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March 30, 1972
The one hundred and fifty-third regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
City Council was called to order at 7 30 P m. at 7390 West 38 Avenue
by Mayor Albert E. Anderson.
Aldermen attending were Dr Paul Abramson, Joseph Donaldson, Robert
Howard, Calvin Hulsey and Ray Pepe. Alderman Jack Bramble was absent.
Also attending were Mayor Albert E.
Elise McMillen, City Attorney Maurice
approximately 50 interested citizens.
arrived later.
Anderson, Deputy City Clerk
Fox, staff personnel and
City Clerk Louise F. Turner
WZ-72-01 Rezoning Case came up for decision. Alderman Pepe stated
that he would vote in favor of the rezoning because their previous
rezoning request was denied because of the high density and that with
this request the density has been lowered
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Rezoning Case WZ-72-01 requesting
rezoning from Agricultural-One and Residential-One to Planned Unit
Development be approved for the following reasons the development
is of medium density, this is the best use of the land, the Planning
Commission recommended approval, there is partial commercial development
to the north and east, there is Residential-Three to the west and Clear
Creek is to the south." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and
tied 2-2 with Alderman Abramson abstaining, and Aldermen Howard and
Hulsey voting "nay."
Alderman Pepe requested that a sealed vote from Alderman Bramble be
obtained if possible. Mayor Anderson stated he would break the tie if Alder-
man Bramble was unable to be contacted. It was later determined that
Alderman Bramble was unable to be reached and the Motion passed 3-2
with Mayor Anderson voting "aye "
Liquor License Request for Jennv's Italian Restaurant was heard The
request was for a 3-way hotel and restaurant liquor license at 6995
West 38 Avenue. The applicants Raymond Valente and Pasqual Aiello
were present and were represented by their attorney, Thomas Carney of
1717 Washington, Golden. Court Reporter Haver Clements was present
and recorded the entire hearing.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the liquor license application
for Jenny's Pizzeria for a 3-way license at 6995 West 38 Avenue be
tabled for one week and a decision be rendered in these chambers at
7 30 p.m." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Harold Rust of Public Service Company presented to Mayor Anderson a
check for $43,299.30 which included an adjustment for 1971 and the
first quarter of 1972.
WZ-72-06 Rezoning Case was heard Applicant Ken Gantenbein requested
a change from Restricted-Commercial to Residential-Two at 4350-51 Owens.
Action was Council initiated to correct a discrepancy between zoning
granted in an approved subdivision.
Mr. Barr of the Planning Department stated
1. That the Land Use Plan shows low density
2 That Council had recently rezoned this parcel and approved
a subdivision plat and that the zoning does not conform to the approved
plat, that a lessening of intensity would occur, and that the Planning
Department would recommend approval.
3. That the Planning Commission recommended approval because it
would clear up a discrepancy and there was no opposition to the change.
No one appeared in favor nor in opposition.
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Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that Case WZ-72-o6 be tabled
one week for a decision at that time." Motion was seconded by Ald-
erman Howard and passed 4-1 with Alderman Abramson voting "nay "
A Report of the Mass Transit Committee was given by Committee Chairman
Ben Chastain who stated
1. That the Committee had been meeting every 2 weeks.
2 That at a meeting of the Committee on March 28, 1972 it was
determined that it would be advisable to extend bus service west of
Estes and that publicity is needed for existing service.
3 That 100 people west of Estes had signed petitions for bus
service to extend to the west
4. That there is expanding activity at 38 Avenue and Youngfield
which may increase the need and use of bus service.
5. That increased service is of benefit to the community and to
the general environment.
6. That Monday night there will be a meeting of the Committee
and the Denver Metro Bus Representative
7. That the Committee recommends that
a All service to Estes Street be extended to Kipling Street
b. That two additional buses be added that will go to Youngfield
Street in addition to the early morning express bus.
c That this be done in June,
d That there be publicity at this time, and
e. That the possibility of service west on 44 Avenue by
September be explored.
8. That there is a possibility of east to west use within the
City as well as into Denver
9 There is a possibility of north to south service as well as
into Denver.
10. That there is the possibility of reducing 2 of the 12 going to
Estes Street because some are used very little.
11. That the cost of the extension to Youngfield would be borne
entirely by the City because the bus would not fit into the Denver
scheduling.
Alderman Abramson asked for discussion on the possibility of authorizing
the committee to make the changes it recommended, i.e. the extension
of all buses to Kipling and two additional buses to Youngfield for one
month preceded by two weeks of advertising and with an analysis to be
made by the Committee in the final week.
Comments indicated that the attitude of others present was that such
extensions should not be made without a survey and that the early morning
express bus answered the need of the 100 people who had petitioned from
west of Estes Street and that it would be expensive and that there was
no indication it was needed.
Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Mass Transit Committee be
requested to take a random survey to find out what Mass Transit needs
are." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 3-2 with Aldermen
Donaldson and Howard voting "nay."
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that the proper type of advertising
be submitted by the Mass Transit Committee to the local papers to adver-
tise existing bus routes within the City." Motion was seconded by
Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
Ordinance No. 109 pertaining to the adoption of the 1971 Model Traffic
Code was introduced by Alderman Donaldson and read.
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Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Municipal Traffic Ordinance
be approved on first reading and be ordered published and posted and
that Council order two publications made as is required by Statute for
notice of a public hearing to be held on April 27, 1972" Motion was
seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 5-0.
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Five Deeds were presented by the Planning Department and explained.
Attorney Fox recommended their acceptance.
Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Council accept the deeds pre-
sented by the Planning Department" Motion was seconded by Alderman
Howard and passed 5-0
A Topics Project for intersection improvement at 44 Avenue and
Harlan was discussed
Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the easement agreement for the Topics program at 44 Avenue and
Harlan - Conoco corner." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and
passed 5-0.
Procedure for acquisition of Parcel No.8 in the Clear Creek Green
Belt was discussed.
Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Council authorize the City
Attorney to negotiate for purchase of the piece of property under
discussion and to take steps to quiet title with the purchase price
not to exceed $2,000.00." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson
and passed 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 11 05 p.m
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