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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/14Im 9 0 0 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair OHM at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Anne Brinkman Lauren Mikulak, Planner 11 Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Scott Brink, Director of Public Works Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary Vice Chair OHM stated due to technical difficulties the broadcast will not be aired live but it will be aired at a later date. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA W t E W1 1111�1 11 Jill, III ��2711 11 It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM to approve the minutes of April 3, 2014, as written, Motion carried 5 with Commissioner TIMMS abstaining. I Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 2014 _1_ 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. MS-14-01: An application filed by MVG Development for approval of a minor subdivision plat with right-of-way dedication for property zoned Commercial One (C-1), located at the southwest corner of 38' Ave. and Kipling St., including 10100 W. 381h Ave., 10040 W. 38"' Ave., 3795 Kipling St., and 3725 Kipling St. Ms. Mikulak presented the case. She entered into the record the contents of the case file, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision regulation and the digital presentation. She stated the public noticing and posting requirements have been met. In response to Commissioner DORSEY'S question about Kipling, Ms. Mikulak stated the dedicated right-of-way can accommodate an acceleration/deceleration lane as well as the detached sidewalk and amenities. Commissioner WEAVER asked if the right-of-way on 01, Ave. traveling east is narrower and then widens to accommodate a turn lane. Ms. Mikulak stated there is a need to accommodate additional width for the left turn lane at the intersection and into the site. Mr. Brink stated that is correct. He stated there may be a need to restripe the streets because the lanes don't currently align across the intersection, Commissioner WEAVER asked if there was room for curb and sidewalk along 38' Ms, Mikulak stated there will be detached sidewalk and a tree lawn on 38" and the additional dedication will accommodate all the improvements. Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 2014 Commissioner WEAVER asked if 38"' is a bike route. Ms. Mikulak stated it is on the bike/pedestrian route and identified to have detached sidewalks. Commissioner TIMMS asked why the property line is curved between Lots I and 4. Ms. Mikulak stated the primary interior drive will follow the spine of the curved line. That shared property line will be the center line of the drive and it helps to accommodate the lot sizes for lots I and 4. Commissioner POPP asked for a description of the various access points. Ms. Mikulak stated there is a blanket cross access easement that will cover the entire property. Customers and visitors of all of the lots are permitted to use any portion of the property for access and parking. There will be major interior drive that runs north/south and a total of five curb cuts along the perimeter of the property. H. McNeish MVG Development 1509 York St. Denver, CO 80206 The applicant stated they are committed to resolve the conditions in the suggested motion of approval. The development will include Sprouts Farmers Market, Starbucks, and a 64- unit nursing home. The end user for the remaining available pad site on 38' Ave, is unknown; it is currently being marketed. Commissioner WEAVER asked what businesses will be located on Lot 2. The applicant stated tenants have not been identified. Commissioner DORSEY asked if Lot 2 and 3 will be single-unit or multi-tenant buildings. The applicant stated there will be a building on each lot. It is still to be detennined it they will be occupied by single or multiple tenants. Commissioner POPP asked if the existing structures on all of the lots will be razed. The applicant stated the intent is to remove all the existing structures and surface material and completely re-grade and reposition the entire parcel for the development, Vice Chair OHM opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -3-.- April 17, 2014 Chad Martin Clancy's Irish Pub 10117 W. 37 Mr. Martin stated Clancy's does not have a new location. He asked if Clancy's is entitled to Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal funds for a buyout or relocation. Ms. Mikulak stated the Urban Renewal Authority is a separate body from the Planning Commission. She encouraged him to keep working with the Economic Development Department. Holly Heaton 10240 W. 34 Ave. Planning Commission Minutes -4— April 17, 2014 Vice Chair OHM closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner TIMMS to recommend approval of Case No. MS-14-01, a request for approval of a four-lot minor subdivision plat on k roperty zoned Commercial One (C-I) and located at the southwest corner of W. 38 Avenue and Kipling Street for the following reasons: 1. All agencies can provide services to the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. 2. All requirements of Article IV of the zoning and development code have been met. 1. Corrections regarding utility, drainage, and access casements be provided prior to the public hearing at City Council. 2. The typo on sheet 3 be corrected — tract A should refer to note 7. 3. The developer enter into a subdivision improvement agreement with required security prior to recordation of the subdivision plat. Commissioner WEAVER thanked everyone in the audience for attending. She encouraged the public to review the site plan with staff She acknowledged that Clancy's is important to the community. She stated the subdivision is important and stated she supports the subdivision. 0 a Ms. Mikulak stated Planning Commission is making a recommendation and City Council will make a final decision at a public hearing on Monday, May 12. 0 A. Ms. Mikulak stated the meeting scheduled for May I has been canceled. There will be a public hearing on May 15 for Planning Commission. U0101 It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Sc h, is Khair Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 2014 Kim Waggoner, R ing Secretary -5—