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August 13, 1970
The seventieth regular meeting of the Wheat RidgB City Council was
called to order at 7 30 P m by Mayor Albert E Anderson in the
Council Meeting Room at 7390 West 38 Avenue
Aldermen present were Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson,
Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe
Also present were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, City Attorney
Maurice Fox, Director of Administrative Services Walter Johnson,
Planning Director James Mier and interested citizens
The Wheatridge Ranch Market 3.2 Beer package Retail License was brought
up for decision
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that the 3.2 beer application
of Wheatridge Ranch Market be approved for the following reasons
1 The needs of the neighborhood are not being met
2 The remonstrances of the people in the neighborhood in-
dicate that the majority of the people are in favor of the license."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson. Alderman Pepe stated
that though the people were in favor of it, he felt the needs of
the neighborhood were being met Council was polled and Motion passed
4-1 with Alderman Bramble abstaining and Alderman Pepe voting "nay "
A hearing on an application for a 3.2 Beer Package Retail License for
Woods Super Market was held Applicant Bill H. Chisum of 1261 Estes
Drive, Thornton was represented by Attorney Richard Bangert. Complete
proceedings were recorded by Court Reporter Harve Clements.
Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that Council table for one week
the request for a license for Woods Super Market and give a decision
on August 20, 1970 at 7 30 p.rn" Motion was seconded by Alderman
Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Bramble not present.
Renewal of a 3 2 Beer on Premises License for Wheatridge Lanes was
brought up for consideration.
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Council table the renewal
for one week until a written police report is received." Motion was
amended by Alderman Howard to include "and have the applicant present."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 4-1 with Alderman
Pepe voting "nay" and Alderman Bramble abstaining.
Rezoning Case WZ-70-15 Applicant F L Hildenbrand requested a change
from R-1 and A-1 to proposed R-2 for duplexes on six acres with 39
Place on the south, 41 Avenue on the north and Pearson Street on the
east The Planning Commission and Planning Director recommended
approval. Attorney George Holly representing the Applicant stated
that the Applicant owns doubles at 46-47 Avenue and Independence which
are similar to those he would build.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that photos of buildings not connected
with land in the petition be not accepted" Motion was seconded by
Alderman Howard and passed 6-0.
Mr Holly stated that the Zoning would be more restrictive, that
it would help the area, that Mr Hildenbrand retains half and sells
half so that there is pride of ownership in the area, development
of this property would help stabilize the property to the west, and
there is a demand for doubles
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Real Estate Broker Francis McGinn of 3260 Garland stated that
doubles would be a buffer, that they would be an asset to the com-
munity in that this would allow development of an area that has re-
mained stagnant because of the zoning, that R-1 or R-1A development
was not feasible because lots would be too expensive.
Applicant Mr. Hildenbrand of 100 South Garrison, Real Estate Man and
Developer stated that the maximum number of doubles sites would be
eighteen, that the selling price per unit would be $35,00.00, that
there is R-3 Zonjng south of 38 Avenue, and that R-1 was not practical
because of cost of utilities
Citizens making comments in opposition were
Dr. David Snow of 11568 West 39 Avenue who presented petitions
to Council,
William Wood of 1100 West 41 Place
Donald Lamb of 10890 West 38 Place
Nancy Snow of 11568 West 39 Avenue
Jim Johnson of 10895 West 38 Place
Lilliam Cummings of 6363 29 Avenue (not in neighborhood)
Jule Morrison of 3820 Routt
Albert Witham of 11597 West 38 Avenue
Mary Jo Cavarra of 3805 Robb and
Albert Dyse of 10855 West 41 Avenue.
Comments included the following
That doubles would damage the area by further crowding.
That raising the Zoning was not necessarily desirable
That being pushed into "Big City Status" was not necessarily
desirable.
That the Master Plan should be upheld
That it will be harder to deny future changes.
That there is a possible number of 900 apartments which could
be built on the south side of 38 Avenue.
That doubles don't pay a fair share of taxes based on a "per
bedroom" basis
This would be beneficial only to the developer.
That taxes would increase, traffic would increase and schools
would be overcrowded
That the original intent for R-3 was for smaller houses and
lots, not mutiple units.
That proponents had not proven a need and that 278 people had
signed petitions opposing the rezoning.
After conclusion of the testimony, Alderman Bramble asked Planning
Director James Mier if a drainage problem exists.
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that the hearing be reopened to
discuss drainage for comments by either applicant or opponents." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Pepe and defeated 2-4 with Aldermen Bowling,
Donaldson, Howard and Hulsey voting "nay"
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Case WZ-70-15 be tabled one
week and decision rendered at 7 30 p.m. on August 20, 1970." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
Rezoning Case WZ-7o-18 Applicant W D. Williamson requested a change
from A-2 to R-3 for multiple units. Area involves 11,500 square feet
and the Planning Director recommended approval as a buffer zone to
the R-C to the north.
Applicant stated that
develope three now in
live on the pro~ty,
he wanted to have five units, that he would
existing buildings and two later, that he would
and that the units would be an asset to the area
No one appeared in opposition.
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Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-70-18
be tabled for one week and a decision be given at that time." Motion
was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
Mr Ervin Belyew of 3660 Allison Court appeared to request that the
City assist residents on Allison Street who had a drainage problem
caused by runoff from Lutheran Hospital He stated that basements
have become flooded in the past and that residents fear greater
problems with the present construction taking place. He said they
received no cooperation from the hospital, but that the County had
at one time put in a ditch. The situation has existed for three
years and has not improved He also stated that helicopters have
been landing for a week
Others who commented were
A C Thomas of 3625 Allison who asked where run-off pools
might be placed, and
Mr. Hal Snevely of 3390 Estes who suggested that the heli-
copters which circle three time in order to lose altitude might
circle over Crown Hill Cemetery and not over the residential area.
Alderman Bowling stated that the Hospital Board should be contacted
and the matter brought to their attention
Motion by Alderman Donaldson
construction until they have
was no second and the Motion
"I move that the hospital stop further
taken care of the drainage." There
died
Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that we get together with the
Hospital Board to discuss drainage and the problem of helicopters"
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
Motion was amended to include "Tuesday, August 18, 1970 at this location
if it is agreeable with the Hospital Board" The second approved and
Motion passed 6-0
The payment for the Wheat Ridge youth Council was brought up A bill
signed by Mrs. Thompson and approved by the Park Commission was pre-
sented to Council and a letter from Martha Williams, Secretary to the
Park Board, asking payment of $1,500 00 for the Youth Council was read
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Council pay $1,500.00 to the
Wheat Ridge Youth Council for providing a recreation program to the
City" Motion was amended to add "amount to be paid from Account Number
452.2." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0.
Alderman Pepe recommended that remaining items on the Agenda be con-
sidered Tuesday evening.
On a Motion by Alderman Pepe, the meeting was adjourned at 12 15 a.m.
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