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Meeting Minutes - Final

Planning Commission

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

6:00 PM

Regular Meeting Via Zoom

This meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom. There will be no

physical meeting. The public can access this meeting through the Zoom

platform via the internet or phone for public input/testimony or as a witness;

pre-registration is required through www.c3gov.com/PC, by contacting staff

at 303.289.3679, or aullom@c3gov.com. For more information, visit

http://www.c3gov.com/government/city-council/virtual-meetings. The meeting

will also be live on Channel 8 and c3gov.com/video.

Call to Order

Chairman Popiel called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Roll Call

Kim Adame called roll. All present affirmed.

5 -

Present

Commissioner Andrew Amador, Commissioner David Yost, Commissioner

Dennis Cammack, Chair Jonathan Popiel, and Alternate Commissioner

Steven J. Douglas

Staff in attendance:

Matt Hader, Deputy City Attorney

Steve Timms, Planning Manager

Jennifer Jones, Principal Planner

Brayan Marin, Planner

Jamie Rice, Planner

Stacy Wasinger, Planner

Tricia Mason, Community Development Manager

Kim Adame, Administrative Specialist

Alexa Ullom, Administrative Specialist

And alternate commissioners Angela VanDijk and Garret Biltoft

Approval of Minutes:

Min 21-60

March 02, 2021 Minutes Draft

Attachments:

March 2, 2021 Minutes draft

A motion was made by Commissioner Cammack, seconded by Vice Chairman

Amador that these minutes be approved. VOTE:

4 -

Ayes:

Commissioner Amador, Commissioner Yost, Commissioner Cammack and

Chair Popiel

1 - Alternate Commissioner Douglas

Abstentions:

Case(s):

Pres 21-219

Z-968-21: The applicant, Metal Products, is requesting a zone change

from C-3 Regional Commercial District to I-2 Medium-Intensity Industrial

District in order to expand the current industrial operation located at 7167

E. 53rd. Pl.

Attachments:

Matt Hader, Deputy City Attorney, introduced the case and introduced staff presenting

the case.

Brayan Marin, Planner, presented case Z-968-21 and noted all information pertinent to

noticing and publication is in the record and DRT recommendation of approval.

Commission discussed owner being in agreement with demolition for the property and

house, and a detention pond on property that is accounted for in the development plan.

Seeing no further discussion, Chairman Popiel invited the applicant to speak.

Jim Nakai, JWN&A, Architects

Applicant introduced themselves on behalf of the owner Sean Conquest. Applicant

discussed that the owner will do an asbestos report on house in preparation of

demolition. Commission discussed expansion of operations, landscaping of property,

and the concern of commercial and industrial being mixed together.

Seeing no further comments, Chairman Popiel invited the public to speak. Members

from the public, Garret Biltoft and Kristi Douglas, had no comments. Chairman Popiel

closed the public hearing portion and called for a motion.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Amador:

I move that the Planning Commission enter a finding that the requested zone

change for the property located at 7205 E. 53rd Pl. contained in case Z-968-21

meets the criteria of the Land Development Code and, based upon such

finding, recommend that the City Council approve the zone change.

Seconded by Commissioner Cammack. VOTE

5 -

Ayes:

Commissioner Amador, Commissioner Yost, Commissioner Cammack,

Chair Popiel and Alternate Commissioner Douglas

With 5 unanimous votes, the request was approved.

Pres 21-220

Z-945-17-19-21: Becknell Services, LLC, is requesting to amend the

Nexus North PUD Zone Document to include 12 additional acres of

adjacent property within the development for the property located at NW

corner of Telluride Road and East 84th Avenue, zoned PUD (Planned

Unit Development District).

Attachments:

Staff Report

V map

Applicant Narrative

Nexus North at DIA PUD ZONE DOC

PC Presentation

Matt Hader, Deputy City Attorney, introduced the case and introduced staff presenting

the case.

Jamie Rice, Planner, presented case Z-945-17-19-21 and noted all information

pertinent to noticing and publication is in the record and DRT recommendation of

approval.

Discussion included the parcel not extending into the floodplain, and the parcel directly

north which was approved fall of 2020.

Seeing no further discussion, Chairman Popiel invited the applicant to speak.

Matt Garver, Becknell Services, LLC

Applicant introduced themselves. Discussion from the Commission included

construction progress on the project on Quintero Street.

Seeing no further comments, Chairman Popiel invited the public to speak. Members

from the public, Garret Biltoft and Kristi Douglas, had no comments. Chairman Popiel

closed the public hearing portion and called for a motion.

Commission discussed how incorporating the acreage is a good decision and meets

criteria.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Amador:

I move that the Planning Commission enter a finding that the requested PUD

Zone Document Amendment for the property located on the northwest corner

of Telluride Road and East 84th Avenue, contained in case Z-945-17-19-21 meets

the criteria of the Land Development Code and, based upon such finding,

recommend that the City Council approve the PUD Zone Document

Amendment.

Seconded by Commissioner Cammack. VOTE

5 -

Ayes:

Commissioner Amador, Commissioner Yost, Commissioner Cammack,

Chair Popiel and Alternate Commissioner Douglas

With 5 unanimous votes, the request was approved.

Pres 21-218

Z-970-21: South Adams County Fire Department is requesting a zone

change from C-2 (General Commercial District) to Public to allow

construction of an approx. 600 sq. ft. expansion to the existing building

located at 4761 E. 69th Ave.

Attachments:

Staff Report Z-970-21

Z970 Staff Presentation

Applicant Presentation Materials

Matt Hader, Deputy City Attorney, introduced the case and introduced staff presenting

the case.

Stacy Wasinger, Planner, presented case Z-970-21 and noted all information pertinent

to noticing and publication is in the record and DRT recommendation of approval.

Seeing no discussion, Chairman Popiel invited the applicant to speak.

Brad Bonnet, Allred & Associates

Applicant introduced themselves and stated their appreciation for the staff.

Commissioners noted that this would be a great addition to the area.

Seeing no further comments, Chairman Popiel invited the public to speak. Members

from the public, Garret Biltoft and Kristi Douglas, had no comments. Chairman Popiel

closed the public hearing portion and called for a motion.

Commission also stated that the response time will be great with the school and light

rail.

A motion was made by Commissioner Yost:

I move that the Planning Commission enter a finding that the requested Zone

Change for the property located at 4761 E. 69th Avenue contained in case

Z-970-21 meets the criteria of the Land Development Code and, based upon

such finding, recommend that the City Council approve the Zone Change.

Seconded by Commissioner Cammack VOTE

5 -

Ayes:

Commissioner Amador, Commissioner Yost, Commissioner Cammack,

Chair Popiel and Alternate Commissioner Douglas

With 5 unanimous votes, the request was approved.

Board Business:

Commissioner Cammack asked staff when we will have another city tour. Staff

will determine dates as the City is still in an emergency ordinance.

Commissioner Douglas is interested in a Planning Commission retreat to learn