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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1999CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting October 21, 1999 ORIGINAL 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:30 p.m. on October 21, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL: Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman Jerry Collins Dick Doyle Dean Gokey Don MacDougall Nancy Snow Janice Thompson Staff Members Present: Alan White, Planning Director Ann Lazzeri, Secretary 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of October 21, 1999. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner THOMPSON to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner THOMPSON to approve the minutes of October 7, 1999 with the following amendments: (1) Page 6, paragraph three should include the following sentence: "Commissioner SNOW noted that the Fair Housing Act requires that those units be made handicapped accessible. " ; and (2) Page 4, following paragraph three, the following sentence should be inserted: "Commissioner THOMPSON noted that she was purposely not including a fence in her motion. " The motion passed by a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners GOKEY and COLLINS abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one signed up to speak before the Commission on unscheduled matters. Planning Commission Page 1 October 21, 1999 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-99-11: An application by the Rocky Mountain Bottling Company for approval to amend the existing Coors Planned Industrial Development Filing No. 1 final development plan to build a new 40,200 square foot building addition located at 10619 West 50th Avenue. This case was presented by Alan White. He reviewed the staff report and presented overheads and slides of the subject property. All pertinent documents were entered into the record and Mr. White advised that there was jurisdiction to hear the case. Staff recommended approval of the application with certain conditions as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner THOMPSON expressed concern that many trees would have to be displaced if the required islands are built. Commissioner GOKEY expressed the same concern and felt that, since there appears to be more than adequate parking, it would be preferable to remove a few parking spaces rather than removing trees. Dan Armagost 10619 West 50th Avenue, Wheat Ridge Mr. Armagost, appearing on behalf of the applicant, stated that he was the engineering services leader at the plant which manufactures glass containers for Coors Brewing Co. The purpose of the proposed project is to align the packaging process with a planned improvement at the brewery which will require receiving glass in bulk packaging. The proposed project would provide the capability for his company to provide glass in bulk packaging. Commissioner SNOW asked if the applicant had reached a written agreement with the Swadley Ditch Co. regarding the relocation of the ditch. Stephen Axeel 1527 Cole Boulevard, Golden Mr. Axcel, representing Jacobs Engineering, responded to Commissioner SNOW's question and explained that they have complied with the ditch company's request to make a more gentle bend in the alignment of the ditch; however, at this time, have not heard back from the ditch company and there is no written agreement as yet. Chair BRINKMAN expressed concern about irrigation of the landscaped islands. Mr. Armagost stated that they have not, as yet, made plans for irrigated islands and commented that he would prefer to move existing trees to the outside perimeter in lieu of building islands in the parking lot. Planning Commission Page 2 October 21, 1999 The Commission expressed concern that a precedent might be set if the parking lot islands are eliminated as a requirement. Mr. White responded that since this is a Planned Industrial Development, the Planning Commission can vary certain standards and requirements as the situation dictates and, therefore, a decision to eliminate the islands would not constitute a precedent. It was moved by Commissioner COLLINS and seconded by Commissioner SNOW that Case No. WZ-99-11, a request for approval of an amendment to a Planned Industrial Development final development plan for property located at 10619 West 50th Avenue, be recommended to the City Council for approval for the following reasons: 1. All requirements for a final development plan amendment have been met. 2. All minimums specified for a PID district have been met or exceeded. 3. All outside agencies can serve the property with upgrades at the owner's expense. With the following conditions: 1. That the trees which will be displaced by the parking lot be moved to the outside perimeter, which is an exception to the requirement for islands in the parking lot. 2. That the elevation sheet be numbered 9 of 9 and the other sheets in the plan set be renumbered accordingly. 3. Prior to City Council review, the that applicant clarify the relationship between parking north of building 25 and the future addition shown at that location. Commissioner SNOW offered the following amendment: Condition No. 4. that the site plan be revised to show the exact location of the relocation of the Swadley Ditch, and that the applicant be required to submit a signed agreement with the ditch company (including installation of the grate and right to enter and maintain the ditch as requested by the ditch company) prior to submittal to City Council. The amendment was accepted by Commissioner COLLINS. Commissioner THOMPSON offered the following amendment to Condition No. 1 to add the following sentence: "The trees displaced by the parking lot be relocated in consultation with the city arborist. The amendment was accepted by Commissioners COLLINS and SNOW. The motion passed unanimously. 9. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chair BRINKMAN declared the public hearing portion of the meeting closed. Planning Commission Page 3 October 21, 1999 (Chair BRINKMAN declared a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 P.M.) 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Case No. ZOA-99-05: Review and discussion on court decisions concerning ordinances governing Day Care Centers. Alan White presented this matter which was brought to staff's attention by the city attorney. He explained that present zoning regulations show daycare centers as special uses in R-2, R- 2A and R-3 zone districts. In a lawsuit decided against the city, the district court ruled that the ordinance violates the city charter rules. He asked for direction from the Commission in this matter. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner THOMPSON that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that they repeal or remove the existing language which the court has already found was not legally adopted. The motion passed unanimously. 11. COMMISSION REPORTS A. Comprehensive Plan Hearing - Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner THOMPSON seconded that Planning Commission Chair BRINKMAN appear before the City Council at its next meeting to encourage adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed 5 to 1 with Commissioner GOKEY voting no. B. Brewer Tire Property - Commissioner THOMPSON asked what the owner plans for this property. Mr. White replied that they plan to operate a repair service; however a large percentage of repair is planned to go to another site so there won't be so many semi trucks coming into the facility. He stated that the owners have been informed that the city will be monitoring the situation to ensure that this repair does not evolve into the primary use category which would constitute a code violation. Commissioner THOMPSON suggested examining the ordinance which defines primary use. She expressed concern that, even though the involvement of semi trucks may not be the primary use, this use can still involve a large number of semi trucks on a property. Commissioner SNOW expressed concern about semi trucks backing onto 44th in order to turn around. Mr. White stated that this is supposed to be a pull in, drive through and pull out situation and, in theory, there shouldn't be any backing up and blocking 44th Avenue. C. I-70 and Highway 58 - In response to a question from Commissioner THOMPSON, Mr. White responded that he does not yet know the date of the next public hearing on this matter. Planning Commission October 21, 1999 D. Planning Commission Chairman - Chair BRINKMAN reminded the Commission that election of a new chairman will take place at the next meeting. E. Joint Meeting with Board of Adjustment - Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner GOKEY seconded that a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment be held the second Thursday in December. The motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner COLLINS moved and Commissioner GOKEY seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. l 11.11(L . . ANNE BRINKMAN, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secr ary C:\Barbara\PCRPTS\PLANGCOM\PCMINOTE\ 1999\991021.wpd Planning Commission October 21, 1999