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The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
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Commission Members Present:
Staff Members Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amanda Weaver
Lauren Mikulak, Planner
Steve Art, Urban Renewal Manager/Economic
Development Manager
Gerald Dahl, City Attorney
Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary
It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner OHM to
approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 6, 2014
Commissioner OHM requested item #1 to be changed from Chair BRINKMAN to Vice
Chair OHM and the signature line to be changed from Anne Brinkman, Chair to Scott
Ohm, Vice Chair.
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner TIMMS to
approve the minutes of February 20, 2014, with the proposed changed as requested
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by Commissioner OHM. Motion carried 4-0 with Chair BRINKMAN and
Commissioner DORSEY abstaining.
6. 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
A. ' Case No. ZOA-14-02: Amendment to Public Noticing Requirements in Section 26-
109 of the Municipal Code,
This case was presented by Lauren Mikulak. She entered all pertinent documents into the
record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She stated the
city staff has adopted a sustainability policy and plan and the Community Development
department has considered how to reduce inefficiencies and waste. She reviewed the
staff report and answered questions from the Commissioners,
Commissioner POPP asked if all locations in Wheat Ridge have street addresses. Ms.
Mikulak stated only vacant land is not addressed.
Commissioner DORSEY stated delivered certified mail can be verified. Ms. Mikulak
stated more letters can be delivered to citizens via first class mail.
Commissioner BUCKNAM asked if there was any legal jeopardy for claims of
undelivered mail. Mr. Dahl stated there is no legal requirement that letter notices be sent
via certified mail.
Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing as there were no members in the audience
to speak.
It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner
TIMMS to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending section 26-
109 of Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning public noticing
requirements.
Motion carried 6-0.
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A. Resolution 02-2014: Second Amendment to the 1-70/Kipling Corridors Urban
Renewal Plan.
It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM
to adopt Resolution 02-2014, finding the Second Amendment to the 1-70/Kipling
Corridors Urban Renewal Plan for the southwest corner of 38 Avenue and Kipling
Street is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Envision
Wheat Ridge.
Chair BRINKMAN inquired about the recommended motion and the attachments, and
asked if the attachments need to be stated in the motion. Mr. Art replied no.
Motion carried 6-0.
B. Ms. Mikulak stated there are cases scheduled for public hearing on April 3 and April
17,
Chair BRINKMAN recommended the public be educated on what the commission can
and cannot consider as part of the decision making process. Mr. Dahl stated the role of
Planning Commission is relatively limited in comparison to the Comprehensive Plan and
this can be explained in a staff report. Mr. Art agreed.
D. Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about bringing some aspects of the building
code in line to the progressive approach. Ms. Mikulak stated the city is currently
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operating under the 2006 international building codes. The 2012 building codes are to be
adopted by the end of the year.
E. Chair BRINKMAN stated she was approached about micro lots and small houses on
lots. Ms. Mikualk stated there are no minimum lot size requirements in the mixed use
zone districts. From a building envelope standpoint the only minimum size addressed in
municipal code is 24' X 36' for a Manufactured home. A planned building group (PBG)
would allow for multiple buildings on a single lot.
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It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
OHM to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Anne Brinkman, Chair
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Kim Waggoner, R It { ing Secretary
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