Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · January 27, 2016
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
REGULAR MEETING
January 27, 2016, 7:00 PM
13133 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Suhaka called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Those present were: Chair Suhaka
Commissioner Bailey
Commissioner Baird
Commissioner Cohen
Commissioner Halcromb
Commissioner Hart
Commissioner Sims
Commissioner Sutherland
Commissioner Urtz
Also present were: Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney
Derek Holcomb, Principal Planner
Michael Gradis, Planner II
Jennifer Wood, Recording Secretary
Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary
a. Alternate Selection for Voting Purposes
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Bailey moved approval of CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Commissioner Sims seconded
the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey, Baird, Cohen, Hart, Sims, Sutherland and Chair Suhaka voting AYE, and none
voting NAY; the motion was APPROVED by a vote of seven (7) AYE and none (0) NAY.
a. Consideration of Resolutions
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
i. January 13, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes
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IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. LU-15-00095 Centennial Liquor Site Plan Approval
Michael Gradis, Planner II, presented.
Jason Margraf, J3 Engineering, responded to questions.
Greg Carter, President of the Valley Club Acres HOA, spoke in support.
Commissioner Hart moved that case number LU-15-00095, Centennial Liquor Site Plan, be approved based
on a determination that all applicable standards of the LDC have been met including the applicable policies
set forth in Section 12-14-602(D) of the Land Development Code, as summarized in the staff report dated
January 20, 2016, and subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. The applicant and owner shall resolve and correct any technical issues as directed
by City staff prior to recordation of the site plan mylar; and
2. The applicant and owner shall pay any and all remaining fees and costs incurred
by the City and its consultants in review and processing of the application in full
prior to recordation of the site plan mylar.
Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey, Baird, Cohen, Hart, Sims, Sutherland and Chair Suhaka voting AYE, and none
voting NAY; the motion was APPROVED by a vote of seven (7) AYE and none (0) NAY.
b. b.LU-15-00306, Willow Bend Rezoning Plan
Chair Suhaka recused herself from the public hearing.
Chair Pro Tem Sutherland gave a brief overview of the public hearing procedures.
Marcus McAskin, Deputy City Attorney, reviewed procedures, addressed Ms. Suhaka's recusal and
reminded the commission that she will be speaking as a member of the public.
Commissioner Urtz was appointed a voting member with Ms. Suhaka’s recusal.
Derek Holcomb, Principal Planner, presented.
The applicant, Marvin Boyd, presented.
Jim Fitzmorris, JR Engineering, presented.
Andrea Suhaka, 6864 S Ulster, spoke in support.
Adrienne Jones, 8489 E Briarwood Avenue, spoke in support.
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Doug Kohnlen, 8256 Teller Court, Arvada, spoke in support.
Dave Laramie, 8343 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Steve Fast, 8450 E Briarwood Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Andy Rickert, 6160 S Monaco Way, owner of a business in the commercial center spoke in support.
Sherry Smith, 7063 S Trenton Drive spoke in opposition.
Jeffery Trujillo, 8424 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Josh Tischer 8344 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Brian Rooney, 8543 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Pamela Schwent, 8261 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Thomas Kujowski, 8281 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Julie Westcott, 8261 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Loc Nguyen, business owner at 8586 E Arapahoe Road, spoke in support.
Amber Filler, 8815 E Easter Circle spoke in opposition.
Maria Hansen, 8383 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Stephen Hansen, 8383 E Briarwood Place, spoke in opposition.
Travis Keller, 8469 E Briarwood Avenue, spoke in opposition.
Kyle MacDonald, 6910 S Quince Street, spoke in opposition.
Stacy Sautel, 6928 S Valentia Street, spoke in opposition.
Dr. John Schachet, business owner at 8586 E Arapahoe Road, spoke in support.
Carey Jones, 8489 E Briarwood Avenue, spoke in support.
Davina Keller, 8469 E Briarwood Avenue, spoke in opposition.
There being no other persons present wishing to speak, public comment was closed.
Jim Fitzmorris, JR Engineering, addressed points raised in public comment.
Marvin Boyd, applicant, addressed points raised in public comment.
There being no other questions or comment the public hearing was closed.
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Commissioner Bailey moved that case number LU-15-00306, Willow Bend Rezoning Plan, 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 Land
Development Code, as summarized in the staff report and recommendation dated January 20, 2016.
Commissioner Cohen seconded the motion.
With Commissioners Bailey, Baird, Cohen, Hart, Sims, Urtz and Chair Pro Tem Sutherland voting AYE, and
none voting NAY; the motion was APPROVED by a vote of seven (7) AYE and none (0) NAY.
V. UPDATES
Mr. Holcomb provided an update.
VI. LONG RANGE AGENDA
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Gajowski
Lisa Gajowski, Recording Secretary
Agenda
January 27, 2016
Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
13133 East Arapahoe Road
Centennial, Colorado 80112
www.centennialco.gov
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 website. 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
b. Consideration of Other Items
c. Approval of Minutes
IV. LAND USE APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. LU-15-00095 Centennial Liquor Site Plan Approval
b. LU-15-00306, Willow Bend Rezoning Plan
V. UPDATES
VI. LONG RANGE AGENDA
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD 02/10/2016, 7:00 PM
NOTICE: Persons requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a
modification of policies or procedures in order to participate in a program,
service or activity of the City of Centennial, should contact the office of the ADA
Coordinator at 303-754-3358 or adacoordinator@centennialco.gov as soon as
possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing notice of the regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission was posted, by me personally, on January 22, 2016, at least 24 hours prior
to the scheduled meeting, at the following location:
City of Centennial
Civic Center
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, CO 80112
By: Lisa J. Gajowski
Lisa J. Gajowski
Recording Secretary
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