The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan was first heard by Planning Commission on September 25, 2019. Since that time, it has been an agenda item or general discussion item at more than a dozen Planning Commission public hearings. Many amendments have been proposed and discussed by the Commission over the past three years. At the July 13th meeting, the Commission determined to proceed with an up or down vote on the originally drafted plan presented in 2019.

The applicant, Norris Design, working on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to rezone the properties at 7050 and 6840 West Hampden Avenue from the Academy Park Planned Development (PD) / Mixed-Use Employment Suburban (M-E-S) to the Mixed-Use General Suburban (M-G-S) zone district. The existing property is 5.034 acres in size. In the event of a successful rezoning and in accordance with the Residential Growth Limitations Ordinance (RGL), the applicant is requesting 102 dwelling unit allocations. The applicant intends to fill their allocation request in the surplus pool (November and December) of the 2022 calendar year. If the requested number of allocations are unavailable in the 2022 surplus pool, a request for 102 allocations will be made in 2023. Under the provisions of the RGL, the Planning Commission does not consider or approve the request for dwelling unit allocations over 40. The subject site is located south of West Hampden Avenue and west of South Pierce Street, in the area known as Academy Park. This property is located within the Mission Trace and Academy Park Growth Area as identified in the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. Please note, the Staff Presentation was revised 8/29/22 to address a technical issue related to the presentation audio. The revised presentation includes audio describing that public notification for the proposed rezoning was provided in accordance with the Lakewood Zoning Ordinance, and that any public correspondence will be provided to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

Approval of Minutes of the March 2, 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes places limits on municipalities that annex land by mandating that “no annexation may take place that would have the effect of extending a municipal boundary more than three miles in any direction from any point of such municipal boundary in any one year.” Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes also requires that, “prior to the completion of any annexation within this three-mile area, the municipality shall have in place a plan for that area that generally describes the proposed location, character, and extent of streets, subways, bridges, waterways, waterfronts, parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, aviation fields, other public ways, grounds, open spaces, public utilities, and terminals for water, light, sanitation, transportation, and power to be provided by the municipality and the proposed land uses for the area.” In addition, any municipality adopting an annexation plan must update the plan on an annual basis.

Approval of Minutes of the August 25, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan is a policy document that has been developed to create a set of recommendations and policies for implementation to guide and direct future development and redevelopment in the Union neighborhood. Current redlines will be reviewed and discussed by the Planning Commission for appropriate revision.

Discussion of revisions and updates to the rules and regulations of the 2022 Lakewood Board of Adjustment

Discussion of the Planning Commission's priorities for 2022.

Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes places limits on municipalities that annex land by mandating that “no annexation may take place that would have the effect of extending a municipal boundary more than three miles in any direction from any point of such municipal boundary in any one year.” Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes also requires that, “prior to the completion of any annexation within this three-mile area, the municipality shall have in place a plan for that area that generally describes the proposed location, character, and extent of streets, subways, bridges, waterways, waterfronts, parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, aviation fields, other public ways, grounds, open spaces, public utilities, and terminals for water, light, sanitation, transportation, and power to be provided by the municipality and the proposed land uses for the area.” In addition, any municipality adopting an annexation plan must update the plan on an annual basis.

Approval of Minutes of the August 25, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Approval of Minutes of the October 6, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Proposed amendments to Article 13: Sustainable Development Standards of the Lakewood Zoning Ordinance

Presentation from Lakewood Planning - Sustainability and continued discussion regarding proposed standards for sustainable development

VM-21-003 - Colorado Academy Lighting Major Variance - 3800 S Pierce St: Application for Major Variance seeking relief from the provision in the Lakewood Zoning Ordinance that requires light poles to be no greater than 25 feet in height.

Adoption of changes and updates to the Board of Adjustment Rules and Regulations

Election to fill a vacant officer position for the Board of Adjustment

Approval of minutes of the June 2, 2021 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Presentation from Lakewood Planning - Sustainability and continued discussion regarding proposed standards for sustainable development

Discussion of the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan with a focus on design guidelines

Discussion of the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan with a focus on land use and zoning in the planning area

Discussion of revisions and updates to the rules and regulations of the Lakewood Board of Adjustment

Presentation from Lakewood Planning - Sustainability regarding proposed standards for sustainable development

Amendments to the Planning Commission Rules and Regulations adopted July 21, 2021.

A request by a Planning Commissioner to discuss a site plan and official development plan (ODP)

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes of the July 15, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Approval of Minutes of the July 21, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Adjournment of Regular Meeting

Discussion of the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan

Discussion of revisions and updates to the rules and regulations of the Lakewood Board of Adjustment

Adoption of modifications to the Planning Commission Rules and Regulations

Approval of minutes of the July 15, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Approval of minutes of the June 16, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Update and Discussion

Presentation from Robert Smith, Economic Development Director, City of Lakewood

Request for approval of a final plat for a Major Subdivision to subdivide Lot 4 of the Lakeridge Subdivision Filing No. 3 into 28 residential lots, 3 tracts and right-of-way.

Approval of minutes of the July 15, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Approval of minutes of the February 24, 2021 Planning Commission regular meeting

Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2021 Planning Commission regular meeting

Request for executive session pursuant to C.R.S 24-6-402(4)(b) conference with an attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions relating to litigation involving Unified under the Wilson ODP and the Lakewood Board of Adjustment, Case no. 20CV30255.

Discussion regarding the proposed Settlement Conference involving the White Fence Farm redevelopment

Approval of minutes of the: - August 26, 2020 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - September 16, 2020 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - October 07, 2020 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - November 04, 2020 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - November 18, 2020 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

A presentation on affordable housing from Amy DeKnikker, Principal Planner, City of Lakewood and Brendalee Connors, Metro West Housing Solutions

This is a mock hearing to familiarize new members of the Commission with the process for a public meeting. The presentations and staff reports do not reflect an actual case before the Commission.

Ongoing discussion of updates to Planning Commission Rules and Regulations

Ongoing discussion of updates to Planning Commission Rules and Regulations

A presentation on the 40 West ArtLine from Alexis Moore, Principal Planner, City of Lakewood and Liz Black, Executive Director, 40 West Arts.

Presentation from Lakewood Sustainability Planning regarding the Enhanced Development Menu (LMC 17.13) and the Renewable Energy Mitigation Plan discussed by the Lakewood Advisory Commission

Presentation from the Planning Director of Golden, CO on the allocation process in Golden

Discussion of the Residential Growth Limitation Ordinance and Chapter 14.27 of the Lakewood Municipal Code.

City Council has requested regulatory changes for gas stations city-wide. At a study session on February 3, the Planning Commission reviewed proposed language and provided guidance to staff for a public hearing. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal on February 24 followed by City Council public hearing on the proposed changes.

City Council has requested regulatory changes for gas stations city-wide. The Planning Commission will review possible zoning changes for fueling station uses in Lakewood under the Lakewood Zoning Ordinance.

The request is to rezone 8600 & 8650 W. Colfax Ave from the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Urban (M-N-U) to Mixed-Use General Suburban (M-G-S) zone district.

Presentation on the Transportation Management Association

Discussion of Planning Commission Priorities for 2021

Request for Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of conferring with an attorney to receive legal advice.

Legislative Zoning for a request is to modify the existing Solterra Centre ODP to add single-family and duplex residential units as permitted uses, to prohibit multi-family residential uses and commercial storage facilities for the subject property and to limit the total number of units to 950 residential units. The zoning for the property will remain Planned Development with the base zone district Mixed-Use Employment Suburban (PD/M-E-S).

Request for executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(B) for the purpose of conferring with an attorney to receive legal advice regarding the Rule 106 action involving the appeal in the White Fence Farm matter and potential future actions by the Board.

Discussion concerning the Board's options with regard to the court actions in the Rule 106 lawsuit, 2020CV30255, including the recent order granting the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment; discussion regarding the proposed settlement agreement involving the White Fence Farm redevelopment and the proposed motion for a stay in the Rule 106 action.

To consider an extension of a banking plan for residential allocations.

Request for an Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(B), for the purpose of conferring with an attorney to receive legal advice

Discussion of the Board's options with regard to the litigation against the Board regarding the White Fence Farm redevelopment, continued from August 26, 2020

Request for an Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(B), for the purpose of conferring with an attorney to receive legal advice

Discussion of the Board's options with regard to the litigation against the Board regarding the White Fence Farm redevelopment, continued from August 26, 2020

Request for a special use permit to allow for animal care in the MNU zone district

To consider potential updates to the City's small animal standards.

The request is to rezone the norther portion of the property located at 6045 W Mississippi Ave from One Acre Residential (R-1-43) to Two-Family and Small Lot Residential (R-2).

The request is to rezone the property located at 3840 S Wadsworth Blvd from Planned Development with the underlying zone district of Mixed-Use Employment (M-E-S) to Mixed-Use General Suburban (M-G-S) to allow for additional mini-warehousing and retail development.

The applicant is requesting a Long-Term Temporary Use (LTTU) Permit to allow for the temporary storage of vehicles in the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Suburban (M-N-S) zone district. Per section 17.2.4.3 of Lakewood's Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission makes final decisions on LTTU applications.

To consider potential updates to the City's small animal standards.

The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat to create 91 single family lots and 2 tracts.

The applicant is requesting a Long-Term Temporary Use (LTTU) Permit to allow for the temporary storage of vehicles in the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Urban (M-N-U) zone district. Per Section 17.2.4.3 of Lakewood's Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission makes final decisions on LTTU applications.

The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a major subdivision to replan Lot 1, Block 1 of the Solterra Subdivision Filing No. 5 and Lot 1, Block 6 of the Solterra Subdivision Filing No. 13, together with vacated West Baltic Drive into 72 single-family detached residential lots, 2 super lots, 5 tracts, and dedicated right-of-way.

The applicant is requesting relief from the material standard for a fence in the front yard at a public utility installation. The applicant would like to allow for the top 1-foot of a maximum 7-foot tall chain link fence to be barbed wire in the front yard.