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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1970 MINUTES 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 -2- 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 -3- 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. ~~ /'<~ Louise F. Turner, City Clerk '\1' , './,~;/ / c.. //r:;, /;7<::