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Minutes of Meeting
May 19, 2011
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BUCKNAM at 7:13 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
Tracy Guildner
Steve Timms
Sarah Showalter, Planner II
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner BRINKMAN and seconded by
Commissioner OHM to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried
5 -0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 21, 2011
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner POND to approve the minutes of April 21, 2011 as presented.
The motion carried 5 -0.
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)
No members of the public were present.
Planning Commission Minutes 1 May 19, 2011
7. STUDY SESSION
A. Accessory Structures in the Mixed Use Zone Districts
Recent development proposals have revealed that the mixed use zone district has
significant differences in regulations as they relate to primary and accessory
structures. All other zone districts in Chapter 26 of the Code contain separate
regulations for accessory structure. Staff is recommending a similar approach for
the mixed use zone districts. Sarah Showalter presented the staff report and asked
for feedback from Commissioners.
Comments included:
• If there is an alley it would be preferable to have the carport next to the alley.
Otherwise, it would be preferable to have the carport close to the house.
Remove 5' rear setback where adjacent to an alley.
• Landscaping between an accessory structure and a fence would not be
desirable. Landscaping would be more appropriate when there is no fence.
• Articulation for accessory structures should be the same as for primary
structures.
• Size of accessory structures should be determined by a percentage (25% is
recommended) of the ground floor area of the primary structure. It should be
taken into account that some properties may have more than one primary
structure. Consideration should be given to regulations for structures with
solar panels.
• Hoop houses should not be used for storage or vehicle parking.
• Setback requirements for hoop houses do not need to be more strict than they
are for other accessory structures.
• Size limits for hoop houses make sense. 400 square foot proposed is
reasonable.
8. OTHER MATTERS
Commissioner OHM gave an update on the last meeting of the 38` Avenue Task
Force.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by
Commissioner BRINKMAN to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. The motion
carried 5 -0.
Alan Bucknam, Chair
Ann Lazzeri, Secr a
Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 19, 2011