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Home My WebLink About12/5/13The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:03 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 Bucknarn Scott Ohm Steve Timms Amanda Weaver Commission Members Absent: Tracy Guildner Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Sally Payne, Senior Planner Mark Westberg, Project Supervisor Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary I It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner OHM to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — October 17, 2013 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner TIMMS to approve the minutes of October 17, 2013, as written. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioners OHM abstaining. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes December 5, 2013 No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WPA-13-02: A resolution adopting an addendum, "Three-Mile Plan" to the Comprehensive Plan. This case was presented by Sally Payne. She entered into public record the case file, and the Comprehensive Plan. She reviewed the staff report. She stated the plan does not need to be approved by City Council for adoption. Commissioner BUCKNAM asked for an explanation of the abbreviation "du/ac" on the legends of the North Plains Area Plan and Central Plains Area Plan maps. Ms. Payne stated it stands for "dwelling units per acre". Commissioner OHM asked if the boundaries on Map 2 (Jefferson County Planning Areas) match up with the boundaries of the attached Central Plains Area Plan Map. Ms. Payne stated the boundaries can be verified. concerning the adoption of an addendum to the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan of the Three-Mile Plan. Motion carried 5-0. S. Case Tlo. ZOA-13-02: Amendments to Chapter 26, Zoning & Development Code concerning floodplain control, Mr. Westberg reviewed the digital presentation. He stated there were about 100 plus people at the public meeting on October 23, 2013, First reading at City Council will be on December 9, 2013 and the public hearing will be on January 13, 2014. State regulations must be adopted by January 14, 2014. The new map effective date is February 5, 2014. Planning Commission Minutes -2— December 5, 2013 'R Tmom • it -Yoot 6777 7eevatjon is enoug category. Mr. Westberg replied it does provide a fair amount of coverage, Commissioner TIMMS asked why the area north of 44 between Wadsworth & Kipling changed dramatically. Mr. Westberg stated the reason is the ridge. There is a 40-foot bluff that traverses this area and changes the topography. Commissioner TIMMS asked if there is any difference with non-residential for commercial/industrial properties. Mr. Westberg stated non-residential/non-habitat space is where people work and but don't live that FEMA views as a lower risk. Flood proofing is allowed. Hazardous materials should be stored above the elevation of 1 -foot. Commissioner WEAVER asked if there is a list of secondary flooding/tributaries. Mr. Westberg stated the tributary areas that drain to a water drainage way has to be a certain size for FEMA to recognize it to map them. Commissioner Weaver stated anybody can get flood insurance. Mr. Westberg concurred. There was some discussion of the storm event that occurred in September 2013. Chair BRINKMAN asked if the City lost any points due to the properties that came out of the floodplain, Mr. Westberg stated 5 points are earned for every house physically removed from the floodplain, but not as to result of mapping changes, Chair BRINKMAN asked what general themes were raised by the citizens at the open house meeting. Mr. Westberg stated the same presentation was given, Many people inquired about basements and how those are affected. The attendees recognized the City was trying to assist them through the process. It was a positive meeting. Vw ssioner WLX'VYK to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending Article VIII of Chapter 26 concerning Floodplain Control for the following reasons: L It reflects new state regulations 2. It adopts the new FIRM maps. 3. It updates language to match current industry standards. 4. It modifies the administrative review processes. Chair BRINKMAN stated she has been working on the flood recovery insurance claims for the last three months. Base flood elevations are critical. Flood insurance has paid out a huge amount of money so far; however, it is devastating for the people who don't have insurance. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - December 5, 2013 A. Recommendations for 38"' Avenue streetscape design will be presented to City Council on December 16. B. The Ridge at 38 tree lighting ceremony is this Sunday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. C. Chair BRINKMAN inquired about the real estate sign on the Elway property that says "Under Contract". Ms. Reckert replied there haves been discussions with potential purchasers and developers but that is all she knew D. Ms. Reckert stated there are two minor subdivision cases scheduled for December 19. E. Ms. Reckert stated a new member will be appointed on December 9 from district four. There is still another opening on Planning Commission for district IV. UIEEL�� 1 , 1 k V i 1 1 1 $ 1 1 111�11111 III III 111111�111 I r Anne Brinkman, Chair Z Ki Waggoner, c r in Secretary Planning Commission Minutes December 5, 2013