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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2008♦~1I City of i~;OrWheatWid-gye PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting October 16, 2008 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman Jim Chilvers John Dwyer Dick Matthews Davis Reinhart Kim Stewart Steve Timms Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jerry Scezney Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Adam Tietz, Planner I Tim Paranto, Public Works Director Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner REINHART to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 4, 2008 It was moved by Commissioner REINHART and seconded by Commissioner DWYER to approve the minutes of September 4, 2008 as presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner TIMMS abstaining and Commissioner SCEZNEY absent. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes 1 October 16, 2008 There was no one to address the Commission at this time. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-08-06: An application filed by T-Mobile for approval of a Final Development Plan amendment for the Foothills Medical Center Planned Commercial Development located at 8550 West 38th Avenue to allow roof-mounted C.M.R.S. facilities. This case was presented by Adam Tietz. He distributed revised copies of the T- Mobile Communications Site Final Development Plan Amendment to the Commission. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval for reasons, and with one condition, outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner TIMMS regarding locations of nearby CMRS facilities, Ms. Reckert stated that there are several facilities in various locations on the nearby Lutheran medical facility. Steve Warner 275 Olive Street, Denver Mr. Werner, Reliant Land Services, explained that the request from T-Mobile is necessitated by irregular service that T-Mobile customers have been experiencing in the area surrounding the proposed antenna. He stated the proposed equipment adheres to all public safety communication standards. Curtis Linville T-Mobile in response to a question from Commissioner REINHART regarding the amended submission given to the Commissioners prior to the presentation, Mr. Linville stated that engineers found the antennas could be moved closer to the parapet and lowered by 18 inches from the original plan without significant impact to the signals. In response to a question from Commissioner TIMMS, Mr. Linville stated that in order to minimize the visual impact, the facility would only accommodate T- Mobile antenna equipment. Chair BRINKMAN asked if there were members of the public who wished to speak. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner DAVIS to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-08-06, a request for approval of a Final Development Plan Amendment to the Foothills Medical Center Planned Development to allow for a roof-top Planning Commission Minutes 2 October 16, 2008 Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) facility at 8550 West 38th Avenue for the following reasons: 1. The CMRS facility will adhere to all regulations set forth by the FCC and will not constitute a threat to any public health or safety issues. 2. All outside agencies are able to serve the property and will not pose an undue burden on any public utilities or their grids. 3. The facility will provide increased cellular service in an area that currently lacks in service. 4. The CMRS facility is in compliance with the regulations set in City Code Section 26-615(F) for roof-mounted facilities. 5. The amendment to the FDP will not alter the character of the area and will have little or no impact on the surrounding properties. 6. Additional screening by mature landscaping on the site helps to further mitigate visual impacts the screened antennas and equipment may have. With the following condition: The height of the antennas and accessory equipment may not exceed 50 feet in height pursuant to City Code Section 26-615 (II). The motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner SCEZNEY absent. B. Case No. MS-08-03: An application filed by Coors Brewing Company for approval of a 3-lot minor subdivision plat for vacant land generally located west of Lot 9 of Cabela's/Coors Subdivision, north of Clear Creek and south of State Highway 58 at Indiana Street extended. This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Because the plat meets requirements listed in Chapter 26, Article IV concerning form and content of subdivision plats and because the property is under consideration for annexation, staff recommended approval with one condition as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner DAVIS asked if the property could be platted without addressing floodplain issues. Ms. Reckert explained that there is a requirement to have the floodplain notation on the plat and the property can be platted at this time. Floodplain issues would be considered at the time of future development. Ben Moline Manager, Water Resources and Real Estate Coors Brewing Company Planning Commission Minutes 3 October 16, 2008 Mr. Moline stated that he was in agreement with the staff presentation. Chair BRINKMAN asked if there were members of the public who wished to speak. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing. 8. 9. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to recommend approval of Case No. MS-08-03, a request for approval of a three-lot subdivision plat for property located west of Lot 9 of the Cabela's/Coors Subdivision, north of Clear Creek and south of Highway 58 at Indiana Street extended for the following reasons: 1. The property is currently under consideration for annexation to the City of Wheat Ridge. 2. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. With the following condition: 1. The trail easement at the western corner of Lot 3 be corrected. Commissioner DAVIS offered a friendly amendment to place another condition that approval is subject to annexation approval. The amendment was accepted by Commissioners MATTHEWS and STEWART. The amended motion passed 7-0 with Commissioner SCEZNEY absent. OTHERITEMS There were no other items to come before the Commission. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner DWYER and seconded by Commissioner STEWART to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. .j - Anne Brinkman, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secr Planning Commission Minutes 4 October 16, 2008