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February 11, 1971
The ninety-fifth 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 present were: Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard,
Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Alderman Dana Bowling arrived later.
Others attending were: Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, City
Attorney Maurice Fox, Director of Administrative Services Walter
Johnson, Director of Public Works Clyde Hobbs, Chief of Police Edward
Pinson and interested citizens.
Ordinance No. 77 pertaining to the formation of Improvement District
No. 9 was introduced by Alderman Pepe and read.
Arthur Baston of 4205 Garrison requested that additional property
which he and others owned be included in the District in order to
extend the paving to meet existing paving.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that Ordinance No. 77 introduced
by Alderman Pepe be tabled at this time until the legal description
c~be amended to include those asking that their names be added to
the petition and at that time it can be brought back to Council."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Alderman
Bowling not present.
Resolution No~-1Q2 pertaining to the Wheat Ridge Coffee House was
introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that Resolution No. 107 be adopted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Alderman
Bowling's vote which had been written and sealed was read by Mayor
Anderson.
WZ-70-31 Rezoning Case came up for decision.
Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that rezoning Case WZ-70-31 be ap-
proved for rezoning to Commercial-One for the following reasons:
1. The Comprehensive Plan of the City of Wheat Ridge that
has been previously adopted shows this to be proper land use at this
location.
2. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
rezoning.
3. The present land use in this area is in fact, of a com-
mercial nature, and the rezoning of the property will allow this pro-
perty to be put to its highest and best use.
4. The approval of this rezoning will allow the area to be
reconstructed if plans presently presented are carried out, and this
will lead to the removal of improvements that are causing a detrimental
effect to the neighborhood and should preserve the value of surrounding
property.
5. All requirements pertaining to the rezoning of this land
have been met." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and the vote
tied 3-3 with Aldermen Donaldson, Bramble and Howard voting "nay."
Mayor Anderson voted "aye" to break the tie and pass the Motion 4-3.
The vote by Alderman Bowling had been submitted in writing in a sealed
envelope and was read by the Mayor.
WZ-7D-30 Rezoning Case was heard. Applicant Robert Mugele requested
a change from Agricultural-One to Planned Unit Development.
Robert Barr of the Planning Department explained that the applicant
had previously applied for Residential-Three and upon recommendation
of Council amended the application to Planned Unit Development.
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Planning Department gave the following factors to be considered:
1. Comprehensive Plan shows low density.
2. Pattern of growth to the East is high density.
3. The zoning in this area would be compatible with the
area subject to street dedications and other changes.
4. If the above can be accomplished, the Planning Department
recommends approval."
Planning Commission recommended denial "on the basis that it would
put too heavy a load of traffic on 44 Avenue, schools won't take it
as there are no school facilities for more children, and 384 apart-
ments in that amount of space is not compatible in that area."
Dave Barber, architect and planner, stated "that the parking ratio
had been increased since the earlier presentation of the plan, but
there had been no other major changes and that there we~ still 384
units.
2. He also stated that the plan would provide an appropriate
buffer between the density that will come on Kipling Street and the
residences on the West.
3. He stated that an additional 20' of street will be dedi-
cated, and
4. That the plan calls for more dense area to rnnear the
street and less dense away from it, and
5. That as a result of the development according to Robert
Eckhardt, R-1 School District Planner, an additional 96 students could
be anticipated for Fruitdale Elementary School, an additional 42 for
Everett Junior High and an additional 35 for Wheat Ridge High School, and
6. That Fruitdale School is at capacity now, but that any
development at all would cause overcrowding and even 46 single residences
would contribute 58 students,
7. That there would be more tax per child,
8. This would be the best use for the ground,
9. That 40 some trees on the property would be preserved,
10. That development would be in three stages with 112 units
in the first stage, 112 units in the second, and 160 units in the
third stage,
11. That construction would cost $4,000,000.00 and would take
four years and during which time schools could prepare for the increase, and
12. Planned Unit Development affords greater flexibility."
Tom Kristopeet of 2200 West Alameda, Denver who is a city planner em-
phasized the need for flexibility in zoning and he explained that
Planned Unit Development offers the advantage of better land use to
the planner, of better control, lower public cost to the public and
of lower housing costs and housing tailored to the market for the investor.
Citizens who spoke were:
Eugene Marrone of 4725 Miller who considered the Planned Unit
Development plan beneficial, and
Darwin Brunke of 4750 Oak who said Camelot Club was said to
be a buffer for the residents to the West and asked "How many more
buffers to the buffers should the residents expect~"
David Hawn, attorney, stated that changes in the plan had been made
at the suggestion of the Fire Department and that as the density increases
so does the revenue return to the City.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move we take the matter of Case WZ-70-30
under advisement and render a decision on the 25th of February, 1971 at
7:30 p.m. in the5e chamber5." Motion wa5 5econded by Alderman Bramble
and passed 6-0.
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WZ-70-32 Rezoning Case was brought up. Applicant Harold Tucker
requested a change from Agricultural-One to Residential-Two to
construct doubles on 130,000 square feet.
The Planning
low density.
in the area.
Department stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows
Singles are not practical and doubles are prevalent
The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Harold Tucker of Custom Builders, the applicant, pointed out other
doubles in the area and said he planned to put five on the area in
question.
Francis McGinn, realtor, pointed out that this rezoning would help
to finish Simms Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that the matter be taken under
advisement and a decision be rendered on February 25, 1971 and that
the Public Works Department prepare a street report." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
WV-70-5 was brought up which was a vacation requested by Angelo LaPorta
for the east half of Holland Street north of Ficco Subdivision. Mr.
Barr of the Planning Department stated that: approval was recommended
by the Planning Commission, Public Service Company, Public Works
Department and approval with some reservations by the Police Department.
Ordinance No: 78 pertaining to vacating half of a portion IT Holland
Street north of Ficco Subdivision was introduced by Alderman Donaldson
and read.
Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Ordinance No. 78 be passed on
first reading and be ordered published and posted." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0.
WV-71-2 requesting vacation of a portion of Holland Steeet was discussed.
Mr. Barr of the Planning Department stated that: approval with an
easement was recommended by the Arvada Fire Department and with no
easement by Public Service Company. Approval was recommended by the
Planning Commission and not recommended by the Police Department.
Ordinance No. 76 pertaining to the vacation of a portion of Holland
Street was introduced by Alderman Bowling and read.
Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Ordinance No. 76 be adopted on
first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
WV-71-03 requesting vacation of a portion of Independence Street was
discussed.
City Engineer Ralph Johnson stated that this part of Independence Street
was an integral part of the traffic system and should not be vacated.
Mr. Barr of the Planning Department said that Public Service Company
recommended approval, the Arvada Fire Department recommended approval
with an easement and the Planning Commission and Police Department and
Public Works Director recommended denial.
Mr. Ralph Jacobson of 10370 Allendale Drive, Arvada, the applicant
stated he had no objection to the denial of the vacation provided
that Independence Street would be continued North to and along the
Helbig property. No action was taken on the vacation.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move that Robert Blaire of 4535 Balsam
Street be appointed as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment for a
two year term." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
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Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that Joseph F. Berube of
8701 West 38 Avenue be appointed as an alternate to the Board of
Adjustment for a three year term." Motion was seconded by Alderman
Bramble and passed 5-0.
Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that the term of Mr. Herbert
SChillereff, previously appointed as an alternate to the Board of
Adjustment be for one year beginning as of February 11, 1971."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move that Patricia L. Jones of 3
Hillside Drive be appointed to a two year term on the Animal Control
Commission." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Mrs. Donald McCusky of
3495 Newland Street be appointed to a two year term on the Animal
Control Commission." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and
passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that Dr. William Trefz of 7530
West 39 Avenue be appointed to a four year term on the Animal Control
Commission, to be effective February 11, 1971." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that Mrs. R.S. Cooley of 9801
West 38 Avenue be appointed to a four year term on the Animal Control
Commission to begin on February 11, 1971." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Dr. Weldon T. Heard,
large and small animal veterinarian of 11700 West 38 Avenue be
appointed to a four year term on the Animal Control Commission, term
to begin February 11, 1971." Motion was seconded by Aldermen Bowling
am:lHramhle and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move that the following representatives
be appointed to the Open Space Advisory Committee of the Denver
Regional Council of Governments:
Boyd Kraemer, Official Representative and Felix Lepore, Alter-
nate Representative of the City of Wheat Ridge." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0 with Alderman Pepe not present.
Motion by Alderman Howard: "I move that Robert
as Official Representative of the City of Wheat
of the Denver Regional Council of Governments."
by Alderman Hulsey and passed 4-0 with Alderman
not present.
H. Barr be appointed
to the Steering Committee
Motion was seconded
Pepe and Donaldson
Two deeds were presented by Robert Barr of the Planning Department for
approval: one from Frederick Frank Mestecky for the Public Works
property and one for the South 30 feet of the North 330 feet of Lot
22, Lee Subdivision for road purposes.
Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that the deeds for the Mestecky
property and for a portion of Lot 22, Lee Subdivision be accepted."
Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0 with Alderman
Pepe not present.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that
for $1,471.82 be paid to McCall Ellingson."
Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0.
final payment of a bill
Motion was seconded by
Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed
6-0 "that dues for the first half of 1971 in the amount of $2,450.00
be paid to the Denver Regional Council of Governments."
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Motion by Alderman Howard:
purchase of one 1 ton Stake
Department at the state bid
seconded by Alderman Hulsey
"I move that Council approve
Body Truck for the Parks and
price of $2,814.00." Motion
and passed 6-0.
the
Recreation
was
Motion by Alderman Bowling:
Hearing on the Building Code
seconded by Alderman Bramble
"I move that the
be set for March
and passed 5-0.
date for a Public
25, 1971." Motion was
Resolution No. 108 pertaining to a Safe Driving Program was introduced
by Alderman Donaldson and read.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Resolution No. 108 per-
taining to a safe driving program be adopted." Motion was seconded
by Alderman Howard and passed 4-2 with Aldermen Hulsey and Bramble
voting "nay."
Motion by Alderman
ment Districts No.
at this location."
6-0.
Pepe: "I move that Public Hearings for Improve-
6 and No. 10 be set for 7:30 p.m. on March 11, 1971
Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed
Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that the Public Works Department be
authorized to establish a force account in Account No. 461 for street
rehabilitation projects for the 1971 budget year and contingency
items in the amount of $15,000.00, and that said sum be approved for
spending at the discretion of the Mayor, Director of Public Works
and Project Engineer in a joint written agreement." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Council approve the
purchase of Traffic Counters at a price not to exceed $1,935.00
FOB." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-1 with
Alderman Howard voting "nay."
Motion by Alderman Bramble: "That a 2 foot strip be removed from
the Council platform to allow more space for people." Motion was
seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 4-2 with Aldermen Hulsey and
Bowling voting "nay."
An Ordinance for adoption of the City Seal will be put on the February
25, 1971 Agenda.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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