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City of
l Wheatlidge
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
September 3, 2009
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair REINHART at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 h Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
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ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Jim Chilvers
Marc Dietrick
John Dwyer
Henry Hollender
Dick Matthews
Davis Reinhart
Steve Timms
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anne Brinkman
Adam Tietz, Planner I
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner DWYER to approve the order of the agenda. The motion
carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 20, 2009
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner CHILVERS to approve the minutes of August 20, 2009 as
presented. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners DIETRICK
abstaining.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
There was no one present to address the Commission.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. MS-09-02: An application filed by 3885 Upham Properties,
LLC, for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision plat with dedications for
property zoned Restricted Commercial and located at 3885 Upham Street.
The case was presented by Adam Tietz. He entered all pertinent documents into
the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case.
He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff concluded that all
requirements in an RC zone district have been met and recommended approval of
the application.
Commissioners REINHART and MATTHEWS stated for the record that they
both know the applicant and have worked with him on Wheat Ridge 2020;
however, neither believed it was necessary to be recused from hearing the case
and both stated they could act impartially on this case.
In response to a question from Commissioner REINHART, Mr. Tietz stated that
portions of Upham Street are dedicated and the right-of-way being dedicated with
this application would adjoin existing right-of-way to the east. Commissioner
REINHART suggested adding a condition to the plat verifying that there is access
to public right-of-way.
Thomas Ripp
Mr. Ripp, representing the applicant, was sworn in by Chair REINHART. He
stated that he had nothing to add to the staff presentation but would answer any
questions from the Commission.
In response to a question from Commissioner REINHART concerning public
right-of-way, Mr. Ripp stated he believed there was legal access from the lot to
public right-of-way because the applicant has been driving on the subject access
road for many, many years which could establish right-or-way. He stated that he
had no objection to verifying the legal access and adding an appropriate note to
the plat.
Commissioner CHILVERS asked if the applicant's intent is to sell the property.
Mr. Ripp stated that the applicant sold the property to a third party who will
convey the property back to the applicant if the subdivision plat is approved.
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There were no members of the public who wished to address the Commission at
this time. Chair REINHART closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner HOLLENDER and seconded by
Commissioner MATTHEWS to approve Case No. MS-09-02, a request for
approval of a two-lot minor subdivision plat for property at 3885 Upham
Street for the following reasons:
1. All development standards of the RC zone district have been met.
2. All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met.
3. All required utility casements are being provided.
4. 25 feet of right-of-way is dedicated by this plat to the City of Wheat
Ridge in order to meet the standard for a local street width.
With the following condition:
That a legal determination be made to show that there is legal access to
public right-of-way and that the appropriate note be added to the plat.
The motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN absent.
8. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Commission.
9. OTHER ITEMS
Chair REINHART reminded Commissioners about the joint study session with
City Council on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner CHILVERS and seconded by Commissioner
DIETRICK to adjourn the meeting 7:26 p.m. The motion carried 7-0.
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Davis Reinhart, Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Secre
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