Wei Lian Fu is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Residential-Two (R-2) for the property at 10800 W. 48th Avenue. The applicant is the current owner of the property. The zone change will result in a zoning that encourages revitalization of the site and will enable the land to become conforming.

On October 25, 2021, City Council passed Ordinance 1723, adding a new Article XIV to Chapter 11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to establish a hotel licensing program and extended stay lodging regulations. The ordinance also updated the permitted use charts in Chapter 26. Section 11-569 of the Code requires City Council to review the implementation of the ordinance on or before June 30, 2023, and every 18 months thereafter. Accordingly, staff presented a program update to City Council on June 12, 2023. As a result of that update and based on lessons learned, a few minor code amendments are being proposed in the attached ordinance. This includes a minor edit in Chapter 26 regarding the term length of a special use permit for a hotel. As an edit to the zoning code, this provision requires Planning Commission review.

The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Commercial-One (C-1) to Mixed Use-Commercial Interstate (MU-C Interstate) for the property at 4735 Kipling Street. The applicant is the property owner. The purpose of the zone change is to enable reinvestment by allowing a wider range of uses, encouraging a better utilization of land, and ensuring high quality urban design. The applicant intends to repurpose the existing buildings for multi-unit apartments.

The proposed ordinance allows day care centers in Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Restricted Commercial (RC) zone districts, updates definitions of childcare facilities to align with State regulations, provides cross-references in the zone district use charts for home-based daycares which are allowed as home occupations, and permits day care centers at existing institutional/nonresidential properties in residential and agricultural zone districts.

This ordinance makes necessary updates to Articles I and IV of Chapter 26 of the City Code, specifically to modernize, clean up, and clarify portions if the City's subdivision requirements. The proposed code updates include updating incorrect or outdated cross-references, adding modern terminology and definitions, clarifying existing requirements, updating application requirements, and removing conflicting portions of the code. It clarifies when owners' associations are required and the obligations of those associations. It also clarifies requirements for drainage and irrigation facilities.

The proposed ordinance removes the requirement for the developers of deed-restricted affordable dwelling units to dedicate public parkland or pay a fee-in-lieu. The ordinance is based on recommendations in the Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan adopted by City Council to reduce the burden of developing income-restricted affordable housing within Wheat Ridge.

The proposed ordinance amends Section 26-115.E of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning the appeal deadline for code interpretations by the Board of Adjustment.

The purpose of this discussion topic is to provide Planning Commission with an update on the W. 44th Avenue subarea planning process and give Planning Commission the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations to be included in the Plan.

This Ordinance amends the City’s land use code to require that a plat note be affixed on resubdivisions of property advising that race- and religion-based covenants on real property are illegal and unenforceable.

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Planning Commission with an update on City's Affordable Housing Strategy. This item is a discussion item (not a public hearing) and public comment is welcome.

An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to permit Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in residential, agricultural, and mixed-use neighborhood zone districts. The ordinance establishes regulations and development standards for ADUs including height, size, and occupancy requirements.

The purpose of this discussion topic is to provide the Planning Commission with an update on the W. 44th Avenue subarea planning process, public engagement and preliminary findings from the existing conditions scan completed thus far, and gain input from the Commission on the initial findings.

This ordinance proposes amending Article VIII (Floodplain Control) of Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to adopt the most current floodplain maps, known as the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM). There are almost no changes to the limits of the flood hazard areas, but adoption of the most current DFIRM is required by the National Flood Insurance Program. Because this is an amendment to the zoning code, Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to City Council.

An ordinance amending Section 26-615 of the City Code concerning "small cell" CMRS facilities. The ordinance is proposed to update regulations in response to recent public concerns and based on lessons learned over the past few years.

A request for approval of a zone change from Restricted-Commercial (R-C) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with approval of an Outline Development Plan (ODP) for the development of fourteen single-family attached homes.

A Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a 250-unit apartment development in the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD), located in Planning Area 9. The development will consist of 15 apartment buildings, a clubhouse, and concurrent development of a public trailhead area for connections to the Clear Creek greenbelt.

A Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a Life Time fitness facility in the Clear Creek Crossing Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD), located in Planning Areas 5 and 6.

This resolution fulfills the Commission's annual requirement to designation the public place(s) for meeting notice. Those locations include the municipal building’s main entrance display cabinet, the City’s website, and the Jeffco Transcript.

Request for approval of a site plan (PBG) with 11 two-story buildings (22 total units) in the Residential-Three (R-3) zone district. A major subdivision accompanies the request allowing each unit to be sold separately and to plat common area tracts and easements. The purpose of the request is to prepare the site for development allowed by the R-3 zone district.

The owner of the property at 12100 W. 44th Avenue is requesting approval of a zone change from Commercial-One (C-1) to Mixed Use-Commercial (MU-C). The zone change is compatible with the area and will allow a wider range of potential land uses in the future, including residential workforce housing.