Arvada public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The commission will consider several items regarding the Sabell Filing No. 3 project, including land annexation and density changes. The agenda also includes a rezoning request and a modification to outdoor space requirements for a parcel at Ralston Road and Garrison Street.
- Rezoning Sabell Filing No. 3 from medium density to high density residential
- Ordinance to annex land west of Urban Street and south of West 58th Avenue
- Rezoning Sabell Filing No. 3 from agricultural to Planned Development (PUD)
- Rezoning a 0.12 acre parcel at Ralston Road and Garrison Street to mixed-use
- Modification to waive private outdoor yard requirements at Ralston Road and Garrison Street
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the Sabell Filing No. 3 townhome development and the Ralston Gardens affordable housing project. Both projects move to City Council for final ratification and approval.
- Recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Sabell Filing No. 3 to High Density Residential (6-0)
- Recommended annexation of Sabell Filing 3 land into the City of Arvada (6-0)
- Recommended rezoning of Sabell Filing 3 to Planned Development (PUD) (6-0)
- Recommended PUD Development Plan for Sabell Filing No. 3 (6-0)
- Recommended Preliminary Plat for Sabell Filing No. 3 (6-0)
- Recommended rezoning of Ralston Gardens from RN-7.5 to MX-N (6-0)
- Recommended waiver of private outdoor yard/balcony requirements for Ralston Gardens (6-0)
- Cancelled Planning meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022 (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will review the annexation and rezoning of the Union Estates property to residential use. The agenda also includes amendments for flood control projects totaling $650,000 and the issuance of enterprise revenue bonds.
- Annexation and rezoning of Union Estates at 12016 W 82nd Avenue
- $200,000 for Ralston Creek drainage improvements at Ward Road
- $450,000 for Ralston Creek drainage improvements at Croke Canal
- Establishment of a Housing Advisory Committee
- Issuance of Water and Wastewater Enterprise Revenue Bonds
City Council
The council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to water, wastewater, and stormwater rates. Members will also consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and related pay plans. Additionally, a resolution for $7 million in bonds for Marshall Pointe Apartments is on the agenda.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and capital improvement fund
- $7,000,000 bond application for Marshall Pointe Apartments
- Amendments to water, wastewater, and stormwater user rates
- Annexation and rezoning of Union Estates Property at 12016 W 82nd Avenue
- Amended fee schedules for building permits and land use
General
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the PUD Development Plan for Tower View Townhomes Phase II PDP at 7801 W 51st Ave. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 2, 2022, meeting.
- Public hearing for Tower View Townhomes Phase II PDP at 7801 W 51st Ave
- Approval of August 2, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Arvada Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Tower View Townhomes Phase II PUD Development Plan at 7801 West 51st Avenue to City Council, subject to conditions in the staff report. The project adds 9 townhome units in 3 buildings, with construction expected to take 9-12 months. The commission also voted 7-0 to cancel meetings on October 4, October 18, and November 8, 2022.
- Recommended Tower View Townhomes Phase II PUD Development Plan for approval (7-0)
- Approved August 2, 2022 minutes with amendment to remove Mr. Knapp's statement from page 4
- Canceled Planning Commission meetings for October 4, October 18, and November 8 (7-0)
General
The meeting includes procedural items and an update on sub-area planning efforts. No specific public hearings or petitions are listed in the agenda text.
- Sub-Area Planning Efforts Update
The Planning Commission held a workshop to review draft recommendations for the New Town and Northwest Arvada Sub-Area plans, which were initiated in 2020. No formal decisions were made on the plans; the discussion was informational. The Commission also approved minutes from July 19, 2022, and voted to cancel meetings scheduled for August 16 and September 6, 2022.
- Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved excusing absent members Gay and Hannan (5-0)
- Approved canceling meetings for 8/16 and 9/6 (5-0)
General
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use items. These include a garage expansion modification at 6446 Iris Way and the annexation and rezoning of a 2.11-acre parcel at 12016 West 82nd Avenue.
- Garage expansion modification for 6446 Iris Way to reduce side setback from 7.5 ft to 3ft
- Annexation of a 2.11 acre parcel at approximately 12016 West 82nd Avenue
- Rezoning of 12016 W 82nd Avenue from Jefferson County A-2 to Arvada RN-7.5
The Arvada Planning Commission recommended approval of the Union Estates annexation and rezoning of a 2.11-acre parcel at 12016 West 82nd Avenue from Jefferson County A-2 to Arvada RN-7.5, both by 7-0 votes. The commission also recommended approval of a garage expansion at 6446 Iris Way, allowing a reduced side setback from 7.5 ft to 3 ft, by a 6-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Union Estates annexation (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Union Estates rezoning to RN-7.5 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of 6446 Iris Way garage expansion with 3 ft setback (6-1)
General
The Arvada Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Land Development Code Update. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 7, 2022, meeting and noting the cancellation of the July 5, 2022, meeting.
- Public hearing for Land Development Code Update
- Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes
- Cancellation of the July 5, 2022, Planning Commission meeting
The Arvada Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Land Development Code amendments (LDC2022-0001) to City Council, with grammatical corrections and an added call-up provision for City Council review of director decisions. The commission also approved a 4-1 amendment setting a 50 heavy truck trips per day threshold to distinguish light industry from heavy logistics centers. The July 5, 2022 meeting was cancelled.
- Recommended LDC amendments to City Council (5-0)
- Added call-up language to 8-2-3-11-J allowing City Council to review director decisions (5-0)
- Set 50 heavy truck trips/day threshold for light industry vs. heavy logistics (4-1)
- Cancelled July 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)
General
The Planning Commission will consider several major modification requests for a property at 7370 W. 52nd Avenue. These items involve changes to vehicle stacking, building facade, and floor requirements. A workshop on the Land Development Code update is also scheduled.
- Vehicle stacking modifications at 7370 W. 52nd Avenue
- Building facade reduction request for 7370 W. 52nd Avenue
- Request to allow one usable floor on a Pedestrian Priority Street
- Drive-through lane enclosure and visibility modification
- Land Development Code Update workshop
The Planning Commission recommended approval of five major Land Development Code modifications for a proposed In-N-Out Burger at 7370 W. 52nd Ave., subject to conditions in the staff report. The modifications allow vehicle stacking in the side setback, a reduced building facade in the frontage zone, a single usable floor on a Pedestrian Priority Street, a visible drive-through window, and reduced building transparency. One modification (vehicle stacking) passed 4-1; the others passed 5-0. The recommendations go to City Council for final approval.
- Recommended approval of vehicle stacking in side setback (4-1)
- Recommended approval of 32.5% building facade in frontage zone (5-0)
- Recommended approval of single usable floor on Pedestrian Priority Street (5-0)
- Recommended approval of visible drive-through window on public street (5-0)
- Recommended approval of reduced building transparency in frontage zone (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 17, 2022, as printed
- Excused absent commissioners Gay and Figliolino (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances regarding smoking prohibitions and a 100-year lease for a park near Red Rocks Community College. The meeting also includes public hearings on land annexation at 7850 Alkire Street and regional opioid agreements.
- $5,778,031.00 contract amendment for Canyon Pines and Ranson Pump Stations
- $1,258,773.70 street chip and slurry seal program contract
- 100-year lease of land near Red Rocks Community College for a fitness park
- Annexation and rezoning of 2.5 acres at 7850 Alkire Street
- Ordinance establishing entertainment districts and common consumption areas
General
The Planning Commission will consider resolutions to amend the 2014 Arvada Comprehensive Plan. This includes the Square Lake Sub Area Plan and land use changes for Candelas Filing No. 1. The commission will also address bylaws and commission elections.
- Resolution to amend the 2014 Arvada Comprehensive Plan for the Square Lake Sub Area Plan
- Land use amendment for Candelas Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 4 at 9367 McIntyre Street
- PUD Development Plan for Candelas Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 4
- Preliminary Plat for Candelas Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 4
- Approval of Planning Commission Bylaws
The Arvada Planning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the Square Lake Subarea Plan (7-0) and approved three related items for Candelas Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 4: a land use change from Suburban Residential to Mixed-Use Residential Emphasis, a PUD Development Plan, and a Preliminary Plat (all 7-0). The commission also adopted bylaw amendments (7-0) and elected new officers.
- Approved Square Lake Subarea Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment (7-0)
- Approved Candelas Filing No. 1 land use change to Mixed-Use Residential Emphasis (7-0)
- Recommended PUD Development Plan for Candelas Filing No. 1 to City Council (7-0)
- Recommended Preliminary Plat for Candelas Filing No. 1 to City Council (7-0)
- Adopted bylaw amendments (7-0)
- Elected Michael Griffith as Chair, Doug Magee as Vice Chair, Tim Knapp as Secretary (all 7-0)
- Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes with revision (5-0)
General
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 2.5-acre parcel at 7850 Alkire Street. The items include annexing the land into the City of Arvada and changing its zoning from Jefferson County P-D to City of Arvada RN-32.5.
- Annexation of a 2.5-acre parcel at 7850 Alkire Street into the City of Arvada
- Rezoning of 7850 Alkire Street from Jefferson County P-D to City of Arvada RN-32.5
- Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
The Arvada Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval to City Council for the annexation of a 2.5-acre parcel at 7850 Alkire St. and its rezoning from Jefferson County P-D to Arvada RN-32.5, subject to conditions in the staff report. The commission also discussed a potential bylaw change to reduce meetings from two to one per month, but no decision was made.
- Recommended annexation of 7850 Alkire St. to City Council (7-0)
- Recommended rezoning of 7850 Alkire St. to RN-32.5 (7-0)
General
The Arvada Planning Commission will review a resolution to adopt the 2014 Comprehensive Plan as the city's Three Mile Plan. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Howard Ranch property.
- Rezoning of 13.11-acre Howard Ranch parcel from RA to R6 district
- Resolution adopting the 2014 Arvada Comprehensive Plan as the Three Mile Plan
General
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding major modifications for the Whisper Village Car Wash at the southwest corner of Holman Street and W. 91st Place. The meeting also includes a workshop on the Land Development Code and an ordinance to amend that code.
- Major modifications for Whisper Village Car Wash
- Ordinance amending the Land Development Code
- Land Development Code workshop
- Approval of February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider a large construction contract for West 72nd Avenue and a multi-million dollar real estate acquisition. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding police equipment and urban renewal funding. A workshop on the state of retail is also scheduled.
- $22,636,539.43 contract for construction services on West 72nd Avenue from Kipling Street to Simms Street
- $549,735.49 purchase order for Axon Enterprise body worn camera equipment
- $2,750,000 real estate purchase for properties at 6630 W 51st Avenue and 5045 Marshall Street
- Loan agreement with Arvada Urban Renewal Authority for Ralston Fields redevelopment
- Acceptance of ballistic armor and monetary donations for the Arvada Police Department
General
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the City of Arvada Land Development Code. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 16, 2021, meeting.
- Ordinance amending the Arvada Land Development Code
The Arvada Planning Commission voted 4-2 to continue the proposed Land Development Code amendments until after a workshop with the commission. The motion was made by Tim Knapp and carried despite opposition from Doug Magee and T.O. Owens. The commission also voted 6-0 to cancel the February 22, 2022 meeting.
- Continued Land Development Code amendments to after a Planning Commission workshop (4-2)
- Cancelled February 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (6-0)
- Excused Andrew Gay from the meeting (6-0)
- Approved November 16, 2021 minutes as printed