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Applicant Matt Hill and his development team presented a plan for 12 single-family homes with a mid-century-modern design palette and a new cul-de-sac street, proposed to be named South Van Gordon Way. The site is zoned small-lot residential R-16; staff said the proposed lots meet the R-16 minimums (lots are at least 6,000 square feet with 60-foot street widths for most lots and required additional widths at bulb/corner lots). Detached sidewalks, street trees and drainage/water-quality features are part of the plat. Staff recommended approval, saying utilities are available and civil plans can be approved administratively after plat recordation.

Kara Mueller, Development Assistance Division, said the subdivision includes detention and water-quality features covered by drainage easements (notably over Lot 6) and that the city's standard practice is to maintain the drainage function of such ponds while the individual property owner is responsible for landscaping and nonessential plantings. Mueller said parkland and school land dedication requirements must be satisfied before the final plat is recorded.

Commissioners pressed the applicant and staff about pedestrian connectivity and sustainability. Several commissioners suggested a pedestrian path from the end of the cul-de-sac to South Union Boulevard to improve walkability and reduce circuitous routes for walkers and bicyclists; the applicant said he would investigate the feasibility, but staff and the applicant noted significant grade differences, ownership lines and potential privacy and liability concerns that make an immediate required connection difficult. City attorney staff explained the subdivision ordinance permits dedication of trails and easements when necessary for access, but this body's approval authority for plats is limited to approval or denial under the code, limiting conditional requirements for connectivity in this application.

On sustainability, the applicant said modern construction and code changes have made new homes substantially more energy- and water-efficient than older stock and described plans to use water-wise landscaping in common areas, a waste-and-recycling plan during construction, HVAC sizing (Manual J/D/S) and blower-door testing to meet energy requirements. Staff added that EV-ready wiring and greenhouse-gas worksheets are required through development and building permit processes.

Neighbors spoke at the hearing. Corey Onisorg, who lives across the street, asked whether the project would use taxpayer subsidies (the applicant said none) and for a construction timeline; Matt Hill estimated that if all 12 homes were built at once the site work and home construction would take about 16 to 18 months, but he said market timing typically determines the buildout schedule. Onisorg and others also raised concern about the adjacent Green Mountain Elementary School parcel, which is owned by Jefferson County Public Schools and currently closed; Onisorg referenced recent state legislation expanding school leasing authority and asked for community discussions with the district before further changes near the school.

Bob Byers, a longtime neighbor across from the proposed cul-de-sac, raised concerns about vehicle lights and safety for a driveway that will be opposite his home. Staff provided a site map and noted the plat materials and civil drawings are available on the city's project portal (Lakewood Speaks).

After questions and discussion, Commissioner Greg Lewinis moved to adopt staff findings and approve the preliminary and final plats; the motion was seconded and passed by roll-call vote, 5 ayes, 0 nays. Staff will ensure required dedications and engineering plans are completed before final plat recordation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07-16-2025 Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting Video","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved preliminary and final plats to subdivide 2.3 acres at 1031 South Union Boulevard into 12 single-family lots (R-16), with city maintenance of primary drainage features and required dedications; the vote was 5-0.","taxTitle","Lakewood City, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",5594,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6549896,"Planning Commission adopts technical edits to Envision Lakewood 2040 to align with Bicycle Plan",346,499000,845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420015-1f63320c38490d6fe4c9a7a9b885acae&start=499&end=845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420015-1f63320c38490d6fe4c9a7a9b885acae/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6549896/Lakewood-City/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Planning-Commission-adopts-technical-edits-to-Envision-Lakewood-2040-to-align-with-Bicycle-Plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549896-cbab15a942b8339777e358889c1050b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206963&Signature=U3X-HG5WfD43-VokD4~aj6bRF6kzSasPurAOklYCtilVBZyyW4x8CImO2O0hdRTLExDKs~Y1wdwju2d5P1iz1qmd8fgLecBGeT7KVx7hoT3Hyo4eMapZtJC-oPYx5WgA--YkXnGNj4cWbFqwvI8owsJE4Lyk~95dQ2FfUe~cpc0DlWzxaaZuQrcy4daANQcxIlSoH1yYgWPqIbcCcIPe5xWYur1nTU5NTCxpuQFxVRoYL2qLk2cWOvGfpBjbxVoVC1E~PYJC04eyivUMsiLGZJ2jia3m~cB4oL3kwhwUMenKyQZeXcthw-tW9Nv7RhcNEEImVOWnW96OXs5efNc7tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakewood Planning Commission voted unanimously on July 16, 2025, to adopt technical edits to the city's comprehensive plan intended to make Envision Lakewood 2040 consistent with the previously adopted Lakewood Bicycle Plan. The vote approved revisions to Strategies 142 and 144.

Roger Wodnall, Comprehensive Planning Manager, told commissioners the edits are narrowly focused: they correct language inconsistencies between the two adopted plans so both documents direct the same approach to bicycle transportation. Christy Ivanoff (planning staff) was available for questions and staff recommended the edits as technical clarifications rather than policy changes.

Commissioners asked no substantive policy questions. Commissioner Buckley said the edits were \"straightforward\" and stressed the value of consistency among planning documents; commissioners also complimented staff on the Bicycle Plan's outreach and implementation emphasis.

There was no public opposition. One person had signed up to speak but indicated their comment applied to the next agenda item. A roll-call vote recorded five ayes, zero nays, approving the edits as presented. The staff report and changes will be incorporated into the comprehensive plan record.","The commission unanimously approved technical wording changes to Strategies 142 and 144 in Envision Lakewood 2040 to make the comprehensive plan consistent with the adopted Lakewood Bicycle Plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6549900,"Lakewood Planning Commission elects Buckley chair; Lewinis vice chair; O'Neil secretary",138,351000,489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420015-1f63320c38490d6fe4c9a7a9b885acae&start=351&end=489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420015-1f63320c38490d6fe4c9a7a9b885acae/thumbnail_351000.jpg","/articles/6549900/Lakewood-City/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Lakewood-Planning-Commission-elects-Buckley-chair-Lewinis-vice-chair-ONeil-secretary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549900-c933e9cee87f185cde84787a989b8f76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206963&Signature=SLq9JCPSi0ltMikmS8e4RcMye6xokd-0hg~ST0bpyQiaz-46czVPwH2glh1Ni~juHzE96jWNU9QDA3JlwnxJciYaeGDcbbW6fYOsSAls7sGPx0-EsWg-pHscPeGK--zngquSllVvnLoZ22xFfau3Qqq0rl~SyHLJzHmZSzRjWWoj9bCT2EaAO3zJ04mZkwKPcOoi1JMKI3MTb7K1elA45gHYntlADBRriJtFTVE~Bkx5aAB-ZyW66GKJjcwtoHEzdXTu8doE6x5tjA0GQ-WgAydbxCxQ8cwZ-MDGgEJbtoDmxMU3ku72gRAEFO9QufMijudjcEd4M6z0TIkSHlfQ3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakewood Planning Commission elected Commissioner Buckley as chair, Commissioner Greg Lewinis as vice chair and Commissioner Jenny O'Neil as secretary at its July 16, 2025 meeting.

Under the commission's rules, newly seated commissioners prompted an officer election at the start of the meeting. The roll-call votes were unanimous: Buckley received a unanimous vote for chair, Lewinis was elected vice chair and O'Neil was confirmed as secretary. The commission noted two members were absent for the meeting: Commissioners Overall and O'Neil (the latter participated by message indicating she wished to remain secretary) were out of town.

The commission's presiding officer thanked members for their confidence and noted the election will govern who runs future Planning Commission hearings and procedural duties. The appointments follow recent City Council actions that seated Elizabeth Molnar and Brian Homan to the commission.

No formal public comment or deliberation altered the officer elections. The commission proceeded to the next agenda items after voting.","At its July 16 meeting the Lakewood Planning Commission elected Commissioner Buckley as chair, Commissioner Greg Lewinis as vice chair and Commissioner Jenny O'Neil as secretary in roll-call votes. The elections followed seating of two recently appointed commissioners.","actionData","errors"]

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