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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1411 H 9 a 9 2 The meeting was called to order by Chair TIMMS at 7:02 pm. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Alan Bucknam Emery Dorsey Steve Timms Silke Popp 1==d-?—xLe,2.n,eA Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: • Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Scott Brink, Public Works Director Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary # It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to approve the minutes of July 17, 2014, as written. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Commissioners POPP and WEAVER abstaining. W, • TTTRT70MfT7,FU=n any su6ject not appearing on the agenda.) No one wished to speak at this time. Planning Commission Minutes August 7, 2014 A. ' Case No. MS-14-02: A request filed by Patrick Stanley for approval of a subdivision plat with right-of-way dedication for property located at 12000 Ridge Road for an RTD commuter transit station. Commissioner DORSEY stated he has seen the site and it looks g000 Commissioner BUCKNAM asked for an explanation for the recommended condition regarding the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) on the recommended motion. Ms. Reckert stated it is for the construction of the public improvements. The Subdivision Improvement Agreement typically addresses expectations of when construction of the public improvements will occur with a cost estimate and a letter of credit. Chair TIMMS asked if there are any variances included for construction, Ms. Reckert stated not with the subdivision application but there are two with the Special Use Permit (SUP) application for the height of the light poles. Chair TIMMS asked about the process for the site plan review and the SUP, Ms. Reckert stated the files are public record and all SUP's begin administratively. There is a 10-day notice period which ended on August 4 No objections were received and it will most likely be approved administratively. Jason Buechler 3837 Perry St., Denver, CO Mr. Buechler stated he is representing the design for Fluor/HDR which is a subcontractor to Denver Transit Partners which is the concessionaire for RTD. Chair TIM MS asked if there are any unique attributes that are different since this is the end-of-the line station. Mr. Buechler stated he didn't think the new end-of-line station construction would dictate anything different. i 1 111111111 l 11 W roW Iff raw, 11 Ili No one in the audience wished to speak. Chair TIM S closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -2— August 7, 2014 It was moved by Commissioner POPP and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to recommend aggroval of Case No. MS-14-Oi fo MITial FIFIRS gm- vd i u twtu I tiny I. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 2. The proposed plat will facilitate construction of the end of line Gold Line commuter rail station. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. HIM LIM M1111MEMM Ms. Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council on August 25. Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about the vote in November. Mr. Brink clarified that the ballot issue would authorize construction of the permanent improvements reviewed by City Council on July 14. These were preliminary plans prepared by a consultant illustrating a street section for narrowing 38' Avenue and reconstructing public improvements. Commissioner POPP asked if the plan is online. Mr. Brink replied yes, B. Ms. Reckert stated there will be two cases to be heard by Planning Commission on August 2 1. C. Ms. Reckert stated Wade Sanner who was the Planner I resigned. Two out-of-state applicants have been hired for the Planner I and Planner 11 position. It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes - 3 — August 7, 2014 , # # I I 11�11�� 'Steve Timms, Temporary Chair Planning Commission Minutes August 7, 2014