HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/13The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman
Alan Bucknam
Dick Matthews
Steve Timms
Amanda Weaver
Commission Members Absent: Monica Duran
Tracy Guildner
Scott Ohm
Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Mark Westberg, Project Supervisor
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner
BUCKNAM to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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No one wished to speak at this time.
A. ' Case No. WS-13-02: An application filed by Richard Oneslager for a major
subdivision plat for a townhouse development on property zoned Mixed Use
Neighborhood (MU-N) located at 5670 W. 38"' Avenue.
Commissioner BUCKNAM asked if there was any on-street parking within tile
development. Ms. Reckert stated there will be one row of five parallel spaces along
the north side of the detention pond.
There was a short discussion about the interior drive and the number of units allowed.
Commissioner MATTHEW S inquired about parking standards. Ms. Reckert stated all
of the individual units have garages. The mixed use zoning requires between 26 and
65 caring spaces. There are 44 garage spaces, 5 surface spaces and street parking on
38 , Ave. and Depew St.
Commissioner TIMMS asked if the density meets the MU-N standards. Ms. Reckert
stated yes.
Commissioner TIMMS asked about the process for the site plan review and if a site
plan has been submitted, Ms. Reckert stated a site plan has been submitted. The site
development review is administrative and the first comments are complete and the site
plan should be resubmitted by the applicant.
Commissioner TIMMS asked if the 15-foot wide lots are consistent with City code.
Ms. Reckert stated that there are no minimum lot sizes or widths in the MU-N zoning.
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Commissioner TIMMS asked for explanation of the differing building heights on the
lots and asked if the City or applicant will maintain the tree lawn on 38' and
landscaped area on Depew. Ms. Reckert deferred the height question to the applicant
and the stated the tree lawn is in an easement the City maintains and the landscaped
area on Depew will be maintained by the homeowners' association.
Commissioner TIMMS ask about the approximate density on the property to the south
and the apartments across Depew St, M. Reckert stated to her recollection they are all
at 21 units per acre.
Chair BRIM AN inquired about the required 26 feet of clearance between lots since
the easement is 20 feet and asked for an explanation of a clear. Ms. Reckert displayed
the site plan and stated the row houses adjacent to 38` Ave. have driveway approaches
which increases the effective width of the fire lane access. The applicant will have to
work with the fire district to make sure they can serve the development.
Chair BRINKMAN asked if the two curb cuts on 38' Avenue have to be vacated, Ms.
Reckert stated no but they would need to be closed and filled in with curb and gutter to
match the rest of the street improvements.
Richard Oneslager
Englewood, CO 80113
Mr. Oneslager stated he purchased the property 14 years ago. 38` Avenue needs more
strong households. The project meets all the technical requirements and the vision of
the 38"' Ave, corridor subarea plan.
Kevin Puccio
New Town Builders
3862 Winona Ct.
Denver, CO
Commissioner TIMMS asked to review the elevations and wondered about the
expected price points for the units. Mr. Puccio stated there are a three unit types
ranging from 1200 square feet to 1650 square feet. Price points will be from the mid-
$200's to the mid $300's.
Commissioner TIMMS asked about the rational of the townhomes and single family
combination. Mr. Puccio stated there are 2 duplex units and no single family homes.
State accessibility requirements have been met with the 2 main floor master bedroom
fully accessible ADA units.
Commissioner TIMMS asked about the project phasing and if there are any
complications with the builder defect law. Mr. Puccio stated New Town Builders has
not had any issues with defect litigation in the past 10 years. The project phasing will
start with the comer of 3 8th and Depew with a four plex to represent all the units in
one building type.
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Commissioner MATTHEWS asked if the 15-foot wide lots will have tandem
garages. Mr. Puccio stated they will have single car garages and every other unit has 2
car garages.
Chair BRINKMAN stated she supported development but has concerns with 15-foot
wide lots. She inquired about owner occupancy and renters within other similar
developments. Mr. Puccio stated he didn't know the numbers but with the mix of 22,
20 and 15-foot lots throughout Stapleton and other areas in the Denver region, there
are less than 10% are rentals. Most serve as an entry point of homeownership.
Chair BRINKMAN inquired about snow removal, sanitation and parking on the
private drive serving as a fire lane. Mr. Puccio replied waste collection will be
private. Snow removal/relocation is anticipated to be on the western boundary of the
site and parking will be outside of the 26-foot clear.
Chair BRINKMAN asked if there has been consideration of drainage when the snow
melts.
Chair BRINKMAN inquired about the logic of 26 units. Mr. Puccio stated it was a
matter of the site constraints with the size of the parcel and the mix of housing widths
to meet market demands. In other developments with similar product there is a
demand for smaller two-bedroom units.
Chair BRINKMAN opened the public hearing.
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Mary Broyles
5700 — 5712 W. 3 8" Ave.
Ms. Broyles stated her concerns about the snow piling and draining as the southwest
part of the site is very close to her triplex. She asked if there would be any recourse if
the drainage affected her property. Mr. Westberg stated the drainage is designed to
drain to the interior of the site to the pond. Any potential issues will be resolved.
Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing,
Commissioner WEAVER stated she has lived in a 15-foot wide house. She reiterated
these homes are for entry level home ownership.
Commissioner BUCKNAM agreed with Commissioner Weaver and stated this mix of
narrower and wider lots is good. The 4-lot sections make the project more buildable
and feasible. The questions about the fire lane width have been addressed.
Commissioner MATTHEWS stated he likes the internal sidewalks that colmect the
interior to 38"' Ave. and asked Chair BRINK AN for her opinion. Chair
BRINKMAN stated she supports development but will not be voting yes for this plat
due to the smaller lot widths and concerns for the fire lane plus there is no mixed use
in the development.
It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner
WEAVER to recommend approval of Case No. WS-13-02, a request for approval
of a twenty-six lot major subdivision plat for property located at 5670 W. 38th
Ave., for the following reasons:
1. The proposed plat is consistent with the City's vision for 38 Avenue and
the MU-N zoning.
2. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met.
3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the
developer's expense.
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1. Property addresses be added to Sheet 2 of the plat document prior to
recordation.
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Commissioner TIMMS stated he was in favor of the development and will
support it. He thought it will be a positive feature as the site has been vacant too long.
He is hopeful the density will spur more commercial in the area.
Motion carried 4-1 with Chair BRIM AN voting no.
Ms. Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council on November 18.
A. Ms. Reckert stated there will be a floodplain ordinance case on November 21. M.
Westberg stated the deadline to adopt new state regulations is on January 14, 2014.
December 5 will be an alternate date.
B. Mr. Westberg stated there will be an open house on October 23 at the Recreation
Center to review the revised floodplain, maps, and the new regulations,
C. Ms. Reckert stated the 11 " X 17" plat/plan format for packets is in effect and asked
the commission if the attachment was legible for review. There were no concerns.
D. Commissioner TIMMS asked when the new council will be seated. Mr. Westberg
stated they will be sworn in on November 18. Commissioner Timms stated he
would be out of the country for the November 21 Planning Commission meeting,
9. Adjournment
It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner
TIMMS to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Anne Brin m, &1hair Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
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