The Planning Commission met on May 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM to consider several docket items, including conditional use permits, a lot consolidation, a planned development modification, and a lot split. All items were approved with conditions, except one conditional use which was tabled for further parking analysis. The meeting began with the unanimous approval of the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes.
Old Business – Conditional Use: Doc Lanky’s, 15607 Madison Ave Mitchell Eyerman requested a conditional use permit for seasonal outdoor sidewalk dining with 15 seats. Staff highlighted ADA requirements (5‑ft clear pedestrian path), alcohol service regulations, and a concern about a tree box with uneven pavers. After discussion, the commission recommended removing the proposed fencing and placing tables against the building to improve sidewalk flow. The item was approved with a condition requiring a revised plan showing that arrangement.
New Business – Lot Consolidation: 15431 Edgewater Dr Mark Reinhold requested consolidation of two lots to enable a home addition. Staff confirmed no variances were needed, and a petition of support from five adjacent neighbors was received. Public comment raised a setback question, which staff said had been resolved. The commission approved the consolidation with a condition that the city engineer review and approve the consolidation plat.
New Business – Conditional Use: St. James Hall, 17415 Northwood Ave Joe Mateka sought a conditional use permit to use his space (Walk Your Plans) as a banquet hall for up to 200 people. Staff noted that parking requirements for public assembly uses would increase to 44 spaces plus employee spaces, and that a comprehensive parking analysis for the entire St. James campus was needed. The applicant described a shared calendar with the church and said events would mostly be evenings. Public comment highlighted severe parking conflicts. The commission tabled the item, requiring a detailed study of all businesses’ hours and parking demands, plus a conflict‑resolution plan.
New Business – Planned Development Modification: Marlowe Park Townhouses, Marlowe Ave at Madison Nicholas Christoff presented minor modifications to a previously approved 16‑townhome PD. The main change splits a four‑unit building facing Madison into two duplexes to improve the streetscape. The Marlowe‑facing units were unchanged. Staff noted the need to update the plat, clarify a cross‑access easement to Lincoln Ave, and complete safety services and ABR review. The commission approved with four conditions: updated plat, resolution of the cross‑access easement, safety forces review, and completion of ABR review.
New Business – Lot Split: Shady Cove Townhouses, 12534 Lake Ave Gregory Soltis presented a revised plan for 10 townhouses (reduced from a previous plan), with above‑ground stormwater retention and reoriented units. Staff noted this was a lot split under subdivision regulations. Discussion focused on ensuring legal access to the rear units via a recorded easement. The commission approved with a condition that a recordable easement document guaranteeing access to lots 1–10 accompany the plat.
Good evening. I would like to call to order the regular meeting of City of Lakewood Planning Commission for May 1st, 2025. The roll call, please. Ms. Gall. Here. Mr. LePoint. Here. Mr. McDermott. Here. Mr. Reese? Here. And Mr. Sanderson. Thank you. We have minutes that have been distributed from the April 3rd 2025 meeting. Hopefully you've all had an opportunity to review them. Thanks again for staff for the preparation of thorough minutes. Any questions, comments, feedback on the minutes? Anyone care to motion? We'll make a motion for approval. Hearing none, all signify approval by stating aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Great. Motion carries. Opening remarks. Good evening and welcome to the Lakewood Planning Commission. The commission is comprised of five members charged with evaluating proposals as required by Lakewood zoning code and community vision. The charter of the city is established as the authority of the commission and its members are volunteer Lakewood residents appointed to five-year terms by the mayor and city council. Tonight, the commission will saw here a testimony from each applicant making a presentation for their docket item. The commission may also take public comment for each of those items, and public comment should only address the specific docket item that's being considered. Tonight public comment be limited to five minutes per person. You're welcome to state your agreement with prior commentary that has been made, but please make an effort to provide new comments that you find relevant to the commission. You may also submit your statements or concerns in writing to the Secretary to have them included as a matter of public record. Anyone addressing the commission tonight would just ask when you're called either for your applic for your application item or for public comment that you please sign in at the O sheet that's lit that's that's on the uh podium there, and then you clearly state your name and address into the microphone for the record. Thank you. Great, thank you, Mr. Both. Uh we are going to start with old business uh conditional use. This is document item number 041325. 15607 Madison Avenue Doc Linke's is um is Mr. Iman here or the applicant? Thank you. Sure. Uh if you don't mind, state your name and sign on uh the sign in sheet.