Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · April 14, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL
Regular City Council Meeting
7:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on this date in the City Council Chambers at
13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado. A full and timely notice of this meeting had
been posted and a quorum was present.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Noon called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM.
2. Roll Call
Those present were: Mayor Noon
Council Member Gardner
Council Member Moon
Council Member Piko
Council Member Lucas
Council Member Turley
Council Member Truhlar
Council Member Gotto
Council Member Whelan
Those absent were: None
Also present were: John Danielson, City Manager
Bob Widner, City Attorney
Wayne Reed, Deputy City Manager
Elisha Thomas, Assistant City Manager
Sheri Chadwick, Director of Communications
Eric Eddy, Senior Management Analyst
Andy Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development
Jeff Brasel, Deputy Director of Community Development
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner
Jeanne Shaffer, Planner II
Amy Johnson, Planner
Kimber Liss, Court Administrator
Barbara Setterlind, Deputy City Clerk
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Noon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Public Comment (None)
5. Scheduled Presentations (None)
6. Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None)
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CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Lucas moved approval of CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Gotto
seconded the motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION
Passed.
7. Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading
a. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST FROM MIXED-USE PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) AND FLOODPLAIN (F) UNDER THE
2001 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG)
UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
8. Consideration of Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN OPEN
SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION
DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN 2014 PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF OPEN SPACE FUNDS
b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN OPEN
SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND
RECREATION DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN 2014 PROJECTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OPEN SPACE FUNDS
c. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN
SPACE MAINTENANCE WITH ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION
DISTRICT
d. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, SUPPORTING AND
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY
FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE CHERRY CREEK BASIN WORKING
GROUP FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF LONE TREE CREEK
REGIONAL TRAIL FROM BRONCOS PARKWAY TO CHERRY CREEK
STATE PARK
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9. Consideration of Other Items
a. Minutes
i. Study Session March 17, 2014
ii. Regular Meeting March 17, 2014
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10. Consideration of Land Use Cases
a. Public Hearings
i. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING THE GO TOYOTA FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN –
4TH AMENDMENT CASE NO. LU-13-00245
Amy Johnson, Planner, presented; 7:49 PM.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one present wishing to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Council Member Gotto moved approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-15 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE GO
TOYOTA FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – 4TH AMENDMENT CASE NO. LU-13-00245.
Council Member Lucas seconded the motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION
Passed.
ii. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION FOR THE
J.D. CARPENTER FACILITY, 9355 E. DRY CREEK ROAD, CASE
NO. LU-13-00269
Andy Firestine, Deputy Director Community Development, presented; 7:54 PM.
Jeanne Shaffer, Planner II, was available to answer questions from Council.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing; seeing no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Council Member Gotto moved approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-16 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION FOR THE J.D. CARPENTER FACILITY, 9355 E. DRY
CREEK ROAD, CASE NO. LU-13-00269. Council Member Lucas seconded the motion.
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iii. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING THE SONIC AUTOMOTIVE FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN CASE NO. LU-13-00254
Derek Holcomb, Senior Planner, presented; 7:59 PM.
Robert Sanders, representing Sonic Automotive, made a brief presentation.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing; seeing no one present wishing to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Council Member Gotto moved approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-22 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE SONIC
AUTOMOTIVE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. LU-13-00254. Council Member
Lucas seconded the motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE
MOTION Passed.
iv. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING THE VECTRA BANK FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CASE NO. LU-13-00234
Andy Firestine, Deputy Director of Community Development, presented; 8:23 PM.
Jeanne Shaffer, Planner II, was available to answer questions from Council.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no one present wishing to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Council Member Gotto moved approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-20 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE
VECTRA BANK FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. LU-13-00234. Council Member
Lucas seconded the motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION
Passed.
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11. Consideration of Ordinances
a. Public Hearings
i. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
AMENDING SECTION 1-4-10(A) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
DELETING AND RESERVING FOR FUTURE ACTION THE
AUTOMATIC ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE
MAXIMUM FINE FOR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS
GOVERNING FINES
Kimber Liss, Court Administrator, presented; 8:33 PM.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing; seeing no one present wishing to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Council Member Lucas moved approval of ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 1-
4-10(A) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING AND RESERVING FOR FUTURE
ACTION THE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAXIMUM
FINE FOR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING FINES. Mayor Noon seconded the
motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE
MOTION Passed.
ii. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE
CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE
OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES,
MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES,
MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, RETAIL MARIJUANA
STORES, AND MARIJUANA CLUBS AND AMENDING DIVISION
3 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 AS WELL AS DIVISION 3 OF
ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 6 CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE NUMBER OF MARIJUANA PLANTS PERMITTED
IN A PRIMARY RESIDENCE
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Bob Widner, presented; 8:45 PM.
Mayor Noon opened the Public Hearing.
Bob Doyle, 16166 E Progress Place, representing Smart Approaches to Marijuana, discussed
the dangers of commercialization and supported the ban.
David Malone, 7972 S. Vine Court, stated he was against the ban on retail sales within the City.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Council Member Turley moved approval of ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING DIVISION 2
OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, RETAIL MARIJUANA
STORES, AND MARIJUANA CLUBS AND AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 5 OF
CHAPTER 6 AS WELL AS DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 6 CONCERNING THE
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF MARIJUANA PLANTS PERMITTED IN A PRIMARY
RESIDENCE. Council Member Moon seconded the motion.
With Mayor Noon, Council Member Gardner, Council Member Moon, Council Member Piko,
Council Member Lucas, Council Member Turley, Council Member Truhlar, Council Member
Gotto, Council Member Whelan voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE
MOTION Passed.
12. Consideration of Resolutions (None)
13. Consideration of Other Items
a. General
i. Request Two City Council Volunteers to Serve on the Ad Hoc
Appointment Committee for the Election Commission
Council Members Gardner and Lucas volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Appointment
Committee.
b. 1% Fund – Evaluation Criteria (Moved from Study Session Agenda)
Eric Eddy, Senior Management Analyst, presented, 9:02 PM.
GENERAL BUSINESS
14. Other Matters as May Come Before Council
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15. Reports
a. City Manager (None)
b. City Attorney (None)
c. City Clerk (None)
d. Council Members; 10:05 PM
Council Members Truhlar, Gardner and Whelan made brief reports.
16. Mayor's Report and Comments (None)
17. Executive Session (None)
18. Adjourn
There being no further business to discuss, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:09 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Barbara Setterlind, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
April 14, 2014
Regular City Council Meeting
The meeting will commence at the end of the Study Session,
but in no event will it begin earlier than 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, Colorado 80112
www.centennialcolorado.com
AGENDA
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask questions
regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any agenda items that are
not a part of a scheduled public hearing. Citizens will have three minutes for comments if they are
speaking as an individual, or five minutes if speaking on behalf of a group or organization. These time
limits were established to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity
for everyone wishing to speak. An immediate response should not be expected, as issues are typically
referred to City staff for follow-up or research and are then reported back to Council and the individual
who initiated the comment or inquiry.
Written materials for presentation to Council may be submitted to the City Clerk as the speaker
approaches the podium. The City’s computer presentation equipment is not available for general public
use, although applicants are permitted to display relevant illustrations and material useful in informing the
Council and public of a project. The public may, however, use the document camera for visual
presentation of materials, if desired.
5. Scheduled Presentations
6. Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None)
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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 Council Member for individual consideration.
7. Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading
Approval of any Ordinance on first reading by approving the consent agenda is intended only to set a
public hearing for the Ordinance and does not constitute a representation that the City Council, or any
member of the City Council, supports, approves, rejects, or denies the merits of the Ordinance.
a. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST FROM
MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (M-U PUD) AND
FLOODPLAIN (F) UNDER THE 2001 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) UNDER THE 2011 LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP (Shaffer)
(This item is proposed for Public Hearing on May 5, 2014, therefore no
public comment will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.)
8. Consideration of Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
APPROVING AN OPEN SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN
2014 PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OPEN SPACE
FUNDS (Brasel)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
APPROVING AN OPEN SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTH
SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN
2014 PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OPEN SPACE
FUNDS (Brasel)
c. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE WITH
ARAPAHOE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT (Brasel)
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d. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
SUPPORTING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST TO
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE CHERRY
CREEK BASIN WORKING GROUP FOR THE ENGINEERING
DESIGN OF LONE TREE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL FROM
BRONCOS PARKWAY TO CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK (Vidlock)
9. Consideration of Other Items
a. Minutes (Madison)
i. Study Session March 17, 2014
ii. Regular Meeting March 17, 2014
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10. Consideration of Land Use Cases
Given the quasi-judicial nature of land use cases, applicants, members of the public and press are
advised that, to ensure a fair and unbiased process, and to provide due process to the applicant and the
public, the City Council is only allowed to consider communications that occur during the public hearing
and matters set forth in the official record for the matter. Consequently, City Council Members cannot
engage in conversations about any land use applications prior to the formal hearing.
a. Public Hearings
i. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO APPROVING THE GO TOYOTA FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN – 4TH AMENDMENT CASE NO. LU-
13-00245 (Johnson)
ii. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICATION FOR THE J.D. CARPENTER FACILITY, 9355
E. DRY CREEK ROAD, CASE NO. LU-13-00269 (Shaffer)
iii. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO APPROVING THE SONIC AUTOMOTIVE
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. LU-13-00254
(Holcomb)
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iv. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO APPROVING THE VECTRA BANK FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. LU-13-00234 (Shaffer)
11. Consideration of Ordinances
a. Public Hearings
i. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 1-4-10(A) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING AND RESERVING FOR
FUTURE ACTION THE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL
INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAXIMUM FINE
FOR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS
GOVERNING FINES (Firestine/Juran/Liss)
ii. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 OF
THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE
OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES,
MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES,
MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, RETAIL MARIJUANA
STORES, AND MARIJUANA CLUBS AND AMENDING
DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 AS WELL AS
DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 6 CONCERNING
THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF MARIJUANA
PLANTS PERMITTED IN A PRIMARY RESIDENCE
(Hassman)
12. Consideration of Resolutions (None)
13. Consideration of Other Items
a. General
i. Request Two City Council Volunteers to Serve on the Ad Hoc
Appointment Committee for the Election Commission
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GENERAL BUSINESS
14. Other Matters as May Come Before Council
15. Reports
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
c. City Clerk
d. Council Members
16. Mayor's Report and Comments
17. Executive Session
18. Adjourn
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