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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-4-251. 2. 3. 4. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting September 4, 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: Kristine Disney Daniel Graeve Krista Holub Patrick Quinn Syrma Quinones Anna Sparks Susan Wood Commission Members Absent: Michael Moore Staff Members Present City Council Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jana Easley, Planning Manager Stephanie Stevens, Senior Planner Cole Haselip, Management Analyst Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary Rachel Hultin, District II APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by consensus to approve the order of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 21, 2025 It was moved by Commissioner GRAEVE and seconded by Commissioner DISNEY to approve the minutes of August 21, 2025, as written. Motion carried 5-0-2 with Commissioners QUINONES and WOOD 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. Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2025 am 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-24-10: an application filed by Bank of America for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 4,292 square -foot bank with drive thru on a property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development (PMUD) and located southwest of the W. 40th Avenue and Interstate 70 intersection (approximately 13000 W. 40th Ave.). Chair QUINN opened the public hearing. Ms. Stevens gave a short presentation regarding the SDP 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. Public Comment No one wished to speak at this time. Commissioner WOOD mentioned she liked the point -by -point explanation and how the proposal met the development criteria. In response to a question from Commissioner WOOD, Ms. Stevens confirmed there will be three signalized intersections in the area helping with internal circulation and pedestrian crossings. Commissioner HOLUB asked if the drive-thru for the bank stays with the site or disappears if Bank of America leaves. Ms. Stevens explained that a total of five drive-thru's are allowed in PA-3 and PA-6; if Bank of America were to vacate then the drive-thru could go in another spot within those planning areas. She added that currently only three are proposed. Commissioner SPARKS inquired what the grade difference is from the highway. Ms. Stevens confirmed the grade change is 15-20 feet and is not significant enough to justify a retaining wall. Chair QUINN closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner DISNEY and seconded by Commissioner QUINONES to approve Case No. WZ-24-10, a request for approval of a Planning Commission Minutes - 2 — September 4, 2025 Specific Development Plan for a bank with drive thru on property zoned Planned Mixed -Use Development and located at approximately 13000 West 40th Avenue, 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 insubstantial 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 the civil construction plans to coordinate this development with surrounding infrastructure improvements and the replat. 2. 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. 3. Building permit submittals shall be consistent with the SDP. All commissioners thanked the developers and staff for their continued hard work. Motion approved 7-0. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Boards and Commissions Update Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 4, 2025 City Council Member HULTIN gave a brief explanation about Wheat Ridge's Legislative Committee, and she mentioned she is seeking input from Boards and Commissions for supporting and opposing views on the Legislative Committee agenda by the end of October. Mr. Haselip also gave an update on the Planning Commission Bylaws and helped the Commissioners understand the difference between excused and unexcused absences. There was also a discussion about Chair term limits, and all agreed they would like to see the chair in for 2 years. B. Upcoming Dates Ms. Easley mentioned there will not be a September 18 or October 2 meeting, and the next will be held on October 16 C. Project and Development Updates None currently. D. Commissioner Updates Commissioner DISNEY mentioned she played in the Local Works golf tournament and had a great time. She also informed all about an art walk through the Glen's neighborhood in Lakewood and mentioned she will have some art on display as well. Commissioner HOLUB announced the Sheridan Safety Study recommendations have come out and she would like all to look at them and give feedback. They can be found on the DRCOG website. Commissioner WOOD reminded all about the ribbon cutting for The Green on September 6. 10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved. Oy Commissioner DISNEY and seconded by Commissioner HOLUB to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. L fJ =a� - _ �,• Patrick Quinn, Chair Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - September 4, 2025