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PLANNING COMMISSION
Draft Minutes of Meeting
August 21, 2025
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Quinn 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
Krista Holub
Michael Moore
Patrick Quinn
Anna Sparks
Syrma Quinones
Susan Wood
Jana Easley, Planning Manager
Ella Stueve, Senior Neighborhood Planner
Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — July 17, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner HOLUB and seconded by Commissioner DISNEY
to approve the minutes of July 17, 2025, as written. Motion carried 5-0-1 with
Commissioner SPARKS abstaining.
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.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
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A. Case No. WPA-25-1: A request for approval to adopt the City Plan, which is
the city's comprehensive plan, or master plan. The City Plan articulates the
community's vision for the next 15 years, establishes shared values, and
identifies priorities for the future. It also provides direction on issues such
as what land uses should be where, how people get around, access to
housing, and supporting the local economy.
Ms. Stueve gave a short presentation regarding the City Plan including the
process, City Plan recommendations, and next steps for adoption.
It was moved by Commissioner HOLUB and seconded by Commissioner
GRAEVE to adopt Resolution 01-2025, a resolution recommending
adoption of the City Plan as the City's comprehensive plan and forwarding
said recommendation to the Wheat Ridge City Council.
Commissioner SPARKS mentioned she really enjoyed reading the City Plan.
Commissioner GRAEVE was impressed with staff and czb's work on the
City Plan. He feels it is thorough, thoughtful and functional and added the
Plan hangs on to traditional values.
Commissioner HOLUB is looking forward to implementation of the City
Plan and applauded staff for the community engagement.
Commissioner MOORE is excited to see the City Plan come to fruition and
thanked staff for all the hard work put into the process.
Commissioner DISNEY thanked Planning staff and czb for all their hard
work and is impressed with the community engagement and looks forward
to implementation.
Commissioner QUINN acknowledged the steering committee, and the time
put forth and mentioned it is difficult to make all happy but thinks this is a
great City Plan.
Motion approved 6-0.
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Upcoming Dates
Ms. Easley mentioned there will be a Planning Commission meeting on
September 4. September 18 is questionable, and most likely there will be
two meetings in October.
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B. Project and Development Updates
Ms. Easley mentioned staff have received two new significant applications,
one for the Foothills Regional Housing Ridge Road Rezoning and Concept
Plan and one for the Lutheran Legacy Campus Concept Plan.
C. Commissioner Updates
Commissioner GRAEVE mentioned 41 st Avenue between Harlan and Pierce
has neighborhood calming now, which was needed, and he's excited for
The Green Grand Opening on September 6.
Commissioner QUINN is excited for The Green grand opening, as well, and
gave kudos to the firepit contractor. He also mentioned that the Carnation
Festival was a success again this year.
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was movqf by Commissioner MOORE and seconded by Commissioner
DISNEY t journ the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Patrick Quinn, Chair
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Tammy Odea , Recording Secretary
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