Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · June 11, 2014
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF CENTENNIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2014, 6:00 PM
*COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13133 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD*
MINUTES
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I. STUDY SESSION
Chairman Powell called the study session to order at 6:09 p.m.
Heather Vidlock, Principal Planner reviewed the proposed legislative rezoning outreach. She and
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner responded to questions from the Commission.
The meeting recessed at 6:47 p.m.
II. REGULAR SESSION
III. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Powell called the regular session of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
7:02 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Those present were: Chairman Russ Powell
Commissioner Johnathan Sims
Commissioner Michael Sutherland
Commissioner Andrea Suhaka
Commissioner Richard Baird
Commissioner John Bailey
Commissioner Frank Halcromb
Commissioner Don Gregg
Those absent were: Commissioner Martin Hill Jr.
Also present were: Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney
Andrew Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development
Heather Vidlock, Principal Planner
Derek Holcomb, Planner II
Amy Johnson, Planner I
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Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary
a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes
V. 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. Greenwood Village Public Works Facility Site Plan Ratification
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Suhaka moved approval of the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner
Gregg seconded the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the consent agenda was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0
NAY.
VI. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Stanecki Lot Size Variance
Amy Johnson, Planner I, presented.
Carl Diller, 1745 E. Dry Creek Pl., spoke in opposition of the variance.
Kathy Walker, 1624 E. Dry Creek Pl., spoke in opposition of the variance.
Joel Hinrichs, 1664 E. Dry Creek Pl., (across from Stanecki's) spoke in support of the proposed
variance.
Andrew Davala, 1725 E. Dry Creek Pl., spoke in support of the variance.
Larry McClymonds, 1726 E. Dry Creek Pl., spoke in opposition of the variance.
Kim Stanecki, applicant, responded to the public comments.
Commissioner Sutherland moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-PZ-R-13, a resolution
approving the Stanecki lot size variance (Case No., LU-14-00122) based on the following
findings of fact:
1. The application meets all of the criteria for approval set forth in Section 12-14-801(F) of
the Land Development Code.
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With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell voting AYE and
Commissioners Gregg and Sims voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 5 AYE and 2
NAY.
b. Centennial Gun Club Rezoning Plan and Parking Variance (LU-14-00073)
(LU-14-00117)
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner, presented.
Bryan Clerico of J3 Engineering presented on behalf of the Applicant.
Commissioner Bailey moved that case number LU-14-00073, Centennial Gun Club Rezoning,
be recommended to City Council for approval based on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s
finding that the proposed rezoning satisfies the approval standards set forth in Section 12-14-
604(E) of the 2011 Land Development Code, as summarized in the saff report and
recommendation dated June 4, 2014. Commissioner Gregg seconded the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY.
Commissioner Bailey moved to approve Resolution No. 2014-PZ-R-15, a resolution conditionally
approving the Centennial Gun Club parking stall depth variance (Case No. LU-14-00117) based
on the fact that the application meets all of the criteria for approval set forth in section 12-14-
801(F) of the Land Development Code and subject to the following condition: That the resolution
approving the variance application shall not be effective until after the effective date of the
ordinance rezoning the subject property to General Commercial (CG) under the 2011 Land
Development Code.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY.
c. The Signature at Dry Creek Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Initial Zoning
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner, presented.
Commissioner Sutherland moved to recommend to City Council approval of case number LU-14-
00099, establishment of initial zoning for the Signature at Dry Creek annexation, based on a
finding that the establishment of initial zoning satisfies all applicable criteria set forth in section
12-14-604(E) of the 2011 Land Development Code, as summarized in the staff report.
Commissioner Suhaka seconded the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY.
d. Centennial East Corporate Center Nos. 3 and 4 Initial Zoning
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner, presented.
Commissioner Bailey moved to recommend to City Council approval of case numbers LU-14-
00101 and LU-14-00103, establishment of initial zoning for the Centennial East Corporate
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Center Annexation Nos. 3 and 4 properties, based on a finding that the establishment of initial
zoning satisfies all applicable criteria set forth in section 12-14-604(E) of the 2011 Land
Development Code, as summarized in the staff report. Commissioner Suhaka seconded the
motion.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY.
e. Centennial East Corporate Center Filing No. 2 Rezoning Plan (LU-14-
00116)
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner, presented.
Commissioner Sutherland moved that case number LU-14-00116, Centennial East Corporate
Center Filing No. 2 rezoning, be recommended to City Council for approval based on the
Planning and Zoning Commission’s finding that the proposed rezoning satisfies the approval
standards set forth in section 12-14-604(E) of the 2011 Land Development Code, as
summarized in the staff report and recommendation dated June 4, 2014. Commissioner Baird
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Sutherland amended his motion to add the request that City Council consider the
BP100 zoning be amended to BP50 for appropriateness and consistency with the surrounding
area as an additional condition for approval of this zoning. Commissioner Baird seconded the
amended motion.
Motion amendment vote: With Commissioners Bailey, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and
Chairman Powell voting AYE and Commissioner Baird voting NAY the amendment to the motion
was approved by a vote of 6 AYE and 1 NAY.
Motion vote: With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman
Powell voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0
NAY.
f. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-0-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE, AND
REFUSE COLLECTION USES
Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney, presented.
Commissioner Bailey moved that the amendments to the 2011 Land Development Code as
summarized in the staff report dated May 27, 2014, and as set forth in full in attachment 1 to the
staff report be recommended to City Council for approval. Commissioner Suhaka seconded the
motion.
With Commissioners Bailey Baird, Gregg, Sims, Suhaka, Sutherland and Chairman Powell
voting AYE and none voting NAY the motion was approved by a vote of 7 AYE and 0 NAY.
VII. UPDATES
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Andy Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development, provided an update on Council
action on cases previously heard by the Commission and noted that the June 25, 2014 meeting
is cancelled as there are no items on the agenda.
VIII. LONG RANGE AGENDA
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Russ Powell _______________________________
Russ Powell, 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: June 11, 2014, 6:00 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. STUDY SESSION – 6:00 PM
a. Legislative Rezoning Outreach
II. REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 PM
III. CALL TO ORDER
IV. ROLL CALL
a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes
V. 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. Greenwood Village Public Works Facility Site Plan Ratification
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
VI. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Stanecki Lot Size Variance
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b. Centennial Gun Club Rezoning Plan and Parking Variance (LU-14-
00073) (LU-14-00117)
c. The Signature at Dry Creek Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Initial Zoning
d. Centennial East Corporate Center Nos. 3 and 4 Initial Zoning
e. Centennial East Corporate Center Filing No. 2 Rezoning Plan (LU-14-
00116)
f. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-0-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER
12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE, AND REFUSE COLLECTION USES
VII. UPDATES
VIII. LONG RANGE AGENDA
IX. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD 06/25/2014, 7:00 PM
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Civic Center
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, CO 80112
By:Lisa J. Gajowski
Lisa J. Gajowski
Recording Secretary
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