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PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
November 18, 2010
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair MATTHEWS at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Anne Brinkman
Alan Bucknam
Dick Matthews
Scott Ohm
George Pond
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marc Dietrick
John Dwyer
Steve Timms
Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner
Sally Payne, Sr. Planner
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner
BRINKMAN to approve the order of the agenda as presented. The motion
carried 5 -0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —November 4, 2010
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner POND to approve the minutes of November 4, 2010 as
presented. The motion carried 4 -0 with Commissioner OHM abstaining.
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject
not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes)
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There were no individuals present who wished to address the Commission at this
time.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WPA- 10 -01
This case was presented by Sally Payne. She reviewed the staff report.
Colorado State Statutes require municipalities to adopt a Three -Mile Plan
on an annual basis. The last update to the City's Three Mile Plan was in
December 2009. No changes have been made since that time that would
require revisions. Therefore, Planning Commission was asked to adopt
the Plan for 2010.
It was moved by Commissioner POND and seconded by
Commissioner BRINKMAN to adopt Resolution No. 02 -2010, a
resolution concerning adoption of an amendment to the Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan of the Three -Mile Plan. The motion carried 5 -0.
8. OTHER ITEMS
Meredith Reckert informed the Commission that there are no cases scheduled for
the meeting of December 2, 2010.
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner BUCKNAM to cancel the Planning Commission meeting of
December 2, 2010. The motion carried 5 -0.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner
BRINKMAN to adjourn the meeting and enter into study session. The
motion carried 5 -0.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
10. STUDY SESSION
Potential zoning code amendment regarding artificial turf
The Planning Division was approached by a developer who would like to use
artificial or synthetic turf in place of living landscaping material in order to save
water during the summer. Meredith Reckert gave samples of artificial turf for the
Commissioners' inspection. The staff report included regulations from other
municipalities as well as pros and cons associated with the use of artificial turf.
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Discussion comments included:
• In light of diminishing aquifers, artificial turf is desirable as a way to save
water.
• Concern was expressed about drainage issues associated with artificial turf.
• Artificial turf should be placed as a small component in a larger landscaped
area.
• Xeriscape is preferable to artificial turf in terms of maintenance and saving
water.
• There is a place for artificial turf on athletic fields.
• Artificial turf is usually cost - prohibitive.
• If allowed, artificial turf should not be visible to the public.
• Advances in technology should improve artificial turf in the future.
• City should not close the door completely on the use of artificial turf and
maybe revisit the issue next year.
• The amount of artificial turf in a landscaping project could be limited to a
certain percentage.
• The amount of coverage for non - living materials could be increased.
The study session was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Richard Matthews, Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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