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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting

Tomorrow at 6:30pm

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Specific Development Plan at 3905 Clear Creek Drive

Commenting closed

Approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a Primrose School daycare center in the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD).

Study Session - Lutheran Legacy Campus Updates

Commenting closed

The purpose of this study session is to present an outline of the updated draft Lutheran Legacy Campus zoning requirements to Planning Commission, which will serve as a preview of the full ordinance that will be presented at future public hearings at Planning Commission and City Council. This outline is similar to the one presented to City Council on October 7, 2024. A rough draft of the regulations is also provided for Planning Commission's review.

Past Meetings

City Council – Special Study Session

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 6:35pm

Virtual and In-Person

Public's Right to Speak

Item No. 1 - MEMO - Snow and Ice Program Overview

This memo provides an overview of the city’s response to snow events including priorities, storm classifications, public communication, and the city’s available resources for addressing this critical function.

Item No. 2 - MEMO - Wads Improvement Project Update

City Council – City Council Meeting

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm

Virtual or In-Person

Public's Right to Speak

Item No. 1a - MOTION - Youngfield Bridge Scour Project

Approved

The base of the piers for the Youngfield bridge over Clear Creek have been exposed due to erosion from high water flows. This project will remove some material and then add large boulders to protect the area around the base of the piers from future erosion. Five bids were received and opened on September 25, 2024. Staff recommends the lowest responsive bidder, West Fork Construction, LLC of Colorado Springs, Colorado be awarded the contract in the amount of $149,725, plus a contingency of $14,975, for a total project cost of $164,700.

Item No. 1b - MOTION - Crack Seal Project Contract

Approved

The City periodically performs asphalt crack sealing as part of the annual preventive maintenance program to help maintain pavement condition and prevent more costly pavement repairs. Zone 1 of the city’s six maintenance zones was inspected by city staff. Various street segments with significant cracking were identified for inclusion in the proposed contract to receive a crack sealing treatment. The 2022 contract with A-1 Chipseal Company is being amended per the terms of the contract for the 2024 crack sealing project. The contract amendment also includes work to be performed in the City of Edgewater. Wheat Ridge will be reimbursed for all work performed within Edgewater.

Item No. 1c - MOTION - Hayward Park Trail agreement

Approved

The Hayward Park walking trail has deteriorated over time, creating an uneven surface with large cracks, resulting in safety concerns for trail users. The City received grant funding from the Jefferson County Open Space Trails Partnership Program to fund a portion of this trail replacement project. Approval of this contract will allow the City to complete this important work.

Item No. 2 - ORD - Business License Requirements

Approved

This ordinance makes several amendments to the City’s Business Licensing Code. These changes are designed to ensure compliance with state legislation, transition to bi-annual business license renewals, introduce an inspection fee, and consolidate certain special licenses with regular business licenses.

Item No. 3 - ORD - WR Code Auto Vehicle Identification

Approved

Traffic issues, primarily excessive speeds and red-light violations, are a continual complaint from the public. Residents contact various departments, primarily the police department, to request speed and other traffic enforcement on their streets to address the increased hazards these violations tend to create. Wheat Ridge is a smaller community impacted by major roadways and highways often used by community members and non-community members alike. This volume of traffic makes it difficult for an agency, sized to serve the community of residents and businesses, to adequately meet the demands of traffic control and safety. The use of technology in law enforcement continues to be one of the more impactful changes to modern day policing. One of those innovative technologies that is expanding nationwide is the use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). Staff is requesting City Council to adopt a new Article VI in Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to allow for the use of AVIS in Wheat Ridge to address these traffic concerns.

Item No. 4 - Auto Vehicle Identification Agreement

Approved

The use of technology in law enforcement continues to be one of the more impactful changes to modern day policing. One of those innovative technologies that is expanding nationwide is the use of automation within traffic enforcement. Wheat Ridge is a smaller community impacted by major roadways and highways often used to transit the city of Wheat Ridge by community members and non-community members alike. This volume of traffic makes it difficult for an agency, sized to serve the community of residents and businesses, to adequately meet the demands of traffic control and safety. The use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) to promote traffic safety, greater accountability, and more responsiveness to community concerns would fill a necessary void. To leverage the current AVIS technology the Wheat Ridge Police Department researched the use and implementation of AVIS technology. During the research the Wheat Ridge Police Department met with Altumint, Incorporated, a leader in the provision of AVIS technology since 2005 with a proven track record. We believe Altumint best serves the needs of the Wheat Ridge Police Department.

City Council – Study Session

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:30pm

Virtual and In-person

Public's Right to Speak

Item No. 1 - MEMO - 2025 Proposed Budget

On October 21, 2024, the proposed 2025 City Budget will be presented to City Council for review and discussion. This memorandum includes an outline of the public engagement steps that have occurred to date and the future actions required by City Charter to adopt the budget. In addition, the 2025 Budget Message is included which summarizes the various components of the proposed budget.

City Council – Special Study Session

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 7:00pm

Virtual and In-Person

Item No. 1 - MEMO - Sale of City Property

The City has been approached by Kyle and Erin Ballew for a proposed retail development, DOP’s Sweet Spot, at the southwest corner of 38th Avenue and Johnson Street. The 0.5-acre parcel is owned by the City of Wheat Ridge and was rezoned to Planned Commercial Development in 2008. Permitted uses on the subject property include any land use allowed in the City’s Restricted Commercial zone district. This proposed retail use would be a permitted use. Section 16.5 of the City Charter states that “The City shall not sell or dispose of municipally owned buildings or real property for a public purpose, without first obtaining the approval, by ordinance, of three-fourths of the entire council. Unanimous approval of the entire city council, by ordinance, shall be necessary for sale or disposition of designated park land.”

City Council – City Council Meeting

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 6:30pm

Virtual and In-Person

Public's Right to Speak

Item No. 1 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Tobacco Retail Business

Approved

The Code prohibits tobacco product retailers from operating within 1000 feet of a youth-oriented facility (such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, etc.). The “grandfathering" clause of Code section 11-534(d) nevertheless exempts those retailers who were in place on the effective date of Ordinance 1710 Series 2021, which created the 1000-foot limit. However, if that retailer sells the business, the buyer of the business is not eligible for the grandfathering protection of that Code section. Councilmember Hoppe, supported by Councilors Dozeman and Hultin, requested that Council consider an ordinance expanding the grandfathering scope of Code 11-534(d) to include purchasers of a protected location. Council provided consensus to proceed with a code amendment on September 9, 2024.

Item No. 2 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Business License Reqs

Approved

Item No. 3 - ORD - WR Code of Laws: Automated Vehicle ID

Approved

Item No. 4 - RESO - Sustainability Action Plan

Approved

Sustainability is an important issue within the City of Wheat Ridge, impacting municipal operations, businesses, and residents alike. Staff have been working to update the initial 2018 Sustainability Action Plan, and this resolution would adopt the 2024 Sustainability Action Plan Update: A Five-Year Roadmap as City policy to guide future decisions and actions affecting sustainability efforts throughout the City.

Item No. 5 - MOTION - Easement Acceptance

Approved

City staff is working with the City of Edgewater to design and construct a roundabout at the intersection of 26th Avenue and Harlan Street. A roundabout would slow speeding vehicles, improve opportunities for pedestrians to cross 26th Avenue and enhance the existing bike lanes along 26th Avenue. It is necessary to acquire portions of private property in order to construct the roundabout. Temporary easements for use during construction are also required. Two of the properties where land is needed are located in Wheat Ridge. Therefore, the needed land must be accepted by the city as permanent and temporary easements.

Item No. 6 - MOTION - Cancel November 4 Study Session

Approved

The City Council Study Session of November 4, 2024, currently coincides with the week of the upcoming November 2024 Election. The City of Wheat Ridge has signed an IGA to run a concurrent election with Jefferson County. The Wheat Ridge City Council Chambers is an advertised Jefferson County polling place. As such, the City Council Chambers will require election equipment, election judges, and the utmost security to ensure a valid election, free from protest. It is for these reasons that staff and the City Clerk’s office request to cancel the November 4, 2024, City Council Study Session.

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