Wheat Ridge public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: an ordinance to regulate natural medicine services and healing centers, a Specific Development Plan for a Bonfire Burritos drive-thru restaurant at 4001 Clear Creek Drive, and an ordinance creating a new Mixed Use Lutheran Legacy Campus zone district. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive public comment on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on ZOA-24-08: ordinance to regulate natural medicine services and healing centers
- Public hearing on WZ-23-12: Specific Development Plan for a Bonfire Burritos drive-thru restaurant at 4001 Clear Creek Drive
- Public hearing on ZOA-24-07: ordinance creating a new Mixed Use Lutheran Legacy Campus zone district
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
- Public forum for comments on subjects not on the agenda
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: an amendment to allow RV camping at Applewood RV Resort, an ODP amendment for Clear Creek Crossing, and a Specific Development Plan for a 4-story, 119-room hotel. The commission will also approve minutes and discuss updates.
- Public hearing WZ-24-07: amendment to Phase II of Prospect Park Place ODP to allow RV camping on Lot 2 at 11600 W. 44th Avenue
- Public hearing WZ-24-01: amendment to Clear Creek Crossing ODP for Planning Areas 3 and 6 west of I-70 between Clear Creek and 32nd Avenue
- Public hearing WZ-23-11: Specific Development Plan for a 4-story, 119-room hotel at southeast corner of W. 40th Avenue and Clear Creek Drive
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Specific Development Plan for a daycare center at 3905 Clear Creek Drive (southwest corner of West 40th Avenue and Clear Creek Drive). Commissioners will also discuss draft zoning regulations for the Lutheran Legacy Campus. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum for non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on Specific Development Plan (WZ-24-05) for a daycare center at 3905 Clear Creek Drive
- Discussion of Lutheran Legacy Campus draft zoning regulations
- Approval of minutes from August 15 and October 3, 2024
- Public forum for comments not on the agenda
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review the third phase of the City Plan update, which will supersede the 2009 Envision Wheat Ridge plan. Members will provide feedback on draft place type and mobility frameworks intended to guide city development through 2045. No formal decisions are required at this meeting.
- Discussion of draft place type framework to replace the current comprehensive plan structure map
- Review of draft mobility framework regarding the city's multimodal network
- Discussion on strategies for coexistence between existing neighborhoods and future development
- Update on Phase 3 public engagement, including a September 17 open house with approximately 170 attendees
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the city-initiated legislative rezoning of the Lutheran Legacy Campus and a proposed charter amendment regarding building heights. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and receive project and commissioner updates.
- Study session on Lutheran Legacy Campus rezoning and charter amendment (discussion only, no vote)
- No public hearings scheduled
- Approval of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public forum for non-agenda items
- Project and development updates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss Case No. ZOA-24-04. This proposed ordinance would repeal and re-enact Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws to modernize landscaping design standards and increase water efficiency.
- Public hearing for Case No. ZOA-24-04 regarding City landscaping requirements
Board of Adjustment
The June 27, 2024, meeting of the Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment contains only procedural items. There are no cases or public hearings scheduled for this session.
- Approval of March 28, 2024, minutes
- Board of Adjustment training
- Election of officers
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zone change at 11910 W. 52nd Avenue. Confluent Development, LLC is requesting to change the property from Industrial-Employment to Mixed Use-Commercial TOD.
- Zone change for 11910 W. 52nd Ave (Case No. WZ-24-06)
- Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission is meeting with no public hearing cases on the agenda. The main item is a training session led by the City Attorney covering quasi-judicial actions, conducting public hearings, taking action, and exactions and conditions of approval. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like public forum and approval of the agenda.
- No public hearing cases scheduled
- City Attorney training on quasi-judicial actions, public hearings, and conditions of approval
- Public comment available in person, by phone, or online before noon on May 15
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission is meeting to receive an update on the City Plan process, including preliminary findings from the first phase of public engagement and an existing conditions analysis. The commission will also discuss 'Big Things'—priority topic areas the plan should address—and provide feedback. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- City Plan update: first of four Planning Commission study sessions on the comprehensive plan update
- Public engagement results: over 100 participants at April 16 open house, 75 online survey responses as of April 22
- Existing conditions analysis by consultant czb to be reviewed
- Discussion of 'Big Things' exercise to prioritize plan topics
- No public hearings on the agenda
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change requests. One would rezone a property at 10840 W. 41st Place from Agricultural-One to Residential-One B, allowing the owner to subdivide and build an additional single-unit dwelling. The other would rezone a parcel at Parcel ID 39-193-01-010 from Agricultural-One to Industrial-Employment. The commission will also elect officers and receive project updates.
- Public hearing on zone change WZ-24-04 by Cogent Companies from A-1 to I-E at Parcel ID 39-193-01-010
- Public hearing on zone change WZ-24-03 by Mark Brannon from A-1 to R-1B at 10840 W. 41st Place
- Election of officers
- Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024
Board of Adjustment
The Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to convert a carport into an attached garage at 3795 Holland Street, and another for a residential addition and garage at 23 Skyline Drive. Staff recommends approval for the Holland Street case, finding it meets most variance criteria. The meeting also includes a public forum, approval of prior minutes, and other routine business.
- WA-24-01: 16-foot-5-inch (65.67%) variance from 25-foot side yard setback for attached garage at 3795 Holland Street
- WA-24-02: 7.5-foot (50%) variance from 15-foot side yard setback for residential addition and attached garage at 23 Skyline Drive
- Staff recommends approval of WA-24-01 with conditions (building permit within 180 days)
- Public forum for non-agenda items
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a master sign plan for the Intermountain Health Lutheran Medical Center campus at Clear Creek Crossing, and an ordinance amending public hearing notice requirements. The sign plan would allow larger directional and wall signs suited to a hospital campus. The commission will also approve minutes, hear public forum comments, and receive updates on projects and development.
- Master sign plan for hospital campus at 13155 W. 40th Ave., allowing larger directional and wall signs
- Ordinance amending Section 26-109 on public hearing notice
- Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
- Welcome of new commissioners and project updates
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions finding the Carr Street and Lutheran Legacy Urban Renewal Plans in conformance with the city's Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hear a presentation on a CU student research opportunity and receive project and development updates. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and public forum.
- Resolution 1-2024: Carr Street Urban Renewal Plan conformance with Comprehensive Plan
- Resolution 2-2024: Lutheran Legacy Urban Renewal Plan conformance with Comprehensive Plan
- CU Student Research Opportunity presentation by Jake Carias
- Public hearing on urban renewal plans
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024
Planning Commission
The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning code amendments: one establishing electric vehicle (EV) charging and parking requirements, and another updating bicycle parking and storage standards. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on ZOA-24-01: ordinance amending Chapter 26 for EV charging and parking requirements
- Public hearing on ZOA-24-02: ordinance amending Articles V and XI for bicycle parking and storage requirements
- Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items