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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/30/1972 " MINUTES 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. ) -2- 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. ~~ 'l -7 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. -3- 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 // /--- I '. / 7': ../f.~".,-- . ">c/:'-<. ). .,' "_. Louise F. Turner City Clerk t;'r~- .~> / -'\/ ,. , J...,