Wheat Ridge public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application to replat five lots into two on property zoned Residential-Three (R-3) at 2812 and 2838 Depew Street. The applicant, Frank Zwolinski, proposes to demolish existing structures and build two new single-family homes. The commission is the final authority for this decision. The agenda also includes discussion of the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan recommendations and project updates.
- Public hearing on Case MS-22-05: replat 5 lots into 2 at 2812-2838 Depew Street
- Proposed lots: 62.5 feet wide, 7,813 square feet each
- Existing structures to be demolished: 624 sq ft home (1924) and 737 sq ft home (1909)
- Discussion of 44th Avenue Subarea Plan Recommendations
- Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zone change to allow residential development at the former Pep Boys property, a specific development plan for a Chick-Fil-A, and an ordinance to address race and religion-based covenants on final subdivision plats. The commission will also approve minutes and hear public comment.
- Zone change from C-1 to MU-C at 7525 W. 44th Ave. for Foothills Regional Housing (2.489 acres)
- Specific Development Plan for Chick-Fil-A at 3700 Youngfield St.
- Ordinance amending final subdivision plat requirements to address race and religion-based covenants
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal by United Advertising Corp. (UAC) challenging a city staff determination that a proposed billboard at 4990 Kipling Street is not eligible because it is not 'oriented to the interstate highway' as defined in the zoning code. The board must either uphold or overturn the staff decision, which would set a precedent for future billboard interpretations citywide. Staff recommends denial of the appeal.
- Public hearing on Case No. WA-22-04/05: appeal of zoning determination for billboard at 4990 Kipling Street
- Applicant: Spencer Fane LLP on behalf of United Advertising Corp (UAC)
- Property owner: Carol Peck Living Trust; 2.187 acres, C-1 zoning, shopping center use
- Staff recommends upholding denial, citing consistent interpretation since 2007 and legislative intent
- Approval of minutes from March 10, 2022
Housing Authority
The Wheat Ridge Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the City's new Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, which will assess housing affordability challenges and identify tools to address them. The board will also consider two resolutions: one establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices as required by Colorado Open Meetings Law, and another adopting the 2022 budget. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 11, 2020, and a public forum.
- Discussion of Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan
- Resolution 01-2022: Establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices
- Resolution 02-2022: 2022 Budget Adoption
- Approval of minutes from August 11, 2020
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance (ZOA-22-04) to apply residential bulk plane development standards to all detached single-unit homes in all eight R-series zone districts, currently limited to R-1C and R-3. The commission will also discuss an affordable housing strategy update and a proposed bylaw change to move meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public forum.
- Public hearing on ZOA-22-04: ordinance amending Chapter 26 to implement residential bulk plane standards in all R-series districts
- Discussion of Affordable Housing Strategy update
- Discussion to amend bylaws to change meeting start time to 6:30 p.m.
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code to implement a residential bulk plane development standard, which will apply to single-family homes in all residential zone districts. The Commission also approved a bylaw amendment changing regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. by a 5-2 vote. Additionally, they received an update on the Affordable Housing Strategy and discussed its goals and timeline.
- Recommended approval of residential bulk plane ordinance (7-0)
- Approved bylaw amendment to start meetings at 6:30 p.m. (5-2)
- Approved order of agenda (7-0)
- Approved June 2, 2022 minutes (5-0-2, Kerns and Larson abstaining)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 10101 W. I-70 Frontage Road North from Commercial-One (C-1) to Mixed Use-Commercial Interstate (MU-C Interstate) for redevelopment into multi-story apartments and commercial pads. They will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the city code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and a public forum.
- Rezone of 10101 W. I-70 Frontage Road North (5.295 acres) from C-1 to MU-C Interstate for apartments and commercial uses
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 26 on Accessory Dwelling Units
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zone change for 10101 W. I-70 Frontage Road North from Commercial-One to Mixed-Use Commercial Interstate, and recommended approval of an ordinance regulating Accessory Dwelling Units. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.
- Recommended approval of zone change WZ-22-05 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of ADU ordinance ZOA-22-03 (5-1)
- Approved order of agenda (6-0)
- Approved May 19, 2022 minutes (5-0-1, Antol abstaining)
- Adjourned at 8:12 p.m. (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change at Applewood Village Shopping Center and an ordinance to update city floodplain maps. The meeting also includes reviews of upcoming project updates and development news.
- Public Hearing: Specific Development Plan for Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 12601 West 32nd Avenue
- Public Hearing: Ordinance to update City floodplain maps (Case No. ZOA-22-02)
- Review of meeting minutes from April 7, 2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zone change for 4501 Wadsworth Boulevard and a major subdivision for 29 townhomes at 5807 & 5823 West 38th Avenue. The meeting also includes a proposed ordinance amendment concerning small cell CMRS facilities.
- Zone change application (WZ-22-02) for 4501 Wadsworth Boulevard from R-C to MU-N
- Major subdivision application (WS-21-08) for 29 townhome units at 5807 & 5823 West 38th Avenue
- Ordinance amendment (ZOA-22-01) regarding small cell CMRS facilities
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission recommended approval of a major subdivision for a mixed-use development with 29 townhomes and a commercial lot at 5807 & 5823 W. 38th Avenue, despite resident concerns about density and traffic. The commission also recommended approval of a zone change at 4501 Wadsworth Boulevard and an ordinance amending small cell facility regulations. All three recommendations passed 7-0 and will go to City Council for final action.
- Recommended approval of zone change from R-C to MU-N at 4501 Wadsworth Blvd (7-0)
- Recommended approval of major subdivision for 29 townhomes and commercial lot at 5807 & 5823 W. 38th Ave (7-0)
- Recommended approval of ordinance amending Section 26-615 on small cell CMRS facilities (7-0)
- Directed staff to discuss with City Attorney a possible hierarchy of preferred locations for small cell facilities
- Approved order of agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 (6-0-1, Leo abstaining)
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a lot consolidation to clear title, a zone change to Planned Commercial Development, and a zone change to Planned Residential Development. The commission will make recommendations on these cases, with final decisions on some going to City Council.
- Case WS-21-04: Consolidate 23 lots into 3 at 5800-5990 W. 38th Ave (MU-N zoning)
- Case WZ-21-09: Zone change from A-1 to PCD with ODP at 4877 Robb St
- Case WZ-20-06: Zone change from R-C to PRD with ODP at 7585 W. 32nd Ave
- Public comment accepted via wheatridgespeaks.org, Zoom, or in person
Board of Adjustment
The Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two variance requests for a property at 3655 Holland Court. The applicant seeks a 0.7-foot variance for a detached garage and a 0.9-foot variance for a home addition, both from the 5-foot side yard setback. Staff recommends denial, citing that the hardship was created by the property owner and the criteria are not met. The board will also consider routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.
- Public hearing on Case WA-22-02: two variances for 3655 Holland Court (R-2 zoning)
- Staff recommends denial of both variances
- Garage and addition were built with encroachments after a failed foundation inspection
- Xcel Energy approved encroachment into a 5-foot easement
- Resolution 01-2022: designating a public place for posting meeting notices
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a Specific Development Plan for Outlook II, a project featuring 15 buildings and a clubhouse. The application is for a 12.67-acre site located at 4051 Clear Creek Drive.
- Public hearing for Case No. WZ-21-11: Outlook II apartment development
- Proposed 250-unit apartment complex with 15 buildings and a clubhouse
- Development located at 4050 Clear Creek Drive (Planning Area 9)
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 111,000-square-foot Life Time Fitness facility on a 12.2-acre site at 3501 Clear Creek Drive. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public forum. The SDP is the final approval step for the project, which is part of the Clear Creek Crossing planned development.
- Public hearing on Case WZ-21-13: Life Time Fitness SDP, 111,000 sq ft, 12.2 acres at 3501 Clear Creek Drive
- Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Specific Development Plan for a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 3478 Clear Creek Drive. The commission will also consider a resolution and receive updates on projects and upcoming dates. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public forum.
- Public hearing on Specific Development Plan (Case WZ-21-06) for Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 3478 Clear Creek Drive
- Resolution 01-2022 under new business
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items