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PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
March 21, 2024
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair DISNEY at 6:29 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
Krista Holub
Will Kerns
Michael Moore
Patrick Quinn
Syrma Quinones
Jonathan Schelke
Daniel Graeve
Jana Easley, Planning Manager
Stephanie Stevens, Senior Planner
Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 15, 2024
It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner SCHELKE
to approve the minutes of February 15, 2024, as written. Motion carried 5-0-2 with
Commissioner HOLUB and QUINONES abstaining.
PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
No one wished to speak at this time.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. WZ-23-04: an application filed by HDR Architects, Inc. on behalf of
Intermountain Health to request approval of a Master Sign Plan for the hospital
campus at Clear Creek Crossing.
Ms. Stevens gave a short presentation regarding the Master Sign Plan and the
application. She entered into the record the contents of the case file, packet
materials, the zoning ordinance, and the contents of the digital presentation. She
stated the public notice and posting requirements have been met, therefore the
Planning Commission has jurisdiction to hear this case.
Commissioner KERNS stated he thinks everything looks great but wondered if a
larger sign facing I-70 makes more sense.
Andy Schwabe, HDR Project Manager, representing Intermountain Health
2365 Willow Lane
Mr. Schwabe gave a brief presentation about the Master Sign Plan for the new
Lutheran Medical Center and how it is going to be a positive experience navigating
the Hospital's campus.
Public Comment
No one wished to speak at this time.
In response to Commissioner KERNS earlier comment, Mr. Schwabe mentioned
that Intermountain Health wanted the larger sign facing the main entry into the site
since there is a sign on the parking garage facing I-70. Ms. Stevens added that this
plan only shows the deviations from the sign code for those that exceed the Design
Pattern Book and any additional signs that meet code are not shown. Signs will
likely be proposed on the east hospital fagade, but they will meet code.
It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner
KERNS to APPROVE Case No. WZ-23-04, a request for approval of a master
sign plan on property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development (PMUD) and
located at 13155 W. 40t' Avenue, for the following reasons:
1. The site is eligible for a master sign plan.
2. The master sign plan promotes well -planned and well -designed
signage.
3. The master sign plan is appropriate for a hospital campus which is a
unique land use with unique signage and wayfinding needs.
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4. The master sign plan is consistent with the intent of the sign code and
Design Pattern Book and is appropriate for the context of the
development.
Motion approved 6-0-1 with Commissioner MOORE abstaining.
B. Case No. ZOA-23-03: An ordinance amending Section 26-109 regarding public
hearing notice.
Ms. Easley gave a short presentation regarding the resolution. Ms. Easley entered
into the record the contents of the case file, packet materials, and the zoning
ordinance.
In response to a question from Commissioner SCHELKE, Ms. Easley confirmed
that the applicant will pay half the cost of the postage for the public hearing notices
to be mailed.
Commissioner QUINN mentioned he agrees with the increase in the radius for the
public notice mailings.
Commissioner HOLUB thanked staff for providing the relevant mailing distances
for nearby cities.
Public Comment
No one wished to speak at this time.
It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner
SCHELKE to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending
Section 26-109 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning public hearing
letter notice.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Welcome New Commissioners
Ms. Easley welcomed the two new commissioner, Commissioners HOLUB and
QUINONES.
B. Upcoming Dates
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Ms. Easley mentioned there will not be a Planning Commission meeting on April
4, but there will be cases to be heard at the April 18 meeting and there will be a
training meeting for Commissioners and Staff on May 16.
C. Project and Development Updates
Ms. Easley gave an update on the City Plan and mentioned the first steering
committee meeting was held via Zoom and said attendance was great with only
three people not being able to attend due to the snowstorm. She added that there
will be a City Plan Update going before City Council on April 15; a City-wide
public kickoff meeting on April 16; the second steering committee meeting on
April 17; and a Planning Commission/consultant meeting on May 2.
D. Commissioner Updates
Commissioner QUINN reminded all that there will be branch drop off March 22
and 23 at Kullerstrand Elementary and an Easter Egg Hunt at Anderson Park on
March 23.
Commissioner DISNEY mentioned she is serving on the Jeffco Advocacy
Network, and on April 4, Localworks is holding a Housing Happy Hour. She
added there will be Staff from Wheat Ridge, representatives from the Jeffco
Advocacy Network explaining exactly what affordable housing is. This will be
held at Stylus and Crate at 5 pm.
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner SCHELKE
to adjourn t meeting at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
Kristine Disney, Vice Cha' Tammy QAepn, Recording Secretary
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