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April 9, 1970
The forty-third regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council
was called to order at 7 30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room at 7390
West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E. Anderson.
Aldermen attending were Ray Pepe, Robert Howard, Dana Bowling, Jo-
seph Donaldson, Calvin Hulsey and Jack Bramble.
Others attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Admin-
istrator Walter Johnson, Lt. Warren, City Attorney Maurice Fox,
Finance Officer Walter Grande and interested citizens.
Rezoning Case WZ-69-5 A request for a change from R-1 to A-1 at
6475-6431 West 29 Avenue had been presented by Applicant John Byerly
through Attorney Dean Norris. The purpose was to make an existing
greenhouse conforming
Mr Norris stated to Council that he felt it was important that the
City come up with a zoning classification for greenhouses, that all
greenhouses in the City are nonconforming and all face the same pro-
blems and that a solution must be formed if the greenhouse industry
is to continue within the City.
Mr. Fox clarified that the applicant would be qualified to apply for
a greenhouse zoning if turned down in the present request.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Pepe "I move that zoning
Case WZ-69-5 requesting a change in zoning from R-1 to A-1 at 6475-
6431 West 29 Avenue be denied for the following reasons
1. This request, if granted, would constitute spot zoning
and is therefore not desirable.
2. The requested zoning change does not conform to the
1961 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan now used by the City.
3. Tha land use requested is not compatible to present
surrounding and existing land use.
~?~ 4. The objections presented at the hearing by area residents
w'as'c overwhelming in opposition to the requested zoning change." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. The rezoning was denied.
Treasurer's Budget and Appropriations Report was given by Walter Grande.
The report is on file in the General File under Monthly Reports.
Resolution No. 58 was introduced and read The resolution calls for
the rezoning from RC-1 to R-2 of a piece of property at 29 Avenue
and Wadsworth Blvd. in response to a District Court order.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Donaldson "I move that
Council approve Resolution No. 58." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Pep e.
The following points were
Aldermen regarding use of
as a county morgue
1. That the rezoning was subject to the vested rights of
the landowners-that is that the mortuary could remain there as a legal
non-conforming use. /1; ~ ;77
2. That the d-&Hffit-hffi of morgue and mortuary are the same.
3. That once a rezoning is granted any use that fits into
the zoning is permitted in an area where that zoning has been granted~
4. That the County can have an official office in the City.
5 That the mortuary plans can be completed according to
the building permit.
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brought out in answer~ ~ questions by
the mortuary on the property in question
Mr. Pepe asked to go on record as not being in favor of the County
Morgue at that location.
Mr. Howard asked that a letter be sent to the County Coroner asking
that blinds be put on the windows facing Wadsworth.
Council was polled and voted 6-0 to approve Resolution No. 58 and
rezone the property at 29 Avenue and Wadsworth Blvd. in keeping with
the Court order.
Ordinance No 38 previously read, pertaining to the sale and use
of safe and sane fireworks was brought up for discussion. Comments
favoring its passage were made by the following people
1 Robert Fulton, 3005 Newland
2 Anthony Sargent, 7700 Highway 2 who spoke on behalf
of the Wheat Ridge Jaycees and presented petitions.
3. Mr Eidecker on behalf of De Molays.
4. Cal Jenks on behalf of ~iwanis.
Citizens speaking in oppostion were
1 Cliff Morrison, 5801 West 38 Avenue
2 Steve Humann, 4445 Jay.
3. Lora Ann Shire, Quay Street opposing dangerous fireworks
4 Chief Gerald Rose of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Bowling "I move that Ordinance
No. 38 be adopted and be published in the Arvada Citizen Sentinel and
be posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and died in
a tied vote 3-3 with Aldermen Pepe, Hulsey, and Bramble voting "nay."
Ordinance No. 27 pertaining to Fire Zones was introduced and read
The following Motion was made by Alderman Howard "I move that Ordinance
No 27 pertaining to Fire Zones be passed on first reading, and order
that it be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Bowling and passed 6-0.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Hulsey "I move that two
Topics Projects, "T-7100 (8)" and "T-7100 (9)" be approved as presented
by the State Highway Department." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 6-0.
Bids for Traffic Signal Maintenance from Dial Electric and Colorado
Signal Company were submitted to Council by Clyde Hobbs. Bids were
not on the same basis for comparison.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Pepe "I move that since
bids can not be compared that they be turned over to Mr. Hobbs for
study and be brought back up next Thursday night." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
The purchase of additional vehicles was discussed.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Bowling "I move that a 2 Yz
ton dump truck with a sand spreader, and a 3/4 ton pickup truck be
purchased from the State Local Government Agency using funds from the
Jefferson County Road and Bridge funds at a price not to exceed a total
of $8,000.00" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
The following Motion was made by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the
City purchase four cars under the Jefferson County Bid from Fordland
at a price of $2,256.48 each. Cars to be charged to the Mayor's
Budget and to include necessary equipment for the cars." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1 with Alderman Pepe voting
"nay,"
Meeting was adjourned at 10 30 p.m.
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Louise F Turner, City Clerk
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