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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1971 / ~ ~/ ~ /'/ MINUTES MARCH 11, 1971 The ninety-eighth regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 7390 West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E. Anderson. Aldermen present were: Dana Bowling, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray C. Pepe. Others present were: Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, Treasurer James Malone, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Staff Personnel and citizens interested in zoning and liquor cases, Improvement Districts and city business. WZ-71-2 Rezoning Case came up for decision. Applicant Donald Keim had requested a change from Residential-OneAto Restricted Commercial-One at 12501 West 32 Avenue. Motion bV Alderman Bowling: "I move that Case WZ-70-2, from Residential- )1 OneAto proposed Restricted Commercial-One on lots 16, 17 and 18 of , Block One in Applewood Village requested by Donald Keim be denied for the following reasons: 1. The Comprehensive Plan shows low density residential. 2. No need was shown for such a change, and 3. Residents were opposed to the encroachment of commercial development in a residential neighborhood." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay." A 3-way liquor license for the Swiss Society of Denver came up for decision. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that the application for a 3-way liquor license for the Swiss Society of Denver be approved for the following reasons: evidence of the needs of the neighborhood indicates that the license should be granted because this type of license C3-way) is not in existence in the area and this applicant will serve a proper need, and the remonstrances of the area show that a majority of those living within the established boundaries of the designated neighborhood as shown in the survey by the City favor the issuance of the license." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling. A statement was made by Alderman Howard that evidence presented at the hearing should call for denial of the license. Council was polled and vote tied 3-3 with Aldermen Howard, Donaldson and Hulsey voting "nay." Mayor Anderson voted "aye" to break the tie and pass the Motion 4-3. Improvement District Number Six Public Hearing was held. District includes properties abutting the following streets: Miller, Oak, Parfet, 47 Avenue, 47 Place and 48 Avenue. City Attorney Maurice Fox stated that clearly 50% of the property owners had signed the petition and that the petition was in order. He requested however, that the matter be reset later on the agenda in order to determine whether or not those people who had signed the petition owned property having 50% of the assessed valuation of the District. The matter was temporarily tabled. Improvement District Number Ten Public Hearing was held. District in- volves properties on Owens Court which goes South from 38 Avenue and ends in a cul de sac. The petition and crawing of the district determining information pertaining to it was presented by Robert Barr of the Planning Department. Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move that Council finds the following facts to be true: 1. Petition signed by majority of taxpaying electors owning property and having an assessed value of not less than one-half the value of all property. -2- 2. Improvement District will confer general benefit to the district. 3. Cost is not excessive in comparison to value of the pro- perty in the District, i.e. cost of District is $1,887.60 (one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven dollars and sixty cents), and assessed valuation is $241,470.00 (two hundred and forty-one thousand and four hundred and seventy dollars.) 4. Petition has been signed and presented in conformity with Statutes of State and Ordinance of City. 5. Allegations in petition are true." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that the District is declared to be organized and given the name 'Wheat Ridge General Improvement District Number Ten' as specified in the petition." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0. Resubdivision of Iris Subdivision as proposed by Aplicant Ralph Jacobson was presented by Robert Barr of the Planniny Department. Sub- division includes property from 1-70 Service Road North to 49 Avenue and West from Independence Street. Purpose of the resubdivision is to make a change from 23 lots on two cuI de sacs to two block~. The West half of Independence and the South half of 49 Avenue hav~~~~dicated to the City by plat as previously laid out in Iris Subdivision. Before coming to Council for approval the resubdivision plat had been approved and signed by: The Planning Commission, the City Engineer and the Planning Department. Mr. Jacobson requested approval by Council and stated that if it became necessary to widen 49 Avenue land would be dedicated. Mrs. Earl Jones of 4865 Garrison street appeared in order to express opposition to closing of Independence Street in the ffea. Alderman Howard asked that record show that the re-subdivision did not include a proposal to vacate Independence Street and that neither a street vacation nor a so called "friendly vacation" were being discussed at this time. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I mo \Ie that the re-subdivision of Iris Subdivision be approved." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Additional information in Improvement District Number Six was presented by City Attorney Maurice Fox. Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move that on the basis of information presented by Attorney Maurice Fox, Council finds the following facts to be true: 1. Petition signed by majority of taxpaying electors owning real or personal property in the proposed districL having an assessed value of not less than one half of the value of all real and personal property in said district. 2. Improvement District will confer general benefit to the district. 3. Cost is not excessive in comparison to value of the property in the District, i.e. cost of District is $6,356.83 (six thousand three hundred and fifty eight dollars and eighty-three cents), and assessed valuation is $127,270.00 (one hundred and twenty-seven thousand and two hundred and seventy dollars.) 4. Petition has been signed and presented in conformity with Statutes of State and Ordinance of City. 5. Allegations in petition are true." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I mO'\Ie that the District be declared organized and given the name 'Wheat Ridge General Improvement District Number Six' as specified in the petition." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. -3- Wl-71-3 Hezoning lJase was heard. Applicant Norman Gallaher requested a change from Residential-Two to Residential-Three to construct apartments on approximately 88,Orn square feet at 34 Avenue and Wadsworth. The Planning Department recommended that the following factors be considered: 1. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan shows local park. 2. Piece of property is topographically unusual and situated. 3. Parking is being provided near Wadsworth Blvd. allowing structures to set back a maximum of 200 feet from Right-of-Way. 4. If approved, this development would have a natural geo- graphical boundary between it and the single family residences to the Southwest. 5. Planning Department recommends approval. The Planning Department recommended approval and the Planning Commission recommended approval for the following reasons: 1. It's compatible with the area. 2. Because of the topography, it is the best use of the land. 3. There was no opposition. 4. It will not generate any traffic problems on Wadsworth. Applicant Norman Gallaher was represented by Attorney Darrell Skelton of 5500 West 44 Avenue. Mr. Skelton noted: That Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher were present. That the property involved is an unusual shape. That slowdown lanes had been provided on Wadsworth. That the Highway Department approved the plan. That a "high class residential area, instead of commercial" would constitute conservative use of land along an artery. That the Rocky Mountain Ditch provided a natural boundary between this development and the houses to the Southwest. That it would be possible for a recreational trail or "linear park" to exist along the ditch. Mr. Gallaher stated: That because of the unusual shape and a 35 foot drop in elevation it seemed best to have an architect draw up the plans. That a fire plug would be put in front of the property, and That the fire department had approved. William Melburn, architect, presented drawings of the building and parkings plans and stated that the plan called for 44 units and 67 parking spaces, a swimming pool and plantings which would create a nice view from Wadsworth; that buildings would be ~h stories high; and that due to elevation changes, would not be higher than single family units to the Southwest; and that the entrance from Wadsworth would be like any other intersection. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that Case No. WZ-71-3 be tabled for one week and that a decision be rendered in these chambers at 7:30 p.m. March18, 1971." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0. Treasurer's Report was presented by James O. Malone and indicated that 12.9% of 1971 anticipated income has been received and a figure of 13.6% represents the percentage of 1971 appropriations that has been expended and encumbered. Ordinance No. 77 previously introduced bV Alderman Pepe was read. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that Ordinance No. 77 establishing Improvement District Number Nine be approved on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. -4- Ordinance No. 79 was introduced by Alderman Howard and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Ordinance No. 79 adopting the City Seal be approved on first reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. Ordinance No. 80 was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read. Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Ordinance No. the Flood Plain Ordinance No. 68 by the inclusion of Lena be passed on first reading and be published and posted." seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 6-0. 80 amending Gulch Motion was Ordinance No. 76 was brought up for second consideration and the title read. Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 "that the Clerk dispense with the reading of the Ordinance." Motion by Alderman Bowling: to the vacation of a portion reading and be published and Howard and passed 5-0. "I move that Ordinance No. 75 of Holland Street be approved posted." Motion was seconded pertaining on second bV Alderman Ordinance No. 78 was brought up for second consideration and the title read. Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 6-0 "that the Clerk dispense with the reading of the Ordinance." Motion by Alderman Hulsey: "I move that Ordinance No. 78 pertaining to the vacation of a portion of Holland Street North of Ficco Subdivision be adopted on second reading and be published and posted." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. Walter Grande presented information on street sweepers and requested approval of purchase. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move we purchase a new "Pelican" Sweeper with a diesel engine at a price not to exceed $18,965.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-1 with Alderman Howard voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Donaldson: "I move that Clyde Hobbs be appointed as representative of Wheat Ridge to the Denver Regional Council of Governments Urban Drainage Committee and that Brian Moss be appointed as Wheat Ridge representative to the DRCOG Traffic Safety Committee." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0. Motion by Alderman Pepe: "I move that the Wheat Ridge Planning De- partment add to its staff one Planning Technician Ii thereby bringing the total staff to five. No additional funds are being requested and only the funds in Account Number 419.11 are being redistributed as attached personnel schedule shows." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 6-0. Robert Barr of the Planning Department presented four quit claim deeds for acceptance by Council. Motion by Alderman Bramble: "I move that the following quitclaim deeds presented by the Planning Department be accepted by Council for road purp os es: One quit claim deed from Jim D. and Elizabeth Helbig from hipling to Independence. One quit claim deed from Jim D. and Elizabeth Helbig on South side of 51 Avenue between Kipling and Independence. One quit claim deed from Development Properties Inc. for road purposes on Quail Street from 35 Avenue to 38 Avenue. One quit claim deed from Leonard Zall." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0. Resolution No. 111 was introduced by Alderman Pepe. ;::>2.0'<- Motion by Alderman Bowling: "I move No. 111 recognizing the outstanding Ridge High School Basketball team." ~~ and passed 5-0. _':'[-1., ~'o>C:J/U -5- / / i l' that Council pass Resolution accomplishments of the Wheat Motion was seconded by Alderman The Agenda for March 18, 1971 was discussed. Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. 7'-7 ---{ ,,; -!/ 1! / V ./ r2.----r~" ,~/ I 'CJ:. ,/!::!: ~:z... C-~r-.!:;;:::;- ,~-==::::. Louise F. Turner City Clerk \j, ""'\ "0 .->'7 '/1/-./. / ?'//5/7/ .