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PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
March 5, 2009
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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 29`s Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
Marc Dietrick (District IV) and Henry Hollender (District III) were introduced as
new members of the Planning Commission.
Ryan Fisher (District II) was introduced as a new member of the Board of
Adjustment.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Anne Brinkman
Jim Chilvers
Marc Dietrick
John Dwyer
Henry Hollender
Dick Matthews
Davis Reinhart
Steve Timms
Staff Members Present:
Ken Johnstone, Community
Development Director
Jeff Hirt, Planner II
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
Also Attending: Tom Abbott, Board of Adjustment
Janet Bell, Board of Adjustment
Bob Blair, Board of Adjustment
Alan Bucknam, Board of Adjustment
Ryan Fisher, Board of Adjustment
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning Commission Minutes I March 5, 2009
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner DWYER and seconded by Commissioner
CHILVERS to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 8-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 19, 2009
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
CHILVERS to approve the minutes of February 19, 2009 as presented. The
motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners REINHART, DIETRICK and
HOLLENDER abstaining.
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
There was no one to address the Commission at this time.
STUDY SESSION WITH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A. Development Standards for Residential Zones
At Commission's direction, staff made recommendations after evaluating
residential development standards. Residential development standards are one
item on the list of short-term zoning code amendments. Jeff Hirt presented staff s
recommendations as contained in the staff report.
There was discussion about reducing side yard setbacks in the R-1 zone district,
however the majority opinion was to leave the R-1 standards as they are.
There was consensus that in the R-lA district, there should be no distinction
between garages and sheds for setback standards, and a five-foot side setback if
the building is ten feet or less in height. Staff will take into consideration
comments received and re-evaluate the suggested requirement that detached
garages and storage sheds must be located behind the front facade of the principal
structure.
Comments were made that the recommended changes would allow larger
structures to be built in the R-1 C district. Staff will take another look at the
recommendations.
There was consensus to leave the standards as presented in the R-2 district. The
possibility of separate ownership for duplexes was discussed. Staff will look into
the factors involved. There was consensus that as building height for duplexes
increases, setbacks should also increase.
There was consensus to leave R-2A recommendations as presented.
Planning Commission Minutes 2 March 5, 2009
There was consensus that height to setback requirements should be consistent
between the R-3 and R-3A districts. An issue to be reviewed at some time in the
future is whether or not R-3 lots could be combined for multi-family
development.
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The possible use of bulk plane regulations was discussed. There was comment
that this is something that might be considered with larger developments.
Building heights for principal and accessory structures were discussed. No
changes were agreed to.
There was discussion about whether or not to combine accessory structures as one
use whether they be garages, sheds, gazebo's, etc. Staff will consider comments
and evaluate this possibility further.
Processes for public comment and involvement concerning proposed zoning code
changes were discussed. Staff will consider comments and bring back a plan for
public outreach.
OTHERITEMS
A. Joint Study Session with City Council - April 6, 2009
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner CHILVERS and seconded by Commissioner
DWYER to adjourn the meeting at 10:21 p.m.
Anne Brinkman, Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes 3 March 5, 2009