Planning Commission

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Planning Commission Tuesday, June 5, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chairman Popiel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegience The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call Alternate Commissioner Thomas was present in the audience. Present 5 - Chair Jonathan Popiel, Vice Chair Andrew Amador, Commissioner Karen Anderson, Commissioner Dennis Cammack, and Commissioner L. Warren Jones Approval of Minutes: May 1, 2018 Minutes The May 1, 2018 meeting minutes were approved Aye: 5- Chair Popiel, Vice Chair Amador, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cammack and Commissioner Jones Case(s): AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IRONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Mr. Hader introduced the case and asked that the record reflect the file contained the relevant notification and publication information. Ms. Axmacher presented the staff report and presentation including the DRT recommendation for approval. Matt Ashby, Ayres Associates, discussed the details of the project including the background, plan format, future land use, and the recommended improvements. He stated three open houses were held for community input where 82 issues were identified. Separate study sessions with City Council and Planning Commission were also held. The commission had questions and comments related to stakeholder involvement, regional drainage, funding options, and alignment with the Comprehensive Commerce City Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2018 Plan vision for the area. The meeting was opened to the public. There being no further discussion on the request, a motion was requested. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cammack, that Case SAP-005-18 be recommended for approval. VOTE: 5 Yes Aye: 5- Chair Popiel, Vice Chair Amador, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cammack and Commissioner Jones SAP-006-18/URP-002-12-16-18: The City of Commerce City is requesting adoption of the Urban Renewal Plan for the Mile High Greyhound Park. The Greyhound Park property is located at the northwest corner of East 62nd Avenue and Holly Street and is approximately 65 acres. Mr. Hader introduced the case and asked that the record reflect the file contained the relevant notification and publication information. Ms. Axmacher presented the staff report and presentation including the DRT recommendation for approval. Rick Wells, ReGen, LLC discussed the plan details including: street patterns and connectivity, open space and storm water facilities, training and education facilities, retail and commercial quadrant, diverse mix residential neighborhoodst, and project economics. The Commission asked about proposed access improvements, connections to Urban Land Institute study, desirability of higher education institutions, and preservation of historical significance to the site. The meeting was opened to the public. There being no further discussion on the request, a motion was requested. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Jones to recomment approval for Case SAP-006-18/URP-002-12-16-18. VOTE: 5 Yes Aye: 5- Chair Popiel, Vice Chair Amador, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Cammack and Commissioner Jones Commission Business: A motion was made by Commissioner Amador and Seconded by Commissioner Jones to cancel the July 3, 2018 meeting due to Commissioner availability during the Fourth of July holiday and no pending cases on the schedule. VOTE: 5 Yes Staff Business: Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:27p.m. Commerce City Page 2