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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-241 2. 0 4. 5. 6. CITY Of ]�WheatI�idge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting February 15, 2024 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair DITULLIO at 6:31 p.m. This meeting was held in person and virtually, using Zoom video -teleconferencing technology. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kristine Disney Jerry DiTullio Daniel Graeve Will Kerns Michael Moore Patrick Quinn Jonathan Schelke (arrived at 6:39) Janet Leo Jana Easley, Planning Manager Steve Art, Renewal Wheat Ridge Executive Director Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 18, 2024 It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner KERNS to approve the minutes of January 18, 2024, as written. Motion carried 4-0-2 with Commissioners DISNEY and MOORE abstaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes February 15, 2024 -1— No one wished to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING No cases to be heard. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 1-2024 Carr Street Urban Renewal Plan B. Resolution 2-2024 Lutheran Legacy Urban Renewal Plan Mr. Art gave a presentation about the Carr Street Urban Renewal Plan and the Lutheran Legacy Urban Renewal Plan and explained how they conform with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge. Public Comment No one wished to speak at this time. Commissioner GRAEVE asked for more information regarding the floodplain designation and if redevelopment would change anything. Mr. Art mentioned that if Clear Creek were to have a 100- or 500-year flood it would impact a lot of residences and businesses in the Carr Street area. He added that this plan would allow the City to raise up the areas around the Creek so it will not flood which will allow businesses and homeowners to get less expensive insurance. Commissioner GRAEVE also asked about the preservation of historic structures in the Lutheran Legacy area and if there is a process to save them. Mr. Art explained the historic structures are not a part of the Renewal Plan, but Urban Renewal funds can be provided to fund any upgrades to the structures. Commissioner DISNEY asked when the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) will start. Mr. Art clarified the 25-year plan starts the day after City Council approves it. He added the Carr Street Plan will be done first then the Lutheran Campus a little later, just before the sale of the property. Mr. Art added taxes are always be collected in arrears. In response to a question about the sale of the truck driving school, Mr. Art confirmed it was sold and that a new industrial building has been proposed for that site, which will help remediate blight. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — February 15, 2024 Commissioner SCHELKE, apologized for being late and mentioned he is concerned about the recreation value at Lutheran and inquired about how alternate modes of transportation will be incorporated into the site. Mr. Art stated that what individually happens on the site is not at the purview of the Urban Renew Authority until TIF money is requested to build something. Commissioner DITULLIO asked Mr. Art to explain TIF. Mr. Art gave a quick TIF 101 example of a vacant piece of land in which property taxes are being paid and is divided up by the County and divvied out to special districts. Once a building is built on the land there is more property tax to be paid and that is called the increment. The increment is given to the Urban Renewal Authority and used to improve Wheat Ridge for a period of 25 years. He added that agreements will be made with all the special districts. In response to a question from Commissioner GRAEVE, Mr. Art said there are currently five existing plan areas. It was moved by Commissioner MOORE and seconded by Commissioner DISNEY to adopt Resolution 1-2024, finding the Carr Street Urban Renewal Plan is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge. Motion Approved 7-0. It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner KERNS to adopt Resolution 2-2024, finding the Lutheran Legacy Campus Urban Renewal Plan is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge. Motion Approved 7-0. C. CU Student Research Opportunity, presentation by Jake Carias Mr. Carias gave a brief presentation on his dissertation regarding The Politics of Designing Healthy Neighborhoods. He asked the commissioners to participate in a survey and optional interview regarding health, social values, and their experiences in their respective neighborhoods. He mentioned that participation is optional. Commissioner DISNEY asked how they can participate. Ms. Easley said she will email a link to all the commissioners along with the power point presentation. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — February 15, 2024 Commissioner KERNS asked how the commissioners can see the results of the study. Mr. Carias explained that once the study is produced, he can share a copy with the participants. D. Upcoming Dates Ms. Easley mentioned the next Planning Commission meeting will be held on March 21. She added that the new Bylaws will go into effect on March 1, and she reminded the Commissioners about the new rules concerning unexcused absences. E. Project and Development Updates Ms. Easley announced the opening of Dutch Bros.; she also mentioned that on March 11, 38th Avenue will be closed for a week and that the City is working to get additional business accesses open so as not to interfere with patronizing those businesses near 381h Avenue. Commissioner DISNEY was concerned that when these types of closures happen Balsam Street becomes the connecting street and would like the Police to do some traffic mitigation to get people to drive slowly. F. Commissioner Updates Commissioner GRAEVE mentioned that the Clear Creek Makerspace is scheduled to open this spring. He added the website is up and running at clearcreekmakerspace.com and the membership portal is also open. Commissioner DISNEY would like the community to follow the local speed limits. Commissioner MOORE said he is happy to be a part of the Planning Commission. Commissioner QUINN is eagerly awaiting the renovation of Colorado Plus and added Appleridge Cafe is also undergoing a renovation. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner SCHELKE to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes February 15, 2024 o Tammy O , Recording Secretary -4—