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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
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Public Forum (Comments NOT Related to Agenda Items)
• Open for comment
Members of the public may comment here on any matter *NOT* appearing on the meeting agenda. To comment on an agenda item, please select the respective agenda item and comment on that page.
Landscape Code Update
• Open for comment
The proposed ordinance makes necessary updates to Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws specifically to modernize, clarify, and update landscape design standards and requirements. This repeal and re-enactment of the ordinance updates standards to address more water-efficient design and reorganizes and clarifies code to make requirements easier to understand by all users.
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City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
8 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - Motion - HDR Engineering - Wads Project
Approved
A contract was previously awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc. for design services during construction and to serve as the Engineer of Record for the Improve Wadsworth project. In July 2023, Council authorized an amendment to HDR’s contract due to adding the additional work between 35th and 41st Avenues, (also referred to as Phase II of construction). Due to the amount of ongoing design-related efforts, additional funding is needed, associated with both Phase I and II. Therefore, an amendment to the contract with HDR, in the amount of $120,000, is requested.
Item No. 2 - Rezone 11910 W. 52nd Avenue
Approved
Confluent Development, LLC has submitted an application requesting approval of a zone change from Industrial-Employment (I-E) to Mixed Use-Commercial TOD (MU-C TOD) on property located at approximately 11910 W. 52nd Avenue. The MU-C TOD zone district is intended for areas generally within one half mile of light rail stations. The purpose of the rezoning request is to allow for the mix of land uses, densities, and urban form as contemplated in the Northwest Subarea Plan.
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Item No. 3 - ORD - Amend WR Code of Laws - Elec Signatures
Approved
The City’s current Code of Laws does not address the use and acceptance of electronic signatures for summonses issued by the Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD). However, the WRPD is planning to implement the use of electronic summonses by August 2024. To match those practices of the WRPD, the enclosed ordinance amends current regulations to allow the Municipal Court to accept electronic signatures for all types of summonses issued by the WRPD.
Item No. 4 - ORD - Amend WR Code of Laws for ADUs
Approved
The proposed ordinance extends the grace period to legalize existing dwellings that may qualify as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) from August 15, 2024, to August 15, 2026.
Item No. 5 - MOTION - accept 2023 Financial Statements
Approved
Section 10.15 of the Municipal Charter for the City of Wheat Ridge requires that an independent audit be performed annually of all City accounts. In 2023, the City received more than $750,000 in federal funds for Wadsworth Boulevard which also triggered a “single audit” of all federal funds. The CPA firm CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) performed both the City and federal audits of the City’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. Once again this year, the City received an unmodified opinion indicating that the City’s financial statements are fairly and appropriately presented. A representative from CLA will be at the July 22, 2024 City Council meeting to present the 2023 Financial Statements to Council for acceptance.
Item No. 6 - RESO - IGA w Foothills Animal Shelter
Approved
The Foothills Animal Shelter (FAS) Board of Directors has recognized a need to update the Intergovernmental Agreement between Jefferson County and the cities therein to make participation in the Dog Licensing Program optional, remove licensing requirements, set an assessment calculation that is predictable for the Parties, and to authorize the development of an IGA that includes the Shelter as a party to establish operational terms (Operations IGA).
Item No. 7 - MOTION - Appointments to IDEA Committee
Approved
The City Council appoints members to the City's Committees annually and as needed throughout the year to fill vacancies. The newly created Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is comprised of ten members and one non-voting City Council Liaison. Staff have received nine applications to serve on the Committee. As a Hybrid Committee, the City Council may appoint four district representative positions and ratify staff's nominations. Additionally, the Mayor may appoint a non-voting City Council Liaison.
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and in-person. Click for more information.
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Short-Term Rental Code Updates
Pending
The proposed ordinance makes updates to the City's existing Short-Term Rental (STR) requirements in Chapters 11 and 26 of the City Code, including revisions to whole-home licensing requirements for townhomes, adjusting the STR license cap reporting period, and revising definitions related to STRs. The Planning Commission will review modifications to Chapter 26 only. The remaining revisions to Chapter 11 are reviewed by City Council only and include new marketplace facilitator requirements, license enforcement procedures, and updates to the City's fine schedule.
Existing ADU Grace Period Extension
Pending
The proposed ordinance extends the grace period to legalize existing dwellings that may qualify as ADUs from August 15, 2024 to August 15, 2026.
City Plan Update
Staff and czb will be providing an update to the Planning Commission with opportunity for discussion.
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - 2025 Budget Requests
Representatives from Wheat Ridge Business District, Carnation Festival Committee and Localworks have submitted 2025 budget requests for Council’s consideration. Staff requests feedback on the attached proposals with consensus to proceed so that the appropriate levels of funding are included in the 2025 proposed budget, if funding allows. Representatives from all three organizations will give brief presentations highlighting achievements and impacts of previous funding levels along with justification for their respective 2025 requests.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - CPGP Recommendations
The Community Partners Grant Program Committee is presenting its annual funding recommendations and seeking consensus to consider them in the 2025 City Budget.
Item No. 3 - MEMO - Lutheran Legacy Campus Rezoning
On May 13, 2024, City Council passed Resolution 26-2024 in support of initiating a legislative zone change for the Lutheran Legacy Campus. The legislative zone change will be based on the Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan, adopted by City Council on October 25, 2021, through creation of a new mixed use zone district specifically for the campus.
Item No. 4 - City Charter Cleanup
Amendments to the City Charter to update and modernize the language, including provisions to remove ambiguities, clerical errors, and outdated provisions, provide additional flexibility in City operations, and ensure gender and citizenship neutrality.
City Council – City Council
Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 6:30pm
5 Agenda Items
Virtual and In Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - RESO - Bond for Foothills Regional Housing
Approved
The City of Wheat Ridge has received an allocation of $1,963,487 for the purpose of issuing Private Activity Bonds (PABs) in 2024 under the state ceiling imposed by the Tax Reform Act of 1987. Staff recommends assigning the City’s allocation to Foothills Regional Housing which has agreed to issue PABs for The Ives affordable housing project at the corner of 44th and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Amend WR Laws for Electronic Signatures
Approved
The City’s current Code of Laws does not address the use and acceptance of electronic signatures for summonses issued by the Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD). However, the WRPD is planning to implement the use of electronic summonses by August 2024. To match those practices of the WRPD, the enclosed ordinance amends current regulations to allow the Municipal Court to accept electronic signatures for all types of summonses issued by the WRPD.
Item No. 3 - MOTION - contract amend for Green at 38th
Approved
The Architerra Group was hired by the city in July 2022 to prepare final design documents for The Green at 38th project. Since that time, city staff and members of Architerra Group have worked extensively with the Jefferson County School District and other stakeholders to develop two phases to the project in order to minimize impacts to the adjacent school, Stevens Elementary. Phase I, the parking lot project, is currently underway and Phase II, the park site, is scheduled to begin construction in August 2024. A contract amendment with the Architerra Group, in the amount of $111,855, is being requested to provide coordination, support and assistance during the construction phase.
Item No. 4 - RESO - Amend Housing Fund Budget
Approved
Staff is in the process of procuring a consultant to complete an economic analysis of the impact of an inclusionary housing ordinance. The 2024 Housing Fund Budget currently includes $20,000 for this task. Upon reaching out to four qualified consultants, two have since replied that the budget of $20,000 is not adequate to complete the analysis. Therefore, staff is requesting a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $20,000 from the Housing Fund Budget undesignated reserves to fund these professional services.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 6:30pm
9 Agenda Items
Virtual and In Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - RESO - budget supplement - Anderson Pool
Approved
The leisure pool at Anderson Park encountered numerous pipe leaks that required immediate repair to safeguard the facility's integrity and allow for continued outdoor aquatics in the Wheat Ridge community. This project was budgeted and approved by Council in December of 2023 and completed in May of 2024, but the funds were mistakenly not carried over to the 2024 Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) budget.
Item No. 1b - MOTION - cancel July 1 meeting
Approved
The City Council Meeting of July 1, 2024, currently does not have any scheduled agenda items. Due to the Independence Day Holiday and several Council and staff members being on holiday and seeing there are no items currently scheduled for this date it is recommended that City Council cancel this meeting.
Item No. 1c - MOTION - Cultural Commission Appointment
Approved
As of May 8, 2024, the Cultural Commission has one vacancy in District II. This position was advertised for a total of two weeks. The application received from Meggen Rumley was reviewed and distributed to Council District II representatives to review for possible appointment.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Appointment of Municipal Judge
Approved
The City’s Home Rule Charter provides for appointment of the municipal court judge for a term of two years. Judge Randall has resigned from this position, and the City Council wishes to fill this position by appointing Jonathan Lucero as the new Presiding Municipal Court Judge.
Item No. 3 - ORD - rezone of 11910 W. 52nd
Approved
Confluent Development, LLC is requesting approval of a zone change from Industrial-Employment (I-E) to Mixed Use-Commercial TOD (MU-C TOD) at property located at 11910 W. 52nd Avenue. The purpose of the rezoning request is to allow for the mix of land uses, densities, and urban form as contemplated in the Northwest Subarea Plan.
Item No. 4 - RESO - Clearvale Urban Renewal Plan
Approved
The Clearvale Urban Renewal Plan (Plan) was prepared at the direction of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority DBA Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) that ultimately is subject to consideration and approval by the Wheat Ridge City Council (City). This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Tax Increment Revenue Agreement (the Agreement) providing for RWR to retain 100% of the City TIF generated within the Plan area. Such an agreement with the City, and the other taxing entities that collect a mill levy within the proposed Plan area, is necessary in advance of the City considering approval of the Plan.
Item No. 5 - RESO - Lutheran Legacy Renewal Plan
Approved
The Lutheran Legacy Campus Urban Renewal Plan (Plan) was prepared at the direction of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority DBA Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) that ultimately is subject to consideration and approval by the Wheat Ridge City Council (City). This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Tax Increment Revenue Agreement (the Agreement) providing for RWR to retain 100% of the City TIF generated within the Plan area. Such an agreement with the City and the other taxing entities that collect a mill levy within the proposed Plan area, is necessary in advance of the City considering approval of the Plan.
Item No. 6 - MOTION - Youngfield Beautification
Approved
The city contracted with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in 2022 to provide design services for the Youngfield Beautification project. The design is currently estimated to be at 75% completion, but due to an extended conceptual refinement phase, an amendment in the amount of $160,000.00 will be required to complete the construction documents as well as additional, unanticipated permitting submittals. Staff will provide a brief overview of the proposed design elements at the City Council meeting.
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