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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/1971 MINUTES June 24, 1971 The one hundred and thirteenth regular meeting of the Wheat RidgB City Council was called to order at 7 30 P m at 7390 West 38 Avenue by Mayor Albert E Anderson Aldermen attending were Dana Bowling, Jack W. Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Robert Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray C. Pepe. Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise Turner, City Attorney Maurice Fox, applicants and attorneys involved in hearings and interested citizens !JjZ-71-16 Rezon~ase came up for decision had requested a change from Residential-One 35,000 square feet at 49 Avenue and Kipling corner for business uses Applicant George A. Holley A to Commercial-One on Street on the northwest Mr. David Deubin, present on behalf of Mr. Holley stated that the proper road dedication had been executed and presented to City Attorney Maurice Fox Motion by Alderman Bowling "I would move that Case WZ-71-15 a change from present Residential-One A zoning to Commercial-One be approved for the following reasons 1 It appears to be the best use of the land. 2. It is compatible to the development of Kipling Street 3 The Planning Department recommended approval, and 4. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change" Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and was defeated by a vote of 4-2 with Aldermen Bramble, Donaldson, Howard and Hulsey voting "nay". Alderman 1 . 2. 3 Bramble gave the following reasons for his negative vote The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows low density residential There is not proper access, and There is no contiguous commercial zone district. A Public~Hearing was held for the transfer of the liquor license for The Lost Knight Lounge at 3270 Young field from Dale William Claus to Joan Padian Shaw Mrs J.G Shaw, Colby the applicant, was present and was represented by Attorney Complete proceedings were recorded by the Court Reporter Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the 3-way liquor license for the Lost Knight Lounge at 3270 Youngfield be transferred to Mrs. Joan Padian Shaw." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-1 with Alderman Bramble voting "nay". WZ~71-o5_B.ezonin.SL.Case was heard Applicant Calvin Bacon requested a change from Residential-Two to Planned Unit Development on 3 375 acres at 4600 Kipling Street for multiple units Robert Barr of the Planning Department said the following factors should be considered 1. Comprehensive Plan shows low density residential 2 The density proposed is 28 4 units per acre 3 This is the highest density submitted to the City so far 4. Planning Department would recommend a density comparable to and compatible with Residential-Three District or 21 units per acre The Planning Commission recommended the number of units not exceed 90 constitute a density factor of 26.6 approval with the modification that Mr Barr stated that 90 units would units per acre -2- Attorney David land owners Mr present Deubin representing Calvin Bacon established that and Mrs William McGaughey and Mrs. Rosa Hartz were Mr Deuben stated 1 That property would be held in a limited partnership made up of Mr Bacon, Mrs Hartz and Mr and Mrs. McGaughey 2 That property depth and type of development would be the same as Camelot Club North 3. That the trend of the area and times is for higher use and toward increased density. He cited that west of Kipling zoning was commercial, Residential-Two, Planned Unit Development and Commercial-One, and that east of Kipling zoning was north to south - Commercial-One, Agricultural-One, Residential-Two and Commercial-One He pointed out specific motel sites and filling stations and some single-family house to the north and south 4. That there is at present a demand for this type of housing and that it is expected to continue 5 That the development would benefit the community 6 That Mr Bacon's first proposal had been for 116 units and after presentation to the Planning Department had been reduced to 95 which on recommendation of the Planning Commission had been reduced again and the proposal to Council was for 95 units or 28.4 units per acre. 7 That the buffet and one bedroom apartments had been increased and the two and three bedroom apartments had been reduced resulting in a reduction in the total number of people. 8 A social-commercial area is planned, 1/3 of which is to be social and 2/3 commercial 9 That the complex will be called Camelot Club West. 10 That the original complex was approved by the County following recommended approval by the City Council. 11 The present plan calls for lower density and is a smaller area 12 The inside area is planned for green area, swimming pools etc 13. A drainage system is included. 14 An asphalt strip between the two developments will provide for increased parking and better ingress and egress 15. That acceleration and deceleration lanes had been discussed with the State Highway Department 16 That the plan utilized the proper concern for green areas and was properly buffered 17. That construction would be quality construction and would upgrade the area. 18. That an area where there is high traffic flow is not conducive to single family units ~~cGaughey, one of the property owners stated, he was completely in favor of the proposal and that as a carpenter with 3D years experience, he considered the structure, materials and workmanship all to be proper and good quality ~Calvin Bacon of 2175 Urban Drive, Lakewood stated 1 That there is a continuing demand for this type of unit Builders cannot keep up with demand for houses and must supply multi- units at lower prices. 2 That the tenants in this type of development are the young affluent people, those who can afford to live in $35-40,000.00 homes 3 In 1970, 68% of the population, according to national statistics lived in single family units and that by 1980 the trend would be reversed 4 That this would be the highest and best use of the land 5 That it is not economically feasible to reduce this plan below 95 units 6 That Residential-Three with 20 units to the acre is not practical with the present price of land 7 That this plan had been originally 116, was reduced to 100, then to 96 and now 95, and he could not affort to reduce it more -3- 5peaking in opposition were the following Do~ald Robert Hanson of 10450 West 45 Avenue who spoke on behalf of the Fruitdale Civic Association and who presented 12 petitions containing 295 names of residents who opposed the rezoning. He said 1 That 83% of the residents opposed the plan 2 That those who did not sign either felt it did not concern them or were not in opposition 3 That there would be added traffic on Kipling 4 The commercial aspect would be strip zoning 5 The Comprehensive Plan calls for low density 6 That the plan did not give proper consideration to open space as is set out~~he Planned Unit Development Ordinance 7 That he had been a police officer for several years and that patrols are assigned by population and that the higher the density the higher the crime rate 8 That this type of high density development does not necessarily bring in responsible people as duplexes would and does not upgrade the City 9 That even though $30,000 00 might have been spent on landscaping inside, all that shows to the neighbors is pavement and automobiles, and 10 That traffic as it is now precludes crossing the service road in the mornings. Mr Hanson defined the limits of the Friutdale Civic Association as the Friutdale 5chool boundaries - i.e. Clear Creek to 52 Avenue and Kipling 5treet to Ward Road He inquired as to acceleration and deceleration lanes and Mayor Anderson explained that since Kipling is a state highway this does not involve the City Michael Ritz of 5115 5wadley who had an objection to Mr Bacon's statement that there was a trend toward this type of development and said that the will of the permanent residents should take precedence of transients and that those residents were primarily interested in a residential community and would prefer Residential-One and Residential-Two in the undeveloped area He estimated that 700 people lived in the area Ri.c~~rd Keasling of 4680 North Miller who was not a member of the Fruitdale Civic Association and who stated 1 That he lives directly across the field from the present Camelot and perhaps more affected than anyone else 2. He had liked the openneffi of the area and cordiality of the people. 3 That he had observed the so-called "quality construction" and was concerned about safety 4. That even though expensive appliances had been installed, it was a multi-story frame building, for high density use and to be occupied by young families with children 5 That no mention had been made of fire proofing 5 That the swimming pool had been described with no mention of life guards 7. Recreation areas described but no mention of supervision or safety precautions 8 That with increased density there is increased risk of accidents 9 That it was questionable whether Wheat Ridge could afford the increased density and the corresponding increase in need of hospital, fire and police facilities to take care of the "inevitable accidents" 10 He had not been personally involved with the proposed Planned Unit Development at 44 Avenue and Miller because he had been unable to attend meetings at that time, but had heard it rumored that there would be 385 units there and this would mean 1,000 people One neighbor had moved as a result and others might 11 That duplexes in the area would be acceptable, but 1,000 in one density development, 150 people in 90 some units in another plus what exists constitutes a potential safety hazard. Gerald Birney of 10660 West 48 Avenue who established that the number of names on the petitions was 295 and 10 signatures were obtained on a -4- petition that wasn't turned in He questioned the statement that the "trend" as described was for higher use and stated 1 That filling stations and Camelot type apartments were not higher use. 2 That the City has no place that can stand this type of population 3 That Kipling can't stand the increased amount of traffic. 4 That probably 90% of the people contacted by the Fruitdale Civic Association were homeowners 5 That they basically oppose the density 6 That houses pay more that apartments toward support 7 That the residents would like to see Residential-One or Residential-Two Zoning. 8. That this plan would have to be "significantly reduced" before he and others would even "take a second look at it." 9. That he had not been present at the hearing for the 44 Avenue and Miller - Planned Unit Development Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Case WZ-71-o6 be tabled for decision on July 1, 1971 at 7 30 P m. in this Council Room" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0 Motion by Alderman Bramble to the Personnel Committee" and passed 6-0 "I move that William Dutcher be appointed Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey Ordinance No. 86 was brought up for second consideration and the title read Motion was made by Alderman Pepe, seconded by Alderman Bramble and passed 5-0 "that the Clerk dispense with reading the Ordinance." Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Ordinance No. 86 pertaining to the vacation of 47 Avenue and Routt Street in Karelin Subdivision be approved on second reading and be published and posted" Motion was seconded by Alderman Bowling and passed 5-0 Water needs in Paramount Park were discussed and Alderman Bowling pre- sented to Council some information as to the possible extent of surface water which he had requested and received from McCall Ellingson Engineering Firm Copies of the report will be distributed to Council Alderman Hulsey recommended that copies of the Park Commission Meeting Minutes be distributed to Council Meeting was adjourned at 10 3D P m ~' _ ~ d v~C/2---Pt..e-L/ ouise F Turner City Clerk Apprr;':cd /4rf/ ~ ~- 7' --r v') V" -