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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/1982 June 28, 1982 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDvE, COLURADO The City Council Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 3u p m Councilmembers present Pat Aiello, Will Burt, Kent Davis, Clyde Hobbs, Ken Lewis and Nancy Snow Also present City Clerk, Carol Hampf, City Administrator, Torn Palmer, City Attorney, John Hayes, Department Heads Chief Jaquay, Charles Stromberg, Rodger Young, staff and interested citizens Motion by Mrs Snow to approve the Minutes of June 14, 1982 with the addition to the portion regarding the Executive Session that Mrs Snow voted no because she felt that this was a personal problem involving herself and was public business, seconded by Mr Burt, carried 5 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr Hobbs abstaining because he had not received the Minutes in the mail) CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Larry Kotecki, 10545 West 3bth Place, spoke regarding damage to his property that had been caused by a problem at 3590 Moore Ct Jane LaPean, 4420 Teller St , spoke about traffic as regards King Soopers and Time Square Tom Kasubke, of unincorporated Jefferson County, representing a group from the vicinity of 52nd and Simms (mostly Wheat Ridge citizens) asked if City Council could assist them with a water problem created by Rainbow Ridge Subdivision in Arvada Mayor Stites said we will talK with Arvada to see if something can't be worked out but we have no jurisdiction in Arvada PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1 Application for approval of an Official Site Plan related to a building permit as required by the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - Wadsworth Town Center Master Plan, and by the adopted Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Plan for the Wadsworth Town Center - Limited Project Said property is located at 3950 Wadsworth Blvd (Case WSP-82-1, Dunaway) Motion by Mr Lewis that we continue this item to July 12, 1982, as per the applicant's first request, because there is no one here to represent the applicant, seconded by Mr Hobbs, carried 4 in favor, 1 against (Mr Aiello), and 1 abstention (Mr Davis - stating that he was abstaining for the same reasons as have been stated in the past regardin6 this property Council agreed to his abstention ) Item 2 Application for approval of a Preliminary Development Plan in the Industrial District on property located at approximately 5000 Oak Street, commonly known as Container Systems (Case WZ-82-4, John E Byrnes) Mr Stromberg gave the staff report Paul Pennock, Engineer of Zieler-Pennock, Inc, 2727 Bryant Street, Denver, was sworn in John Byrnes, applicant, was also present in the audience There was no one in opposition Motion by Mr Davis that Case No WZ-82-4/Container Systems, a request for a Preliminary Development Plan in an Industrial District at 5000 Oak St be approved for the following reasons 1) Planning Commission and staff recommend approval, 2) All Preliminary Development Plan requirements have been met, 3) The Plan is consistent with surrounding land uses and the Comprehensive Plan, and with the following conditions -- 1) There be a looped water system around both the new and existing structures, 2) All new and existing hydrants meet the requirements of the Fire Department, 3) A fire lane easement between the Container Systems and Coors building on Coors property be executed as part of the Development Plan process, 4) An access easement between Container Systems and Coors be executed through the Coors property where the main entrance to Container Systems already exists,--seconded by Mr Burt, carried 6-0 CITi COUNCIL MINUTES June 28, 1982 Page -2- Item 3 Application for approval of an a!llend~nent to a Planned Commercial Development on property located at approximately 3320 Youngfield St (Case ~Z-82-6, Conrad Becker) Mr Stromberg gave staff comments including that Planning Commission had recommended an evaluation of the traffic problems on 32nd and on ~adsworth, and to make decisions for improvement Dennis Wyatt, 4800 Happy Canyon Road, Denver, was sworn in Conrad Becker, applicant, was also present Mr Wyatt indicated that the plan as developed was satisfactory to them except that they would request to put a 1 x 6 board fence where there is now a chain link, instead of the grape-stake as shown on the Plan ~peaking in opposition was Patrick Reynolds, 12550 West 32nd, regarding the traffic situation on West 32nd Motion by Mr Hobbs that Case No WZ-82-6, a request for an amendment to a Planned Commercial Development at approximately 3500 Youngfield St be approved for the following reasons 1) Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of the request, 2) All PCD requirements have been met, 3) All Planning Commission conditions have been met, 4) The amendment is consistent with the PCD Development Plan,--subject to the following conditions 1) No Certificate of Occupancy be issued until out-landscaping and parking improvements are completed, 2) The applicant be authorized to amend his plan to show a 1 x 6 cedar fence to replace the chain link fence,--seconded by Mr Burt, carried 6-0 Mrs Snow requested to abstain since her two sons work for King Soopers but Council denied this request 5-0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item 4 Council Bill No 21 on first reading - An Ordinance amending Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, relating to the parking of Semitrailers and Trailers Council Bill No 21 was reintroduced on first reading by Mr Aiello, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Aiello that Council Bill No 21 be approved on first reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26, 1982 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr Burt, carried 6-0 Item 5 Response to DRCOG Study Report as regards Signal Flashing Oper ation Mr Young gave a report on his research regarding traffic signal flashing operations Council asked Mr Young to make a study of the City regarding each traffic light, the need for the light, cost comparisons for flashing and actuated controllers, - and to bring this back sometime in the fall Item 6 Clarification of Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Program Mr Young reviewed the Sidewalk Repair Program up to the present time Motion by Mr Lewis that, in accordance with the original motion to allow additional participation in the Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Hepair Prograrn, the amount be raised an additional $13,600 to a total of $91,190 and authorize a new contract to be initiated after the July 31, lSJ82 deadline, seconded by Mr Hobbs, carried 4-2 with Mr Davis and Mr Burt voting No During discussion on the above motion, a failed motion by Mr Burt that we table this item indefinitely, seconded by Mr Aiello, failed 3-3 with Mr Hobbs, Mr Lewis and Mrs Snow voting No Item 7 Motion to approve two agreements for purchase and sale with 1) Randolph G Currier and Clyde E Currier, and 2) Wadsworth Limited re Wadsworth Town Center Park Mr Hayes explained that there have been two subsequent drafts submitted and Vince King, of County Open Space, had not reviewed the current contracts and there had been substantial changes and recommended this be postponed Motion by Mr Aiello to continue CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 28, 198<::' Page -3- this item until July 12th, seconded by Nrs Snow, carried 5-1 with Mr Lewis voting No 11EW BUSINES::i Item 8 Ordinances on First Reading Council Bill No 25 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a Rezoning from Residential-Three (R-3) to Com;ilercial-One (C-1) with conditions for land located at approximately 6701 West 44th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case WZ-82-9, George Leman) Council Bill No 25 was introduced on first reading by Mr Davis, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Davis that Council Bill No 25 be approved on first reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26, 1~82 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr Aiello, carried 6-0 Item 9 Council Bill 26 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, by amending Section 12-2 thereof to provide for the creation of Traffic Violations Bureau, and the authorization of said Traffic Violations Bureau to provide for a mail-in system for collection of penalty assessment tickets and authorizing the establishment of a fine sched ule Council Bill No 26 was introduced on first reading by Mr Burt, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Burt that Council Bill No 26 be approved on first reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 26, 1982 at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr Davis, carried 6-0 Item 10 A Ordinance Draft - Council Bill 27 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 10, Improvement Districts, of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge providing a Comprehensive Statutory Scheme for creation of a Special Improvement District, the determination and assessment of costs, authorizing the levying and collection of assessments, and providing for the issuance of bonds to further any improvement authorized Mr Hayes explained that this item had been submitted to Council as a draft, for indication from Council as to whether this was the sort of ordinance they were interested in having Mayor Stites asked if they wished to discuss it or if anyone would be interested in introducing it on first reading Item was introduced on first reading by Mr Aiello, title read by the Clerk Motion by Mr Aiello that Council Bill No 27 be approved on first reading, ordered published, Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 12, 1982 at 7 30 p m in Ci ty Council Cha~,lbers, t'lunicipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 6-0 B Request regarding construction of West 48th Avenue between Tabor and Ward Road Bob Vermillion, 2800 South University, stated that he was interested in beginning a Special Improvement District to construct West 48th between Tabor and Ward, to conform with the Council requirements from his Preliminary Development Hearing, and was interested in knowing if Council was interested in such a project Since this was a similar subject to the Ordinance just introduced, it was determined that it would not be a proper time to discuss this matter CITY COUNCIL Mll~UTES June 28, 1 ')82 Page -4- Motion by Mr Lewis to suspend Council Rules and finish with the Agenda in its entirety, seconded by Mr Hobbs, failed 3-3 with Mr Davis, Mr Burt and Mr Aiello voting No Motion by Mr Davis to suspend Rules only to complete Items 11, 13, and 14, seconded by Mr Aiello, carried 4-2 with Mr Lewis and Mr Hobbs voting No Resolutions and Motions Item 11 Resolution 794 - Authorizing the City of Wheat Ridge to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Jefferson in order to transfer to Jefferson County the allocation of the City of Wheat Ridge, under Section 29-4-803 of Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended, to finance mortgage loans to provide more adequate residential housing facilities for low and middle income families Motion by Mr Lewis to approve Resolution 794, seconded by Mr Hobbs, carried 6-0 Item 13 A Authorization to increase Brannan's contract to install storm sewers on Dover 3treet Project and additional reconstruction of 44th Place and Dover 1:3 Resolution 795 - Providing for Budget Transfers within the Annual Budget providing for the Drainage Improvements Ed Hess, 4460 Dover, Arnold Kley, 4450 Dover, and Richard Debus, 86~3 West 44th Place spoKe favoring the installation of the drainage pipe on Dover Street prior to rebuilding the Street Motion by Mr Lewis that we instruct the Director of Public Works to construct the portion of the proposed storm sewer that is involved with the reconstruction of Dover between 44th and 45th Place, in the amount of approximately $25,000 Further, that we approve the Budget Transfer Resolution 795 for the transfer of funds from Account 01-607-795 to Account 31-303-840 for Brannan Sand and Gravel, to cover the cost of the storm sewer Further, that within 90 days, staff come back with a complete drainage system, specifically, Dover west to the creek,--seconded oy Mrs Snow, carried 4-2 with Mr Burt and Mr Aiello voting No , Mr Burt stating he had nothing against the $25,000 expenditure for the storm sewer, but was tired of emergency programs being brought up by Mr Lewis that could be handled through the staff Mr Aiello stated he was voting no, however, he felt the $25,000 was needed, but seconded Mr Burt's commments that we could handle problems without getting so many people upset Failed motion by Mr Aiello to eliminate the last clause in the motion, seconded by Mr Burt, failed 3-3 with Mr Hobbs, Mr Lewis and Mrs Snow voting No Item 14 Resolution 796 - Providing for Budget Transfers within the Annual Budget providing for the purchase of an underground pipe locator Motion by Mr Davis that we approve Resolution No 796 for Budget Transfer within the Annual Budget for the purchase of an underground pipe locator, seconded by Mrs Snow, carried 6-0 It had been explained that we have many pipes in the City, that we do not know where they are located Items 12, 1') and 16 will be on the July 12, 198U Agenda Meeting adjourned at 11 20 P m ~..~ 7 ~,/_ / ) ,//~/~ ,i { '-=-~ / rC~'7'/"P , Carol F Hampf, City 7er k CFH,fg