Indicating that there are no small developments, only a small possibility that everyone will agree with them, a new three-home rezoning plan produced a common complaint: parking.
At the Feb. 3 Arvada City Council meeting, the council unanimously approved a rezoning for three lots from agricultural to residential low density. The applicant, Khang Nguyen, wants three lots on a 0.94-acre site at the southeast corner of West 69th Avenue and Independence Street. Located near Hayes Lake, the project was dubbed Hayes Lake Heights.
The council seemed satisfied the proposal was a sound one. However, Russ Reeves, who lives in the 9600 block of West 69th Avenue, raised concerns that the development would bring the inevitable influx of more cars. Reeves was concerned whether or not the proposal allowed for ample parking.
“This could add a lot of congestion,” Reeves said. “I really don’t want cars parking on my property.”
Nguyen and project manager Walter Perkins assured the council that a sizeable driveway on the north part of the acre would cover any overflow parking. Also, there would be no parking on a turnaround, off West 69th Avenue, for fire trucks.
City Councilwoman Lorraine Anderson asked Mike Elms, director of community development, if there would be ample off-street parking in the development. Elms said there would be adequate space.
The council approved the rezoning 5-0, with Councilmen Don Allard and Aaron Azari absent.