Planning Commission OKs phased development plan for tree service at 4877 Robb Street

The Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on Oct. 16 approved, by a 7–0 vote, case WZ2411, a phased specific development plan (SDP) that allows Rocky Mountain Hardwood Processing to use a 3.5‑acre site at 4877 Robb Street for outdoor storage and operations now and construct a 5,040‑square‑foot office/warehouse in a later phase.

Staff said the phased approach will allow the applicant to begin on‑site work and outdoor operations while deferring major building and utility connections until the owner secures funding. Stephanie Stevens, planner with the Wheat Ridge Community Development Department, told commissioners the request narrows the staff review to the phasing plan; the underlying outline development plan (ODP) was previously approved in February 2022 and the SDP had been reviewed under case WZ2207 with the phasing as the new element.

The commission’s approval includes conditions listed in the staff report. Key requirements include recording the associated subdivision plat (MS2303) before the SDP, executing a subdivision…