Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · January 16, 2013
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
TO: CITY OF CENTENNIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 16, 2013, 7:00 PM
PLACE: *COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13133 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD*
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Those present were: Commissioner Baird
Commissioner Halcromb
Commissioner Powell
Commissioner Suhaka
Commissioner Sutherland
Chairman Hill
Youth Commissioner Rusakow
Those absent were: Commissioner Banks
Commissioner Goering
Commissioner Sims
Also present were: Linda Michow, Deputy City Attorney
Jeff Brasel, Principal Planner
Derek Holcomb, Planner II
Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary
a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes
III. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud prior to
a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the
request of a Planning and Zoning Commissioner for individual consideration.
a. Consideration of Resolutions
Agenda – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2013
Page 2
i. LU-12-00177, Dry Creek Center Site Plan 1st Amendment
(Ratification of Director Approval)
Commissioner Baird requested that LU-12-00177 be removed from the consent agenda.
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Suhaka
Seconded by: Commissioner Halcromb
Commissioner Suhaka motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Commissioner Halcomb seconded the motion. All ayes, the consent agenda was
approved as amended..
IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. This item was removed from the consent agenda: LU-12-00177, Dry
Creek Center Site Plan 1st Amendment (Ratification of Director
Approval)
Derek Holcomb, Planner II, presented.
Commissioner Sutherland motioned approval as follows: Now therefore, be it resolved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Centennial, Colorado that:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as findings of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Section 2. The Planning Commission hereby ratifies the Director’s approval of the Lot
1, Dry Creek Center Filing No. 2 Site Plan 1st Amendment, Case No. LU-12-00177.
Section 3. Effective date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its approval by the
City of Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission.
Resolution 2013-PZ-R-01. Commissioner Suhaka seconded the motion.
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
b. ORDINANCE NO. 2013-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING
INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PINEY CREEK
HOLLOW PARK ANNEXATION FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED
Agenda – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2013
Page 3
USE-PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) AND NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION (NC5) AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP (Holcomb)
Commissioner Suhaka motioned to continue item LU-12-00235, Piney Creek Hollow
Park, until January 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Sutherland seconded the
motion.
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
c. LU-12-00175, Rampart One at The Ridge - Final Development Plan
Derek Holcomb, Planner II, presented.
Bryan Clerico of J3 Engineering, spoke on behalf of the Applicant.
Chairman Hill opened the Public Hearing; seeing no one present wishing to speak, the
Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Suhaka motioned that case number LU-12-00175, Rampart One at the
ridge Final Development Plan, be recommended to City Council for approval based on
Staff’s findings in the staff report dated January 9, 2013. Commissioner Sutherland
seconded the motion.
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
d. LU-12-00204, Lifetime Fitness Rezoning Plan
LU-12-00205, Lifetime Fitness Site Plan
Commissioner Baird stated that he and his family have been members of Lifetime
Fitness since it opened in this location. He does not receive any incentive or reduction in
dues nor does he sit on any board of Lifetime Fitness. He asked legal counsel to
provide a determination as to whether there is any conflict of interest.
Linda Michow, Deputy City Attorney, thanked Commissioner Baird for bringing this up
and stated that as he is not on any board and does not receive any incentives there is no
conflict of interest.
Derek Holcomb, Planner II, presented.
Agenda – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2013
Page 4
Applicant, Aaron Koehler, LTF Real Estate, 2902 Corporate Place, Chanhassen, MN
55317 presented and answered questions.
Chairman Hill opened the Public Hearing; seeing no one present wishing to speak, the
Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Powell motioned that case number LU-12-00204, Lifetime Fitness
rezoning plan, be recommended to City Council for approval based upon Staff’s findings
set forth in the staff report dated January 9, 2012. Commissioner Suhaka seconded the
motion.
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
Commissioner Powell motioned that case number LU-12-00205, Lifetime Fitness site
plan, be recommended to City Council for approval based upon Staff’s findings set forth
in the staff report dated January 9, 2012. Commissioner Halcromb seconded the
motion.
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
d. Denver Water Highlands Facility Rezone Plan
Derek Holcomb, Planner II, presented.
Applicant Martin Garcia, 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver, Colorado presented and answered
questions.
Chairman Hill opened the Public Hearing.
Mary Haas, 2670 E. Otero Pl. #12, Centennial, Colorado spoke expressing concern
about the construction process.
Chairman Hill saw no other members of the public wishing to speak and closed the
Public Hearing.
Commissioner Halcromb motioned that case number LU-12-00111, Denver Water
Rezone Plan, be recommended to City Council for approval based upon Staff’s findings
set forth in the staff report dated January 9, 2013. Commissioner Sutherland seconded
the motion.
Agenda – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2013
Page 5
With Chairman Hill, Commissioner Baird, Commissioner Halcromb, Commissioner
Powell, Commissioner Suhaka and Commissioner Sutherland voting AYE, and (None)
voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION passed.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Martin Hill, Jr._____________________
Martin Hill Jr., Chairman
Lisa J. Gajowski_____________________
Lisa J. Gajowski, Recording Secretary
Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
TO: CITY OF CENTENNIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 16, 2013, 7:00 PM
PLACE: *COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13133 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD*
AGENDA
Meeting Protocols:
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES; BE RESPECTFUL AND TAKE PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS
INTO THE LOBBY AREA.
The Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings are recorded for the City’s Web site. Please remember to
mute the volume on your laptop computers and to turn off all cell phones as they may cause interference
with the microphones and audio streaming.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes
III. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud prior to
a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the
request of a Planning and Zoning Commissioner for individual consideration.
a. Consideration of Resolutions
i. LU-12-00177, Dry Creek Center Site Plan 1st Amendment
(Ratification of Director Approval)
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ORDINANCE NO. 2013-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL
ZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PINEY CREEK HOLLOW PARK
ANNEXATION FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE-PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION (OSR) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION (NC5) AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Holcomb)
Agenda – Planning and Zoning Commission
January 16, 2013
Page 2
b. LU-12-00175, Rampart One at The Ridge - Final Development Plan
c. LU-12-00204, Lifetime Fitness Rezoning Plan
LU-12-00205, Lifetime Fitness Site Plan
d. Denver Water Highlands Facility Rezone Plan
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD January 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Members
Martin Hill (Chairman) Russ Powell (Chair Pro Tem)
Bonnie Banks Michael Sutherland
Andrea Suhaka Lynn Goering (1st Alternate)
Johnathan Sims Frank Halcromb (2nd Alternate)
Richard Baird
Signed: Lisa Gajowski /s/ Date January 10, 2012
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING notice of the Regular Meeting of the Planning
& Zoning Commission of the City of Centennial was posted, by me personally at least 24 hours prior to the
scheduled meeting, at the following location:
City of Centennial
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, CO 80112
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