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MINUTES
December 29, 1975
The three hundred and eleventh regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge
Cit.y Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Joseph
Donaldson at. 7 30 p.m. at 4355 Field Street..
Councilmen attending were Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph Donaldson,
Calvin Hulsey, Larry Merkl and Louise Turner. Councilman Robert
Howard and Mayor Homer Roesener were absent.
Also presente were City Administrator John Jerman, City Attorney
Fox, City Clerk Elise Brougham, City Treasurer.James Malone.and
staff and citizens filling the room to capaclty and standlng
out in the hall.
Motion by Councilman
be delayed 1 week."
passed 5-0.
City Treasurer James Malone gave the report for the month of
November on the budget and appropriations. He also gave a
projection for the year end picture. He stated he anticipated thJt.
at the end of the year the revenues would be $143,000 short
and the expenditures would be $360,000 short. He stated this
should result in a dfference of $217,000 which would be the cash
carryover which would make up 7 4% of the budget. He stated the
biggest shortages were in taxes, licenses and permits and intergovernmental
revenue. He stated 86.07% has been received through November and that
95.06% should be received by the end of December. He also stated
that 80.76% had been expended through November and he projected
that 87.59% will be spent through the end of the year. He gave
itemization of cash on hand which totalled $282,489.01. He
stated the Revenue Sharing encumbrance showing $53,116 will have to
be decreased by $13,000
because the total amount which was projected to be received ($140,036)
will not be received. He added that the November sales tax check
from the State was received in December and the December check was
also received in December.
Turner "I move that action on the Minutes
Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and
Councilman Turner stated due to the many people present for the
Crown Hill Development which was on the Agenda, if perhaps the
meeting should be moved into the gymnasium. This was rejected by
the Mayor protem as there are no microphone facilities and the
gym floor should be protected. He also asked if there was anyone
present who wanted to make a Public Comment on items that were not
on the Agenda. He noted several people had signed the roster regarding
the Crown Hill Development and that they could speak when that item
came up on the Agenda.
Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move that Item 1.C. (Citizen input
for Crown Hill Development) be change to Item 1.A. to be first on
the Agenda" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
The Transcript of the Crown Hill Development item is attached to
the Minutes. The proposed development is located on Kipling between
W. 26 Ave. and W. 32 Ave. and is located in the County.
Mayor pro tem Donaldson told the audience that this is not a Public
Hearing and that this is for citizen comments and is not for a
debate on the issue between citizens and the Council. He stated he
would like several spokesmen to give their views for the group and
then if there are any items not covered people would be allowed to
bring up those ideas. He stated for the sake of time he would not
like repetitioncfthe same views expressed.
Citi en comments were made by the following
Doris Smith of 10305 W. 34 Avenue who stated she had attended
the Planning Department's hearings on the Comprehensive Plan recently
which had showed 3 business centers planned for the City, none of
which was located where this development is planned. She stated
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these plans showed a small commercial area which already exi t5
at W 26 Avenue and Kipling and 5he enumerated all the businesses
located there. She a150 listed businese5 +hat were 5 block5 north
and then 2 blocks nrth. She st8ted all these businesses and
merchants were paying tax and why must they compete with the ""ew
proposed business plan. She also asked why does 13 2/acre density
housing go in there when the surrounding area is 4.6/acre density
housing
Oliver Phillips of 10405 West 32 Avenue stated the County Commissioners
are the oneS who make the decision on this case but they have asked
the City for input He stated he fell, all the people in the City
would be adversely affected by this development and that the area
has relative safety for pedestrians now. He stated the project
would create a "big city atmosphere" and that the residents had
moved to where they are living to be away from such an atmosphere.
He asked the COIIncil to give the same kind of consideration to
the residents if they were in their place. He stated this project
is a great concern to all the homeowners in the area and that it
would increase the disruption of traffic and increase noise and
confusion
Bill Willhoit of 3525 Holland stated he also owned property at 333[J-40
Holland and stated he was concerned with the increased traffic the
project would produce, and stated the area during school is a "madhouse"
now. He stated Holland also has a drainage problem and the project
would aggravate it. He stated if it is approved, that Holland should
not be "opened up" because it can't endure any more water.
Frank Polemus stated he owned property at 3175 Wadsworth and rents
it as a single family residence. He stated the previous owner was
Crown Hill and the deed has a restriction that the property can only
be used as single family. He stated he has asked for the restriction
to be lifted many times and they have never replied. He stated they
built the mausoleum without a permit and he couldn't encourage their
position of requesting the rezoning on their property. He stated the
traffic will make his property less desirable than it is now for a
single family use.
Rod Store of 3025 Eaton stated he saw this project as a threat to
widening West 26 Avenue and W. 32 Avenue to 4 lanes. He stated the
development had been disposed of several years before and wondered
how many times the people have to say they are opposed He questioned
how the water, sewage, electricity and gas will be provided, and
that the increased demand on services increases the cost to the
consumer. He asked what happe~ to the gas tap moratorium by Public
Service. He stated it takes a catastrophe like New York's blackout
before people "wake up." He stated we seem to have lost our
capacity to foresee and forestall and we need more open space and
a moratorium on growth. He stated whe should see what the area
can support before development begins.
Councilman Turner stated she had received a call from Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Johnson of 3370 Kipling who could not attend due to an emergency
and that they were opposed to the project due to hazards already
existing on Kipling.
Councilman Turner also requested that a letter be read by the Clerk
from Harry Nylund of 10095 West 34 Aven~ which was opposed to the
development and gave several reasons. The letter is attached to the
transcript.
LeRov Cook of 3220 Jellison stated he lives north of the property
and has enjoyed the open space and semi-rural atmosphere of the
area. He stated he was in favor of preserving the area in open
space. He sta~ed if the area had to be developed he wanted to
see no less than a R- i high quality residential development. He
stated his third choice is city park for the area which he felt
would diminish the impact on the neighborhood.
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Phyllis Lancaster of 4076 Everett stated they had bought 4 lots
(in the cemetery) for the view. 5he stateD she felt they haD been
defrauded by Crown Hill regarding the pEsentation they had received
when they bought them. She stated this property to be developed is
part of the cemetery. She stated previously they had turned in
1800 names protesting this and people had been very upset on the
proposed plan She stated at that time Lakewood and Wheat Ridge had
been 5upposed to get together to save the property in question for
open space and it appeared this plan went by the wayside.
A show of hands was requested to show opposition
full of people raised their hands A gentlemen
stated there were 61 out there who were opposed
their hands in favor.
and the whole room
out in the hall
No one raised
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that we authorize the City
Administrator to send a letter to the County expressing the opinion
of the Wheat Ridge City Council in opposition to the Crown Hill Development
for these reasons 1. It's overwhelmingly opposed by citizens in
the City. 2. It is not compatible with surrounding land use.
3. It would place an undue burden on the city's facilities, especially
local streets resulting in congestion or widening of streets throughout
the City, both of which are undesirable to Wheat Ridge citizens."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Turner.
Councilman Hulsev asked if this is what the County had asked for
from the City. Mr. Jerman ~ted they had asked for planning input
from the Planning Dept. which is a regular form they sent out for
developments close to neighboring cities.
Councilman Cavarra stated due to the scope of the development, she
did not feel Council's opinion was out of order to be sent to the County.
Councilman Turner stated at the meeting at Everett Jr. High she had
asked publicly what the procedure would be and Mayor Roesener had
said it would go through normal channels to and from Council. She
stated since this was stated publicly that this procedure should be
followed. She stated something reflecting what people feel in the
area should be sent.
Councilman Merkl stated he had talked to people opposed regarding the
project and he had also talked to people who were in favor of it. He
stated he agreed with some aspects of Mrs. Cavarrals motion such as
adverse affects on the streets, but he didn't favor the motion as it
was stated. He stated he would like to see the comments from the
professional staff sent to the County instead of the Council's.
Councilman Turner stated she saw no reason why both could not be sent.
A man in the audience stated he had attended all of the meetings and
had felt they were progressing to the Council meeting for a decision
to be made He stated at the Planning Commission they had been told
they were only making a recommendation to Council. Councilman Hulsey
stated they could not decide the zoning and that this was the County
Commissioners job. The gentlemen in the audience stated they were
only asking what the Council's opinion would be which would be sent
to the County Commissioners on the development. Councilman Hulsev
sta~ed that the citizens should go to the County hearings starting
with their Planning Commission etc.
Question was called on Councilman Cavarra's Motion and was DEFEATED 3-2.
Councilmen Hulsey, Merkl and Donaldson voted "nay."
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that the City Council authorize
Mr. Jerman to write a letter to the County Commissioners pointing
out that the proposed development at Crown Hill is in complete conflict
with the City's Master Plan for the area." Motion was seconded
by Councilman Hulsey.
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Councilman Cavarra stated she did not feel that this was as strong
a Motion a5 5he would have liked or Mr5. Turner and the citizen5
present tonight, but she felt forced to vote for it since it was
better than the Council being in favor of the development.
Question was called Councilman Merkl's Motion and passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that a transcript of the comments
made here tonight be forwarded along with the letter to the County
Commissioners." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0
Case WZ-75-24 a rezoning request from Commercial-One to Planned-Commercial-
Development in Outline Development Form at 4184 Wadsworth Blvd by
James Pinkard was scheduled for public hearing.
Dennis Zwaqerman, Director of Community Development stated the following
1. Approximate area is 405,065 sq.ft.
2 General zoning of the area is Commercial-One, Restricted-Commercial,
Residential-Two and Residential-Three.
3. General land use of the area is commercial, single family and
multi-family.
4 The Land Use Plan recommends commercial zoning for the area.
5. This is an existing building (the vacantGEM building). Two
retail buildings along Wadsworth Blvd. are tentatively planned for
the area in the future.
5. The Planning Dept. recommends approval based on the following
B. The use planned for the existing building complies with
the Land Use Plan. This is a Commercial-Two use - light manufacturing
of clothing.
b. There will be no noise or pollution associated with the use.
c. The plan meets all the requirements of Ordinance No 98
d. A traffic study will be submitted for the preliminary plan
stage and it could be a concern at that ~age which would have to be worked out.
e. All agencies have given approval of the plan. At the time
of construction, of the 2 additional buildings (retail), plans will
be resubmitted for agency approval.
f. Economic review indicates that this is possibly the best
use of the existing building at the present time as the revenue gained
by the City with this use is considerably more than the revenue gainBd
from the building in a vacant condition.
g. The proposed use should cause a mimimum impact on surrounding
area and could be a definite Bsset to the surrounding area if sufficient
concern is shown for landscaping and screening and overall site planning
An economic study had been prepared and Mr. Zwagerman stated the site
would best be used for retail use was stated in the ctudy, however
a large retail user would not come into the building within the
next 2 to 3 years. He stated there is not a demand at this time.
He stated keeping all these facts in mind the staff recommended
approval at this time, and upon terminiation of this use a check
should be made before another industrial use goes into the building.
He stated industrial is not the best use in the long run, but is the
best use in the short run. Councilman Donaldson asked about the revenue.
Mr. Zwagerman stated there is a property tax and there is considerable
inventory. He stated in the future, there is a small po~bility
of a retail outlet there also but it should not be counted on presently.
He staGed the revenue that is gained in the building as an industrial
user will be more than a vacant building.
Councilman Cavarra stated there was an error in the analysis. It stated
commercial retail is not taxed on inventory, and she stated she checked
with the County Assessor and it is. She stated it stated the City
would bring in 91.25 mills and bring in $20,500 on the inventory.
She stated if you take 5% of that which is the mill levy of the City
it would be $1,000. She stated the City will only generate $1,000
more in revenue than if it is idle. Mr. lwaqerman consideraion should
be given to what the school district, and sanitation districts will
get etc.
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Councilman Cavarra also questioned said figures of effective buying
power that the City captures. She ,according to the figures they
use, if 100% of the market waS captured would be $3,700,000 as
opposed to the $1,700,000 which is practically half of what" the City
should be receiving in sales tax revenue (these are '73 figures).
She stated in retail sales the City is getting 32% of that which
is $246,000 which equals a deficit of over half a million She stated
the analysis stated $130,000 would be brought in which would help reduce
somewhat this half a million deficit She stated all this to her
means that Wheat Ridge citizens because of the lack of shopping
facilities are spending half million dollars outside the city limits
in sales tax. Mr. Zwagerman stated that is what the report says
and so the long range use of the building should be retail.
Councilman Cavarra stated if the plan is approved with 2 possible
future buildings on the site it would practically eliminate possible
commercial use because parking would be diminished. Mr. Zwaqerman
stated the type of commercial going in would have to be looked at
and there is enough room on the site for parking. Councilman Cavarra
stated there would be under the City's ordinances, but it has been
the experience in the past that a major retailer requires more parking
than our ordinances do. She stted she felt if this was approved,
it would continue to be an industrial use because of limited parking
and it would be blocked off reducing the exposure. Mr. Zwagerman
stated that's not necessarily true, and there could be off-hour
parking uses that would otherwise be used by the retail outlet,
such as night theaters etc.
Councilman Turner stated she felt there were some flaws in the economic
report. She stated it was the most negative report "you could have"
to be taken as a recommendation for approval. She stated regarding
additional retail stores which doesn't mention night use suc~has
theaters, this is an industrial use and it does not complyWl. commercial
use except for a technicality. Mr. Zwaqerman stated the use is
allowed under Commercial-Two use She asked what could preclude
that a number of small commercial uses might go into the GEM building
and divide it up. She pointed out that the applicant is willing to
build the additional buildings to attract other businesses. She stated
she felt this was a prime example of how a Planned Commercial is used for
something that is not intended for a commercial use She staed the
setback in an industrial zone has a requirement when it is next to
residential property and that the back of this building is next to
residential property. She stated the same setback is not required
in the Planned Commercial zone and the building already exists.
She asked if there was a reason for a greater setback for industrial
zoning than in commercial buildings. Mr. Zwaqerman stated "I don't
know of any particular reason." She stated it might be because it
is adverse to residences. Mr. Zwaqerman stated it would depend on
the circumstances involved such as a loading dock might be objectionable.
He stated there would be nothing wrong with a fence or landscaping between
the two.
Councilman Turner asked if the outlinernvelopment site plan she had
was the only one that was submitted. Mr. Zwaqerman stated "yes."
She read from the law that an outline development plan shall include
maps and a written statement and "shall show enough of the area surrounding
the site to demonstrate its relationship to the adjoining uses existent
and proposed." She stated she feltthe application was not complete
because the surrounding uses were not shown. Mr. Zwaqerman stated
the application is complete. He stated "we all are aware of the existing
use and existing surrounding use."
City Attornev Fox sta ed regulations are mandatory. He stated views
and feelings have no relevancy whatsoever. If the requirements are
not met it is not in proper standing before the Council. He stated
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the decision must be made if there is a lack of proper data.
Councilman Cavarra suggested that this be determined.
Mr. Zwagerman stated i~ the attachme~ts there were adjoi~ing uses
written out and the legal description etc. Councilman Tur~er
askeD if till", Wd5 on tho sitg p18n, 8nd Mr. Zwaqerma~ stated this
could be in written form and dOBs not necessarily have to be on
the map.
Councilman TurnBr stated the study states that no residential street
will be used to and from the factory. Mr. Zwaqerma~ stated he agreed
with that. She asked if they intend to close the exit on Upham Street.
Mr. Zwaqerman stated he felt 90% of the use would be on Wadsworth
and the remaining traffic would use the exit and go to 44th. Councilman
Turner questioned that many people who use Wadsworth could or would
turn left and felt people desiring to go south would use Upham.
Mr. Zwaqerman stated a traffic analysis would be used at the Preliminary
Plan stage.
Councilman Turner asked the number of parking spaces required in
Commercial-Two compared to a Commercial-One use. Mr. Zwaqerman
stated for Commercial-One there is 1 parking space for each 300 sq
ft gross floor area excluding storage, r8strooms etc. He stated
for industrial 1 parking space for 2 employees on maximum shift.
For Commercial-Two he stated it is the ~am~~ She stated if a
reduced parking ratio for industrial use is allowed, and the commercial
buildings are put in and then this industrial use rever~ at
some time in the future it is important to know exactly if the parking
is being reduced or not. Mr. Zwaqerman stated 200 spaces are
required and there would be 393 spaces for Commercial-One making
it an entire retail site and tte:'e are 483 parking spaces presently
Councilman Turner stated these parking spaces would be reduced
when additional buildings are put in Mr Zwaqerman stated it
would be in direct proportion to the size bUilding put up.
Councilman Turner stated she felt the existing additional parking
spaces would determine the size of the buildings that could go in
and asked if the couni of parking spaces would be based on industrial
or commercial requirements. Mr. Zwaqerman stated it would be commercial.
Councilman Turner asked how the real estate tax would exceed the
amount of possible sales tax in the report. Mr. Zwaqerman stated
in this case that would not be true but he added there is a spin-off
of people working in the business spending money in the community.
Councilman Turner stated the report stated that the City does not
have a Land Use Plan and that this is not true.
Councilman Cavarra asked if this industrial type of use was granted
would it be difficult to deny a similar use in the area by being
cited as arbitrary and capricious. She noted that the report had
indicated that it was important to the City to retain a core commercial
activity on Wadsworth.
City Attornev Fox stated he did not think it would be difficult to
deny as this is a Planned Commercial Development concept. He stated
he felt the Council should determine the validity of an outline
development plan as presented tonight which had been brought up earlier.
He stated the City ordinance states the plan must show certain
information. Councilman Turner asked Mr. Fox if he felt the plan
showed the surrounding area. Mr Fox stated the City's laws are
to have a uniform regulation of zoning change and they are not to
be changed etc so that each applicant; knows exactly where he stands.
He stated the requirements stated the plan shall show the surrounding
area etc. He stated that Council should decide if this is on the
plan or not, and if it is not on it it is improper
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Councilman Hulsev 5tated he didn't think this was the first plan
that had come in like this and never had he en questioned.
City Attornev Fox stated this is the first time the question
has been brought up. He stated when this zoning was started
in the City the surrounding zoning was always shown, and starting
in 1974 apparently the City ceased doing it.
Councilman Hulsev questioned how could the application go this
far and asked if these thin~ were reviewed by him. City Attorney Fox
stated he does not see it until it comes to the City Council level.
Councilman Hulsev stated there is a lack of communication here
when the Council does not even have the right documents before them
and felt it was the City attorney's responsibility to look into this.
Councilman Hulsev also referred to the case the week before where
the posting had been determined improper. City Attorney Fox stated
posting on city property had been the city policy and a picture was
always presented showing the posting and after 1974 it was ceased.
City Attorney Fox stated the outline development plan is the only
item that is recorded at the County level. He stated the plan
is supposed to show enough of the surrounding area to demonstrate
its relationship to the adjoining uses. He stated zoning uses
don't particularly show this because there are non-conforming uses.
He also stated this is a unique situation because there is an existing building
Mr. Jerman mentioned he didn't recall the Applewood Shopping Center
which had an outline development plan having land use on it, but
was a map of the site only. He stated Mr. Pinkard had sent a letter
stating the following was enclosed in accordance with the ordinance
and he felt he was in compliance.
Councilman Cavarra stated the law sa~8 the outline development map
shall include certain information anu stated she didn't see how
the Council had any choice but to refer it back.
Mr. Zwaqerman stated the existing land use map is in the packet
and the surrounding zoning and site is in written form. He stated
the Council can determine if they have enough information.
Motion by Councilman Turner "I move that based on the determination
of the City Attorney and the fact that there is none of the surrounding
area shown on the Outline Development as required by Ordinance No. 98,
that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission upon
complete submission of application." Motion was seconded by
Councilman Merkl and Passed 4-1. Councilman Hulsey voted "nay"
and felt this was a technicality and that it was wrong these things
get this far before something is found wrong.
A Final Development Plan for Planned Industrial Development (Case WZ-75-14)
by A.A. Cillessen at 12360 West 50 Avenue was scheduled.
Mr. Zwaqerman stated this is a final industrial plan and is in accordance
with the preliminary development plan with one change to be made which
is changing W. 50 Ave. to W. 49 Ave. The Planning Dept. recommends
approval.
Councilman Turner asked if variances had been granted so it did
not comply with the oninance. Mr. Zwaqerman stated once the variances
are granted, it meets all requirements. He stated the following
variances were granted East side yard - 17', West side yard - 15',
Front yard - 30' and rear yar - 70'. Councilman Turner asked what
is normally required He stated front yard - 50', sideyard - 25',
rear yard - 20' and where it abuts a residence 75'.
Mr. Cillassen the developer was present.
No one appeared in opposition or in favor.
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Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Case WZ-75-14, a request
for a final development plan for industrial development be approved
for the following reasons It meets all requirements of t;he ordinance
with the exception of setbacks which were approved by the Board of
Adjustment, the Land Use Plan calls for industrial in this area
the applicant haa met all requirements for Ordinance No 98"
Motion was seconded by CO'Jncilman Hulsey and passed 5-0
City Attornev Fox stated there would be an ordinance at a future
time for a vacation at W 44 Avenue and Fenton applied by Ivan Jones.
He stated a legal description needs to be determined. He stated
this was due to a vacation in 1949 by the County which seems to
have an error.
Motion for approval to purchase new quartz lighting fixtures for
the fields at Prospect Park in the amount of $5,900 to be charged
to Account 462.42 was scheduled. Councilman Merkl asked if the
price had been obtained by bidding Mr. Jerman stated this is
to get approval of Council's reaction to this. Councilman Merkl
stated he would like to see sealed bids but the account number
and amount should not be made known.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that we authorize the City
Administrator to go out for sealed bids on pre-wired quartz cluster
system for the Prospect Park ballfield." Motion~s seconded by
Councilman Cavarra.
Councilman Turner asked if this was recommended by the Parks Diredor
and the Park Commission. Mr. Horton, Director of Parks said "yes."
Councilman Cavarra asked if these would shine downward. Mr. Horton
stated the main difference is the quality of lights and the serviceability.
He stated it gives a higher foot candle and is pre-wired He stated
the lights are easier to direct because they are more aimable and
adjustment are finer.
Councilman Turner asked if the lights will be wired so that only
parts of the lights can be lit at one time instead of all of them.
Mr. Horton stated it will probably be set up so that they can be
turned on by pole. Councilman Turner asked if part of the lights
on each pole could be turned on. Mr. Horton stated the system
is designed to light up the whole field. He stated they will use
the existing poles which will be about 65'.
Question was called on Councilman Merkl's Motbn and passed 4-1.
Councilman Turner voted "nay."
Request to purchase 1 new street ~eper in 1976 as an addition to
the Revenue Sharing Budget for 1976 was scheduled. The estimated
cost was $38,000 to be taken from the unallocated reserve part of
revenue sharing.
Councilman Hulsev asked the ages of the street sweepers the City
had. Mr. Jerman stated one is 4 years and the other is 1 year old
and they plan to junk the old 1958 model.
Motion by Councilman Cavarra "I move that we authorize the City Admin-
istrator to go out for bid on the purchase of a new street sweeper
to be budgeted from Revenue Sharing 1976 at an estimated cost of
of $38,000." Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Mr. Jerman stated the City had an allocation agreement with the Chevron
Oil Co. and the City's Buyer recommends that "in view of federal regulations
and the present uncertain market, that the agreement be
signed rather than attempting to bid" at this time. He stated the
City did not bid for gas in 1975. Councilman Merkl asked if there
was still rationing and allocation and Mr. Jerman said "yes "
Councilman Turner asked if any effort was being made to reduce the
consumption Mr. Jerman stated they have purchased compacts in the
police department and would eventually like to go to compacts throughout
the City.
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Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move the City Administrator be
authorized to enter into an agreement with Chevron Oil Company
for gas supplies for 1975 without going through the competitive
bid procedure" Motion was seconded by Councilman Hulsey and
passed 4-1. Councilman Turner voted "nay." Councilman Turner
had asked if the competitive bidding prom:lure could be waived
by Council, and Mr. Jerman said "yes."
Mr. Jerman stated the Blue Cross and Blue Shield renewal contract
which had been approved had an addi tional op tion that had been
recommended which was Preferred Service Option. He stated it
removes the income limitation on certain employees, and that
employees with ~ incOme who are under preferred services
does make the doctor accept the schedule of fees and nothing
additional can be charged. He stated it is somewhat less expensive
to the City compared to other rates.
Motion by Councilman Hulsey "I move the City add the preferred
option to the Blue Cross -Blue Shield employee health plan contract."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Merkl and passed 5-0.
Councilman Turner wanted the exact cost, and Mr. Jerman stated
the enrollment was not known yet.
Councilman Merkl asked for an Executive Session after the regular
meeting on a personnel matter. Councilman Hulsev requested that
the City Attorney be present.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that Tom Dodd and Robert Vidick
be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission and that names
be submitted to the City Clerk of people who are interested in Ward 2."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Councilman Cavarra stated the parks ordinance was underway in being
rewritten and as~ if the requirement of having 2 representatives
from each ward should be considered to be changed. Councilmen Hulsey
and Merkl stated they were in favor of having 2 people from each
ward.
Councilman Merkl stated it was his understanding that Bud Williams
could not serve any longer due to his work schedule. Councilman Turner
stated until a written resignation is received he should be considered
to be active. Mr. Jerman was directed to contact Mr. Williams regarding
this.
Councilman Turner mentioned the terms of the Public Works Committee
expires the end of the year and the Committee expires also.
Motion by Councilman Turner "I move the existing Committee be
reappointed (Public Works Committee) as presently active for 1
more year." Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra.
Councilman Merkl stated this has been created by the Mayor and felt
that Council should wait for the new Mayor to take office to see
what he has in mind. Councilman Hulsey agreed.
Question was called on the Motion and was DEFEATED 3-2. Councilmen
Merkl, Donaldson and Hulsey voted "nay."
Jim Pinkard applicant in the Rezoning Case WZ-75-24 heard earlier in
the evening stated he felt the case was postponed in error. He stated he felt
he had complied with the ordinance and had submitted an aerial photo
of the area showing the area and the adjacent land. He felt he
had complied in total, but the aerial photo did come in the folder
tonight. He stated Mr. Zwaqerman acknowledges that he does have it.
Mayor pro tem Donaldson stated many people had left, who had been
there previously regarding the hearing.
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Citv Attornev Fox stated in the B~5t a photo concept had been
used on some PUD concep~ becauseAthe surrounding area's density
or open space. He stated these were used "because there was no
way to properly show the surrounding uses." He stated if this had
been in the files and had been available at the hearing it would
have continued on. He stated this hadn't been given to Council
and gave an example that a road on the north side had been questioned,
and if the aerial photo had been present it would have shown the road,
which "would have at least been some compliance" with the City's
regulation. He stated it a~parently is an error and it was properly
presented and the matter shnid not go back "to the City Planning Dept.
nor the Planning Commission. It should come back before this
City Council as a continued hearing."
Councilman Cavarra asked if the property should be reposted.
City Attornev Fox stated the property should be reposted because
the people present are entitled to have notice and the procedure
has been 15 days posting. He stated Council has the right to
waive this however.
Motion by Councilman Merkl "I move that we rescind the Motion made
earlier on Item 1.B. from C-1 (Commercial-One) to PCD (Planned
Commercial Developemnt) for the property at 4184 Wadsworth Blvd
back Lo the Planning Commission and continue that hearing for this City Council
1 week from tonight on 1/5/76, and that procedural requirement
of posting is being waived due to the hardship caused by staff
error" Motion was seconded by Councilman Cavarra and passed 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 15 p.m.
An ~xecutive Session was held afterwards on a personnel matter.
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Subject 8 Blow
D~e Eeptember 24, 1975
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29th Minutes
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSIONS WITH P.P.A. AND CONSIDERATION
OF PROPOSALS BY EMPLOYEE COUNCIL
DEe 1 5 1975
At the request of the representatives of the Police Protective Association
(PoP.A.), the Mayor, City Administrator, Chief of ~l[Ars~~Qi~~or of
Administrative Services he:d a series of meetings wi tti a coil1'Mii~i!E!e-;\'bf...t-f.l.e.-._
P.PoA. to discuss proposals concerning the salaries and fringe benefits of
sworn officers in the Police Department.
On September 12, the City Council reCEived a memo from the Employee Council
containing other recommendations for the 1976 budget relative to salaries,
fringe benefit~, and working conditions of other City employees.
Attached is a report of the cost effect of the proposals prepared by the
Director of Administrative Services. The cost summary is as follows by
item:
10 S 3,665 (Police only)
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3. 20,000 (All Employees)
40' 7,350 (Police only) I
5. 5,560 (Police only)
6. 2,880 (Police only) I
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90 ( 1, 772 ) (Police only)
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$44,895 TOTAL
It has been ag~eed that the cost of item 3, Family Hospital and Medical
Benefits, if approved by CounCil, would be deducted from the proposed five
percent (5%) pay increase. The percentage impact of all of the above is
approximately three percent (3%) of payroll.
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Richard K. ~drews, Director
of AdministratiJe Services
Chief Ed Pinson
Dave Shelley, Chairman, Employee Council
Detective Ed Ray, Police Protective Assn., Wheat Ridge
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EMPLOYEE COUNCIL t1D1BERS
SEPTEMBER 12, 1975
From
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SUBJECT.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1976 BUDGET
~ At its meeting on September 12, 1975, the Employee Council made
the following recoIT~endations relative to salaries, fringe
-:benefits, and working conditio~s for consideration by the City
- Council for possible incorporation in the 1976 Budget
1. Grant cost of living increase comparable to the actual
increase in the cost of living, effective January 1, 1976, for
:~-ail City employees to include department heads.
_~~ City paid family coverage for health lnsurance Also,
r ~~~o~~end that the City explore the possibility of implementing
". dental and optical insurance coverage
3. Improve on-the-job training Have representative(s) come
to the City to eyplain equipment, etc , used by City employees
Expand professional approach to staff training both in-house
and external--alloH IT.ore eXDosure for employees to profession
job-related training and co~ferences AlloH more employees to
atte~d minor and/or major conferences
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4. Review job classifications and provlae for reclassification,
etc. .where applicable RevieH job classifJ..cations for parity
both in-house and within the metro area relative to responsibilities
and dutieS-; education and experience, and salary ranges Also,
recommend that the salary survey be conducted by an unbiased third
~arty rather than in-house
;;.~. Uniforms for Parks employees In addition to regular uniforms,
issue one pair of coveralls for each employee to use during
miscellaneous jobs (painting, etc) Thls will keep employees'
every-day uniforms looking clean and will create a better public
image. Also, recommend heavier winter jackets.
6. New or used lockers for Parks employees to hang winter clothes
and supplies This will eliminate employees having to leave work ~
t~ chaRge clothes Outside temperature varies during the day, ,
and proper clothing will reduce sickness and increase efflciency
arid marale.
7. .Purchase compact vehicles for use by all departments to reduce
gasoline, maintenance, etc , expenses.
8. Implement complete merit system for ~ City employees ra~h~r
than automatic increase, and/or salary reVlews by elected offlclals
9. Improve communication system within City Hall to adequately
service all City offices (newer model sHitchboard).
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From DIRECTOR OF AD~
STRATIVE SERVICES
Subject (See Below)
Date SEPTEMBER 22, 1975
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COST EFFECT ON PROPOSED CHANGES IN BUDGET
(Review of discussion with P.P.A.)
COURT TIME
ISITION
COURT APPEARANCES
PER t-lmJTH
COURT APPEARANCES
PER YEAR
AMOUNT PA ID AT 1:-2
TIMES FOR EACH
HOUR IN COURT
Corporals
Police Officers
Juvenile Officer
Detectives
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1200
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$3,324.00
$ 33.24
$ 31 60
IOUNT CITY PRESENTLY PAYS FOR ONE-HOUR MINIMUM OF COURT PAY
$3,665.32
$3,665.32
$7,330.64
'DITIONAL AMOUNT CITY ~ILL PAY FOR TWO-HOUR MINIMUM OF COURT PAY
( - AMOUNT CITY WILL PAY FOR COURT TIME IN 1976
NO COST
50% MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
0,500
Projected insurance cost of employee in 1976 for City
0,500
City cost for employee plus 50% family coverage in lieu of a
portion of the 5% cost of living increase.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Uniformed police personnel at $175.00 per year
ty would pay a total of $7,350.00
( ~LEANING ALLOWANCE
,184 Cost per year for the cleaning costs of 42 uniformed personnel
375 Cost per year for the cleaning costs of 5 detectives receiving $75.00
per year.
OVERTIME AND COURT PAY FOR SERGEANTS
,880 City will pay for 5 Sergeants spending 4 hours in court per month.
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~7 SICn PAY CONVERSION AFTER 60 DAYS ACCRUAL
$7,212 A~ount to be paid by City in 1976 for accrual of 480 or more hours
or sick leave on a one for one basis.
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~9 D~TECTIVE DUTY PAY
$1,771.60 per year savings if duty pay is deleted from the present pay ordinance.
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MINUTES TRANSCRIPT 12/29/75
TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attached is a transcript of a portion of the meeT,lng of the Wheat
Ridge City Council Meeting held on 12/29/75 pertaining to citizen
comments and Council's action for the proposed development at
Crown HilL
City officials in at~endance were Councilman Mary Jo Cavarra,
Councilman Calvin Hulsey, Councilman Larry Merkl, Councilman Louise
Turner and Councilmsi and acting Mayor Pro Tern Joseph Donaldson.
Mayor Homer Roesener was abser't as well as Councilman RoberT Howard.
City Admlnis~rator Jehn Jarman, Citv Attorney Maurice rex and
City Clerk Elise Brougham were also present
Citizens in attendance were approximately 150. A list was passed
around and T,he following people signed it
1. Mrs. William J. MadDen 33 Hillside Drive
2. Mrs. C.E. Goreen 10245 Twilight Drive
3. Mrs Janet N. Simmons 7095 W. 32 Ave.
4. David N Simmons 7095 W. 32 Ave.
S. Vern Oppenlander 3420 Independence Court
6. Cory L. Watson 10014 W. 3J Ave.
7. Brien H. Collins 9532 W. 26 Ave.
B. i~r2. Gcorg8 Coll~~s gS~2 u. 25 Ave.
9. Irwin L. Freedberg 9040 U. 32 Ave.
10. Mrs. John W nitt 3242 3arlano
11. Mary Louise Follansbee 3240 Garland
12. Jack ~raning 10200 W. 35 Ave.
13. Mrs O. L. ~utcherson 3291 Garland
14. Rose G. Frankl~n ~C57 Ames
'15. Dell !.ll. ~ranklin '::u:J7 Ames
16. Olive Smith 3007 Ames
17. W. E. Willhoit 3525 Holland Street
18. Shirley J. Schrslner 3j28 Holls~d S~rEet
19. M. Eli=a~e-h Willhoit 3525 Holland Street
20. Arthur P. BLtler Jr Jb25 W. 36 Avenue.
21. Josephine M 3utler 9625 W. 3b Ave.
22. Helen S. Lerch 9055 W. 36 AJenue
23. Patrick M. Mawe 4430 Reed S reet
24. Ralph F. Garramone 4445 Reed 5 reet
25. ~irs H. J Ss'c;o 4425 Reed 3treet
26. Lou Longo 4425 Reed Street
27. r~r and Mrs. nennetn Segerstrom 41 Morningside Drive
28. Donald & P~yllis Lancaster 4076 Everetc Street
29. H G. Beard 2596 Hoyt
30. Doris Beard 2590 Hoyt
31. H. Fraser 2420 Miller Street
32. W.J. Diel 2555 Lewis Court
33. Susan Rainey 7301 W. 32 Avenue
34. Roger Rainey 7301 W. 32 Avenue
35. Ruth M. ~ahre 9020 W. 32 Avenue
36. Dorothy Freedberg 9040 W. 32 Avenue
37. Irving ~r8edGerg 9040 W. 32 ~venLe
38. Gail Watson 10014 W. 30 Avenue
39. Dorothy Lovelace 22 Skyline Drive
40. Stuart A. Lovelace 22 Skyline Jrive
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. The follo~ing is a transcript of a portion of the Wheat Ridge
City Council Meeting held on 12/29/75 pertaining to citizen comments
on the proposed Cro~n Hill Development. This transcript was
requested to be forwarded to the County Commissioners at this mee~ing.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON First of all I'd like to mention the
Crown Hill Development has been put under Public Hearings. I'd
like to set the record straight. This is not a Public Hearing.
It should have been put on the roster as for citizens comments.
We're here to take your comments and that's it. I don't want this to
get into a debatE or an issue between the citizens and the Council.
I think if we could have 4 or 5 maybe spokesmen for the group and
if they don't bring up every issue that you have to speak about,
whV then, we'll listen to others after that who would like to add
further comment. But what I don't want here this evening is to
have everybody repeating what the first person has said. Maybe
we can get out of here at a reasonable hour. So if somebody would
like to make the first comment just raise your hand and I'll acknowledge
you and you can come up to the roster and start it off. This lady in
the back, and would you please state your name and address for the
record.
DORIS SMITH I'm Doris Smith of 10305 West 34 Avenue and I would
like to speak concerning the facilities already available in the
area of 26th and Kipling.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON Pardon me, could you pull the microphone down
and maybe we could hear a little better.
DORIS SMITH Before I begin I would like to especially thank the young
voters who have a-"ended mee-ings and done much leg work. . in hopes
for Wheat Ridge has been inspiring I attended 3 meetings of the
Planning Board in November and Uecember where they presented their
projec~ions for ~he commercial development in ~he Citj. They showed
3 cen~ers, none of which was rhe one under discussion. They did
show a small existing community shopping cen~er along 26tl and nipling
about 2 blocks west and 3 blocks south in size. This is a list of
what is in that "small shopping center" [line professional buildings,
containing 12 dentists, 4 medical doctors, an eye clinic, 3 law lers,
a group of psychologis-s, pharmacy, 1 veterinary hospital, several realtors,
construction offices, insurance agency, investment company, income
tay service, financial surveilS, red cross office, then the stores and
services for the grocery store, coffee shop, tastee freeze, caco,
large restaurant, 1 pub, a carber shop, 3 beauty shops, a dog beauty
shop, hardware, liquor, wallpaper, 2 dress shops, Twina's Vines,
a ceramic shop, 2 drug stores one with a post officer service, 24
hour recreation center, 2 gas stations, a garage, 1 tool rental,
1 furniture store, plumbing shop, print shop, bowling alley, 2 cleaners,
1 washateria, for the Modern Man, stores feacurinQ carr~ouc and
home delivery of meals, convenience scores. And then aoout 5 blocks
we have the professional,5 blocks north, we have a print shop, professional
buildings, the USGS Offices, and an area zoned for another professional
building, the Safeway, TV repair, watch repair, gift shop photos,
submarine sandwich, photographer, Artic Circle Hamburger shop, insurance
ofF~es, beauty and barber shop, body wrap salon, hardware, drug sore,
large restauranr, 2 gas sra~ions, convenience stores, used C3r l~
And 2 blocks north of this another convenience store, gas station,
restaurant, liquor store, sport and ski rental All these merchants
are collecting city sales tax and paying property tax. Must they
compete with 180,000+ feet of commercial territory in their neighborhood?
If you go over this list, you will see that all the needs of man and
beast are provided for. Must we have another commercial area plus
50 acres of 13.2 density housing in an area of hundres of acres of
4.6 density housing? Thank you. (Applause)
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON You have covered the subject so well, I
don't know whether there's any need for anyone else. (Laughter)
Who will be the next speaker? Raise your hand This gentlemen in
the back. Please give jour name and adoress
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OLIVER PHILLIPS I'm Oliver Phillips. I live at 10405 West
32 Avenue and I hope you'll excuse me for reading this but that
way I can get through it better. My purpose in being here tonight
is not to argue the point conce~ning any part of the data or other
information that has been furnished and previously presented. We
all know that the Jefferson County Commissioners must make the first
major decision jn affecting the outcome of this neighborhood controversy.
It's obvious that the C~Jnty Commissioners have a problem with the
proposed project. They have requested that they need your input.
We ask that you use your vwte to express the consensus of all the
people who will be adversely affected by this development, and
I believe this includes the whole Cit~ of Wheat Ridge I wish to
say that we of the immeoiatB area have analyzed the situation
quite thoroughly with input from the homeowners who represent many
professions. We have doctors, lawyers, sales people, merchants,
contractors and a Traffic consultant We ha~ talked to many, many
people in that area. These neighborhood property owners that have
coma here ~o dwell in an residential area which is without the noise
and confusion of The big city, that has relative safety for the pedestrians
including school age children. The concensus seems to expose a feeling
of betrayal on che part of city officials who have lent their support
to the development of a project which brings us back a step closer
to the big city atmosphere. We ask you, as elected representatives,
of our city, please give ~hose of us who have come here to build our
homes in ~ residential area the same consideration ~ou would ask for
if you were in our place. The feeling expressed by the people in
the neighborhood of previous meetings of the City Council, the Planning
Commi~on a~d other meetings Should indicate that the project is of
great concern ~o all homeowners in the area. The benefit of this
development and these developers can never equal the disenchantment
and sorrow created among those of the neighborhood who will be required
to accept increased Gisrupcion of the traffic, noise and confusion
in the area of this project. Thank you. (Applause).
BILL WILLHOYT I'm Bill Willhoyt of 3525 Holland. I also own a
piece of property at 3330-3340 (Holland). We are greatly concerned
with traffic. If any of you have been up and down Holland Street
during school, it is a madhouse. We are carrying, it's a narrow street
and cannot carry an~ more traffic. We also have a serious water, drainage
problem at the 3500 slock of Holland Street. We have for 6 six ~ears
fought with it in the County and then the Wheat Ridge engineers abOUt
drainage. The street slopes to the west, there's a shallow drainage
ditch there, ano there's 3 or 4 homes on the wast side of the stree+
that have in a few years, have had water in the basements because of
lack of proper drainage And there's the, 32nd up into The cemetery
area, there's quite a slope there. If they cut streets in there
that's going to increase the amount of water that comes down the stree~.
If ~his is approved, I think it would be highly recommended +~at
they do not make an opening to open it out on Holland S reer because
it cannot carry ano,her car of traffic to make it a safe and ...
place to live. (Applause)
FRANK POLE MUS Mv name is Frank Polemus, I own property at 3175
Wadsworth. I cOLld amplifj on w~at +he people have alread~ said
here, but I do think it behooves me to enlighten most everybody
on mv situation. A little bit of insight of who you're dealing
with here. I bought a property at 3175 Wadsworth some 8 years
ago. Ie's been used as a rental property.. The reason I'm using
it as a single family rental property the previous owner some
30 ye~rs ago was Crown Hill. They saw fit to put in the deed a
restriction that it Lould only be used as a single family residence
Since I've bought that property they have been able to get a
mausoleum built behind it without proper zoning, but they got it
built. They bought the adjoining property and the commercial property
a'jjoining it. It's continued to go downhill qnd is less desirable
I hSJ8 requested several times and most recently in the last month
riG!; en!?j lif't my restriction I hCJve llot heard back from ~h3m
I 113ve i18'vET heard C8T'oTe ere j,.,:J a si Uclcion where j Gj re as~ iiitd
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FRANK POLEMUS (Continued) evs~ybody else to~ant them a change
in use to actually go commercial, and they see fit to deny ~e of
use of my own propert'! of the zoning is already there, throug'l
the use of their restriction of the deed. I just can't say
that I can be encouragi~g to their position from their posit_on
they're taking on me. Naturally, the increased congestior of traffic
and all is going to make mj property less desirable as far as a
single family rental. Congestion and all is going to continue
to swirl around the property, and to maintain it as a single family
home is going to be more difficult all the time I thought
it behooved me to let everybody krlOw what my position is and why
I'm in tHS position. I'd like cO maintain the property Detter
than it is now, but it's difficult to do it under these conditions
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON
the garage there7
Is your propert~ just to the south of
FRANK POLEfV1US
Yes it is. (applause).
ROD STORE I thoug~if I waited long enough everybody would say
what I wanted to say and I could get by this thing. I'm not used
to speaking in public. My name is Rod Store. I live at 3025 Eaton.
I could amplify quite a bit on wl<t ~he people before me had said
but I S8e as ~y first threat i= i~mediate pressure on widening of
32nd Avenue, ~idening of 26th Hver,ue to 4 lanes. They've already
tried to do that once, and I thought we disposed of it. I see it
coming uo again, and again and again. If my me~ory serves me right
didn't we dispose of this Crown Hill Development a couple vears ago?
(Applause) How often are we going have to keep saying "no, we don't
want more development in Jefferson Count,; or Wheat Ridge?" ~Jow, I
see it, our grow~h in Wheat R~dge and Jefferson County as a whole is
being graDual increments on ~he negative side of our standard of lLving,
daily and weekly anD mon~hly and yearly by increased popula~ion I
don't k~ow where we're going to get all the water for this I don't
know how we're going to provide all the sewage for all ~he increased
residents. I see the County Commissioners are planning some 72,COC
possiDle resid8n~s down south of us in 2ear CreeK, and I forget he
exact numcer of how many ~housand in this Crown Hill Development area.
But I S2e our water bills going up. I see an incressed demand o~
electricit, a~d natural gos It seems to me that Public Service CJ
already declareD a moratorium on new gas taps. What happened to that'
If that's the case, how can we possibly consider putting in more
apartments and where is all +his gas going to come from, and if we
do have to drill deeper and drill more wells, isn't it going to
cost us all more money for natural gas. You bet it will, it's all
going to go up Ano it seems to me the people who can least afford
it, g8t hit the hardest. Solid waste disposal, I read a s~atistic
that we had something like a ton per person per year along those
lines. I dOil' i- know where we I re going to oe aule to purrrase i-his
propertj if we keep subdividing. We're going to have to pUt ~ne solid
waste someplace. I don'+ know. I don't know. It seems to me
that it takS3 a catastroohe somewhere to open our e' es to The sirGa ion
It takes a black out in ,ew ,ork or a drought in the 50's in Kansas
before people have to start drinking sewage, a river t~at's full of
sewage. It Lakes some major thing to get us going, to get us thin~ing
right. I think that we've lost our capacity to foreSEe and forestall
and I urge you as commissioners or public representatives in Wheat
Ridg2 to urge this, the County Commissioners to get their heads together
and to get more open space and declare a moratorium on growth Let's
find out what we have anD what we can support before we forge ahead.
What's the rush? \Applause).
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON Nextspeaker. Anybody who wishes to speak
just step right up to the roster.
:~L1LJII;-'~L, hJ I L.R l' lor Uhi12 uJe'.LB LL-:i;-i g for ell:! 0 h2T
paople who miqht be going to speak, I would like to mention that
I hild a phane call frof"l i'ir. and ~lrs. Ernest ':::ohnson of 33/0 Kiplirlg
who as~ed th~t their opinion be made public and were unsole to come
because of an emergency. That they ask that I relay on that they
were stronqly opposed to this project oecause of rhe.hazar~s al:sad
exiscing for people who li~e along Kipling 3 rse-. Also, 1 LJellE~e
all members of rhe City Council received a letter written oy narry
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W. Nvlund, and I think this let~er should be read into the ~6card.
And I'd ask that the Clerk read it i~to the record.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON Well, you say you figure that all th8
members of the Council received a letter. I didn't happen ~a
receive one. ..
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it be read.
Well, then it's all the more important that
MAYOR PRO TEf"l DDr-IALDSOf'
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CITY CLERK BROUGHAM (Ream the contents of the letter) SEE ATTACHED
LETTER TO THE TRANSCRIPT. (applause).
If Elise has a copy of the letter why
LE ROY COOK My name is Le Roy Cook. I live at 3220 Jellison Street.
I live immediately to the north of the property being discussed.
For many years I have enjoyed the open space as we know it. It's
p~imatily agricultural we have seen the geese, the ducks, the
pheasants flying around the neighborhood and we've thoroughly enjoyed
the semi-rural atmosphere in the neighborhood. I believe that if
there is anyway to control the ownership of the property, open space
would be my first preference... in that area. And SEcondly, would
be, if it has to be rezoned, if it has to be developed that it has
a zoning of no less than R-1 In other words a prime residential
rating. And third, i~ my p?eference would be a City Park and would
go no further than ~hat. If any way that you can influence one
of those, It would help me a whole lot, in diminishing the impact
to the neighborhood. Thank you. lPppla~se).
PHYLLIS LANCASTER Phylli3 Lancaster, 4076 Everett. I'm not, although
we live quite a W3V3 aW~j right now. Just before ~he last mess,
3 yaars ago, Ue had ~OU~l~ 4 10 3 up there. And you should really
hear the gLY who 5cle ~_ he lots how we were going to have a
beautiful park and eceryching else. I suppose it doesn't matter
when you're dead, but we cough~ those for the view, and paid a
little bit more for them Hnd ~'m realy upset, that's one reason
The rest of the thing, I agree with what everyoody else says aut
I think we've been cefraudeo oy Crown Hill by what they had rold us
and wh2t that ~ould ~e in the future and everything else, and noc
a word. It was Girec~ly before ~hat other thing 3 years ago And
I think it's just awful to have something like +ha: ri~ht next +0
a cemetery It's part of he cemetery, in fact I called ihem up
and asked them when ~his came up again I called them up and asked
them if they wOLld please GUY back our lots because I didn't want
to be buried there. And they wouldn't. And I have a question or two.
I was quite active in this last fight we had on this Crown hill
thing and ~Je .
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON
Just a minute. You say you have a questiorl.
PHYLLIS LANCASTER
I have a question Yes.
~lAYOR PROTEI'] CDrJALDS8f
We're taking comments and not answering quas io:~
PHYLLIS LANCASTER Oh ok. Well, let me make a Sotement then. Right
after I handed in almost 1800 names protesting and this was from all
your, everyone of the wards. It just wasn't Ward 3, because everybody
was upset. You just don't mess around with people's graveyards. And
then they backed off, right. They went back to Oklahoma where thev
belong, and it was brought cut that you were supposed to get toget~er
and you remember Mr. Donaldson, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge were supposed
to get 1,0gether and do something about having that as .. cemeterlj for
open space for a park. Evidently, that went by the board. Thank you.
(Applause).
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MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON
Are there any additional comments.
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA I wander if you might ask far a show of hands
of those who are ...
MAYOR PRO TEM nONALDSON I was intending to do that. I'd like to
have a show of hands of all those who are opposed to this. It's
going to be pretty hard to count hands, but anybody who's opposed
please raise your hands. Ok fine. (NOTE The room was full and
has a capacity of approx~mately 80 people and it appeared that
everybody raised their hands to show opposition.)
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON Could I have a show of those in the audience
that are in favor of this project. Any body in favor? Zero.
(Note no one raised their hands).
MAN Mr. Mayor, there are 61 people standing (Outside of the
chamber) who voted no.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON What I'd like to do, I don't know if the
City Clerk is prepared for this, but I'd like to have a tablet set
in the rear there by the door, and I would like to have everybody
sign this as they leave. We'll have a 15 minute break after this
so that "ou'll ha"e pl8ni:~ of time ~o sig<i chis May:e we can
have 2 or 3 p3ds rere, 50 ""hat we can keep you if'fOJ.'med of alY
further progress. And I want to th3nk everybody for coming. I
hope tha~ you'll have this many people turn out at the County
level and express our views.
COUNCILMAN CAJARRA Nr Mayor The City has been asked to state
their opinion on +hi5 deJelopmen~ I'd like to make a Motion on
the floor reg3rdinq ~his suo ecr. I move tha~ we aUi,horize he
City Admini3~ra or Co 3e d a Ie er to the Goun y expressing he
opinion of ro:e Jli""'ea t Ridge Ci t j Co :ncil in op:Josi tion to the
Crown ~ill JeveloD8me~t For Lh8se reasons
1. It's overwhelmingly opposed bj citizens in the City.
2. It is not compa+ible with surrounCii>g land use.
3. It would place an unDue Durden on the city's facili""ies,
expecially local streets resulting in congestion or widening of
streets throughout tle City, both of which are undesiratle to
Wheat Ridge citizens.
COUNCILMAN TURNER
Second the Motion.
COUNCILMAN HULSEY Mr. Mayor, I have one comment. Mr. Jerman, is
this what the County nsked the City for? Did they ask for the
City Council's view, or did they ask for ~he Planning Dept. view?
MR. JERMAN (CITY ADMINISTRATOR) They asked for Planning inout as
to some of the technical aspects. It's a regular form that they
send out on all such plans, developments close to cities
COUf,!CILMA:'J U\\fARRA hr. r~a\lor, LLall tacause of ""he scope of thL3
project, I don't think an opinion fro~ the City Council would De
out of order.
COUNCILMAN TURNER May I comment on this too Mr. Mayor. At the
public meeting at Everett when the developer had presented the
plan for the area, I asked publicly if it would come from the
Councilor the Planninq Commission or from our department. And
the mayor at thac time had answered that it surely would come through
the normal channels and to and from the Council, and that there
would be citizen input allowed so that it might guide the recommendacion
of the City And I think that perhaps having been 3ta~ed puolicl ,
is the wav it ought to be. And if it comes from the departmen~ sCD~ra~el,
fine au here sho~ld a16o~8 someLhinq reflec irg whar ne Gl
Council feel2 is E will of .he people in nis 2~8a. (Mopl ~~8'
COU~CILMAN MERKL I've talked to a number of people who do oppose
this development. I have also talked to people who are in favor
of this development. (The AUDIENCE ASKED "WHERE ARE THEY?")
...they're not here +onight. aut I have talkeD to people ~ha~ do
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COUNCILMAN MERKL (Continued) favor this development. (A man
asked if they were from Texas?) No sir, they're from Wheat Ridge.
The point is, I agree in a lot of aspects with Mrs. Cavarra's
Motion. I donot favor the Motion as it stands however. But I
do see an adveTse effect on the local streets. I do see where
this is going to have very adverse effects in certain portions
of Wheat ~idge, but I would like to see the comment from the
City be put in by our professional staff and not by this City
Council, but by our professionals wha will back it up with
facts on where the adverse effect what have you, might be.
COUNCILMAN TURNER Mr. Mayor, is there any reason that the
suggestion from Mrs. Cavarra might stand and is there any reason
that it might not stand and accompanying that letter from Mr. Jerman
the~ could be the professional staff's recommendation.
MAYOR PRJ TEM DONALDSor~
any further comment.
Ok, You've heard the Motion. Is there
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA
There's a comment in the audience Mr. Mayor.
MAN IN AUDIENCE I don't want to interupt the proceedings here
but I'd like to speak to the point that you raised. I've attended
all these meetings, zoni,.~, I've attended the zoning staff
meetings, the zoning commission meetings, and now this one. We
thoug~we were wor~ing our way up ~ecause at the zoning commission
meeting here a cOLple wee~s ago, it was stated :hatthey could not
make a decision. They could onl! make a recommendation to +he
Council. Now, ~h8 footoall g08s again So we need an answer of
some kind.
COUNCILMAN HULSEY Mr. Mayor, we can't make any decision here
as far as Lne rezoning goes We can only s~ate the views of
Wheat Ridge. The [oun-, Commissioners have +0 ~ake that decision.
IOU unders. d that DOn't ,au' I ClOil't know what, I don't know
what our Planning Commission told ~ou. If they threw it co City
Council to make the final decision that's wrong. (People in audience
muttered "rJo, 0, thai-'s not what was said e-'-c.")
f'lArJ Hi AUDlr:r!CE We are only ask.Lng your opinion. What are you
going -'-0 tell -'-he [ount~ Commissioners? We're not asking for your
zoning. ~haL are you going to tell the County Commissioners? How
long can this football go?
COUNCILMAN HULSEY What are you going to tell the County Commissioners?
You all live in Jefferson County. OK, you 211 have the righ~ to go
to the County and go +0 their he=rings and the same thing. You go
through their planning commissioners and on up the same ~ay.
MAN IN AUDIalCE
We are asking you to go with us.
MAYOR PRO TEN DO~ALDSON
I believe that was what the ~'iotion was atout.
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA
Will \OU call for the question~
MAYOR PRO TEM Dm:ALDSON No, I'd like to have the Hation reread.
Elise, would you please read the Motion?
~ITY CLERK BROUGHAM "I move we authorize the City Administrator
to send a letter to the County to express opposition to the Crown
Hill Development for the following reasons There was overwhelming
opoosition by the citizens. It's incompatible with existing Land
Use. It would be an undue burden on the existing City's facilities
especially local streets.
CITY ATTORNEY FOX
Mr. Mayor that's not the proper motion...
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON
It SEems to me it's a long way from your
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COUNCILMAN CAVARRA May I read it for the City Clerk? It is
in rough form in my own handwriting? Ok, "The City Council authorize
the City Administrator to send a letter to the Co~nty Commissione~s
regarding opposition, stating opposition to the Crown Hill Development
for the following reasons The project is not comoatible with
surround..pardon me. There is overwhelming opposition from
citizens in the Cit\!. The project is not compatible with surrounding
Land Use. It would place undue burden on city facilities especially
local streetd resulting in congestion or widening of streets throughout
the City, both of which are undesirable to Wheat Ridge residents."
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON Ok, you've heard the Motion. Will you
please poll the Council, Elise.
COUNCILMAN HULSEY Nay.
COUNCILMAN MERhL Nay.
COUNCILMAN TURNER Aye.
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA Aye.
COUNCILMAN DONALDSON Nay.
MAYOR PRO TEN DO~ALDSOr
a 15 minute break. ("ate
The motion is defeared. We'll declare
There was discontent muttering from the
audience).
It was announced that Councilman Merkl was writing a Motion that he
felt he could supporc
COUfJCIUJIA!'J hERhL "I move that the City Council 3uthorize Mr. Jerman
to writs a leT~er ro t~e Coun I' Commissioners ooin~ing out thet the
(proposed) de 'elopmen~ at CroLn Hill i5 in complete conflict with the
Ci t.J I S r a3 ~er Plan for +he an:a.
COlJrJCI U'lArJ HJLSEV
Second i-c;.
COUfJCILH.D.r C,1lu;:'.RRA Th_2 st'1+ement is not as strong as ~~rs. Turner
and she had hoped for ~rn all those oresent here toright. rloweveT
I feel +his is tJe[~er than s3ying the City Council is in favor of
the developmen". Therefore, I reluctantly feel forced to vote in
favor of this l'lotion. U ate Hany people in audience made outcrys
of di3grun~lemenc etc.)
Question was called on the Motion as follows
COUNCILMAN HULSEY Aye.
COUNCILMAN MERKL Aye.
COUNCIU~AfJ TURi'JER AlOe
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA Aye.
COUNCILMAN DO~ALDSON Aye.
The Motion passed.
COUNCILMAN TURNER I would like to ask that a transcript of the comments
made here this evening be forwarded along witn the letter to the
County Commissioners.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALDSON
Is that in the form of a Motion.
COUNCILMAN TURNER
transcript of the
he It)t f-Br to the
Yes, I make that a Motion.
comments m2~e heTe tonigh+ be
LIJU11t.y L ommi:':~lo ST3 II
"I move that a
forwarded alonq with
COUNCILMAN CAVARRA
Second it.
Question was called on the i'lotion. and passed unanimousllj.
.
Elise 2ro~g am, Ci ! Clerk
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