HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1978
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
October 16, 1978
At 7 30 pm, October 16, 1978, Mayor Phillips called the Four Hundred Twenty-
seventh Regular Meeting of the City Council to order Council Members present
Mary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N Flasco, Gary L Lewman, Ray
C Pepe, and Louise F Turner Also present City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City
Attorney Edmund G Lambert, Acting City Administrator Douglas Hilyard, Depart-
ment Heads Richard H Bredt, Clyde E Hobbs, and Charles Stromberg, staff,
and interested citizens
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by CM Donaldson "I move for the approval of the minutes of
the meeting of October 9th as printed", seconded by CM Turner, carried
6-0
Ordinance on Second Reading and Public Hearings
Item 1 Ordinance No 296 providing for the rezoning of land located at approx-
imately W 48th Ave & Ingalls St from C-l and R-2 to PCD
Case No WZ-78-7
The following items were accepted into the record by Mayor Phillips Wheat
Ridge Comprehensive Development Plan for Zoning Ordinance, Case file, Planning
Commission Minutes and Resolution, staff comments, surrounding Land Map, and
surrounding Zoning Map Concerns from Planning Commission were (1) fire
access, which has been corrected by adjusting the fire lane, and (2) traffic
congestion at the intersection of 1-70, 48th Ave, and Harlan Community Devel-
opment Department has been working with the Colorado Department of Highways on
the suggestion that the westbound on-ramp to 1-70 be moved farther west and
W 48th widened from Harlan St to the ramp Colorado Department of Highways
is doing engineering on this to see if it is feasible, but favor the idea
Mr Stromberg read a letter from Marla Prinz, as representative of the Ingalls
St residents, stating that, whereas, they had previously been against this
development with the changes made, ie, moving the building forward, decreasing
the square footage, and so forth, they now favor the development CM Cavarra
stated that City Council had frequently been counseled against contingency zon-
ing which exists in this ordinance Concern was stated regarding the width of
Ingalls St to the east of the development It was further explained that the
amount shown on the map is only the 30 feet that had previously been dedicated
by Mr Vendena There is additional width beyond the map It was further
brought out that the "letter of intent" on the drawing shows 200,000 square feet,
the actual amount is 166,000 square feet Also, there is no retail space allowed
Douglas Miller, Sr , of 2001 E Easter Ave, Littleton, spoke, representing the
developer He stated that they had tried to cooperate with all requests of
the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission When asked
regarding the number of vehicle trips per day, he said he did not have that
information They believed, however, that their development would add to one
to one and one-half percent to the traffic flow, figured from the 560 parking
spaces on the plan Their traffic would be flowing in the opposite direction
of the neighborhood traffic, which would be leaving when their traffic is com-
ing Elvis Tippets, 10601 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge, consulting engineer,
responded to questions regarding adjacent zoning e g , residential zoning to
the east is well established, 35 to 50 years old, to the north, is Mr Vendena,
the only resident, than a 55-foot dropoff to Clear Creek, and across Clear
Creek, the bus depot, to the west, there is also a dropoff except for a tri-
angle which he considers not developable as residential, due to the sewage
treatment plant Mr Roxy Vendena, 6105 W 49th Pl , owner of one-half of
the property, was present Also, Archie Wainwright, 400 Federal Blvd, Denver,
was present If this development is accepted, the property will then be trans-
ferred to one ownership Ben Loye, attorney, spoke on behalf of the Lakeside
National Bank, and stated their support if the traffic situation is rectified
Richard West (? spelling), 7294 S Kendall Ct , Littleton, Managing Agent for
Denver Real Estate Investments, spoke in support of the development and read
excerpts of a letter from E M Haase, Colorado Department of Highways, to
Walter Orr, of February 24, 1978, and a letter from himself to Dick Brasher of
September 18, 1978, regarding the questioned intersection Mr Stromberg
presented a revised zoning map showing property recently rezoned to C-l in the
area that was not shown on the material distributed to Council There was no
one present in opposition Public Hearing was closed MOTION TO DENY by CM
City Council Minutes, October 16, 1978
Page -2-
Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No 296 be denied for these reasons
1) The Council does not wish to approve a contingency rezoning be-
cause of the possibility of future legal problems 2) The proposed
land use is too intense in nature because of the potential traffic
impact and the residential character of the area to the east 3)
The existing zoning is compatible with the Land Use Plan 4) The
existing zoning is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan It is
also compatible with the existing zoning and with the existing Land
Uses, and there was no testimony given to indicate that the prop-
erty could not be developed under the existing zoning I further
move that the Council consider waiver of the one-year time limita-
tion for reapplication of 1) the proposal is substantially reduced
in scope, or 2) the applicant presents firm evidence that the devel-
opment will not generate an adverse impacr-in increased traffic and
other rel ated probl ems" Motion to deny seconded by CM Flasco CM Pepe
stated that he felt the traffic situation could be taken care of, and that the
property should be rezoned to PCD Motion to deny carried 5-1, with CM Pepe
voting NO
Item 2 Application of A & B Partnership (Lakeside Commons) for approval of a
Preliminary Development Plan for land located at approximately W 48th
Ave & Ingalls St MOTION by CM Cavarra "I move that Council deny ap-
proval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Lakeside Commons,
located at approximately W 48th Ave & Ingalls St , for the rea-
sons stated in the denial of Ordinance No 296", seconded by CM
Flasco, carried 6-0
Decisions, Resolutions, and Motions
Item 3 Recommendations of Civil Service & Personnel Commissions re Classifi-
cation and Salary Study Mr Hilyard, Director of Administrative Ser-
vices, reported that the Personnel Commission and Civil Service Commission had
held a meeting with the employees on October 12, 1978, and needed more time for
detailed study of the plans It is the Commissions' recommendation to Council
that the money allocated as a reserve be continued in the Budget when adopted
Item 4 Adoption of Criteria for Evaluating Sites - Low and Moderate Income
Housing as recommended AMENDED MOTION " I move that the Cri-
teria for Low and Moderate Income Housing Sites as listed be adop-
ted and officially submitted to the Jefferson County Housing Author-
ity for the City of Wheat Ridge 1) That the housing complies with
Comprehensive Plan of the City 2) Sites are not located in the
Flood Plain 3) (deleted for consideration at a later date) 4)
That adequate public facilities are readily available, ie,
schools, parks, shopping, etc 5) That adequate public transpor-
tation is readily available 6) That the housing falls within the
Regional Housing Opportunity Plan Criteria, and falls within exist-
i ng HUD Cri teri a " Original motion by CM Lewman, seconded by CM Turner
Amendment by CM Turner, seconded by CM Donaldson Amending motion and motion as
amended carried 6-0 Discussion of item 3) involved the number of units to be
allowed as to a) number of units per site, or b) number of units determined as
a percent of the amount allowed under each zoning district It was suggested
that Gene Fortier be invited to discuss this point with a Council Committee
Item 5 Proposed Resolution adopting a Regional Housing Opportunity Plan
Resolution introduced by CM Lewman, numbered 609 and title read by
Clerk MOTION by CM Lewman "I move to adopt Resolution 609, and cer-
tified copies be sent to DRCOG and the Jefferson County Housing
Authority", seconded by CM Cavarra It was asked if approval of the resolu-
tion would also approve the Regional Service Authority, and was so indicated
since HUD does not accept conditional approvals Motion failed 1-5, with CM
Flasco voting NO since he thought the Resolution should be deferred pending
action on the previous agenda item, CM Cavarra and CM Donaldson voting NO since
they support regional dispersed housing, working through the Jefferson County
Housing Authority but do not support a Regional Authority, and CMs Pepe and
Turner also voting NO
Item 6 Progress Report of City Administrator on construction of wooden
City Council Minutes, October 16, 1978
Page -3-
footbridge #1 at Clear Creek and Prospect Park Mr Hobbs reported that the
City had received a letter from Coors stating that subject to the terms and
conditions of their lease, ie, Coors to be held harmless from damages or
liability, and the City to obtain permits and approvals necessary, they have
no objections to the construction of a footbridge The bridge will be con-
structed in such a manner that wheelchair and the handicapped will be able
to use the bridge It will be constructed of wood with the exception of steel
I-beams that were necessary due to the current unavailability of wooden beams
The bridge to be located at alternate A (east location) on the map provided to
Council, and that the ramps would be earth fill with an asphalt lane from the
parking area to the bridge Regarding bridge #2 at Independence Ct , Mr
Bredt reported that on October 20th, there is to be a meeting between the
County Attorney, a member of the VanHooser family, John Baker of Open Space,
and himself, regarding the purchase of a portion of the VanHooser property
The VanHooser family do not wish to get involved with an easement at this time,
since purchase discussions are going on
Item 7 Budget Transfer Resolution - adding an appropriation for paving a
portion of Wright Court, north of 32nd Ave Resolution introduced
by CM Donaldson, numbered 610 and title read by Clerk MOTION by CM Donaldson
"I move for the adoption of Resolution No 610", seconded by CM
Turner, carried 6-0
Item 8 Budget Transfer Resolution - adding an appropriation for Municipal
Building Elevator Maintenance, and authorize Mayor to sign contract
Resolution introduced by CM Donaldson, numbered 611 and title read by the Clerk
MOTION by 01 Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No 611",
seconded by CM Cavarra, carried 6-0 MOTION by CM Turner "I move to author-
ize the Mayor to sign a one-year contract with Dover Elevator Com-
pany for elevator maintenance", seconded by CM Lewman, carried 6-0
Mayor's Matters
Mr Smith presented a scale model of the lobby wall treatment that he had
brought with him, showing the Seal in wood which could be either inlay or over-
lay Regarding the lettering of the Motto if the letters were to be in light
wood, they would need a dark strip behind them, or the letters could be dark
The rings of the Seal, he suggested, could be gold leaf or a different colored
wood The Seal to be created in different woods, if color is desired, the
woods stained His cost estimate $5,000 to $5,700 He estimated he could
have it finished in March The Seal to be approximately five feet in diameter
MOTION by CM Cavarra "I would like to suggest that staff draw up a
contract with Mr Smith", seconded by CM Donaldson, carried 5-1, with
CM Pepe voting NO Mr Hilyard was asked to be sure the City has no binding
contract with the consultant, Carol Levin, previously contacted
City Administrator's Matters
Mr Hilyard, Acting City Administrator, stated that swimming pool construction
bids are being advertised at this time, the document will be available on Fri-
day, and the bids will be opened on November 21st
Council Members' Matters
CM Turner asked that Ordinance No 280 be placed on the agenda
MOTION to adjourn by CM Pepe, seconded by CM Flasco, adjourned at 10 30 P m
// /
-" -. /
iAR~t\e~ HAM;?: ~TF c4~
cfh pj k
APPROVED
1o/;2.j!7f-
, I
''7 +ributed to.
"'LB. 10/19/78
I Clerk:
Ii Trens:
,
Council
Mayor
City Adm.
Ci~v Mtv
')""" p".,rl~
~ o;;tJ~ ~f':uv
To Adm Services for
mail distribution
From