
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Memorandum
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Mayor and Council ~
Patnek Goft~ Deputy City Manager .1fI) I
THROUGH'
FROM
Karen M, Croom, Human Resources Manager
DATE.
July 11,2006
SUBJECT
Compensation Plans - Market Adjustments
Currcntly the City mamtams three (3) Compensatlon Plans:
Intcrmlttent Part-Time/Seasonal, effectlve January 1,2004
Law Enforcement (Sworn), effective July 2, 2005
CivIlian. etTeetlve January I, 2006
.vote The Civilian and Law Enforcement salary ranges were based on 2005 market rates
Recently a market study that mvolved a review of our market's 2006 salary ranges was completed for all
of the Clty's pOSItIOns. As a result, the study mdlcates our CompensatIOn Plans reqmrc upward
adjustments m order to remam competltive and wlthm the percentile the City has estabhshed. The
percentilcs the CIty has established arc 70th for Law Enforcement (Sworn) positions and 55th for all
others. Overall thiS mcrease IS approximately 3,2% for CIVIlIan and Sworn benefited pOSitions, and.
2.3% for Intcnnlttent Part-Time/Seasonal.
In order to mamtam our eompetltiveness, It IS rceommended that we make thc apphcable adJustments
through an amcndment to our eurrent budget and takc the OpportuDlty to also reahgn our CompensatIOn
Plans With a smgle effcetlvc date. It IS recommended that we ehmmate a January 1 effectlve date and
replace It With a Mld- Year date for all Compensation Plans, ThiS IS based on the followmg:
· By the end of the first quarter of each year. all of the agencies have the apphcable salary range
mformatlon aVailable for companson. ThiS allows suffiCient tlme to prepare for any necessary
mid-year adJustments. With a January I effective date. as With the CIvllian and PT/Seasonal Pay
Plans. the data neeessary to make a detennmatlOn for budget preparatIOn IS not fully available
and as a result, some of the salary range mformatlOn can only be denved through estlmates,
· Our currcnt salary ranges are based on 2004 or 2005 rates, hence we are laggmg the market by
onc (I) ycar for Clvlhan, SIX (6) months for Sworn. and two (2) years for Intermittent Part-
Time/Seasonal. With a 2006 Mid-Year adjustment. the salary ranges. as proposed, wlll be based
on 2006 market rates, thus placing all salary ranges only six (6) months behmd.
The adoptIOn of the proposed 2006-2007 CompensatIOn Plans With an effective date of Julv 29. 2006 for
all pOSitIOns would require an amendment to our current budget of approximately $246,000 Although
the total for thc Intermittent Part-Time/Seasonal has not been calculated as yet, the projected cost
appears to be mlDlmal and may be absorbed by salary savmgs as a result of posltlon vacanCles.
Agam, please notc. WIth the adoptIOn of thiS Mld- Y car practlce for our compensatIOn programs, the
currcnt systcm of grantmg first-of-the-ycar market adJustments would be eliminated.
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 34
Series of 2006
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET TO
REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$246,000 FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS TO EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION PLANS
WHEREAS, a market study reviewIllg 2006 salary ranges for all City positions
was condueted;
WHEREAS, the market study results indicated the City Compensation Plans
require upward adJustments in order to remain competitive and withm the 70th percentile
for Law Enforcement (Sworn) positions and 55th percentile for all other positions as
established by the City;
WHEREAS, the City will eliminate multiple effectives dates for Compensation
Plans and maintain a mid-year date for all plans;
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to maintaining a productive, highly
motivated workforce with competitive compensation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
A. The City of Wheat Ridge 2006 Budget be amended accordingly,
specifically transferring $246,000 from undeslgnated reserves to the
appropriate accounts in the various funds.
DONE AND RESOLVED THIS _ day of July, 2006.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Anderson, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2
ITEM NO:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE'
July 24, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF BANNERS FOR THE
CARNA TION FESTIVAL AND PARADE
o PUBLIC HEARING
[g] BIDS/MOTIONS
o RESOLUTIONS
o ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date.)
o ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
Quasi-Judieial:
D
Yes
[g]
No
'\jt. 'Y, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is scheduled for August 16 through August 19,2006. The
Carnation Festival will be held in Albert E. Anderson Park at 44th Avenue and Field Street. The
Carnation Festival Parade is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th at 10'00 a.m. The parade Will be on
38th Avenue from Depew Street to Upham Street. City Councll will need to eonslder a motion to
allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival and Parade.
COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Not approve a motion to allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival and
Parade.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"} move to allow for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnahon Festival and Parade scheduled
for August 16 through August 19,2006 "
or,
"I move to deny approval for the use of banners for the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival and Parade for
the followmg reason(s) "
Report Prepared by'
Reviewed by'
Debbie Meixner, Administrative Assistant
Pam Anderson, City Clerk
Attachments:
1. None
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