HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/13The meeting was called
• order by Chair TIMMS at 7:04 pm. in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Commission Members Absent: Alan Bucknam
Tracy Guildner
Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Lauren Mikulak, Planner 11
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
OHM to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
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A. Case No. WZ-13-01: An application filed by Steven Pelletier for approval of a zone
change from Restricted Commercial (RC) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N) for
property located at 6700 W. 44"' Avenue,
This case was presented by Lauren Mikulak, She entered all pertinent documents into
the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear this case. She
reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommends approval of the
zone change,
Ms. Mikulak also stated if the zone change is approved the applicant would follow-up
with an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for vehicle repair. Staff would
review the application at that time for business operations, site design and any potential
impacts. There would likely be an interior remodel in the building.
Commissioner DURAN asked if there was a plan to install a privacy fence on the south
side by the residential area. Ms. Mikulak stated a fence has been proposed but
specifics have not been discussed. This would be reviewed with the CUP application.
Commissioner BRINKMAN asked about noise restrictions in the MU-N zoning. Ms.
Mikulak stated the City's noise and nuisance standards apply unifon to any
commercial zone district.
Commissioner WEAVER asked what the difference is between a parking lot and
outdoor auto storage. Ms. Mikulak replied outdoor storage applies to any materials or
tools and inoperable vehicles.
Chair TIMMS asked if staff would rather have the conditions of approval for
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at purchasing both buildings. Ms. Mikulak replied the conditions of approval for
landscaping and fencing will be considered with the CUP and the applicant is
purchasing both parcels.
Steven Pelletier
480 S. Garfield St., Denver, CO
The applicant stated the main business is the sale of parts and vehicle restoration is
minimal. A spray booth will be installed which will comply with all local and federal
guidelines. The applicant indicated that he would like to update the landscaping and
fencing on the south to increase buffering. The office space will be rented to
professionals.
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building and storage of vehicles outside will be minimal.
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Otis that the resident is using.
Commissioner BRINKMAN expressed her concern about there being only one address
on the building. Ms. Reckert stated that assigning a second address is an easy fix.
Chair TIMMS closed the public hearing as there were no members of the audien
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val f Case N. WZ-13-01, a request fr approval of a zon
change from Restricted Commercial (RC) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N)
for property located at 6700 W. 44 Avenue for the following reasons:
1. The property zone change will not adversely impact the public health,
safety, or welfare.
2. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and objectives of
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed zone change is compatible with the surrounding area.
Ms. Reckert stated that this case will be heard by City Council on April 8.
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Commissioner BRINKMAN was voted Chair and Commissioner OHM was voted
Vice Chair.
Ms. Mikulak informed the Board of the second NW Subarea Public meeting on April
17. The first public meeting in February was well attended.
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