The potential development on the Ohio / Mississippi property between Alkire and Safeway
On this page we keep the latest information on this potential develpment. Newest data first. History thereafter.
On this page we keep the latest information on this potential develpment. Newest data first. History thereafter.
Information provided in an email from Barb Franks January 17, 2017. Barb's email was sent to persons who had asked questions of her. Her intention was to provide information to correspondents prior to catching up on an individual basis.
Proposed Apartment Complex (250 units) - 13155 W. Mississippi Ct. (Near Safeway)
This property was rezoned a few years back (2012) during the city-wide rezoning, which is why there were no zoning-related notices posted on this property back then. While my neighborhood and our supporters were working to save City open space, we simultaneously tried to raise public concern about many of the zoning changes so as to engage more citizens in the review and revision process. Ultimately, the M-E-S (Mixed Use Employment Suburban) zoning was applied to this particular property/vacant land. It was my understanding at the time that any development would need to have an (E)mployment component but I have since been told that a single use, such as the proposed 250 apartments, is permitted. I don't agree, based on a plain reading of the document and language regarding mixed use, and have expressed this view publicly from the dais. Here is a link to the zoning document so you can read and decide for yourself.
http://www.lakewood.org/m-e-s/
And these links are to the municipal code sections that talk about mixed use:
http://www.lakewood.org/City_Clerk/Codes_and_Laws/Municipal_Code/Title_17_-_Zoning/Article_3_-_Zone_Districts/17_3_4_-_Mixed-Use_Districts/2147500274/
http://www.lakewood.org/City_Clerk/Codes_and_Laws/Municipal_Code/Title_17_-_Zoning/Article_5_-_Dimensional_and_Development_Standards/17_5_3_-_Mixed-Use_Standards/2147500369/ (See left side of page for navigation links to subsections)
It is important to note that the developer's application is in the pre-planning stage, and I am told by the planning department it is common for a plan to change, so the document I have attached should be considered a draft version.
Proposed Apartment Complex (250 units) - 13155 W. Mississippi Ct. (Near Safeway)
This property was rezoned a few years back (2012) during the city-wide rezoning, which is why there were no zoning-related notices posted on this property back then. While my neighborhood and our supporters were working to save City open space, we simultaneously tried to raise public concern about many of the zoning changes so as to engage more citizens in the review and revision process. Ultimately, the M-E-S (Mixed Use Employment Suburban) zoning was applied to this particular property/vacant land. It was my understanding at the time that any development would need to have an (E)mployment component but I have since been told that a single use, such as the proposed 250 apartments, is permitted. I don't agree, based on a plain reading of the document and language regarding mixed use, and have expressed this view publicly from the dais. Here is a link to the zoning document so you can read and decide for yourself.
http://www.lakewood.org/m-e-s/
And these links are to the municipal code sections that talk about mixed use:
http://www.lakewood.org/City_Clerk/Codes_and_Laws/Municipal_Code/Title_17_-_Zoning/Article_3_-_Zone_Districts/17_3_4_-_Mixed-Use_Districts/2147500274/
http://www.lakewood.org/City_Clerk/Codes_and_Laws/Municipal_Code/Title_17_-_Zoning/Article_5_-_Dimensional_and_Development_Standards/17_5_3_-_Mixed-Use_Standards/2147500369/ (See left side of page for navigation links to subsections)
It is important to note that the developer's application is in the pre-planning stage, and I am told by the planning department it is common for a plan to change, so the document I have attached should be considered a draft version.
Zoning
And finally, the council made some minor changes to the zoning document in late 2016. Further review and the opportunity to propose/vote on changes is slated for later in the year. I encourage you to provide section-specific feedback, so we can work together to implement changes that are desired by the community.
Links to zoning related information: http://www.lakewood.org/historiczoning/
http://www.lakewood.org/WhatsMyZoning/
http://www.lakewood.org/City_Clerk/Codes_and_Laws/Municipal_Code/Title_17_-_Zoning/Title_17_-_Zoning.aspx
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Information discussed at the January 14, 2017 Ward 4 Meeting reported via bulletin.
250 Apartments (between Safeway and Alkire on Ohio) There is renewed activity on the development of the property immediately east of Alkire south of Ohio. The developer site plan shown here shows 10 buildings with 25 apartment in each and over 40 feet high each. For many, this seems inappropriate for the extension of Green Mountain Estates. At the same time, there are property owner rights and in fact zoning that permits this. NOTE: The city has not reviewed or commented on this site plan submission as of this writing. |
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The situation is complex. In the 1990's, GMCA (Diane Rhodus) and others were successful in ultimately delaying the development of this property. Diane is again working with our councilpersons, the mayor, and hopefully the developer and the property owner. She will use this bulletin and the GMCA website to publish updates on her effort.
Dave Wiechman made several remarks in this regard. One if significant interest is paraphrased, "The council will certainly listen to public comment, but it must be substantive." In other words, by all means go to the council meetings and let them know what you think, but don't cry, speak of attention getting matters like traffic, public safety, city master planning, storm water control and the like. At least three of the meeting attendees are meeting to try to script 3-minute messages that would serve this need.
You are invited to use the GMCA website CONTACT form to contribute your thoughts and ideas and offers to participate in this effort. Our home page has a link to the 3-page site plam which has the above site plan in a 3-page presentation.
Dave Wiechman made several remarks in this regard. One if significant interest is paraphrased, "The council will certainly listen to public comment, but it must be substantive." In other words, by all means go to the council meetings and let them know what you think, but don't cry, speak of attention getting matters like traffic, public safety, city master planning, storm water control and the like. At least three of the meeting attendees are meeting to try to script 3-minute messages that would serve this need.
You are invited to use the GMCA website CONTACT form to contribute your thoughts and ideas and offers to participate in this effort. Our home page has a link to the 3-page site plam which has the above site plan in a 3-page presentation.
