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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-241. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. City Of WheatRjidge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting April 18, 2024 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair DISNEY at 6:30 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 Daniel Graeve Krista Holub Will Kerns Michael Moore Patrick Quinn Syrma Quinones Jonathan Schelke Jana Easley, Planning Manager Alayna Olivas-Loera, Planner II Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 21, 2024 It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner SCHELKE to approve the minutes of March 21, 2024, as written. Motion carried 7-0-1 with Commissioner GRAEVE 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. Planning Commission Minutes April 18, 2024 -1— 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-24-04: an application filed by Cogent Companies for approval of a zone change from Agriculture -One (A-1) to Industrial -Employment (I-E) on property located at Parcel ID 39-193-01-010. Vice Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. Ms. Olivas-Loera gave a short presentation regarding the zone change 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. Vice Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. In response to a question from Commissioner SCHELKE regarding vertical development and storage on this site, Ms. Olivas-Loera explained that no permanent structures can be built and there is no restriction on what can be stored. Ms. Easley added that the fire code would cover any flammable substances. Commissioner QUINN inquired if there are other properties zoned I-E in the City. Ms. Olivas-Loera explained that most of the I-E zoned properties are concentrated in the northwestern portion of the city, but there are not many. Commissioner HOLUB asked if there were any other conditions that were considered but not recommended by the City Attorney. Ms. Olivas-Loera said not that she was aware of. Commissioner GRAEVE wondered if this property could be rezoned again should the property be dedicated as right-of-way. Ms. Olivas-Loera clarified that it would not need to be rezoned to be dedicated as right-of-way. Commissioner QUINONES inquired about a question that came about during the neighborhood meeting re lighting at the site. Ms. Olivas-Loera explained that, if approved, the lighting will be reviewed during the site plan process and a photometric plan will be required. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — April 18, 2024 Commissioner KERNS commented that this is a great use to preserve right-of-way for a future transportation project, if needed, and is a good use of land in the meantime. Public Comment Vice Chair DISNEY opened the public comment. ML Richardson, neighbor 14802 W. 44' Avenue Ms. Richardson mentioned she works for the property owner to the west of this site and gave a little bit of history. She mentioned she would like the access point to stay off of Holman Street and said she would like a fence/screen put up so her workers know where to store their equipment since they have been using Longs Peak Metro District's land to store their equipment in the past. Vice Chair DISNEY closed the public comment and public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner MOORE and seconded by KERNS, to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-24-04, which is a request for approval of a zone change from Agricultural -One (A-1) to Industrial -Employment (I-E) at Parcel ID 39-193-01-010, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed zoning will promote the public health, safety, or welfare of the community and does not result in an adverse effect on the surrounding area. 2. Utility infrastructure can adequately service the property. 3. The proposed zone change is responding to a change of character in the area. 4. The proposed zone change is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 5. The zoning designation is appropriate and compatible with the adjacent designations on private property. And with the following conditions: 1. No vertical construction is permitted; outdoor storage and appropriate screening are the only permitted uses. 2. A development agreement running with the land will be required to be recorded with the zone change ordinance to document such use and development limitations and to ensure future dedication of the property as necessary for the originally intended purpose of infrastructure and right-of-way at no cost. Motion carried 8-0. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — April 18, 2024 B. Case No. WZ-24-03: an application filed by Mark Brannon for approval of a zone change from Agriculture -One (A-1) to Residential -One B (R-1B) on property located at 10840 W. 41 St Place. Ms. Olivas-Loera gave a short presentation regarding the zone change 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 GRAEVE asked what the process is for a subdivision and how many homes in Wheat Ridge are as old as the one on this property. Ms. Olivas-Loera explained that an application will be submitted, and logical lot layout will be looked at in addition to the minimum development standards being met. She also mentioned that this home is one of the older homes in the city, but it is not uncommon and there are a few in the city. Commissioner QUINN inquired if the barn is going to be moved. Mark Brannon, property owner 9005 W 6811 Avenue Mr. Brannon gave a brief history of the structures on the property and mentioned that the barn does not meet the front yard setbacks and to build a new house the barn will have to be moved. In response to a question from Commissioner SCHELKE, Mr. Brannon said the new house he builds will be a reasonable 2-story house and possibly an ADU. Public Comment Vice Chair DISNEY opened the public comment. Kathy Gallagher, resident 10820 W. 41s1 Place Ms. Gallagher mentioned her property is directly east of said property and is concerned that sunlight to her solar panels will be blocked. Vice Chair DISNEY closed the public comment. Commissioner KERNS explained that a 2-story house will a negligible effect on solar exposure because most of the solar exposure will come from the south. Planning Commission Minutes - 4 — April 18, 2024 Commissioner HOLUB asked if per code that neighborhood will still be preserved with a 2-story house. Ms. Olivas-Loera mentioned that per the development standards the height limit is 35 feet and there are bulk plane requirements in place. Vice Chair DISNEY closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner QUINONES and seconded by Commissioner QUINN to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-24-03, a zone change from Agricultural -One (A-1) to Residential -One B (R-IB) for property located at 10840 W. 411t Place, for the following reasons: 1. The proposed zone change will promote the public health, safety, or welfare of the community and does not result in an adverse effect on the surrounding area. 2. Utility infrastructure adequately services the property. 3. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and consistent with the character of existing neighborhoods. 4. The zone change will provide additional opportunity for reinvestment in the area. 5. The criteria used to evaluate a zone change supports the request." Motion carried 8-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers Commissioner DISNEY was elected as Chair. Commissioner QUINN was elected as Vice Chair. B. Upcoming Dates Ms. Easley mentioned that there will be a City Plan Update at the May 2 meeting, and there will be Planning Commission training at the May 16 meeting. C. Project and Development Updates No updates currently. D. Commissioner Updates Planning Commission Minutes - 5 — April 18, 2024 No updates currently. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner MOORE to adjouriythe meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. r Disney, Chair Tammy n, Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 6 — April 18, 2024