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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1411 9 0 R 9 0 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair OHM at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Scott Ohm Emery Dorsey Donna Kimsey Alan Bucknam Amanda Weaver Anne Brinkman Steve Timms Silke Popp Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA I # APPROVAL OF MINUTES — October 16, 2014 It was moved by Commissioner DORSEY and seconded by Commissioner KIMSEY to approve the minutes of October 16, 2014, as written. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Commissioners BUCKNAM and WEAVER obtaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2014 No one wished to speak at this time. Vice Chair OHM disclosed that several years ago he was contracted to perform design work for Regency Center projects through a consultant of the applicant, Mr. Chekal, and simultaneously have had business meetings in reference to the projects. He stated he had no direct contact with Regency Centers or Mr. Chekal for several years and that knowing Mr. Chekal and Regency Centers will not affect his ability to be objective on this case. A. ' Case No. W7-14-09: Ms. Reckert presented the case. She entered into the record the contents of the case file and packet materials, the zoning ordinance, the comprehensive plan and the digital presentation. She stated the public noticing and posting requirements have been met. Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council which is the final authority. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Commissioner BBC NAM inquired about the ownership of the non-included parcel to the southeast. Ms. Reckert stated the parcel is under separate ownership and not included in the request. Commissioner BUCKNAM stated a large portion of the site was designed and built in the 1970's but there has never been an Outline Development Plan (ODP) for the development. Ms. Reckert stated the site has not been reviewed comprehensively. This application will fulfill the need for an Outline Development Plan (ODP). Commissioner BUCKNAM asked if Specific Development Plans (SPD's) will be required for specific new builds only and not the entire development. Ms. Reckert replied yes, that is correct, Commissioner WEAVER inquired if and when a traffic study will be done, Ms. Reckert stated the applicant is in the process of submitting a traffic study for the entire site and individual site analysis will be reviewed on an incremental basis as specific development plan applications occur. In response to Commissioner WEAVER's inquiry, Ms. Reckert stated landscaping will be reviewed as development occurs, Commissioner DORSEY stated there should be more limited access to the center from Youngfield Street and suggested another traffic signal at the entrance frorn 32" d Avenue, Ms. Reckert stated the traffic study will dictate requirements and staff wants to reserve the right to look at access points and limit them. Language has been added as a condition. Commissioner DORSEY indicated most of development will be on the southeast comer and it should be addressed with a traffic signal. Planning Commission Minutes -2— November 6, 2014 Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about the buffering along Wright Court and asked if staff has specifics in mind in regard to the upgraded vertical landscaping. Ms. Reckeit stated a landscaping plan will be reviewed as part of the SDP. Eric Chekal Regency Centers 8480 E Orchard, Suite 6900 Greenwood Village 80111 Mr. Chekal introduced Dennis Sobieski, Civil Engineer, Dick Ansteth, Architect and Land Planner and Will Damrath, Regional Officer for Regency Centers. He stated Regency Centers is a national company and owns 328 centers nationally, Regency Centers owns, develops and operates the shopping centers. He reviewed a slide presentation and provided hardcopics to the Commissioners. In response to Commissioner KIMSEY's inquiry, Mr. Chekal replied that approximately 50,000 square feet of vacant tenant space is currently available, Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about the lower elevation parking lot property not marked as future SDP area and asked if it will remain as parking. Mr. Chekal stated the intent is to include it in the future SDP for the King Sooper fueling station. Commissioner Bucknam wondered about impact to residences on Wright Street in relation to ground water run-off and odor associated with the fuel center. Mr. Chekal stated the focus is to put something with good masonry at the entrance with good connections for vehicles and pedestrians, Vice Chair OHM opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -3— November 6, 2014 tic has witnessed numerous accidents (some in his yard) as a result of left -hand turning :movements out of the complex. He suggested only allowing right turns in and out at that entrance. Ms. Reckert deferred the traffic issues to the applicant, Mr. Chekal stated a traffic study is in process and at this time there is no plan to install a traffic signal based on the current wait times and level of service at that location. Further analysis will be done as additional SDP's are reviewed, Commissioner WEAVER inquired about lighting regulations. Ms. Reckert stated a condition has been added requiring the applicant to submit a photometric plan for the fuel center staff will review. Vice Chair OHM closed the public hearing. With the following conditions: 1. A note be added that bicycle parking should be consistent with Section 26- 501.E.4 of the zoning and development code. 2. Language be added to the plan that development in the southeast corner of the area include consideration for upgraded vertical landscaping, reduction of lighting at night and hours of operation limitations. Planning Commission Minutes -4— November 6, 2014 3. Public Works' recommended language be included on Sheet 2 of the ODP document. 4. A signature block for the Economic Development Manager must be included on the face of the ODP document as the City will be a cooperating property owner. B. ' Case No. WPA-14-01: Ms. Reckert reviewed the memorandum and the 2014 update in the agenda packet, She stated there are no changes from last year. The area that would be open for annexation is to the west which is referred to as the Clear Creek Valley, It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-03, a Resolution adopting the Three-Mile Plan as amended to the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan. Motion approved 5-0 8. OTHER ITEMS A. Ms. Reckert stated items 2a and 2b were both defeated in the recent election, Staff has ideas about alternative treatment of 38"' Avenue for improvements to a lesser extent and will report back at a later date B. Public hearings are scheduled for November 20. C. A study session is scheduled for December 4 at 6:00 pm. with the City Attorney to review Urban Renewal powers and functions, meeting protocol, etc. Planning Commission Minutes - 5 — November 6, 2014