Board of County Commissioners' Hearing Minutes

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 8:00 A.m. - 8:30 A.m.

Hybrid BCC Hearing - Hearing Room 1 and WebEx Events / Webinars

100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419

BCC Present:

• Commissioner Andy Kerr, Chairman
• Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp
• Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper

Staff Present:

• Kate Newman, Acting County Manager
• Kym Sorrells, County Attorney
• Maylee Barraza, Deputy Clerk to the Board
• Nayara Winkworth, Deputy Clerk to the Board
• Ana Cendejas

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1.

Call to Order

Commissioner Kerr called the meeting to order.

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3.

Public Comment 

No comments.

4.

Business Meeting

5.

Approval of Minutes Dated February 07, 2023

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  The Board unanimously approved the minutes dated February 7, 2023.

6.

Consent Agenda

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  The Board unanimously approved the following Resolutions:

6.1

Resolution CC23-040

Expenditure Approval Listings Dated February 16, 2023 - Finance

6.2

Resolution CC23-041

Ratification of Expenditure Approval Listings Dated February 9, 2023 - Finance

6.3

Resolution CC23-042

Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes - Board of Equalization

6.4

Resolution CC23-043

Projects/Requests Funded through American Rescue Plan Act - Federal Grant
Program

6.5

Resolution CC23-044

Third Contract Amendment - Silva Construction, Inc. for Annual Concrete Installation, Removal, and Replacement (NTE $4,500,000) - Road & Bridge

6.6

Resolution CC23-045

Contract - H&L Concrete DBA Naranjo Civil Constructors for Design and Construction Services ($649,295) for Van Bibber - Open Space

6.7

Resolution CC23-046

License Agreement - Flock Group, Inc. for License Plate Readers - Sheriff

7.

Regular Agenda 

7.1

Resolution CC23-047

Projects/Requests Funded through American Rescue Plan Act - Foothills Animal Shelter Revenue Shortfall - Federal Grant Program

• Item 7.1 has been moved to the February 28th, 2023 hearing.

8.

Public Hearing

9.

Hearing Consent Agenda

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  The Board unanimously approved item 9.1 Resolution CC23-048, item 9.2 Resolution CC23-049 and item 9.3 Resolution CC23-050.

9.1

Resolution CC23-048

Case Number: 21-140720RZ Rezoning

Case Name: U-Haul Dakota Ridge Official Development Plan

Owner/Applicant: AMERCO Real Estate Company, a Nevada corporation

Location: 13412 West Coal Mine Avenue

Section 19, Township 5 South, Range 69 West

Approximate Area: 8.148 Acres

Purpose: To Rezone from Planned Development (PD) to a new PD that follows the Corridor District-Office and Light Industrial (CD-O/LI) Zone District to allow for indoor mini-storage, warehousing, and office uses.

Case Manager: Cassidy Clements

9.2

Resolution CC23-049

Case Number: 22-104257RZ Rezoning

Case Name: Laramie Ridge Official Development Plan

Owner/Applicant: Laramie Ridge, LLC, A Colorado limited liability company

Location: 5399 State Highway 93 and Parcel ID numbers 30-162-00-001, 30-162-00-002, 30-162-00-003, 30-162-00-004

Section 16, Township 3 South, Range 70 West

Approximate Area: 40.22 Acres

Purpose: To Rezone from Agricultural-Two (A-2) to Planned Development (PD) to allow for office, community, agricultural and residential uses.

Case Manager: Cassidy Clements

9.3

Resolution CC23-050

Case Number: 22-122728RZ Rezoning

Case Name: Vintage Overlook Official Development Plan

Owner/Applicant: Vintage Overlook LLC, a Colorado limited liability company

Location: 6559 South Harlan Street

Section 24, Township 5 South, Range 69 West

Approximate Area: 3.03 Acres

Purpose: To rezone from Planned Development (PD) to a new PD to allow for 7 residential lots.

Case Manager: Allie McGahee

10.

Hearing Regular Agenda 

10.1

Resolution CC23-051

Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part 3, Chapter 8, Section 1 Distressed Real Property - Sheriff

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  Following a presentation by Kate Newman and brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved item 10.1 Resolution CC23-051. 

10.2

Resolution CC23-052

Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2 Jefferson County Traffic Code - Sheriff

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  Following a presentation by Kate Newman and brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved item 10.2 Resolution CC23-052.

10.3

Resolution CC23-053

Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part 7, Chapter 2, Section 7 Illicit Stormwater Discharge - Planning and Zoning

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  Following a presentation by Kate Newman and brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved item 10.3 Resolution CC23-053.

10.4

Resolution CC23-054

Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part 3, Chapter 8, Section 3 The International Fire Code (2018 Edition), Minimum Fire Safety Standard - Building Safety

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  Following a presentation by Kate Newman and brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved item 10.4 Resolution CC23-054.

10.5

Resolution CC23-055

Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part 3, Chapter 8, Section 5 Unsafe Buildings and Structures - Building Safety

• Motioned by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp
  Seconded by Commissioner Dahlkemper

  Following a presentation by Kate Newman and brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved item 10.5 Resolution CC23-055.

11.

Public Comment 

No comments.

12.

Reports

Commissioner Kraft-Tharp: Commissioner Kraft-Tharp had jury duty last week, and even though she was not called, it was an interesting experience. Commissioner Kraft-Tharp thanked the West Chamber for the Celebrate Jeffco event and congratulated the winners of their recognitions. Finally, the Jeffco League of Women Voters is having a virtual forum on Tuesday on the unhoused homeless issue here at Jefferson County, she will be one of the presenters as well as our Human Services Representative Kat Douglas.

Commissioner Dahlkemper: A special shout out to all the winners of the Celebrate Jeffco event on West Chamber, it was an incredible event in terms of community members and business leaders, we want to honor and recognize all of them. Another shout out for the volunteers with Jeffco Open Space who contributed more than 40,000 hours on effort to help with the trails, educate visitors and so much more. Also, Commissioner Dahlkemper wants to recognize the Jefferson County snowplows drivers who were featured on CBS 4 Channel recently, they are always making sure the community is safe during the snowstorms. She also mentioned the upcoming Telephone Town Hall on March 29th and she encourages the community to check the Jeffco website for more information. Finally, she mentioned the in-person Foothills Town Hall, and the topic will be Wildfire Risk Reduction on April 8th from 9am to 10:30am.

Commissioner Kerr: Commissioner Kerr also thanked the Commissioners for mentioning the Open Space and the awards. He mentioned that each award is made of Jefferson County fallen trees. The Economic Development Court EDC celebrated Jefferson County Awards on Friday, and Commissioner Kerr was glad to personally know all 3 people that were up for the Big Community Impact Legacy Award. He also thanked Commissioner Kraft-Tharp for presenting the Non-Profit Award to Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter. With it being President’s Day weekend, Commissioner Kerr wished well to former President Jimmy Carter, who has recently been admitted into hospice care. He is one of the Commissioner's heroes in politics as well as his personal life. Finally, he mentioned that his daughter spoke to the Channel 9 news about teen mental health.

County Manager: No reports.

County Attorney: Wished everyone a Happy Mardi Gras.

13.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

These minutes summarize the final decision made by the Board at the referenced meeting.  This meeting was also audio recorded and that recording is available for review.  In the event there is confusion as to what the final decision of the Board is, the Board will rely on the audio tape to interpret the Board's intent.  The audio tape shall act as an official record of these proceedings for any necessary purpose when, in the opinion of the Board, the minutes are in any way insufficient.  An audio copy of the Board of County Commissioners' proceedings is available by contacting the Deputy Clerk to the Board.