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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair OHM at 7:01 p.m, in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Commission Members Present:
Alan Bucknam
Silke Popp
Scott Ohm
Steve Timms
Amanda Weaver
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anne Brinkman
Tracy Guildner
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 6, 201.4
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
BUCKMAN to approve the minutes of February 6, 2014, as written. Motion carried
5-0.
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.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Commission Minutes
February 20, 2014
- I —
A. Case No. WZ-14-01: An application filed by Mario Lombardi for approval of a zone
change from Restricted Commercial (RC) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N) for
property located at 6405 - 6409 W. 44"' Ave.
This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. 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. Staff recommends approval of the zone
change.
There was some discussion about another parcel that was rezoned to Mixed Use on 44
Avenue.
Commissioner TIMMS asked if the properties were originally built as residential or
commercial. Ms. Reckert stated the property on east was probably a residential property.
One of them might have had a unit on the rear. When the city incorporated, zoning was
inherited from Jefferson County.
Commissioner POPP inquired about the commercial component of the current use and
limited range of neighborhoods serving commercial and retail uses.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 —
February 20, 2014
Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about the use of the parcel to the east and asked if it
is being used as a non-conforming use. Ms. Reckert stated she believed it is being used
as a residence but the zoning is commercial.
Vice Chair OHM asked about the zoning for the new park. Ms. Reckert stated it is C- I in
the front two-thirds and Residential Three (R-3) in the rear. Parks are allowed in all zone
districts.
Mario Lombardi
4571 Grove St.
Mr. Lombardi stated he had no concrete plans for the property in the future but thought
the zoning would be a good addition based on the 38` Avenue zoning which is similar,
Commissioner TIMMS asked Mr. Lombardi about his history with the property, how
long he has owned it and the tenant history. Mr. Lombardi stated he owned the property
since October 2008. He used the eastern property as a Cricket cell phone store for a few
years and at this point it is an antique shop. The western building has been an antique
store for 3 years.
Commissioner TIMMS ask if there is a greater chance for residential conversion in the
future. Mr. Lombardi stated he liked the option for both residential and commercial with
the mixed use zoning. He stated he had no plans to sell the property and lie understands
that a site plan would be required for conversion to residential.
No one wished to speak under the public testimony.
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
BUCKNAM to recommend a roval of
of a zone change from Restricted Commercial to Mixed Use Neighborhood for
property located at 6405-6409 W. 44 Avenue, for the following reasons:
Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council and the recommendation from
Planning Commission will be forwarded.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 —
February 20, 2014
A. Ms. Reckert stated a study session will be scheduled with Planning Commission when
a new commissioner is appointed to District IV as Commissioner GUILDNER's
appointment will expire in early March.
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Planning Commission Minutes -4—
February 2 0, 2014