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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS
Public Hearings
Twenty Mile Village Gas Station Use by Special Review Request
Town Council approved a Use by Special Review Request by applicant LAI Design Group to allow a gasoline service station with a proposed commercial building at the southeast corner of Twenty Mile Road and Pony Express Drive in the Clarke Farms Planned Development (PD). The PD zoning permits gasoline pumps with a convenience store subject to the special review process. The subject property was previously developed with a miniature golf facility that was approved in 2002 but is now unused and abandoned. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing miniature golf facility and replace it with a gasoline service station and commercial building for a convenience store and other commercial uses in the multi-tenant structure.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Avalon Bay/Coyle Annexation Eligibility
Town Council passed a resolution finding that an Annexation Petition by applicant Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., for a 33.4-acre parcel of land known as the Coyle property at the southeast corner of the intersection of Stroh Road and Crowfoot Valley Road is eligible for annexation into the Town. The approval of the resolution sets a Nov. 7 public hearing date to consider the Annexation Petition along with a Rezoning Application. The Town identified the Coyle property as a candidate for future annexation through the annual Three-Mile Plan and the Parker 2035 Master Plan. Therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with the Town’s land use policy as expressed in both plans.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Compark Village South Replat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Town Council approved a request by applicant Century at Compark Village South LLC, for a Replat of Tract B, Compark Village South Filing No. 1, Amendment 1, to create a buildable lot and drainage tract. The site is located on the south side of future Belford Avenue to the west of Chambers Road. In addition, the Replat vacates a portion of right-of-way (ROW) that was dedicated to the Town for future access but is no longer necessary. The processing of Replats is typically administrative, however, the need to vacate .025 acres of ROW triggers the requirement for Town Council approval at a public hearing. Town Council also approved a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) to secure the public improvements associated with the Replat.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Parker Downs Use by Special Review Request
Town Council approved a Use by Special Review Request by applicant MHLK Properties to permit the repurposing of an existing building with a proposed auto service and repair use on a commercial property located at 18910 Longs Way, between Dransfeldt Road and Parker Road. The original site plan for the subject property was approved in 1999 and included two identical commercial buildings. The building that the applicant proposes for auto and truck repair use was originally occupied by Kwal Paints and then Ponderosa Petroleum. The applicant plans to repurpose the building that Ponderosa Petroleum occupied and operate Hoover Mercedes on the property for the repair and service of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Ordinances
Joint Animal Sheltering Intergovernmental Agreement
Town Council approved an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Parker and Douglas County concerning joint animal sheltering. Since 2014, the Town has been a party to an IGA with Douglas County to utilize the Denver Dumb Friends League as the sheltering service for animals needing to be housed for various reasons, including found animals and animals on court holds. The Town and Douglas County worked together to update the IGA to ensure it reflects current procedures.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
My Mainstreet Purchase and Sale Agreement
Town Council approved a purchase and sale agreement with Confluence Companies for Town-owned properties commonly known as the “My Mainstreet Parcels.” The My Mainstreet Parcels that are subject to the agreement include the Pine Curve parcel, the Schoolhouse Gym parcel, the EastMain parcel, the PACE Lot 2A parcel and the PACE Lot 2B parcel. An additional parcel owned by P3, the Town’s urban renewal authority, located at the site of the former Parker Water and Sanitation District administrative offices, is also part of the agreement and was approved during a public hearing held at the P3 Board Meeting directly following the Sept. 6 Town Council Meeting. The purchase price for the Town-owned parcels has been set at $16,055,507.07. Additional Development Agreements will need to be approved at a later time by Town Council prior to final closing on the properties by Confluence Companies.
Approved 5-1 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Rivero; Opposed: Poage)
CONSENT AGENDA
First Readings - Second Readings Scheduled for Sept. 19
License Plate Recognition Sharing Detection Data and Hotlists Memorandum of Understanding
Town staff is requesting that Town Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with various law enforcement agencies to share information obtained from the Town of Parker Police Department’s recently purchased license plate readers for some of its patrol vehicles. Automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems combine high-speed cameras and sophisticated software to capture and convert license plate images into data that can be compared with information in other databases. These high-tech devices allow the Parker Police Department to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars or cars being driven by persons suspected of being involved in criminal activities. Access to this database and the information contained within the database could assist in pursuing certain criminal investigations.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Chambers Road North of Belford Avenue Right-of-Way
The Town of Parker is proposing to annex the Chambers Road right-of-way (ROW) from E-470 south to the future Belford Avenue that is currently under construction. The Chambers Highpoint Annexation Agreement requires the construction of Belford Avenue west of Chambers Road and a new traffic signal at the intersection of Chambers Road and Belford Avenue. The section of Chambers Road adjacent to Chambers Highpoint PD, including the intersection of Chambers Road and Belford Avenue, is still in Douglas County. The County has requested that the Town assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the new traffic signal.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Cherry Creek South Metropolitan District No. 4 IGA
The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to approve an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Cherry Creek South Metropolitan District No. 4. This amendment would provide that the District is responsible for the maintenance of the streetscape, including the treelawn, as described in the final plat for Tanterra Filing No. 1.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Douglas County Human Services Memorandum of Understanding - Adult Protection
Generally every four years, the Douglas County Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Town of Parker Police Department enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to set forth the respective roles and responsibilities of each agency related to the reporting of, responding to, and the investigation of allegations regarding the mistreatment, exploitation and self-neglect of at-risk adults. The MOU is adopted pursuant to statutory requirements obligating each county DHS and law enforcement agency to enter into cooperative agreements to coordinate the investigative duties to ensure the protection of at-risk adults.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Douglas County Human Services Memorandum of Understanding - Child Welfare
Generally every four years, the Douglas County Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Town of Parker Police Department enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to set forth the respective roles and responsibilities of each agency related to investigations involving allegations of child abuse and neglect. The MOU is adopted based upon the statutory authority of each agency with respect to investigations that involve child welfare matters.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Motions, Contracts, Resolutions, Proclamations, Agreements
Becket and Woodman Drive Connectivity Project License Agreement
Town Council approved a license agreement that will grant the Town of Parker, and its consultants, access to Parker Water and Sanitation District property for geotechnical and survey investigations of Woodman Drive. Investigations are needed for a potential project to connect Woodman Drive to Becket Drive to resolve a potential life safety access issue for the homes in the Parker Meadows Condos and the Ranch at Cottonwood communities.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)
Contracts Over $100,000
Two contracts over the amount of $100,000 was awarded by Town Council:
1. A contract with Fellsburg Holt & Ullevig in the amount of $211,200 for final design services related to the Dransfeldt Road Widening Project (Mainstreet to Pony Express Drive). Due to continued and projected traffic increases, widening of Dransfeldt Road by an additional southbound lane between Lincoln Avenue and Mainstreet is needed. Based on the level of service at the intersections and funding availability, project phasing is being proposed as follows: Phase 1 – Mainstreet to Pony Express Drive (construction proposed for 2023); and Phase 2 – Pony Express Drive to Lincoln Avenue (construction proposed for 2026).
2. A renewal of a contract with Beehive Industries for the Town of Parker’s web-based asset management system. Engineering and Public Works, along with the Parks and Forestry Divisions, use Beehive to manage work activities in their respective areas. The original contract was approved by Town Council on July 1, 2019. This contract renewal will allow the Town to continue the use of the system with a recurring renewal option for the future.
Approved 6-0 (In Favor: Barrington, Diak, Hefta, Hendreks, Poage, Rivero)