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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1311 9 0 El ;M 21 The 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. Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Lauren Mikulak, Planner 11 Steve Art, Urban Renewal Manager/Economic Development Manager Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary IN 1, r to approve the minutes of December 5, 2013, as written. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioners GUILDNER and POPP abstaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes December 19, 2013 No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. MS-13-06: An application filed by William Stephens for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision with right-of-way dedication for property zoned Residential-One (R-1) located at 9801 W. 32" 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 the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. She stated staff recommends approval of the plat and City Council will be the final authority for approval, Commissioner TIMMS asked if there would be any variances for the existing home. Ms. Mikulak replied no, William J. Stephens 31488 Conifer Mountain Dr. Conifer, CO Chair BRINKMAN asked the applicant if there are any ditches or ditch rights related to the property. The applicant stated no. Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing. 1. Fees in, lieu of streetscape improvements be provided prior to recording the plat. 2. Fees in lieu of parkland dedication be provided prior to recording the plat. Motion carried 6-0. Planning Commission Minutes -2— December 19, 2013 B. Case No. MS-13-07: An application filed by Francis Durso for approval of a 2-lot minor subdivision on property zoned Residential-One C (R- I C) located at 3219 Benton Street. Commissioner TIMMS asked about the off-street parking requirements for single family residential and the parkland dedication fee. Ms. Reckert replied that two spaces are required with street parking and 4 spaces without street parking. The parkland dedication fee is about $1,300, Commissioner BUCKMAN asked why there is commercial zoning in the immediate area. Ms. Reckert stated Wheat Ridge adopted the county zoning in 1969 after Wheat Ridge incorporated. Commissioner TIMMS asked the applicant if he was the builder, owner or both. Mr. Durso stated he is purchasing the land and he does not plan to live there. There is a possibility of building a single family home. Chair BRINKMAN asked the applicant if there were any issues with the garage demolition requirement. Mr. Durso stated there was no concern, Linda Hillshafer 3245 Ames St. Ms. Hillshater stated it appears that the north edge of the parcel overlaps with the house on the north in the photo. Ms. Reckert stated it because of how the parcel layer from Jefferson County lays on the zoning maps. Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -3— December 19, 2013 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKMAN and seconded by Commissioner OHM to approve Case No. MS-13-07, a request for approval of a two-lot minor subdivision plat on property zoned Residential-One C (R-IC) located at 3219 Benton St. for the following reasons: 1. All agencies can provide services to the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. 2. Both lots are consistent with R-IC zone district standards. 3. All requirements of Article IV of the zoning and development code have been met. With the following conditions: 1. A note be added to the plat document that the garage be demolished prior to recording the plat. 2. Fees in lieu of parking dedication be provided prior to recording the plat. A. , Resolution 04-2013: Amendment to the 1-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Plan Renewal Plan — Conformance to City's Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner OHM asked for the limits of the 1-70/Kipling corridor. Mr. Art stated it is the largest Urban Renewal Authority in the City. He provided a description of the corridor area. Planning Commission Minutes -4— December 19, 2013 Commissioner OHM asked for the criteria of TIF determination. Mr. Art stated investment in the property, redevelopment, the potential for jobs and impact on the community is considered. Any TIF is approved by the Board of Directors of the Urban Renewal Authority and City Council approves the amendment to the plan. Commissioner TIMMS asked what the relationship is with the Urban Renewal Authority and City Council and if the Authority is appointed by City Council. Mr. Art stated City Council forms the Urban Renewal Authority who then enacts the plans. It is the role of the Urban Renewal Authority to carry through the wishes of City Council. The members of the Authority are appointed by City Council. Commissioner TIMMS asked if the Urban Renewal Authority has reviewed the proposal for the site. Mr. Art stated they have received a presentation from the developer on the entire site. Commissioner TIMMS asked if the TIF is a sales tax and potential property tax. Mr. Art said yes. Commissioner TIMMS asked if the developer is relying on the TIF for financing, Mr. Art replied there is a huge gap in cost and financing for the project. Chair BRINKMAN asked if TIF is usually used for retail or for any type of zoning. Mr. Art stated it can be used anytime. TIF will be used for the Perrin's Row housing project at 38 and Depew. It is a tool to help facilitate new projects that otherwise may not happen unless the financing gap is filled. Chair BRINKMAN asked if there is ati expectation of how much money this will bring and does it need to meet any guidelines. Mr. Art stated a proforma of anticipated sales tax has been provided for the development. It is much higher than the current amount being generated. TIF allows for property tax, sales tax or both. The plan allows for both. In regards to Chair BRINKMAN's question about why TIF is being discussed for this development and was not discussed with the Planning Commission for the Perrin's Row development, Mr. Art stated it is because TIF for Perrin's Row is not a large enough project to make a substantial modification to the plan. Commissioner TIMMS stated there is twenty years left, twenty five years total for an urban renewal area. If this is approved for this property, TIF can be applied to anywhere within the Kipling Urban Renewal area. Mr. Art stated this is only enacted on this property. It doesn't start the clock everywhere. Planning Commission Minutes -5— December 19, 2413 Commissioner POPP inquired if this is an indefinite tax. Mr. Art stated a normal agreement states either a certain dollar amount or certain number of years; whichever comes first. This project has twenty years but twelve years is anticipated for TIF. The Urban Renewal Authority will be able to receive it for the life of the project which will allow for more projects in the area at a larger scale, Commissioner BUCKMAN asked about the land survey graphic in the packet. Mr. Art stated the site includes the Starbucks, the retail center behind Starbucks, the Family Thrift Shop and the building that includes Clancy's and the Bingo Hall. It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner TIMMS to adopt Resolution 04-2013, finding the First Amendment to the 1-70/Kipting Corridor Urban Renewal Plan for the southwest corner of 38 Avenue and Kipling is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge. Commissioner OHM stated this would be a good project for Wheat Ridge. Commissioner BUCKNAM agrees with Commissioner OHM. He stated he was not a fan of TIF's and he would encourage City Council to show some restraint to not view TIF's as a cure all or automatic default position for any developer. Commissioner POPP asked if she could abstain from the vote if she felt that she didn't know enough about TIF's and how they work. Chair BRINKMAN stated no, Mr. Art told the Commission that they were not approving the TIF. They are adopting a resolution to modify to the plan and the plan adheres to all the aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. @zMM1RMM= B. Ms. Reckert welcomed new Commissioner Silke Popp from District IV. C. Chair BRINKMAN asked about the plan for 2014 other than cases such as sign code and lighting. Ms. Reckert stated modification to the subdivision regulations will be discussed the first meeting in February. Administrative processes will be reviewed to streamline appropriate approval. Design standards and sustainability issues are to be reviewed also. D. Chair BRINKMAN asked if there would have been merit to discuss the TIF as part of the land use case for Perrin's Row. Ms. Reckert stated she did not think so but she does not understand much about TIF's either. Commissioner TIMMS suggested a discussion on Urban Renewal in general would be a good training topic. Other Commissioners agreed, E. Chair BRINKMAN asked if the Community Development Department is fully staffed. Ms. Reckert stated replied that it is. The Building Department will be hiring another Combination Inspector due to anticipated large residential projects, Planning Commission Minutes - 6 — December 19, 2013 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner GUILDNER to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Anne Brinkman, Chair Kim WW (t f Planning Commission Minutes December 19, 20 13 -7—