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The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:02 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:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tracy Guildner
Lauren Mikulak, Planner 11
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
Commissioner TIMMS requested modifying the agenda to read resolution 01 -2014 prior
to the study session case.
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
BUCKNAM to approve the order of the agenda with the outlined change. Motion
carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 19, 2013
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner BUCKMAN
to approve the minutes of December 5, 2013, as written. Motion carried 5-0 with
Commissioners WEAVER abstaining.
PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
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No one wished to speak at this time.
A. Resolution 01-2014: A Resolution Establishing a Designated Public Place for the
Posting of Meeting Notices as Required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law,
Commissioner BUCKMAN inquired if the meeting posting on the website is Section 529
of US Code compliant with American with Disabilities Act. Ms. Mikulak stated she
didn't know the answer but will confirm the compliance. There is a clause that states if
you have a disability or need help to attend to contact Heather Geyer, Public Information
Officer.
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the Posting of Meeting Notices as Required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law.
Motion carried 6-0.
A. ' Case No. ZOA-14-01: An Ordinance repealing and re-enacting Article IV of Chapter
25, Subdivision Regulation.
The proposed amendments to the subdivision regulations were presented by Ms.
Mikulak.
Subdivision Typg2 and Review Process
Proposed changes include:
• Expanded classification of Administrative Review
• Redefine minor and major subdivisions
• Codification of partial right-of-way dedication
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Waiver v. Variance
Proposed changes include:
• A distinction between waiver and variance requests
PC Feedback
- Ok with the proposed approach
Parkland Dedication
Proposed changes include:
• Modification of the land dedication formula
• The Parks and Recreation Director will determine whether a dedication or fees-in-
lieu are appropriate
• Credit opportunity for private on-site amenities eliminated
• Parkland requirements are ineligible for waiver requests
Subdivision Design
Proposed changes include:
• Reorganization of all design considerations into one section.
• Proposed additional standards/considerations for flag lots and townhome lots
Applicability
Policy questions include:
• Whether or not platting should be required prior to issuance of building pennits
• Required platting would not apply to accessory structures or to single-or two-
family homes on legal lots of record
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Supportive of cleaning up lot lines and encumbrances
Ok with approach to require platting for multi- fancily and commercial development;
most would be administratively reviewed under proposed reclassification
Study Session and Project Timeline
Next steps include:
• Study session with Planning Commission — February 6, 2014
• Study session with City Council — March 17, 2014
• Public Hearings — Spring 2014
10. ADJOURNMENT
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