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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
June 17, 2021
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission on June 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting and in person at 7500 W. 291h Avenue,
Municipal Building, if allowed to meet on that date per COVID-19 restrictions. Members of
the Planning Commission and City staff will be physically present at the Municipal building
for this meeting if allowed by health guidelines. The public may participate in these ways:
1. Provide comment in advance at www.wheatridgespeaks.org (comment by noon on June 16)
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4. Attend in person (meeting will be in-person unless prohibited by COVID-19 restrictions).
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may
be recommended for placement on the agenda.)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 20, 2021
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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Planning Commission Agenda — June 17, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING *
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A. Case No. WZ-21-01: an application filed by Frank Ceferatti for approval of a 2 -
lot major subdivision with right-of-way dedication in the Mixed Use -Commercial
(MU -C) zone district and located at 4100 Wadsworth Boulevard.
B. Case No. ZOA-21-01: a code amendment modifying Chapter 26 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning the floodplain regulations
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Upcoming Dates
B. Project and Development Updates
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Public comment is welcome during any public hearing item. The standard procedure for a
public hearing is as follows:
a. Staff presentation
b. Applicant presentation — if applicable
c. Public comment —time may be limited at the discretion of the Chair, often to 3 minutes
d. Staff/applicant response
e. Close public hearing
f Commission discussion and decision
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least one week in advance of a meeting ifyou are interested in participating and need inclusion
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City of
WheatMidge
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
May 20, 2021
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair LARSON at 7:00 p.m. This meeting was held
virtually, using Zoom video -teleconferencing technology. As duly announced and
publicly noticed, the City previously approved this meeting format in order to continue
with normal business amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the related public emergency
orders promulgated by the State of Colorado and the Wheat Ridge City Council. Before
calling the meeting to order, the Chair stated the rules and procedures necessitated by this
virtual meeting format.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kristine Disney
Ari Krichiver
Daniel Larson
Janet Leo
Scott Ohm
Melissa Antol
Will Kerns
Jahi Simbai
Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager
Stephanie Stevens, Senior Planner
Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary
Jordan Jeffries, Civil Engineer
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner DISNEY and seconded by Commissioner OHM to
approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 15, 2021 and May 6, 2021
Planning Commission Minutes
May 20, 2021
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It was moved by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner OHM to
approve the minutes of April 15, 2021, as written. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner OHM to
approve the minutes of May 6, 2021, as written. Motion carried 5-0.
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
No one wished to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WZ-21-01: an application filed by Davis Partnership Architects on
behalf of SCL Health for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for the
construction of a 630,000 square foot hospital and parking garage on 26.93 acres
for a property zoned Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) and located at the
northeast corner of West 401h Avenue and Clear Creek Drive (Planning Area 1 of
Clear Creek Crossing)).
Ms. Stevens gave a short video presentation regarding the Specific Development
Plan and the application. She entered into the record the contents of the case file,
packet materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation.
She stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the
Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case. There were also two
letters of support received on May 20, 2021 and Ms. Stevens entered them into the
record.
Steven Chyung, SCL President
Applicant
Mr. Chyung gave a brief video presentation explaining SCL's vision for the new
hospital campus.
Commissioner DISNEY inquired if there will be noise emitted from the oxygen
tank located at the utility plant adjacent to the hospital.
Mr. Chyung said supplying medical oxygen to a hospital is critical and he
mentioned there is no compressor or other operating equipment that will create any
noise.
Commissioner OHM asked if the Building Division will ever approve the CDs for
permit, prior to receiving approval on the SDP.
Ms. Stevens clarified that the Planning Commission is the last step of the SDP
process and because permits are starting to come in, we have made it clear that the
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SDP needs to be approved first; and added that the only permit that has been
approved is for over -lot grading. She said over -lot grading needed to be done to
get the property out of the flood plain to accommodate any development on this
property.
Commissioner OHM also inquired about the fuel tank in the northeast corner of the
site and asked if there are any concerns with it being close to storm drains, if it
were to leak.
Mr. Jefferies mentioned that the fuel tank has been moved directly east of the
utility plant and the nearest storm drain is 40-50 feet away and there should not be
any issues.
Commissioner OHM then asked about the enlarged landscape plan sheet and what
the minimum tree lawn width will be and if there were any variances requested.
Ms. Stevens said the narrowest portion is along Clear Creek Crossing Drive and is
6 1/2 feet with the widest being 8 1/2 feet. She added that there were no variances,
but modification to the Design Pattern Book to accommodate plant species.
Lynn Moore, Davis Architects
2901 Blake Street, Denver
In response to a question about how to effectively water a 6 1/2 foot section of lawn,
Ms. Moore explained that the lawn will be watered through a spray system and the
lawn will be Texas blue grass which requires 40% less water.
Commissioner OHM asked about the landscape buffer between the hospital and
Outlook Apartments. ,
Ms. Moore commented that there was a modification requested resulting in a 15 -
foot buffer due to a tight site and the need to have adequate access for the Fire
Department.
In response to a question regarding sidewalk access, Ms. Moore said options are
being looked at to open up areas through landscaping to make a walk thru.
Commissioner LEO asked how many beds are currently at Lutheran Hospital.
Mr. Chyung said there are 338 licensed beds at Lutheran Hospital.
Commissioner LEO question if there is any room for expansion since the number
of licensed beds is dropping to 210.
Mr. Chyung said there is room for growth and the capacity has been studied.
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Commissioner KRICHIVER inquired if there will be direct access from the
apartment parking lot to the hospital parking lot and, if so, if the traffic flow will be
diverted away from the residential areas.
Ms. Stevens said yes there will be connectivity, but directional signage will be
incorporated to limit users. She explained there needs to be interconnectivity for
the multi -family residents and fire access. Ms. Mikulak added that the multi-
family development is located at the dead-end of Clear Creek Drive, so more cars
will be driving out of that area than driving through it from the signalized
intersection Clear Creek Drive and 40th.
In response to a question regarding patrons parking at the multi -family site as
opposed to the hospital site, Ms. Stevens said the multi -family parking will be
permit parking only.
Commissioner KRICHIVER also asked how many points of ingress/egress there
are from the main road to the parking area and if it is sufficient amount.
Ms. Stevens explained there will be one off of Clear Creek Drive and two off of
401' Avenue also including multiple points of access for pedestrians. She added the
access points are sufficient.
Commissioner LARSON asked if there is access from Youngfield by 401h Avenue
under I-70.
Ms. Stevens confirmed this to be true.
Commissioner LARSON also inquired about where the stormwater runoff will go.
Mr. Jefferies explained there is regional water quality pond directly north of the
hospital and that is where the storm water will be directed. After being treated it
will discharge to Clear Creek.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Tyler Carlson, Evergreen Development
1873 South Belaire Street, Ste. 1200, Denver
Mr. Carlson introduced himself as the master developer of Clear Creek Crossing
and mentioned he is excited to see the hospital reach this stage. It is an important
anchor of the project and he likes the design.
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Lindsay Burney, Resident
3880 Garrison Street, Wheat Ridge
Ms. Burney mentioned she is also excited about the new development at Clear
Creek Crossing and is in favor of the project.
Mark Omilian, Resident
10495 West 35" Place, Wheat Ridge
Mr. Omilian said he is excited about this project and the addition to the community
and is very supportive.
Robert Place, Evergreen Multifamily Development
3371 Cranson Circle, Highlands Ranch
Mr. Place introduced himself as the developer of the adjacent multifamily
apartments and mentioned he is exceedingly pleased and is in full support of the
connectivity between the hospital and multi -family.
Commissioner LARSON closed the Public Comment.
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner LEO to
APPROVE Case No. WZ-21-01, a request for approval of a Specific
Development Plan for the construction of a 630,000 square foot hospital and
parking garage on property located at the northeast corner of West 40'
Avenue and Clear Creek Drive within Planning Area 1 of Clear Creek
Crossing, for the following reasons:
1. The specific development plan is consistent with the purpose of a
planned development, as state in Section 26-301 of the Code of Laws.
2. The specific development plan is consistent with the intent and purpose
of the outline development plan.
3. The proposed uses are consistent with those approved by the outline
development plan.
4. All responding agencies have indicated they can serve the property
with improvements installed at the developer's expense.
5. The specific development plan is in substantial compliance with the
applicable standards set forth in the outline development plan and with
the City's adopted design manuals.
With the following conditions:
1. The technical corrections requested by Planning related to labels and
notes shall be addressed prior to SDP recording and prior to issuance
of any building permit.
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2. The developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City
to be recorded with the County Clerk & Recorder, and associated
financial guarantee shall be provided, prior to issuance of building
permits.
3. Prior to commencing horizontal or vertical construction, civil
construction drawings shall be approved, and appropriate permits
shall be obtained.
4. Building permit submittals shall be consistent with the SDP.
Commissioner OHM thinks the 6'/2 foot wide turf area is not sufficient and thinks
8 to 10 feet should be considered with more plants and a drip system. He added
he appreciates the work being done by the landscape architects.
Commissioner LEO mentioned she is in favor of the project but has concerns for
the size of the hospital having too few beds.
Commissioner LARSON commented that the level of attention to detail on this
SDP is commendable.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Upcoming Dates
• No June 3 meeting; June 17 next Planning Commissioner Meeting
B. Project and Development Updates
• Ms. Mikulak shared part of the Lutheran Virtual Tour that is found on
whatsupwheatridge.com and mentioned the next public meeting is
scheduled for June 10 from 6:30-8pm.
• Short Term Rental Ordinance was approved by City Council and licensing
started on May 1.
• June 7 will be the first in-person Study Session. Planning Commission will
return shortly after and explained the publishing details to come.
• Commissioner LEO asked about the property on 44th Avenue and Kipling
Street. Ms. Mikulak explained they have an approved concept plan and
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have recently conducted a pre -application meeting for subdivision so far
and is not aware of their timing.
Commissioner OHM inquired if there has been any thought to
pedestrian/bicycle traffic on the Clear Creek Trail for fear of it becoming
congested. Ms. Mikulak commented that this would be a question for Parks
and Rec and that parkland fees in lieu can be used towards trail
infrastructure.
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner LEO and seconded by Commissioner DISNEY to
adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Dan Larson, Chair Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
REVIEW DATES: June 17, 2021 (Planning Commission) / June 28, 2021 (City Council)
CASE MANAGER: Scott Cutler
CASE NO. & NAME: WS -21-01 / Makatura Replat
ACTION REQUESTED: Request for approval a major subdivision with two (2) lots and dedication of a
public street
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 4100 Wadsworth Blvd
APPLICANT/OWNER (S): SP Holdings LLC (property owner)
Frank Ceferatti (applicant, fixture owner)
APPROXIMATE AREA: 85,809 sf (1.97 acres)
PRESENT ZONING: Mixed Use — Commercial (MU -C)
PRESENT LAND USE: Office Building (western) and vacant (eastern)
ENTER INTO RECORD:
(X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS (X) SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
(X) DIGITAL PRESENTATION
Location Map
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Site
All notification and posting requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this
case.
I. REQUEST
Case No. WS -2 1-01 is an application for a major subdivision on property located at 4100 Wadsworth
Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into two lots, one being retained for
the existing office building, and the second lot to be used for new development. Staff is requesting the
dedication of right-of-way to accommodate a full -width street on the eastern portion of the property. It
is designated as Vance Street. Because of the full street right-of-way dedication, this request is
considered a major subdivision, which requires Planning Commission to make a recommendation to
City Council who is the final authority for approval.
The purpose of a subdivision plat is not to review specific site plan details, but rather to confirm
appropriate lot configuration, access, rights-of-way, easements, and utility service to the site in order to
create developable parcels for land uses that are already permitted by the underlying zoning. The plat
will allow each lot in the subdivision to be owned separately and will allow for new development on
Lot 2.
A site plan for development on Lot 2 is under administrative review pursuant to the Mixed Use —
Commercial (MU -C) zoning regulations and civil construction documents are under review by the
Engineering Division. Both will need to be approved prior to issuance of any building permit for the
site. These documents are not reviewed by Planning Commission or City Council as part of the
subdivision application.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property is on the east side of Wadsworth Boulevard, east of Town Center Park and between the
two major shopping centers (Lhibit 1, AeriaSl . It does not have direct frontage on Wadsworth, but
fronts two access easements on the east and west side that allow access through other properties to the
public street network. The easements were established by the original 1996 subdivision plat. The
property is 85,809 square feet (1.97 acres) in size and contains a one-story office building built in
1997. The office building is situated on the western portion of the property and the eastern portion is
currently a vacant grassy area.
The site was originally developed under Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zoning and far
exceeded the minimum landscape requirements with no proposed use for the eastern portion of the site.
The property is now zoned Mixed Use -Commercial (MU -C), as are all of the properties to the north
and south having been subject to a legislative rezoning of the Wadsworth corridor in 2011 (Exhibit 2,
�. Properties to the east along Upham Street are zoned Residential -Three (R-3); the adjacent site
to the east contains two-story multifamily apartments.
III. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION PLAT
Plat Document
The proposed plat document consists of two pages (Exhibit 3, Makatura Office Subdivision First
Filing). The first page includes a legal description of the property; signature blocks for the owners,
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City, surveyor and County; standard declarations and notes; and the data table. The second page
includes the plat map which shows the proposed property lines and easements.
Lot Configuration
The subdivision creates two lots: Lot 1 (which contains the existing office building) and Lot 2 (which
creates a new development site). It also creates "Tract A" which is 52 feet wide and dedicated by plat
to the City as public right-of-way for the construction of Vance Street. Lot 2 has frontage on Vance
Street, while Lot 1 fronts an existing 30 -foot access easement connecting to public streets. (This
easement is part of a network of access easements extending between W. 38' and 44' Avenues on the
east side of Wadsworth which function in lieu of a street grid in this area.)
New development on the site will be required to comply with the MU -C development standards
including setbacks/build-to, building height, architecture/materials, open space, parking, and lighting.
While the MU -C zone district does not have minimum lot size or width requirements, the applicant has
submitted a site plan and demonstrated that Lot 2 is developable. A multifamily use is proposed which
is permitted by the underlying zoning and compatible with the adjacent multifamily development and
surrounding commercial uses.
Easements
Several easements are created by this plat to allow adequate infrastructure and access:
• A 22- to 26 -foot wide access easement is provided along the southern drive aisle, connecting
Tract A (Vance Street) to the existing 30 -foot wide access easement along the west side of
Lot 1. This allows for cross access between the two lots.
• Water and sanitary easements will be recorded by separate documents but are shown on the
plat, largely following the access easement described above.
• A stormwater drainage easement is provided in the northeast comer of Lot 2 to accommodate
new drainage facilities required to serve new development.
• Most existing utility and access easements will remain as shown on the plat.
Public Improvements
The developer will construct public improvements within the dedicated right-of-way for Vance Street,
shown as Tract A, upgrading the existing paved access easement to a public street. Within the 52 -foot
ROW, a 5 -foot sidewalk, 26 -foot wide drive aisle, curb/gutter, and parallel parking on both sides of the
street will be constructed. The only improvement for this section of Vance Street not being constructed
as part of this project is a 5 -foot sidewalk on the east side of the street.
Staff is requesting a full street ROW dedication in this area for a few reasons:
• The area bounded by 38' Ave, Upham Street, 44' Ave, and Wadsworth is considered a
"superblock" with no public street connectivity through this area.
• City documents and code (including the Comprehensive Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan, and subdivision regulations) call for improved connectivity.
• An incremental approach to improved connectivity in this area began with dedication of Vance
Street between 43`d and 44' Avenues in the Town Center subdivision to the north. The
proposed ROW dedication on the subject property aligns with the Vance Street segment to the
north.
• The proposed ROW dedication is consistent with the historical cross access easement in the
same location and connects to platted access easements on the north, east, and south sides of
the property which will allow access to/from this right-of-way to other public streets.
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The document in Exhibit 4 shows the proposed Vance Street dedication and how it connects to other
public streets and to the existing network of platted access easements which have served as a substitute
for a local street grid.
A Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) will ensure all improvements in the public right-of-way
and other on-site improvements necessary for the site to function, such as utilities and drive aisles, are
in place prior to any future Certificate of Occupancy. The SIA dictates construction and maintenance
responsibilities as well as the timing of permit issuance relative to completion of the public
improvements.
Parkland Dedication
The subdivision regulations include a parkland dedication requirement for all residential development
based on the assumption that additional residents in the City will impact the demand for parks and
open space. The site is located in an Urban Renewal area, so the fee is $2,021.62 per residential unit
paid at time of building permit issuance. If the site does not advance to residential construction, no
park fee would be owed.
IV. AGENCY REFERRALS
All affected service agencies were contacted for comment on the subdivision plat regarding the ability
to serve the property. Specific referral responses follow.
Wheat Ridge Engineering Division: The plat is approvable. Civil Construction documents are
under review and must be approved prior to construction or issuance of building permits.
Wheat Ridge Building Division: No comments at this time. Any future development will be
required to obtain building permits that be reviewed for compliance with current building
codes.
West Metro Fire Protection District: No remaining comments on the plat. The applicant will
submit building permits to West Metro for review.
Wheat Ridge Sanitation District: No remaining comments. The applicant is working with the
district to establish service and new connections for Lot 2.
Wheat Ridge Water District: No comments. Applicant to set up service and obtain approval
from Denver Water.
Xcel Energy: No remaining comments. Applicant to work with Neel to establish service.
Century Link: No concerns.
Comcast: No concerns.
V. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff has concluded that the proposed subdivision plat results in a logical lot layout, including the
proposed right-of-way dedication. Staff further concludes that the subdivision plat complies with the
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standards in Article IV of the City Code (subdivision regulations) and that all utility agencies can serve
the property. For these reasons, staff recommends approval of the subdivision plat.
VI. SUGGESTED MOTIONS
Option A:
"I move to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. WS -21-01, a request for approval of a major
subdivision with right-of-way dedication on property located at 4100 Wadsworth Boulevard and zoned
Mixed Use — Commercial (MU -C) for the following reasons:
1. All requirements of the subdivision regulations (Article IV) of the zoning and development
code have been met.
2. All agencies can provide services to the property with improvements installed at the
developer's expense.
With the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall pay the required fees -in -lieu of parkland dedication at time of building
permit, if residential development occurs.
2. The developer shall enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City at the time
of recordation of the subdivision plat.
Option B:"I move to recommend DENIAL of Case No. WS -21-01, a request for approval of a major
subdivision with right-of-way dedication on property located at 4100 Wadsworth Boulevard and zoned
Mixed Use — Commercial (MU -C), for the following reasons:
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EXHIBIT 3:
MAKATURA OFFICE SUBDIVISION, FIRST
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Attached as an 11x17 document on the following page.
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RECEPTION NO. , DATE 120_1 TIME , COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, $
MAKATURA OFFICE SUBDIVISION, FIRST FILING
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
WE, SP HOLDINGS LLC, BEING THE OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 1.9699 ACRES DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF MAKATURA OFFICE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON,
STATE OF COLORADO, RECORDED JUNE 04, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. F0245788, MORE PARTICULARLY AND
SUBORDINATELY DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST
OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BEING A FOUND 3.25" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, COWR CONTROL
POINT NO. 14709, FROM WHENCE THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING A FOUND
3.25" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, COWR CONTROL POINT NO. 15709, BEARS SOUTH 00'10'11" EAST, A
DISTANCE OF 2645.02 FEET, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;
THENCE SOUTH 13'11'25" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1356.55 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
MAKATURA OFFICE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE
NORTH
89'41'04"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 352.12 FEET;
LOT 1
LOT 2
TRACT A
THENCE
SOUTH
00'10'49"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 264.05 FEET;
1.9699
THENCE
SOUTH
89'38'08"
WEST, A DISTANCE OF 344.91 FEET;
THENCE
80.10
FEET ALONG A NON -TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
115.00 FEET, A
DELTA OF 39'54'23", AND
A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 19'47'46" EAST, A DISTANCE
OF 78.49 FEET;
THENCE
123.22
FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 85.00 FEET, A
DELTA OF
83003'20",
AND
A CHORD
WHICH BEARS NORTH 01'46'41" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 112.71
FEET;
THENCE
85.79
FEET ALONG
A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 114.34 FEET, A
DELTA OF
42'59'29",
AND
A CHORD
WHICH BEARS NORTH 21'48'42" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 83.80
FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING;
HAVE LAID OUT, SUBDIVIDED AND PLATTED SAID LAND AS PER THE DRAWING HEREON CONTAINED INTO LOTS AND
TRACTS UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OF MAKATURA OFFICE SUBDIVISION, FIRST FILING, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART
OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO AND BY THESE PRESENTS DO DEDICATE TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
AND THE PUBLIC THOSE PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AS RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND DO FURTHER DEDICATE TO
THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND THOSE MUNICIPALLY OWNED AND/OR MUNICIPALLY FRANCHISED UTILITIES AND
SERVICES THOSE PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AS EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT FOR ALL SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO
TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC LINES, GAS LINES, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER LINES, HYDRANTS, STORM WATER
SYSTEMS AND PIPES, DETENTION PONDS, STREET LIGHTS AND ALL APPURTENANCES THERETO.
BY: SP HOLDINGS LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
BY:JOSEPH GAUMOND, AS MANAGER
STATE OF
SS
COUNTY OF
THE FORGOING INSTRUMENT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
AS ----------------
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
BY: SWEETRIDGE APARTMENTS, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
BY: FRANK CEFARATTI, AS MANAGER
STATE OF
SS
COUNTY OF
THE FORGOING INSTRUMENT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS ____- DAY OF
Ll"1
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
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SITE DATA
DESCRIPTION
SQ. FT.
ACRES f
LOT 1
LOT 2
TRACT A
52,532
19,545
13,732
1.2060
0.4487
0.3152
TOTAL
85,809
1.9699
ENGINEER
POINT CONSULTING, LLC.
ATTN: TIFFANY WATSON
8460 W. KEN CARYL AVE.
LITTLETON, CO 80128
(720) 258 - 6836
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
ARCHITECT
REAL ARCHITECTURE LTD
ATTN: DAVID BERTON
2899 N. SPEER BLVD. SUITE 102
DENVER, CO 80211
(303) 477 - 5550
SURVEYOR
FALCON SURVEYING, INC.
ATTN: JEFFREY MACKENNA
9940 W 25TH AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
(303) 202 - 1560
20___,
20___,
A REPLAT OF MAKATURA OFFICE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT
SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23,
TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
VICINITY MAP
SCALE 1"=2000'
GENERAL NOTES
CITY DATUM
A. THE CURRENT CITY DATUM COORDINATE SYSTEM USED IS A GROUND-BASED MODIFIED FORM OF THE
NAD83/92 STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, COLORADO CENTRAL ZONE 0502.
B. VERTICAL DATUM USED IS THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88).
C. GROUND TO GRID COMBINED SCALE FACTOR IS 0.99974780300, SCALED FROM BASE POINT PHAC 1
(PERMANENT HIGH ACCURACY CONTROL POINT #1) HAVING THE FOLLOWING NAD83/92 STATE PLANE
COORDINATES: PHAC 1: NORTHING: 1701258.75, EASTING:3118217.58, ELEVATION: 5471.62.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
THE GEODETIC POINT COORDINATE DATA SHOWN HEREIN HAS BEEN DERIVED FROM THE NAD 83 HARN STATE PLANE
COLORADO CENTRAL FIPS 0502 COORDINATE SYSTEM, AND HAS A HORIZONTAL ACCURACY CLASSIFICATION OF 0.07
U.S. SURVEY FEET AT THE 95% CONFIDENCE LEVEL, AS DEFINED IN THE GEOSPATIAL POSITIONING ACCURACY
STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL GEODETIC CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE (FGDC-STD-007.2-1998).
CITY CERTIFICATION
APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF
ATTEST
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
1. TRACT A, CONTAINING 13,732 SQUARE FEET, OR 0.3152 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IS HEREBY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AS A 52' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
2. ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS TO REMAIN ON THIS PLAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS "EASEMENT TO REMAIN" AND ARE
DESCRIBED ON SHEET 2 OF THIS PLAT.
3. THE STORMWATER WATER QUALITY AREA SHOWN HEREIN AS A "STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT" SHALL BE
MAINTAINED BY THE OWNERS, ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS. IN THE
EVENT THAT SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IS NOT PERFORMED BY SAID OWNERS, THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENTER SUCH AREA AND PERFORM NECESSARY WORK, THE COST OF
WHICH SAID OWNER, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS AGREES TO PAY. NO BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL
BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND NO CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS
AFFECTING THE HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID STORMWATER WATER QUALITY AREA SHALL BE MADE
WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
4. THE OWNER, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS GRANTS LIMITED RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES TO ACCESS AND TO
FREE MOVEMENT THROUGH THOSE AREAS INDICATED AS "CROSS -ACCESS EASEMENTS", AS ILLUSTRATED UPON
THIS PLAT. SUCH GRANT OF EASEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE OWNERS, TENANTS, CUSTOMERS, AND
GUESTS OF THE OWNERS, AND SHALL FURTHERMORE GRANT ACCESS TO AND FREE MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID
EASEMENTS TO THOSE ENTERING SAID EASEMENTS FROM SIMILARLY RECORDED EASEMENTS FROM ADJACENT
PROPERTIES AND/OR FROM ABUTTING PUBLIC STREETS
5. PER COLORADO REVISED STATUES SEC. 38-51-106(L), ALL LINEAL UNITS DEPICTED ON THIS LAND SURVEY
PLAT ARE U.S. SURVEY FEET. ONE METER EQUALS 39.37 DIVIDE BY 12 U.S. SURVEY FEET ACCORDING TO THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS.
6. ZONING: SUBJECT PROPERTY ZONED MU -C (MIXED USE COMMERCIAL), PER CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE ZONING MAP
ON NOVEMBER 07, 2019. NO ZONING REPORT OR LETTER WAS PROVIDED TO THE SURVEYOR BY THE CLIENT.
7. BENCHMARK: FOUND CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE 9/16" STEEL ROD BENCHMARK STAMPED "PHAC-3" LOCATED 150
FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF W 45TH AVE AND VANCE ST TO THE PARK ENTRANCE, APPROXIMATELY
20' SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SIDEWALKS AT THE PARK ENTRANCE.
NAVD 88 ELEVATION=5388.09
8. BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE GPS DERIVED WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING A FOUND 3.25"" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, FROM WHENCE THE CENTER
QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING A FOUND 3.25" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, BEARS NORTH
00010'11" WEST A DISTANCE OF 2645.02 FEET, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO.
PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL THIS _-_ DAY OF
COMMISSION.
CHAIRPERSON
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
20___ BY THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE.
20___ BY THE WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING
I, JEFFREY J MACKENNA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE SURVEY OF THE BOUNDARY OF MAKATURA OFFICE
SUBDIVISION, FIRST FILING, WAS MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES, CURRENT
REVISED EDITION AS AMENDED, THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT ACCURATELY REPRESENTS SAID SURVEY.
JEFFREY J. MACKENNA
P.L.S. # 34183
CLERK AND RECORDER'S CERTIFICATE
ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AT
GOLDEN, COLORADO THIS ___ DAY OF -----------, 20___.
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
BY: DEPUTY CLERK
SHEET INDEX
DESCRIPTION
I SHEET NO.
III
1
2
limonsm
low
1IF1111mimiu
misislom
GENERAL NOTES
CITY DATUM
A. THE CURRENT CITY DATUM COORDINATE SYSTEM USED IS A GROUND-BASED MODIFIED FORM OF THE
NAD83/92 STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, COLORADO CENTRAL ZONE 0502.
B. VERTICAL DATUM USED IS THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88).
C. GROUND TO GRID COMBINED SCALE FACTOR IS 0.99974780300, SCALED FROM BASE POINT PHAC 1
(PERMANENT HIGH ACCURACY CONTROL POINT #1) HAVING THE FOLLOWING NAD83/92 STATE PLANE
COORDINATES: PHAC 1: NORTHING: 1701258.75, EASTING:3118217.58, ELEVATION: 5471.62.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
THE GEODETIC POINT COORDINATE DATA SHOWN HEREIN HAS BEEN DERIVED FROM THE NAD 83 HARN STATE PLANE
COLORADO CENTRAL FIPS 0502 COORDINATE SYSTEM, AND HAS A HORIZONTAL ACCURACY CLASSIFICATION OF 0.07
U.S. SURVEY FEET AT THE 95% CONFIDENCE LEVEL, AS DEFINED IN THE GEOSPATIAL POSITIONING ACCURACY
STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL GEODETIC CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE (FGDC-STD-007.2-1998).
CITY CERTIFICATION
APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF
ATTEST
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
1. TRACT A, CONTAINING 13,732 SQUARE FEET, OR 0.3152 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IS HEREBY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AS A 52' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
2. ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS TO REMAIN ON THIS PLAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS "EASEMENT TO REMAIN" AND ARE
DESCRIBED ON SHEET 2 OF THIS PLAT.
3. THE STORMWATER WATER QUALITY AREA SHOWN HEREIN AS A "STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT" SHALL BE
MAINTAINED BY THE OWNERS, ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS. IN THE
EVENT THAT SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IS NOT PERFORMED BY SAID OWNERS, THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENTER SUCH AREA AND PERFORM NECESSARY WORK, THE COST OF
WHICH SAID OWNER, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS AGREES TO PAY. NO BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL
BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND NO CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS
AFFECTING THE HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID STORMWATER WATER QUALITY AREA SHALL BE MADE
WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
4. THE OWNER, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS GRANTS LIMITED RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES TO ACCESS AND TO
FREE MOVEMENT THROUGH THOSE AREAS INDICATED AS "CROSS -ACCESS EASEMENTS", AS ILLUSTRATED UPON
THIS PLAT. SUCH GRANT OF EASEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE OWNERS, TENANTS, CUSTOMERS, AND
GUESTS OF THE OWNERS, AND SHALL FURTHERMORE GRANT ACCESS TO AND FREE MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID
EASEMENTS TO THOSE ENTERING SAID EASEMENTS FROM SIMILARLY RECORDED EASEMENTS FROM ADJACENT
PROPERTIES AND/OR FROM ABUTTING PUBLIC STREETS
5. PER COLORADO REVISED STATUES SEC. 38-51-106(L), ALL LINEAL UNITS DEPICTED ON THIS LAND SURVEY
PLAT ARE U.S. SURVEY FEET. ONE METER EQUALS 39.37 DIVIDE BY 12 U.S. SURVEY FEET ACCORDING TO THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS.
6. ZONING: SUBJECT PROPERTY ZONED MU -C (MIXED USE COMMERCIAL), PER CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE ZONING MAP
ON NOVEMBER 07, 2019. NO ZONING REPORT OR LETTER WAS PROVIDED TO THE SURVEYOR BY THE CLIENT.
7. BENCHMARK: FOUND CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE 9/16" STEEL ROD BENCHMARK STAMPED "PHAC-3" LOCATED 150
FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF W 45TH AVE AND VANCE ST TO THE PARK ENTRANCE, APPROXIMATELY
20' SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SIDEWALKS AT THE PARK ENTRANCE.
NAVD 88 ELEVATION=5388.09
8. BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE GPS DERIVED WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING A FOUND 3.25"" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, FROM WHENCE THE CENTER
QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING A FOUND 3.25" BRASS CAP IN RANGE BOX, BEARS NORTH
00010'11" WEST A DISTANCE OF 2645.02 FEET, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO.
PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL THIS _-_ DAY OF
COMMISSION.
CHAIRPERSON
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
20___ BY THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE.
20___ BY THE WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING
I, JEFFREY J MACKENNA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE SURVEY OF THE BOUNDARY OF MAKATURA OFFICE
SUBDIVISION, FIRST FILING, WAS MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES, CURRENT
REVISED EDITION AS AMENDED, THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT ACCURATELY REPRESENTS SAID SURVEY.
JEFFREY J. MACKENNA
P.L.S. # 34183
CLERK AND RECORDER'S CERTIFICATE
ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AT
GOLDEN, COLORADO THIS ___ DAY OF -----------, 20___.
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
BY: DEPUTY CLERK
SHEET INDEX
DESCRIPTION
I SHEET NO.
COVER SHEET
PLAN VIEW
1
2
CASE HISTORY
WSP-21-01
WS -21-01
WZ-96-02
COVER SHEET
MAKATURA OFFICE SUBDIVISION. FIRST FILING
POINT OF COMMENCEMENT A REPLAT OF MAKATURA OFFICE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT
CENTER 1/4 CORNER SECTION 23
TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23,
FOUND 3.25 BRASS CAP
0.90' BELOW GRADE IN RANGE BOX TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
"CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE LS 13212" (1984)
COWR CONTROL PT. NO.: 14709 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
N:708468.52 E:118435.38
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- - - - L TIE LINE
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'4 CORNER SECTION 23
3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST
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PROPERTY BOUNDARY
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PROPOSED CROSS -ACCESS EASEMENT
PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT
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LOT LINE HEREBY
CREATED BY THIS PLAT
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REC. NO. 79074203
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Planning Commission
Case No. WS -21-01 /Makatura Replat
EXHIBIT 4: STREET NETWORK
Existing ROW is shown in dark red or pink. The proposed Vance Street ROW is indicated with an arrow.
Selected access easements in the immediate area are shown in green
,.-
r
Future 43' Ave
convection to
alley
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proposed Vance
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38a Ave
Planning Commission 10
Case ob. W 21-01 /Makatura Replat
♦6A4
City of
"�/, WheatR,,�ge
-/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2021
TITLE: A CODE AMENDMENT MODIFYING CHAPTER 26 OF THE
WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
CASE NO. ZOA-21-01
® PUBLIC HEARING
Case Manager: Mark Westberg
Date of Preparation: June 9, 2021
® CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
SUMMARY:
Mile High Flood District (MIIFD) is a valuable stormwater and floodplain management resource to
not just the City but to the entire Denver Metro area. Their goal is to create innovative solutions that
address stormwater and watershed holistically in order to protect people, property, and the
environment through preservation, mitigation, and education. MHFD provides assistance, guidance,
and regulations for the Denver Metro area. The Mayor is the City's representative on the MHFD
Board of Directors.
MHFD regulations specifically prohibit tents and makeshift structures in the floodplain due to
numerous public safety issues. Although camping has been prohibited within City parks since 2004,
staff now is requesting to revise the City's floodplain regulations in Chapter 26 to also specifically
prohibit tents and makeshift structures in the City's floodplains.
In addition, staff is seeking to improve the approval process for Class 11 Floodplain Permits and the
appeal process of Floodplain Manager's decisions. Among the changes, staff is proposing to remove
the Board of Adjustment (BOA) as the review and approval body for floodplain permits and to add
the Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB) as the body to hear appeals.
On May 17, 2021, staff discussed the proposed changes with Council in study session and received
direction to proceed with preparing revisions to amend the floodplain regulations to prohibit tents
and makeshift structures, simplify the approval process for Class 11 Floodplain Permits, and change
the variance and appeal process for all floodplain permits.
Notice for this public hearing was provided as required by the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ("Code").
BACKGROUND:
Camping in the City's Floodplain
Section 17-33 of the City Code states that "It shall be unlawful to camp overnight, or to park any
vehicle, trailer or camper for overnight camping purposes." However, this prohibition only applies
to City parks. While much of the floodplain in Wheat Ridge is within City -owned property, almost
half is not, including several areas that are within the right-of-way for Interstate 70 that are
popular and hazardous locations for camping.
In October 2019, the MHFD Board passed a resolution expressly prohibiting tents and makeshift
structures within the floodplain. MHFD's enabling statutes state, "In the event of any conflict
between this floodplain regulation and any floodplain regulation adopted by any other public body
within MHFD, the more restrictive regulation shall control." This means that the MHFD's October
2019 camping ban is the controlling regulation. While staff can and should enforce the more
stringent MHFD regulations, having the regulations in the City Code allows more direct
enforcement by staff.
These floodplain regulation changes were made for the sole purpose of public safety. The dangers
of allowing tents and other makeshift structures for human habitation within floodplains are as
follows:
1. Individuals living in these structures put themselves at grave risk of serious injury and
death by drowning during flooding. On July 21, 2019, a 38 -year-old woman drowned in
North Dry Gulch during a high-water event. Her body was found the next morning in an
area that was 10 feet underwater during the event.
2. Swift -water rescues of inhabitants of these makeshift structures during times of flood puts
the lives of first responders at risk.
3. The building materials and furnishings of tents and makeshift structures within
floodplains add to the debris load of the flood, potentially clogging bridge and culvert
openings, thereby endangering the rest of the community.
4. The byproducts of human habitation of these structures (feces and trash) pollute the
floodwaters with fecal bacteria and other hazardous substances, endangering the rest of
the community.
This change is reflected in the ordinance by amending Article VIII (Floodplain Control) within
Chapter 26.
Class Il Floodplain Permits
Class II permits are for construction of new habitable structures or new dwelling units. Currently
the floodplain regulations in Article VIII of Chapter 26 require that the BOA provide the final
approval for Class II Floodplain Permits. When a structure is proposed in the floodplain, staff
ensures that all technical issues have been resolved and code requirements have been met either
during or as part of the building permit review process. Only after a request meets all applicable
regulations is a BOA public hearing scheduled. Therefore, having the BOA conduct a public
hearing adds an additional, seemingly unwarranted layer, to the process. The BOA does not have
any technical training in floodplain regulations and does not provide any additional substantive
review to the process. In addition, since the BOA only meets once a month, an additional month is
often added to the approval process for Class II permits due to the code requirement for the public
hearing.
The BOA typically hears cases that involve wide discretion, such as variances to the City's
regulations due to some kind of hardship alleged on the part of the applicant. Any variance from
the floodplain regulations is not allowed without going through a lengthy state and federal review
process. This difficult process is intentional due to the fact that variances to floodplain regulations
inevitably put life and property at risk of flooding.
ZOA-21-01 / Floodplain Regulations
Therefore, approval of Class II floodplain permits should be a ministerial (not discretionary) based
on compliance with local, state, and federal floodplain regulations. Staff is recommending that the
Floodplain Administrator, who holds a certification issued by the American Society of Floodplain
Managers, be the final approval authority for Class II permits. This is the current approval process
for Class I floodplain permits (required for non -habitable structures and fences in the floodplain).
State and federal staff have confirmed that staff level review and approval is sufficient; in fact,
that they did not know of other jurisdictions that require some kind of board approval or public
hearing.
This change is reflected in the ordinance by amending various sections of Chapter 2 and 26 of the
City Code. The amendments to Chapter 2 are not within the jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission, but the supporting changes in Chapter 26 are subject to the Commission's review
and recommendation.
Appeals & Variances
Due to the very technical nature of the review of any potential appeals to the Floodplain
Administrator's decisions on floodplain permits, the current appeal process is revised to refer
appeals to the BCAB instead of the BOA. This would then be consistent with the appeals process
for decisions made by the Chief Building Official related to the building code. This change is
made by amendments to Chapters 2 and 26.
Lastly, the floodplain variance procedures are being amended in subsection 26-808.D of the City's
floodplain regulations. The current procedure is not in compliance with the state floodplain
variance process and is required to be amended for consistency with the state.
Recommendation and Next Steps
As noted above, City Council discussed the revisions to the floodplain regulations and review
procedures in study session on May 17, 2021 and reached consensus to move an ordinance forward
as presented in this staff report. The Planning Commission's recommendations on the Chapter 26
portion of the ordinance will be forwarded to City Council after the June 17 public hearing. The
ordinance has been scheduled for first reading on June 28, 2021 and public hearing at City Council
on July 12.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of a code amendment modifying Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws concerning the regulation of floodplains."
Exhibit:
1. Ordinance to amend Chapter 26 Floodplain Regulations
ZOA-21-01 / Floodplain Regulations 3
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No.
Ordinance No.
Series of 2021
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2 AND 26 OF THE CODE OF
LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE TO PROHIBIT TENTS AND
MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN AND TO AMEND
THE FLOODPLAIN PERMITTING AND VARIANCE PROCESSES
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the "City"), is a political
subdivision of the State of Colorado organized and existing as a home rule
municipality pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the home
rule charter for the City (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1.3 of the Charter, the City has all the power
of local self-government and home rule and all the power possible for a
municipality to have under the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, under this home rule authority and C.R.S. § 31-23-301, the City
has the authority to establish, regulate, restrict, and limit uses on or along any
storm or floodwater runoff channel or basin, as such storm or floodwater runoff
channel or basin has been designated and approved by the Colorado water
conservation board, in order to lessen or avoid the hazards to persons and
damage to property resulting from the accumulation of storm or floodwaters; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to this authority, the Wheat Ridge City Council ("City
Council") previously adopted floodplain control regulations, codified as Article VIII
of Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the location of tents and similar
moveable makeshift structures used for human occupancy within the floodplain
presents a serious threat to the life, safety and well-being of both the inhabitants
of the temporary structures and others; and
WHEREAS, such threats include the risk of death and injury from drowning,
such as the drowning death of a 38 -year-old woman during a high water event in
North Dry Gulch in Lakewood on July 21, 2019; the risk to first responders
presented by swift -water rescues of inhabitants of makeshift structures during
times of flood; the contribution of debris and materials from makeshift structures
to the flood load, potentially clogging bridge and culvert openings; and the
byproducts of human habitation, such as trash and feces, polluting the
floodwaters, endangering the public at large; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that floodplain permits are best
reviewed and decided by someone with experience and training in flood control
rules, methods and technical issues, such as the City Floodplain Administrator,
with a level of review and appeal to the Building Code Advisory Board, the City
board most familiar with technical building code interpretation and application;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore desires to amend the City flood
control regulations to prohibit tents and makeshift structures within the
floodplain, to authorize the Floodplain Administrator to issue floodplain permits
and to authorize the Building Code Advisory Board to hear and decide appeals
and variances concerning flood control, all in furtherance of the public health,
safety and welfare.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. The first sentence of Subsection 2-53(d) of the Code of Laws,
concerning the Board of Adjustment voting rules, is hereby amended as follows:
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, the following voting
rules shall be in effect for all matters requiring decision by the board of
adjustment to grant any variance, waiver, temporary building or use
permit, OR any interpretation (or for
any matter requiring decision by the planning commission or the city
council under Section 26-6(D) of the Zoning Ordinance of the city):
Section 2.Section 2-59 of the Code of Laws, concerning the City Building
Code Advisory Board, is hereby amended by the addition of the following new
subsection (h), to read in its entirety:
(H) THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD SHALL HAVE THE
AUTHORITY TO HEAR AND DECIDE APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF
THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR AND VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
UNDER ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THIS CODE.
Section 3. Subsection 2-61(a) of the Code of Laws, concerning the Board of
Adjustment, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) The board of adjustment shall have the authority to hear and decide
requests for variances and waivers of the city zoning ordinance, fleedplaiR
^FdoRa^^^, and sign code, and for interpretation of those
ordinances and codes and the subdivision regulations, subject to those
guidelines set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, section 26.D., and as
approved by the city council in the form of official rules and regulations for
the board of adjustment.
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Section 4. Section 26-106 of the Code of Laws, concerning the review process
chart, is hereby amended in the second to last row as follows:
Approval
Requested
Pre-ApDlicafion Final
Notes
Staff Neighborhood Staff
PCCC
BOA
URPC
Floodplain
4X
Permit — Class I I
Section 5. Section 26-802 of the Code of Laws, concerning definitions
related to the Floodplain Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of the
following new definition:
SCAB. THE WHEAT RIDGE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD,
AS ESTABLISHED AND DEFINED BY SECTION 2-59 OF THIS CODE.
Section 6. Subsection 26-805.B.2. of the Code of Laws, concerning
permitted uses within the Floodway, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 26-805. - Floodway regulations.
B. Permitted uses. The following open uses shall be permitted
within the floodway to the extent that they are not prohibited in a
particular area by any underlying zoning and do not include any
structures, filling or deposition of materials, and do not cause any
increase in the base flood elevation of the floodway.
2. Public and private recreational uses not requiring
permanent or temporary structures such as parks, swimming
areas, picnic grounds, wildlife and nature preserves, and
fishing and hiking areas, EXPRESSLY EXCLUDING ANY USE
INVOLVING TENTS OR MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES USED FOR
HUMAN HABITATION.
Section 7. Subsection 26-805.D.2. of the Code of Laws, concerning
prohibited uses within the Floodway, is hereby amended as follows:
D. Prohibited uses.
PROHIBITED2. ALL USES •
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Section 8. Subsection 26-806.0 of the Code of Laws, concerning prohibited
uses within the Special Flood Hazard Area, is hereby amended as follows:
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Sec. 26-806. - Special flood hazard area regulations.
C. Prohibited uses.
1. H -hazardous materials. The storage or processing of
materials that are buoyant, flammable, or explosive, or any
hazardous liquid or soluble matter which in times of flooding
could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life shall be
prohibited within the SFHA.
2. TENTS AND MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES. TENTS AND
MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES, ENCLOSURES OR OTHER
SHELTERS USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION ARE PROHIBITED
WITHIN THE SFHA, EXCEPT IN LOCATIONS EXPRESSLY
PERMITTED BY THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR AND
HAVING ADEQUATE SANITATION FACILITIES AND FLOOD
EVACUATION PLANS.
Section 9. Section 26-808 of the Code of Laws, concerning the
administration of the City's Floodplain Control regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 26-808. - Administration.
A. Floodplain administrator. The community development
director of the City of Wheat Ridge or designee shall be the
floodplain administrator. The duties of the administrator shall
include. but not be limited to:
1. Coordination between departments and divisions:
a. Coordinate the application, permit, review, appeal,
certification, and enforcement processes between the office
of the floodplain administrator and other departments and
divisions as appropriate to ensure compliance with these
regulations and an efficient use of staff.
b. All applications and certifications shall be submitted to
the community development department from which
further routing to other departments and divisions and
utility companies shall occur.
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2. Developmentpermitreview:
a. Review all development permits, which include building
permits, to determine whether a property is within the
SFHA and that the applicable requirements of these
regulations have been satisfied.
b. Review all development permits to determine that all
necessary permits have been obtained from federal, state,
or local governmental agencies from which prior approval
is required.
3. Information to be obtained and maintained.
a. Obtain certification from applicant's engineer and record
the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the
lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially
improved structures.
b. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to
the provisions of these regulations.
C. All records required by these regulations shall be
maintained with the associated development permits in the
community development department.
4. Use of other base flood data. When base flood elevation
data has not been provided by the applicant or his
representative, the floodplain administrator may obtain,
review, and reasonably utilize any base flood and floodway
elevation data available from federal, state, or other sources
as criteria for requiring that new construction, substantial
improvements, or other development in the SFHA in order to
administer subsections 26-806C.. D. and F.
5. Alteration or relocation of watercourses
a. No alteration or relocation of a watercourse shall occur
without the approval of the floodplain administrator.
Consideration of gravel extraction operations shall be in
accordance with state law (C.R.S. § 3-4-1-301).
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b. Upon receiving approval, the applicant shall notify adjacent
communities and the Colorado Water Conservation Board
prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse and
submit evidence of such notification to FEMA. The applicant
shall provide all data required by FEMA for a letter of map
revision.
C. The carrying capacity of an altered or relocated
watercourse shall be maintained.
6. Interpretation of digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM)
boundaries. The floodplain administrator shall make
interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the
boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example,
where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped
boundary and actual field conditions). Any person contesting
the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable
opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in
subsection B.. below.
B. Mapping disputes. The following procedure shall be used by
the floodplain administrator in deciding contested cases in which
the location of a district boundary is disputed:
1. In all cases, the person contesting the location of the district
boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to submit
his own technical evidence if he so desires. The floodplain
administrator shall not allow deviations from the boundary line
as mapped. If the evidence clearly and conclusively establishes
that the mapped location of the line is incorrect, a FEMA letter
of map revision must be completed by the applicant prior to
the issuance of a development permit.
2. The administrator shall render a written opinion within
thirty (30) days following receipt of the applicant's technical
evidence setting forth the findings of fact and the reasons for
the decision.
3. Applicants shall have the right to appeal such decisions to
the BCAB beaFEI ef adjustFnent. Application for appeal must be
made within thirty (30) days.
C. Floodplain permits:
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1. Application. There shall be two (2) types of floodplain
permits: Class I and Class II. The approval of either floodplain
permit does not substitute for any other permit that may be
required by city ordinance, such as building permits.
2. Floodplain permit—Class 1. Any use enumerated in this
paragraph may be permitted only upon the issuance of a Class
I floodplain permit by the floodplain administrator and in
compliance with section 26-806.D.
a. Structures for non -human occupancy. Fences, sheds,
signs, and accessory buildings may be permitted only upon
a finding that the structures do not create a negative impact
on the base flood elevation or flow velocity.
b. PERMANENT Structures for human occupancy.
Improvements to existing structures may be permitted only
upon a finding that the improvements proposed are not
substantial improvements, as defined in section 26-802.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY,
SUCH AS TENTS OR MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES ARE NOT
PERMITTED WITHIN THE SFHA, EXCEPT IN LOCATIONS
EXPRESSLY PERMITTED BY THE FLOODPLAIN
ADMINISTRATOR AND HAVING ADEQUATE SANITATION
FACILITIES AND FLOOD EVACUATION PLANS.
c. Fill or deposition of material. Fills or deposition of
materials may be permitted only upon a finding that the
proposed plan will comply with section 26-806.D.
3. Floodplain permit—Class A Any use enumerated in this
paragraph may be permitted only upon the issuance of a Class
II floodplain permit by the FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR
and in compliance
with section 26-806.D. AND SECTION 26-808.C.4.
a. PERMANENT Structures for human occupancy. New
construction or substantial improvement of any residential,
commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure
may be permitted only upon a certification by a registered
professional engineer to the floodplain administrator that
the lowest floor, including basement, is elevated to one (1)
foot or more above the base flood elevation. TEMPORARY
STRUCTURES FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY, SUCH AS TENTS
OR MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES ARE NOT PERMITTED
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WITHIN THE SFHA, EXCEPT IN LOCATIONS EXPRESSLY
PERMITTED BY THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR AND
HAVING ADEQUATE SANITATION FACILITIES AND FLOOD
EVACUATION PLANS.
b. Manufactured homes. New manufactured home parks
and manufactured home subdivisions, expansions of
existing manufactured home parks and manufactured home
subdivisions, and existing manufactured home parks and
manufactured home subdivisions where the repair,
reconstruction or improvement of the street utilities
exceeds fifty (50) percent of the fair market value of the
streets, utilities, and pads before the repair, reconstruction,
or improvement has commenced, and for manufactured
homes not placed in a manufactured home park or
manufactured home subdivision, may be permitted only
upon a certification by a registered professional engineer to
the floodplain administrator that:
(1) All manufactured homes or those to be substantially
improved shall be elevated on a permanent foundation
such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is
elevated one (1) foot or more above the base flood
elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately
anchored foundation system. Manufactured homes
shall be anchored in accordance with subsection D.12.
of section 26-806; and
(2) Adequate surface drainage and access for a hauler
will be provided.
4. CLASS H FLOODPLAIN PERMIT REV/EW CR/TER/A: THE
FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR SHALL BASE THE DECISION
TO APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE OR DENY AN
APPLICATION FOR A CLASS II FLOODPLAIN PERMIT BASED
UPON THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
A. THE DANGER THAT MATERIALS MAY BE SWEPT INTO
OTHER LANDS TO THE INJURY OF OTHERS;
B. THE DANGER TO LIFE AND PROPERTY DUE TO
FLOODING OR EROSION DAMAGE;
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C. THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED FACILITY AND
ITS CONTENTS TO FLOOD DAMAGE AND THE EFFECT OF
SUCH DAMAGE ON THE INDIVIDUAL OWNER;
D. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
PROPOSED FACILITY TO THE COMMUNITY;
E. THE NECESSITY TO THE FACILITY OF A WATERFRONT
LOCATION, WHERE APPLICABLE;
F. THE AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS FOR
THE PROPOSED USE WHICH ARE NOT SUBJECT TO
FLOODING OR EROSION DAMAGE;
G. THE COMPATIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED USE WITH THE
EXISTING AND ANTICIPATED DEVELOPMENT;
H. THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROPOSED USE TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE AREA;
I. THE SAFETY OF ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY DURING
TIMES OF FLOOD FOR ORDINARY AND EMERGENCY
VEHICLES;
J. THE EXPECTED HEIGHTS, VELOCITY, DURATION, RATE
OF RISE, AND SEDIMENT TRANSPORT OF THE
FLOODWATERS EXPECTED AT THE SITE;
K. THE COSTS OF PROVIDING GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
DURING AND AFTER FLOOD CONDITIONS, INCLUDING
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND
FACILITIES, SUCH AS SEWER, GAS, ELECTRICAL, AND
WATER SYSTEMS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES; AND
L. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS.
5. Submittal requirements. The applicant for a floodplain
permit shall provide the following information as a part of the
application, unless waived by the administrator:
a. Completed application form and required application fee.
b. A plan certified by a registered engineer, competent in
open -channel hydraulics, which accurately locates the
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applicant's property with respect to the SFHA limits,
channel of stream, existing developments, together with all
pertinent information such as: the nature of the proposal;
legal description of the property; fill limits and elevations;
building's lowest floor elevations in relation to the datum
used on the FEMA map and study; floodproofing measures
and elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any
structure has been floodproofed; a report covering the
effects of equal degree of encroachment of other nearby
properties of the SFHA; and a description to the extent to
which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a
result of the proposed development.
c. In addition, all subdivision proposals and other proposed
new developments which are located in any SFHA shall
include within such proposals base flood elevations.
d. As much of the following additional information as is
deemed necessary by the floodplain administrator for the
evaluation of the effects of the proposal upon flood flows
and the floodplain and to render a decision on the
floodplain permit:
(1) A typical cross-section showing the channel of the
stream, the floodplain adjoining each side of the channel,
cross-sectional area to be occupied by the proposed
development, and high-water information.
(2) Plan (surface view) showing elevations or contours of
the ground; pertinent structure, fill, or storage elevations;
size, location, and spatial arrangement of all proposed and
existing structures on the site; location and elevations of
streets, water supply, and sanitary facilities; soil types; and
other pertinent information.
(3) Profile showing the slope of the 100 -year flood and
the bottom of the channel or thalweg of the stream.
(4) Specifications for building construction and materials,
floodproofing, filling, dredging, grading, channel
improvement, storage of materials, water supply, and
sanitary facilities.
(5) Hydraulic calculations for all proposed
channelization.
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e. The applicant for a building permit for work within a
special flood hazard area shall include as a part of its
application a lot survey that illustrates all applicable
floodplain boundaries, including the floodway, if present.
�13 6. Factors upon which the decision shall be based. The
determination of the floodplain administrator e- the
went on each floodplain permit shall be based on the
effects of the proposed project with respect to the objectives
and purpose of these regulations as stated in section 26-801.
& 7. Conditions attached to floodplain permits. Upon
consideration of the factors listed above and purposes of these
regulations, the floodplain administrator fie#
went may attach such conditions as deemed necessary
in furthering the purposes of these regulations. A copy of these
conditions shall be presented to the applicant and a copy of
these conditions shall be transmitted to the chief building
official, which shall be kept on file.
Such conditions may include specifications for, without
limitation because of specific enumeration, modification of
sewage disposal and water supply facilities, modification of
other waste disposal methods and facilities, landscaping
periods of operation, operational controls, sureties, deed
restrictions, and adequate floodproofing.
a. Floodproofing: Floodplain permits requiring
floodproofing measures such as the following shall be
designed consistent with the flood protection elevation for
the particular area and flood velocities, forces, and other
factors associated with the flood protection elevation.
The floodplain administrator shall require that the applicant
submit a plan or document certified by a registered
professional engineer that the floodproofing measures are
consistent with the flood protection elevation for the
particular area.
Floodproofing measures may include the following:
(1) Anchorage to resist flotation and lateral movement.
(2) Installation of watertight doors, bulkheads, and
shutters.
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(3) Reinforcement of walls to resist water pressures.
(4) Use of paints, membranes, or mortars to reduce
seepage of water through walls.
(5) Addition of mass or weight to structures to resist
flotation.
(6) Installation of pumps to lower water levels in
structures.
(7) Construction of water supply and waste treatment
systems to prevent the entrance of floodwaters.
(8) Pumping facilities for subsurface drainage systems
for buildings to relieve external foundation wall and
basement floor pressures.
(9) Construction to resist rupture or collapse caused by
water pressure or floating debris.
(10) Cutoff valves on sewer lines or the elimination of
gravity flow basement drains.
Furthermore, measures must be taken to ensure that the
construction does not in any way cause the 100 -year flood
to become more damaging to other residents within the
SFHA.
-7 8.G6-Fus—:fFioodpiain permits; timeliness of decision. The
floodplain administrator shall render a written decision
granting or denying EACH t#e floodplain permit application. If
a denial is made, the decision shall set forth the floodplain
administrator's findings of fact and reasons for the denial.
Applicants shall have the right to appeal anyaFJ;,PF,;e decision
OR CONDITION to the BCAB beaFEI ef adjustFnent. Such appeal
must be filed with the BCAB beaFd ef adjustment within thirty
(30) days from the date of the floodplain administrator's
decision.
D. Review by the BCAB
1. The BCAB
shall hear and decide appeals of Glass I floodplain permits
which have been denied or conditionally approved by the
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ef these Fegulatiens Any decision in favor of the applicant
shall be ..
4 2. In passing upon ANY APPEAL OR VARIANCE
APPLICATION such applieatieF , the BCAB
shall consider all technical evaluation, all relevant factors,
standards specified in other sections of these regulations, and=
REFERRAL AND REVIEW COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE
COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD (CWCB) AND
THE FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR, WITHIN THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA),
CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL
REQUIREMENTS.
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�5 3. Upon consideration of the factors, STANDARDS AND
REFERRAL COMMENTS AS SET FORTH IN of subsection DA.,
above, the BCAB beaFd ef adjustment shall affirm or reverse, in
whole or in part, the decision of the floodplain administrator
and may attach
such conditions to the granting of A VARIANCE TO THE
floodplain permits OF as it deems necessary to further
the purposes of these regulations.
& 4. The floodplain administrator shall maintain the records of
all appeal actions, including technical information, and report
any variance to THE CWCB AND FEMA; blpeR Fequest.
E. Conditions for Class / floodplain permit variances.
1. Variances may be issued for the reconstruction,
rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National
Register of Historic Places or the state inventory of historic
places, upon a determination that the proposed repair or
rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued
designation as a historic structure and the variance is the
minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and
design of the structure.
2. Variances shall not be issued within any designated
floodway.
3. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the
variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood
hazard, to afford relief.
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REFERRAL COMMENTS AS SET FORTH IN of subsection DA.,
above, the BCAB beaFd ef adjustment shall affirm or reverse, in
whole or in part, the decision of the floodplain administrator
and may attach
such conditions to the granting of A VARIANCE TO THE
floodplain permits OF as it deems necessary to further
the purposes of these regulations.
& 4. The floodplain administrator shall maintain the records of
all appeal actions, including technical information, and report
any variance to THE CWCB AND FEMA; blpeR Fequest.
E. Conditions for Class / floodplain permit variances.
1. Variances may be issued for the reconstruction,
rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National
Register of Historic Places or the state inventory of historic
places, upon a determination that the proposed repair or
rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued
designation as a historic structure and the variance is the
minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and
design of the structure.
2. Variances shall not be issued within any designated
floodway.
3. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the
variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood
hazard, to afford relief.
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4. Variances shall only be issued upon:
a. A showing of good and sufficient cause;
b. A determination that failure to grant the variance would
result in exceptional hardship to the applicant; and
c. A determination that the granting of a variance will not
result in increased flood heights, additional threats to
public safety, extraordinary public expense, or create
nuisances, cause fraud on, or victimization of the public as
identified in section 26-801(c), or conflict with existing local
laws or ordinances.
F. Staking at construction sites. The owner of any property
located in whole or in part within the special flood hazard area
upon which construction is occurring shall locate, or cause to be
located, stakes that mark the boundaries of the floodplain,
including the floodway, if present.
G. Notice to tenants. The owner of any property located in whole
or in part within the special flood hazard area that is made
available for rent, lease or any other form of tenant occupancy
shall disclose to each potential tenant the existence and
boundaries of the floodplain on the property. At a minimum, such
disclosure must be included in the lease, rental agreement or
other written instrument.
Section 10. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the
City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of
the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and
safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council
further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 11. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section,
subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses
shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
and signature by the Mayor and City Clerk, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the
Charter.
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INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this day of , 2021, ordered published in full in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing
and consideration on final passage set for , 2021, at 7:00
o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading
by a vote of to , this day of 2021.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2021
ATTEST:
Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication: _
Wheat Ridge Transcript:
Effective Date:
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Bud Starker, Mayor
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney