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Home My WebLink About12/04/14Ity of W cat RLdge AGENDA December 4, 2014 Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on December 4, 20.14 at 7:00 p.m., in the second floor conference room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Individuals ii4th disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City off, ff'heat Ridge, all I-leather Geyer, Public In rniation Q1 00 ficer at 303-235-2826 at least one Vveek in advance of a meeting Vyou are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. I, CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS J. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4, APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may be recommended for placement on the agenda.) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 0, 2014 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.) 7. TRAINING SESSION A. Training Session with City Attorney & Staff B. Urban Renewal and Tax Increment Financing 8. OTHERITEMS 9. ADJOURNMENT *Agenda packets and minutes are available online at littp://www.ci.wheatridge,co.us/95/`P`lanning-Coiiiinission 11 9 No one wished to speak at this time. Planning Commission Minutes November 20, 2011 Unrus Reckert, Senior Planner ,, g , oner, Recording Secretary - I — 7, PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission Minutes �2 - November 2 , 201 Chair BRINKMAN asked if all the adjacent residentshave to agree on the gap agreement, Ms. Reckert stated no, there could be a jog in the western property line of the development. The boundary agreement will lie recorded and referenced on the plat, Bill Fritz 10827 Bobcat Terrace, Littleton 80124 Mr. Fritz stated the Jefferson County Assessor's fzce ed in the gap issue and they will follow up with taxes issues being addressed, Commissioner TIMMS inquired al site plan page of the presentation. They do not want the homes to, loci be placed on the lots. " i Commissioner ' ssioner TIMMS asked if"L Fritz stated Lot 14 is the largest lot of house could fit,, "I Jt�"`, Reckert stated st aff` col W i In- I ie itecture on I SDP. �net;lp public If�ting Planning Commission Minutes -3-- November 20, 2014 Chair BRI N asked Ms. Ric: strew to point out 3260 — 3240 Yarrow Street on the 5' Gap Exhibit. Chair BRfNKMAN stated the five foot gap issue is not reflected adjacent to 3260-3240 Yarrow Street. 2. All requX, 4. The tion ih the Ciq. Planning Commission Minutes -4— November 2 0, 2014 1§HWF1ffiWMjkfiQ!ffirM1 win qpoo M" 7671 W. 32' Avenue/3299 Wadsworth Boulevard for the following reasons: Chair BRINKMAN requested clarification R ""SWA. Ms. Reckert replied Subdivision Improvement Agreement. by City Council on B. A study sessioi Attorney to revi 6:00 p.m, All rr 9. ADJOURNMENT Planner 11 and Josh Botts, Planner I. Ms. on zoning code amendments after the first of the for Planning Commission is scheduled for December 4 1h with the City x meeting protocol, motions and Urban Renewal powers and duties at etings are open to the public. It was moved by Commissioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner DORSE' to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. 1 Anne Brinkman, Chair Planning Commission Minutes November 20, 2014 1'6'4UQkJJM1 I tun H04#1111 11 1gJkWx= -5— WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISION WORKSHOP December 4,2014 Gerald Dahl and Staff A. INTRODUCTION$ 41= . . M-70100ty,"1110 al 12"M a. Like judges, you should not decide the case before hearing ft evidence. complete. b. Refrain from "signaling" your opinion R Y sh n o t a tt e nd f' speak s application f. other meetings prior to final decision of the body of which yoy are a member. OPIUM ! MINIMUM 4 f # aw 1{.. f... If YY: fr number have si gned divide M available a nd a ssi g n it at M4.. beginning. agree e. * M. i s d o +f f s a.. a i o .:. testimony if they cans state they an earlier speaker. IN cul-de-sac length, etc. b Density waivers or increases a 'not ap propriate for a variance, 5. Grounds for Denial a: Appropriate grounds for denial. 'anything i the pp2licable portions of Chapter 25. m . Failed Motions ,s. Felled motion means no recommendation (unlike BOA). 2. Commonly imposed exactions. land dedication; park lees; facilities to be 0 • Conditions which support enforcement of the technical requirements of Chapter 26 (eg: drainage easements) e, Requirements for maintenance of common elements (eg. requirement to establish an HOA) h. Conditions offered by the applicanll V Conditions which are not permitted: a. Density restrictions (if site plan review) b. Matters outside the scope of the applicable portions of Chapter 26 c. Conditions which have no Code basis a. The City has professional staff to review drainage plans and development design. b. Trust your staff c. Best time to ask staff questions: before the hearing 0 �;lq� 11; Jill D! FNjJ ME 1. Urban Renewal Authority Fundamentals--Formation A. Petition expressing need for authority signed by 25 registered electors [§ 31-25-104(1 )(a), C.R.S.] B. Clerk gives notice of public hearing 10 days prior to hearing C. City Council Hearing [§ 31 -25-104(l)(b), C.R.S.] 1. Council must find: IRA 111 111 llilii 1111 b. Acquisition, clearance, rehab, conservation, development or redevelopment necessary C. In public interest to create URA 2. Council adopts resolution authorizing mayor to appoint commissioners 3. Council may sit as URA commissioners [§ 31-26-115(l), C.R.S.] 4. If resolution is defeated, Council must wait six months before considering formation of an urban renewal authority D. Creation 1', Must be abolished by ordinance [§ 31-25-115(2), C.R.S.] A. Adopt bylaws, rules and regulations E. Borrow money (ie., issue bonds) C. Ability to convey to private parties D. Finance the redevelopment N . Existence of at least one, four or five of the following factors. 1) Predominance of slum, deteriorated or deteriorating structures Predominance of defective ective or inadequate street layout () faulty lot layout 4 ) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions ) Conditions which endanger life or property by fire ) Environmental contamination (10) Inadequate public improvements or utilities b. Which: (1) Impairs sound growth 9 E 2) Retards housing b. Must have a general or master plan for the city C. Must publish notice of the public hearing at least 30 days prior [C.R.S. § 31-25-107(3)(a)] E 2. City Council approves the urban renewal plan if ".R. . 31-25-1 07(7)]: 9 (2) Fixes sales base based on collections for 12 months ending in month prior to adoption b. Must provide notice of the adoption of the - urban renewal plan to the county assessor C.R.. § 31-25-107(l 0)] C. Challenge to adoption 1, File C;.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) action within days "fir judicial review of the exercise of discretion on the part of the governing body in making the determination of blight." C.R. . § 31-25- 105. ( .. But governing body has burden of proving that it has no exceeded its jurisdiction or abused its discretion C.R.. § 3 1 25-105.5(2)(b)] 3. But the goveming body's determination is a "legislative determination and shall not be deemed a quasi-judicial M Disposal of Property [§ 31-25-106, C.R.S.] 0 2. TIF may be used for a period of 25 years from the date of adoption of the urban renewal plan by the city council C. Authority may issue bonds in its own name. . Bonds of an authority are not obligation of the city . Bonds may be secured by a mortgage or other interest in the project E. TABOR issues a. An urban renewal authority is not a "district" as defined by TABOR becMuse it does not have the power to levy taxes or assessments. b. Urban renewal authority does not need a vote to issue debt. This is a BIG DEAL. M