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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1970 MINUTES September 10, 1970 The seventy-fifth regular meeting of the Wheat RidgB City Council was called to order by Mayor Albert E Anderson at 7 30 P m. in the Council Meeting Room at 7390 West 38 Avenue Aldermen attending were aldson, Robert Howard and later Dana Bowling, Jack W Bramble, Joseph Don- Calvin Hulsey. Alderman Ray Pepe arrived Others attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Planning Director James Mier, Director of Administrative Services Walter Johnson, Attorney Edward Walters, Finance Officer Walter Grande, Sup- erintendent of Streets Clyde Hobbs, applicants for new and renewal of liquor licenses and for rezonings and interested citizens Renewal of a 3.2 Beer Package Retail License for Del Farms Store at 7340 West 44 Avenue was brought up for discussion---------- Motion by Alderman loward "I move that renewal of a 3.2 Beer License for the Del Farm Store at 7340 West 44 Avenue be approved" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0. WZ-70-19 Rezoning Case was heard. Fred Vondy, attorney, requested a change from A-1 to R-3 at 4020-4060 Nelson Street for multiple units on 19,600 square feet. Applicant is Robert L Kirk Planning Department recommended denial because 1 The streets are not suitable for multiple units 2 Area is designated as low density in the Comprehensive Plan 3 4. and 5 There are no multiple units in the area. Area is surrounded by single family units on all sides R-1 or R-2 would be more suitable Planning Commission recommended denial because the proposal is not compatible with surrounding area Mr. Vondy, attorney, stated 1. That R-3 under the same circumstances has come into the area. 2. That granting R-3 would avoid spot zoning 3 That to be consistent R-3 is the legal and proper zoning 4 That it would be beneficial to others in the neighborhood The following people appeared in opposition William K. Jackson of 4000 Nelson Francis Orosz of 3925 Nelson Lois Haran of 4040 Newman Dave Leiding of 41 Avenue and Nelson, and Jerry Haran of 4040 Newman Concensus of 1 2. 3. 4 apartments. 5. shallow wells 5. opinion of those opposing was Entire area was single family homes. Neighbors were opposed to multiple units. Streets were not adequate for multiple units or apartments. fuw~ facilities were not adequate for multiple units or Water supply was not sufficient, water comes from the six of Wheat Ridge Mutual Water Company. Water pressure is inadequate for fire protection Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move we take rezoning case WZ-70-19 under advisement (for investigation) for two weeks and give a decision on September 24, 1970." Motion was amended to delete words "for inves- tigation" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0 r -2- WZ-70-20 Rezoning Case requested a change from R-C to C-1 on 91,080 square feet at 4075 Kipling Street for motor vehicle and trailer sales and repair Applicant was Robert Hartman Planning Department considered the proposed rezoning not compatible Com~rehensive Plan recommends low density residential. Surrounding zonlngs were R-C, R-1, C-1 and R-1 and surrounding land use was vacant except for a school east of Kipling Street. Planning Commission recommended retention of R-C and considered C-1 to be incompatible Attorney Gerald Boatright stated that he and the applicant had not appeared before the Planning Commission and had not been informed of the Planning Commission meeting Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Case WZ-70-20 be heard by the Planning Commission - the proper channel set forth by the City of Wheat Ridge - and then come back to the Council." Motion was se- conded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay." WZ-7o-21~ezoning Case was heard. Applicant Curtis Welin requested a change from R-C and A-2 to C-1 for a motel site on 9 3 acres at 12001 West 44 Avenue. Planning Department recommended approval stating that the location was ideal for a motel site, that it was between 44 Avenue and 1-70 and near a ramp for 1-70, and that Planning Department also recom- mended that the applicant give some ground along 44 Avenue so that 44 Avenue could be straightened. Planning Commission recommended approval. Speaking for the rezoning were The owner, Curtis Welin, His attorney, George Robinson, Frank Callahan, realtor, and Max Crum, broker for Ambassador Motels Mr. Callahan pointed out adjacent zonings that are commercial and R-C and the accessibility to 1-70, and stated that traffic and the demand for motels will increase as 1-70 extends to the west, and that a motel on this location would in addition to being available for tour- ists, would upgrade the area and privide meeting rooms to the City. Mr Max Crum of 11036 West 59 Avenue stated that the motel chain had been interested in the N E. corner of Wadsworth and 1-70 which now the Highway Department plans to use for a cloverleaf Also it had been interested in land at Kipling and 1-70 but now considered it not suit- able because Kipling deadends to the north He felt this would be a convenient stopping place for people coming from Coors and that the motel would house a school for motel training which would guarantee 10% use Initial plans call for 100 units and area not used for the motel could be used for other commercial purposes. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Council take this case under advisement for two weeks and give a decision on September 24, 1970 " Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and defeated by a vote of 2-4 with Aldermen Hulsey, Pepe, Bowling and Donald5on voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Case WZ-70-21 one week and a decision rendered on September 17, 1970." seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-1 with Alderman voting "nay " be tabled Motion was Bramble -3- Citizens' Comments were made by Gary Lewman of 4350 Parfet who pre- sented a petition to Council and requested that a power pole be moved in order to straighten the street. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Council instruct the Public Works Department to investigate the problem and advise the Council of its findings." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0 Citizens' Comments were also made by Mr Ed Hess of 4460 D~Jer who stated a dangerous situation exists on 44 Avenue when the elementary school age children walk enroute to Wilmore Davis School. He stated that if sidewalks could not be put in that perhaps additional signs and flashing signals might help to reduce speed Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the Public Works department be directed to make a survey of all schools in the City, relative to walking conditions and report back to the Council within thirty days" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that the Public Hearing for Improvement District No 3 be reset from September 24, 1970 to October 1, 1970." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0 Mr. Nelson Jennett, Chairman of the Police Powers Committee reported to the Council regarding the final report of the Police Powers Com- mittee which was submitted to Council The complete report is on file in the General File Motion by Alderman Howard "I move we accept the report of the Police Powers Committee and discharge the Committee with our heartfelt thanks" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. The issuance of a liquor license for Kosmos Lallas and Wilber Varra of the House of Lords was brought up for discussion. License had been approved previously - to be issued upon approval of the completed building Acting City Attorney Edward Walters ruled that the building "substantially complies with plans submitted and specifications and minimum standards had been met." Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that issuance of the license for House of Lords be authorized upon presentation of the certificate of occupancy" Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. Alderman Bramble brought up for discussion Resolution No. 24 which had called for determination to be made by write-in vote in conjunction with the November General Election on the question of whether the people of Wheat Ridge preferred to have a full-time Mayor or full-time City Administrator. Alderman Pepe presented copies of a proposal - pursuant to Resolution No. 24 - outlining a procedure for conducting an election using paper ballots and boxes at regular polling places on the day of the General Election Moti~ by Alderman Pepe "I move that this matter - pursuant to Resolution No. 24 - be read by the Clerk and be acted on at this time" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay" The proposal was read. Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move that this matter be tabled for one week until there can be a decision by the City Attorney" Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0 Finance Officer Walter Grande reported to the Council on bids for a Police Base Station. -4- Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Walter Grande be authorized to place an order with Motorola Radio - not to exceed $2,381 70 for police communications equipment." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Resolution No 86 pertaining to the transfer of funds in the amount of ~000 00 from the Unappropriated Surplus to Account No. 503 for in- surance was read. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Resolution No 86 be adopted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Council approve ize payment of $1,200.00 to the Colorado Municipal League." was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0 and author- Motion Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move we adjourn and reconvene with a new meeting at one minute after 12 00" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and defeated by a vote of 2-4 with Aldermen Pepe, Bowling, Donaldson and Howard voting "nay." The following Tpoics Projects were discussed T 7100 (27) T 7100 (28) ;-,~-'-7 T 7100 (-29)- ('<1 ?//'/ / 7 /~ T 7100 (26). Motion by Alderman Bowling "I move we approve Topics Project T 7100 CSlunit 1), T 7100 (27), T 7100 (28), and T 7100 (26) in conjunction with the Department of Highways of the State of Colorado." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that we enter into a contract with Sellards and Grigg Inc., consulting engineers, pertaining to projects T 7100 (9 unit 1), T 7100 (27), T 7100 (28), and T 7100 (26) for a sum not to exceed $13,500 00 to be paid out of Account No. 461 " Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0 Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that a Public Hearing be set for 7 30 p.m on October 8, 1970 at 7390 West 38 Avenue for final consi- deration of the 1971 Budget." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 12 20 a m ~~'.,,- ;/ 1. -'_n_~/ Loulse F. Turner City Clerk /"'- / / / //'- - ./....