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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1997MINUTES OF MEETING January 2,199!'7 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION CALL THE MEETING OR ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson WILLIAMS at !« on January 2, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. STAFF PRESENT: Meredith Reckert, Planner Marilyn Gunn, Secretary Commissioner WILLIAMS moved to approve the Agenda for the meeting of December 19, 1996, as printed. Commissioner RASPLICKA seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 to approve the agenda. 01111111111C. III Ulu] Commissioner CERVENY moved to approve the Minutes of December 19, 1996, as printed. Commissioner LANGDON seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 to approve the Minutes witV,-C-*mrt1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 2 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any subject not appearing under Item 7 of the Public Hearing section of the agenda) 1. Can No SUI!-96-5• An application for approval to allow the addition of commercial mobile radio panel antenna on an existing lattice tower on Residential-Two zoned property located at 7500 West 29th Avenue (City Hall property). Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Gary Pultz, 7667 E. Warren Drive, Denver, the engineer for Sprint. He stated he was in attendance to answer any questions of the Commission. He stated that Arvada, Lakewood, and Jefferson County Police Department Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 3 of this facility.' mfflggffl�q �,*# Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 4 2. Use An application for approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-One to Planned Residential Development and for approval of an outline development plan on property located at 11361 West 44th Avenue. Ms. Reckert continued the staff report with regard to rezoning. She stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on December 19, 199• , which had a very good turn out. Many concerns were expressed at the meeting which were addressed. Various agencies responded with special needs required by their agencies. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 5 • F111#1T?TTNg'rTff IXY • approvals were provided to the audience. ecomen park. I Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in George Jorgerson, 4515 Robb Street, Wheat Ridge Mr. Jorgerson stated he felt the sarne what other residents 4 id. He does not want mult family residential. Single family housing is preferred. I Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 6 Chairperson WILLIAMS swore in Terry Moore, 6428 Newcombe Street, Arvada. Ms. Moore is the realtor for the applicant. She elaborated on the product being proposed and stated that this would be the fifth project that she and Mr. Sloan have worked upon together. Ms. Reckert advised the Commission that they did not have to approve or recommend this proposal. They could approve it, deny it, approve it with conditions, or continue for more information. Commissioner CERVENY motioned, Commissioner JOHNSON seconded, that "Case No. WZ-96-16, a request for approval of a rezoning from Agricultural-One to Planned Residential Development for property located • 113 61 West 44th Avenue, • APPROVED for the following reasons: WZYMO fin I . All requirements for planned residential development outline have been met, 2. It is desirable for the City of Wheat Ridge to have affordable housing. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 7 With the following conditions: Commissioner CERVENY wished to enter into the record the observation that six (6) residents were in opposition to the development with one in support. Also that the developer consider modifying his plan to see if affordable housing is still practical by providing increased landscaping along 44th Avenue and allowing these units to be either doubles that are sold as individual units per site or single family detached homes.. Motion carried 5-3 with Commissioners THOMPSON, GRIFFITH, and ECKHART voting no. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 8 Ms. Reckert stated that parking changes would have to be presented at a public hearing. Commissioner THOMPSON asked that in regard to multifamily parking that a provision be madefor allowing additional parking exceeding the 5-10% increase if no on-street parking is adjacent to the development. Reckert reviewed the Industrial District Regulations to the Commission. She state that City Council was concerned as they thought the regulation was too loose. There w "AV4 11 Director Gidley is recommending that Commercial-Two district uses be reviewed and perhaps stiffened to require some allowed uses as special uses. I Commissioner THOMPSON requested that a new slide projector be purchased so that all information can be reviewed. Ms. Reckert stated that the sound and AN systems need to be revamped or replaced. Commissioner THOMPSON asked if this could be included in the budget. 00 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 1997 Page 9 There was consensus to adjourn the meeting. Chairperson WILLIAMS adjourned the meeting at 11: 10 p.m.. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held 1116197.