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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-251. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. .�4If 01 City of "�qWheatRi:gge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting February 6, 2025 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by 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 Michael Moore Patrick Quinn Syrma Quinones Jonathan Schelke Krista Holub Will Kerns Jana Easley, Planning Manager Stephanie Stevens, Senior Planner Iwona Dumin, Civil Engineer 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 — December 19, 2024 It was moved by Commissioner GRAEVE and seconded by Commissioner MOORE to approve the minutes of December 19, 2024, as written. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the Public Hearing agenda.) No one wished to speak at this time. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2025 - 1 — 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-24-02: an application filed by Evergreen — Clear Creek Crossing, L.L.C. for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a three -building restaurant and park corridor on a property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development (PMUD) and located southwest of the 40th Avenue and Clear Creek Drive intersection. Chair DISNEY opened the public hearing. Ms. Stevens gave a short presentation regarding the specific development 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. Derek Lis, applicant 3252 Trenton St, Denver Mr. Lis gave a brief presentation regarding the plan and SDP for Planning Area 6. Public Comment No one wished to speak at this time. Commissioner QUINONES enjoyed the presentations and detailed information. Commissioner GRAEVE was impressed with the plan and inquired about the bike station. Mr. Lis explained there will be significant bike parking, a bike repair station containing multiple tools and a stand to fix a bike. He added that they are hoping to incorporate an e-charging station as well. Commissioner GRAEVE also asked if the amphitheater component is going to have a permanent screen. Mr. Lis confirmed there will be a permanent screen with a projector and the restaurants will have access to operate the screen and projector. He added the details are still being worked on. Commissioner QUINN appreciated the detailed presentations. Chair DISNEY closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — February 6, 2025 It was moved by Commissioner SCHELI E and seconded by Commissioner QUINN to APPROVE Case No. WZ-24-02, a request for approval of a Specific Development Plan for a three -building restaurant and park corridor on property located within Planning Are 6 of the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development southwest of W. 401 Avenue and Clear Creek Drive, for the following reasons: 1. The specific development plan is consistent with the purpose of a planned development, as stated in Section 26-301 of the Code of Laws. 2. The specific development plan is consistent with the intent and purpose of the outline development plan. 3. The proposed uses are consistent with those approved by the outline development plan. 4. All responding agencies have indicated they can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. 5. The specific development plan is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the outline development plan and with the City's adopted design manuals. With the following conditions: 1. Minor site adjustments may be required to align with civil construction plans and the replat to coordinate this development with surrounding infrastructure improvements. 2. Approval from Applewood Sanitation District for easement encroachments shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. 3. The associated subdivision plat (Case No. MS-24-02) shall be recorded prior to recording of the subject SDP. 4. The developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City to be recorded with the County Clerk & Recorder prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Building permit submittals shall be consistent with the SDP. Motion approved 6-0. Commissioner QUINN thinks this will be a nice western gateway into the City of Wheat Ridge, and it has been well thought out. Commissioner GRAEVE is excited to have a space that ties in nicely to the neighbors to the west and thinks it is a tasteful design and looks forward to the pedestrian and bike components. Chair DISNEY has been waiting patiently for this part of the Clear Creek Crossing development. She thanked staff and the applicant for bringing Wheat Ridge into the twenty-first century with design and restaurant choices. She added it will be a great addition to the western side of town. Planning Commission Minutes -3 February 6, 2025 8. 9. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. Upcoming Dates Ms. Easley mentioned that on February 20 there will be a City Plan open house Phase 4 update and a Planning Commission meeting, which will include the Lutheran Legacy Campus rezone, 4:30 and 6:30 pm respectively. B. Project and Development Updates Nothing currently. C. Commissioner Updates Commissioner SCHELKE spoke of the protective bike lane in Denver, located east of Sheridan Boulevard on 29"' Avenue. He mentioned he is impressed with it and said to slow down and watch out for the new speed bumps. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was it adjourn ny Commissioner QUINN and seconded by Commissioner MOORE to meeting at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Patrick Quinn, Vice Chair Tammy Odgah, Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 4 — February 6, 2025