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June 9, 197[J
The fifty-ninth 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 Dana Bowling, Joseph Donaldson, Robert
Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Alderman Jack Bramble was absent
Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, City
Attorney Maurice Fox, Administrator Walter Johnson, Planning Director
James Mier, Chief Edward Pinson, and approximately one hundred inter-
ested citizens
Preliminary Hearing for 3.2 Beer Retail license application was held.
Applicant Kay Nitta, of the Wheatridge Ranch Market was represented
by Attorney Michael Villano
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that July 23, 1970 be set as the
time for a Public Hearing for a 3 2 Beer License for Wheat ridge Ranch
Market and that the neighborhood be set at a radius of one mile from
the outlet." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0
Rezoning Case WZ-70-11 decision. Applicant Harold Lutz requested a
change from R-1 to RC1 at 3950 Kipling Street.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the change of zoning from
R-1 to R-C1 at 3950 Kipling Street requested in Case WZ-70-11, be
approved for the following reasons
1. The surrounding land use is now RC and C-1
2 The rezoning won't adversely affect the area" Motion
was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-0. Alderman Pepe ab-
stained and explained that he had not attended the hearing.
WZ-70-12 Rezoning Case Applicant f~alph Jacobson requested a change
from R-2 to R-3 at 48 Avenue and Everett Street of approximately five
acres for the purpose of building multiple family units
Planning Commission recommended "approval for the health, safety and
welfare of the cOmmunity."
Planning Director James Mier stated that surrounding zoning was
North 1-70
East R-3
West R-2
South R-3
Planning Department recommended approval.
Applicant Ralph Jacobson discussed the changing market and the trend
toward multiple unit housing and stated that middle income families
are excluded from the present market of single family homes. Mr.
Jacobson amended his request from R-3 to R-3A which would allow him
to build 71 units
Approximately 85 residents from the area were present and were repre-
sented by Mr Les Litherland of 4761 Estes Street
Mr Litherland stated that the property was zoned R-2 when it was
purchased, that the applicant knew the zoning when he purchased it,
that there had been no change in the community, that the area could
be developed under the present zoning and that the people living
in the area had relied on the R-2 zoning, liked it that way and wanted
to keep it He presented three petitions with 240 names and a map
segment, enlarged, showing location of petitioners and whether they
owned or rented
Others who spoke in opposition were
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Kirk Wood of 4745 Estes
Ernest Medina of 4721 Estes
Wayne Konrad of 4729 Estes
Paula Vessa of 51 Avenue and Swadley
Virginia Broker of 1730 Zinnia Street
Bob Lopez of 4785 Dover
Caroline Oatis of 4636 Estes
Donna Thompson on West 46 Avenue and
Janet Johnson of 4785 Estes
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Case W~-70-12.be tabled one
week and a decision be forthcoming at the Councll Meetlng on June 16,
1970" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0
Rezoninq Case WZ-70-13
from R-C to C-1 at 6301
"to erect a building II
Applicant Harold Wellman had requested a change
and 6305 West 38 Avenue and 3825 Kendall Street
Planning Commission considered it spot zoning and recommended denial.
Planning Director James Mier stated that surrounding land use is
R-3, R-3A and R-C The comprehensive plan recommends medium density
residential but the area has developed as R-C. He felt this rezoning
if granted, would open the door for unrestricted commercial use. The
Planning Department recommended denial
Attorney Richard Bangert, representing the applicant, stated that the
property is on a main thoroughfare with Commercial zoning in both
directions in the general area from Sheridan to Wadsworth He did
not consider it spot zoning and felt the application was appropriate
Also speaking in favor of the rezoning was Mr. Harold Wellman, applicant
Speaking in opposition were
John Romola of 3850 Kendall who presented petitions with
names of 85 residents who opposed the rezoning , and
Mr Perry across Kendall Street
Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Council take Case WZ-70-13
under advisement and a decision be rendered one week from tonight on
June 16, 1970." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
Street Vacation WV-70-2 at 6390 West 44 Avenue
City Engineer Ralph Johnson recommended denial
Superintendent of Streets Clyde Hobbs suggested the strip be continued
to the corner to make a uniform vacation.
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Attorney David Dubin of 4315 Wadsworth Blvd. represented the owners
of the pro~ty. He stated that the existing house encroaches on part
of the ROW The house cannot be sold on a loan basis because under
this circumstance the title cannot be cleared. There would be no
change in the curb and gutter.
Mr George Crampton, one of the owners, stated the house wa~ built
in 1905 and was there when a 25 foot ROW including that portion under
discussion was deeded to the county by his father in 1948.
Additional comments were made by Mr. Roy Barlow the contract purchaser.
No one appeared in opposition
Ordinance No. 45 vacating a portion of Lamar Street was introduced
by Alderman Pepe and read.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Ordinance No. 45 vacating a
portion of Lamar Street be passed on first reading and be published
in the Arvada Citizen Sentinel and posted in six public places" Motion
wasseconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0
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WZ-70-14 Rezoning Case Applicant Harold Baumgartner had requested
a change from A-1 to C-2 for a commercial sign company at 48 Avenue
and Parfet
Planning Commission recommended approval 2-1.
Planning Director James Mier stated that surrounding land use is
A-1 on three sides and 1-7o on tffi South, that the comprehensive
plan calls for low density, that this small tract would be hard
to fit into an industrial park which the Planning Department views
as the eventual use of the area. Planning Department recommended
approval
William McBride, the contract purchaser, presented diagrams and an
artists drawing of the building and said the use would be painting
onpv, that the $18,000 00 building would upgrade the area, that the
irregular shape precludes a larger operation, and that Wheat Ridge
is made up of small, tTiving businesses.
Also speaking for the rezoning was ~lr. Villano, owner of the adjacent
property and Mr. Baumgartner, applicant and owner of the property in-
volved.
Speaking in opposition were Mike Ritz of 5115 Swadley and Arthur
Wise of 5135 Swadley who were concerned about the metal building and/
or a land use plan for the area.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that rezoning Case WZ-70-14 be
tabled for one week with a decision to be announced on June 16, 1970."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Ordinance No 47 pertaining to Social Security was introduced by
Alderman Bowling and read
Motion bV Alderman Donaldson "I move that Ordinance No. 47 pertaining
to Social Security be passed on first reading and that it be published
in the Arvada Citizen Sentinel and posted in six public places" Motion
was seconded by Alderman Hulsev and passed 5-0
Ordinance No. 49 pertaining to the Police Pension Fund was introduced
by Alderman Howard and read.
Motion by Alderman Hulsev "I move that Ordinance No. 49 pertaining
to the Police Pension Fund be approved on first reading and that it
be published in the Arvada Citizen Sentinel and posted in six public
places" Motion was seconded bV Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
The Police Budget Report was given by Chief Edward Pinson
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Council approve the revised
Budget on page 2 of the Police Budget Report and the revised salary
schedule on Page 3 of the Police Budget Report." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
Resolution No. 69 pertaining to the Police Budget was discussed.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Resolution No 69 be approved "
Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 5-0.
The Clerk was directed to send a certified copy of the Resolution to
the State Tax Commission
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that $3,303 19 be approved for payment
to Burk and Company, Inc. from the Wheat Ridge Share of the Jefferson
Count V Road and Bridge Funds for completion of the Pierce Street storm
drainage project, the total expense to Wheat Rid~ being $43,303.19
which includes the $40,000 00 previously approved." Motion was seconded
by ~lderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 1 30 a m.
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Louise F. Turner, City Clerk
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