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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/201211 9 U. El R EM The meeting was called to order by Chair TIMMS at 7:00 pm. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 291h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Sr. Planner Lauren Mikulak, Planner I Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner GUILDNER to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner OHM to approve the minutes of May 3, 2012 as written. Motion carried 6-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN abstaining. 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. Planning Commission Minutes - 1 — May 17, 201'2 Prior to introduction of this case, Commissioner OHM made a motion to recuse himself from hearing the case because he has done work for the applicants in the past and the applicants are his neighbors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DURAN. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner OHM left the Council Chambers following the vote. A. Case No. WZ-12-03: An application filed by Patrick Nichols & Associates for approval of a zone change from Residential-Two (R-2) to Mixed Use- Neighborhood (MU-N) for property located at 4695 Wadsworth Boulevard. This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She entered a letter received from Michael V. Fratim, 7620 West 47 Avenue, asking that the zoning change be delayed until 20121. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval for the reasons outlined in the staff report. In response to a question from Commissioner DURAN, Ms. Reckert stated there is room for 6 or 7 parking spaces on the property, however there is no site plan at this time. If zoning is approved, access will be from 47 Avenue and expanded to meet commercial standards. Commissioner GUILDNER asked about comments in a letter that Wadsworth will be widened in 2020. Ms. Reckert stated that this is erroneous information. She explained that as a part of the Wadsworth Corridor Subarea Plan, Wadsworth would be widened which is the reason Public Works requested a reservation for sidewalk, etc. However, there are no state or federal funds available for the project at this time. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — May 17, 2012 In response to questions from Commissioner TIMMS, Ms. Reckert stated that the Building Department has been very involved with this property in the past and is working with the applicant at this time. The requested zoning would allow both commercial and residential uses. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked if future businesses such as a drive-through or a gas station could be built on the site, Ms. Reckert explained that the limited lot size and location at the crest of the hill on Wadsworth would restrict much of what could happen on the site. In response to a question from Commissioner WEAVER, Ms. Reckert explained that new commercial uses are required to have off-street parking. Street parking could also occur. Jeanne Nichols Patrick Gooch Mr. Gooch stated that they strongly believe in recycling and are willing to invest in the building and believe it will be an asset to the city. They have a strong desire to expand their business in Wheat Ridge. He submitted a drawing into the record showing proposed parking spaces on the property. An engineering report assessing the existing structure will not be done unless the zoning is approved. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked where they would store the Modem Shed models. Mr. Gooch replied that this hasn't been decided yet. Ms. Nichols stated the model would be placed on a portion of the back yard to demonstrate how they can be used. Chair TIMMS asked to hear from members of the public. There was no response and the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Minutes -3— May 17, 2012 to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-12-03, a request for approval of a zone change from Residential-Two to Mixed Use-Neighborhood for property located at 4695 Wadsworth Boulevard, for the following reasons: Motion carried 6-0. I � Ms. Reckert stated that she would contact Mr. Fratini. However, she has already spoken at length with Ms. Fisher. Commissioner MATTHEWS stated his support of the motion because the proposed application will result in an improvement to the neighborhood. Commissioner TIMMS stated his support of the motion because he didn't believe residential is the best use for this property. He also expressed appreciation for the applicants' investment in the city. Motion carried 6-0. (Commissioner OHM returned to the council chambers at 7:54 p.m.) B. Case No. ZOA-12-01: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the planned development district regulations and private zone changes and making certain amendments to Chapter 2 in association therewith. This case was presented by Lauren Mikulak, She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval for reasons outlined in the staff report. The revisions separate the zone change procedure from the approval of specific site design for planned developments; establish a more logical and predictable procedure for planned development approval, allowing a developer to proceed with more assurance through the entitlement process; and improve clarity, consistency and organization within the zoning code. Planning Commission Minutes - 4 -- May 17, 2012 • IRWHOU1011- ON01" 6 Cl WOURGROM1 I rt#76rc - 11TIN TIE =6=1 go missioner.iXXINKMAN to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 26 concerning the planned development district regulations and private zone changes ?.nd making certain amendments to Chapter 2 in association herewith. Motion carried 7-0. There was no further business to come before the Commission. v�g"111[110 ONRM It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner GUILDNER to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Steve Timms, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 5 — May 17, 2012