PUBLIC HEARING

February 20, 2002 MINUTES

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT

Charles Choi, Chairman
Tom Quinn
Ken Lloyd
Wilmae "Bunny" Malm
Bill Marino
Andrea Hollen
Ed Peterson

STAFF PRESENT

Susan Piercy, Senior Planner
Rebecca Farrar, Planner I
Elaine Rosedahl, Secretary to the Lakewood Planning Commission

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The following are the minutes of the February 20, 2002 Lakewood Planning Commission Public hearing. A permanent set of these minutes is retained in the office of the City Clerk and a tape recording is located in the department of Community Planning and Development, City of Lakewood.
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RZ-01-007 Gary and Reba Drotar 2
595 So. Harlan Street

The roll having been called, Chairman Choi declared a quorum and the following business was
conducted.

1. CASE NO. RZ-01-007 REZONING
Gary and Reba Drotar
595 South Harlan Street

GARY DROTAR, 11430 Moline St., Henderson, CO representing his two sisters, one brother and father. Mr. Drotar said his parents reside at the subject address, however, his mother recently passed away. Their purpose is to rezone, divide the property, and sell the lot.

REBECCA FARRAR, entered into the record the staff report, case file, Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. She then reviewed her staff report and asked Planning Commission to approve this rezoning.

CHAIRMAN CHOI asked Linda Shephard if her testimony includes further testimony beyond what she has already written?

LINDA SHEPHARD 6394 W. Ohio, replied she has a question regarding the surrounding zoning.
On the south the zoning is 1-R, on the east it is listed as 3-R but that is a school and park. The goal in the Jefferson Gardens Neighborhood Plan is not to zone everything 2-R, but rather, it is to zone to 1-R to allow for large animals.

REBECCA FARRAR referred to the attached zoning map which shows the south zoning as 3-R, and east is 3-R with the only 1-R zoning to the west. Elementary schools are allowed in residential zone districts

COMMISSIONER QUINN wanted the question of consistency with the Jefferson Garden Plan addressed.

REBECCA FARRAR said there are some issues such as the goal to maintain horse property. With the down zoning to the 2-R it would mean the loss of that right, however, based on the current configuration this site is not a viable lot for a animal since it takes 9000 square feet and a 300 foot containment area for one animal.

COMMISSIONER QUINN asked if the only dwellings that could be built would be single family homes?

REBECCA FARRAR replied yes.

COMMISSIONER LLOYD asked if there is horse on the property or has there ever been a horse on that proeprty?

GARY DROTAR said there has never been any animals on the property.

COMMISSIONER LLOYD referred to the map showing the new lot at 8000 sq. ft., and the old lot as 7725 sq. ft., however, the way the map is drawn the new lot looks smaller than the existing lot.

REBECCA FARRAR said the applicant drew the lot on a conceptual basis.

COMMISSIONER HOLLEN asked if there are significant natural characteristics on the site such as mature trees, and should they be accounted for in the conceptual plan?

REBECCA FARRAR said the trees run along the lot line and thought the existing mature trees will remain.

COMMISSIONER MARINO asked if the mature trees would become a factor in approving a new structure on the site?

REBECCA FARRAR said trees would fall under the Article 15 guidelines which locates vegetation.
SUSAN PIERCY added, natural features will be taken into consideration and the site plan will show existing and proposed vegetation. Article 15 also requires trees of a certain caliper be kept and staff looks at those issues during the Article 15 review.

COMMISSIONER PETERSON thought the new lot will have difficulties getting a footprint to fit on the site, and wondered how the Commission can approve this rezoning not knowing how the footprint will fit.

REBECCA FARRAR said at this stage in the process, staff looks at setbacks and the building envelope. This is the rezoning, and not the actual subdivision of the site.

COMMISSIONER PETERSON asked if the rezoning could be approved and then find out the site could not be built upon?

REBECCA FARRAR thought there is adequate space to build on the site without disturbing existing vegetation. The site has been used for a garden and the trees are not in the portion that would be considered a buildable area.

SUSAN PIERCY thought a conceptual plan would be helpful at this stage showing how the site could be developed.

COMMISSIONER MALM asked Ms. Shephard if she is a member of the Jefferson Gardens Assoc.

LINDA SHEPHARD said that is true.

COMMISSIONER MALM then asked if she attended the neighborhood meeting regarding this case?

LINDA SHEPHARD said yes.

CHAIRMAN CHOI was concerned with the drawing given to this Commission stating that an engineer or surveyor had drawn the map, now the Commission has been told it is the applicant's sketch, which is it? Then he said it is a survey that has been sketched upon and will not hold up as a legal document. The map is not according to scale, therefore, is not appropriate. Harlan is listed as boulevard when Harlan is a street.

SUSAN PIERCY agreed, and said it will be done properly before going to City Council

GARY DROTAR apologized to the Commission by saying he was pressed for time and the survey cost $1500.

COMMISSIONER LLOYD based on the testimony at this hearing and the findings in the staff report, moved Planning Commission recommend City Council approve Rezoning Case No. RZ-01-007, subject to an accurate drawing including name, scale, and depiction of site characteristics. SECOND by COMMISSIONER PETERSON.

Motion approved by a unanimous vote 7-0.

COMMISSIONER QUINN wanted the record to note his concern with eliminating horse property in the City of Lakewood, however, he did not think the issue applied to this property.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

COMMISSIONER MALM moved to approve the minutes of December 19, 2001. SECOND by COMMISSIONER PETERSON .

COMMISSIONER LLOYD referred to page 7, regarding building height where it allows four stories, however, it allows for more than four stories. He suggested it read "intended" for four stories.

Motion approved by a 7-0 vote.

COMMISSIONER PETERSON moved to approve the minutes of January 16, 2002. SECOND by COMMISSIONER MALM .

Motion approved by a 7-0 vote.

GENERAL BUSINESS

SUSAN PIERCY reminded the Commission of the meeting at the Graham House next Wednesday where 6:30 p.m. discussing parks and open space.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

COMMISSIONER PETERSON agreed with staff that the rezoning is a simple rezoning, however, wanted future ODP's drawn to scale.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business to come before the Lakewood Planning Commission, the public hearing of February 20, 2002 was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Date approved Elaine Rosedahl, Secretary to
the Planning Commission

Lakewood Housing Authority Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2002

Members Present: Sandra Maben - Chair
Robert Sandridge - Vice Chair
Lidia Garcia-Suarez - excused
Cathy Revie
Joan Smith

Staff Present: Tami Fischer, Executive Director
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Executive Director
Bill Lunsford, Affordable Housing Development Manager
Kate Sanks, Housing Accountant
Garnette Hardesty, Administrative Assistant
Marta Stamwitz

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair, Sandra Maben, called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M. with roll being called by the Administrative Assistant. The Chair declared a quorum present.

CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

There were no changes or modifications to the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Cathy Revie and seconded by Robert Sandridge that the minutes of the February 25th meeting be approved as stated. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:

Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Cathy Revie :aye
Joan Smith :aye

The motion carried.

HOUSING MANAGER REPORT

Ratify Phone Resolution Approving Public Housing Assessment System Certification (PHAS)

Sabrina Pierre Louis would like to certify the phone resolution approving Public Housing Assessment System Certification.

A motion was made by Robert Sandridge seconded by Joan Smith that the phone resolution be certified and approved as submitted. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:

Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Cathy Revie :aye
Joan Smith :aye

The resolution carries.

Results of the Energy Saving Contest

Marta Stamwitz presented information on Michelle Ortiz, winner of the Energy Saving Contest. Michelle, a college student, received a computer for winning the contest.

FINANCIAL REPORT

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS AND INVESTMENTS REPORT

There was some discussion on the financial and investment report. Kate Sanks explained some of the reasons for an increase in Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) payment standards. Two examples of this are an increase in the payment standards in the Fair Market Rents (FMR's) and a decrease in tenant incomes.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

Head Start Follow-Up of Review

Tami stated that the overall review of the Head Start program came out very good. There were a few needs improvement findings, but some exemplary practices were also noted.

One area the reviewers were concerned about was the governing body. The City and Housing Authority will look into the possibility of LHA taking on the role of the governing body.

There was some discussion from Commissioners and Staff to extend the Housing Authority Members from 5 members to 7 members. This item will be brought back to the table at a later meeting.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Development Updates

CHFA would like to do a site visit on the Kipling Project.

Approval of Land Purchase - 17th and Pierce

Bill Lunsford requested a resolution for the approval of a land purchase at 17th and Pierce.

The land is located in the subdivision of Concord Plaza, JCRS shopping center. The land is a non-developed area of 4 acres, high-rise zoning.

As a condition of the approval, Bill suggested that Bob Sandridge would review the due diligence being developed for the site. If Bob approved the due diligence information, the site could be purchased.

Cathy Revie would like to make sure that special attention be paid to the soil conditions on the property located at 17th and Pierce Street.

Additional discussions took place prior to motion and vote. Sandra commended Bill on his perseverance with the many projects he has taken on.

A motion was made by Joan Smith, seconded by Robert Sandridge that the request for resolution be approved as stated. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:

Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Cathy Revie :aye
Joan Smith :aye

The resolution carries.

OTHER BUSINESS

Bill shared the drawings of the new development site at 1575 Kipling and updated the board on the progress of the development.

Cathy Revie and Sandra Maben shared information from the NAHRO conference in Washington, DC.

There is no other business of the Lakewood Housing Authority.

ADJOURNMENT:

The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood was adjourned at 7:09 P.M.

Sandra Maben, Chair
Lakewood Housing Authority

Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Executive Director
Lakewood Housing Authority

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