HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-01 (Regular) Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
March 1, 1976
REGULAR MEETING:
The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe
County, Colorado, met in regular session on March 1, 1976 at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Mr. Werner Schnackenberg
of the Ba'hai Assembly of Englewood. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Cub Scout Pack #153.
Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of
the roll, the following were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, and Mayor Taylor.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
Also present were: City Manager Mccown
Asst. City Manager Nollenberger
City Attorney Berardini
Acting Director of Community
Development Romans
Director of Finance James
Deputy City Clerk Varner
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET-
ING ON FEBRUARY 17, 1976. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A
MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHOR-
IZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS IN
THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,516,000. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 8
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1976 OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,516,ooo FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUND-
ING OUTSTANDING . SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERlES 1975 IN TlfE AMQUNT .
'i .. ·oF $1,550,000; PROVIDING FOR AN ESCROW .TO PAY SAID .BONDS , AND .
THE INTEREST THEREON; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID REFUNDING
BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE NET REVENUE OF
THE SEWER SYSTEM TO PAY THE BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON, AND
OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
No one appeared to speak for or against this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED A
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 8, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READ-
ING. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
'·. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SM~TH SECONDED
A MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZON-
ING A PARCEL OF LAND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY SOUTH DECATUR STREET,
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ON THE NORTH BY WEST UNION AVENUE, ON THE EAST BY THE PARTIALLY
DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH CLAY STREET FROM R-1-C, SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Romans reviewed
the involved area on the zoning map. She reported that the notice
of the public hearing was published and the property was posted as
required. She stated that the applicants for this rezoning are
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, who a~e represented by Attorney John Criswell.
Ms. Romans ·further explaihed the d~tails -~nd backgrotind of ··thi~
rezoning application; and she noted that before any development
could take place in the area a subdivision plat would have to be
filed. The findings of fact and conclusions of the Planning and
Zoning Commission were submitted to the City Clerk for the record,
to be included with the staff report which was previously submitted.
Ms. Romans stated that the developers would have to apply to Valley
Sanitation District for sewer service, which would require a lift
station. Valley Sanitation District has fifty taps available. She
further stated that this is in the Valley Water District and they
could be served with water. Discussion followed by Council regard-
ing the utilities.
Attorney John Criswell appeared representing the appli-
cants. He submitted a packet of fourteen exhibits to the City
Clerk and members of Council containing related information. He
reviewed these exhibits and the details of this rezoning applica-
tion. He pointed out that this is not a final decision by Council
because a subdivision plat would have to be filed and approved by
City Council. In response to Councilman Mann, Mr. Criswell stated
that he has not seen any petition against this. Councilman Mann
pointed out that there was a petition of 91 against and 5 for this
rezoning. Mr. Criswell submitted a fifteenth exhibit to the City
Clerk, a generalized land use map of 1970.
Bill Broomhall, 1744 South Leyden, broker for Sitefinders I
Realty, appeared to speak for this ordinance. Mr. Broomhall stated
that he has worked with trying to sell this property~' and it has
been impossible as it is presently zoned to sell it to a custom
builder. He stated that the area involved is over four and under
five acres. He further stated that he feels the present zone is
depriving the owners of the true value of the property.
B. L. Weaver, 2714 West Union, appeared to speak for
this ordinance. Mr. Weaver has owned approximately two acres of
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this property since 1953. He stated that sixteen feet of Clay
Street was dedicated by the previous owners. He is in favor
of the zoning change because he wants to retire and sell the
property.
Council discussed the utility problems that would be
involved in the rezoning. Councilman Sovern stated that the
use of a lift station on a long-term basis is a bad policy and
that gravity could be used.
May Ferguson, 2740 West Union, appeared to speak for
this ordinance. She stated that she owns approximately three
acres of this land immediately East of Decatur and South of
Union. Ms. Ferguson stated that she is in favor of this rezon-
ing so she can sell her ~roperty.
Bernice Maycumber, 2913 West Tanforan Drive, appeared
to speak against this ordinance. Ms. Maycumber stated that she
objects to allowing units more than duplexes because they have
a very quiet neighborhood now and she fears a rise in vandalism.
John Tidwell, 2720 West Union, appeared to speak
against this ordinance. He stated that he is against a higher
density district because there is no sewer service in this area.
Mr. Tidwell stated that he drew up a petition of 91 people
against this ordinance which was submitted for the record.
He owns one-half acre of property immediately to the south
of the area to be rezoned.
City Attorney Berardini stated that the utilities
for this area present a problem under any zone classification
and that this is a problem that will have to be resolved before
development takes place. Mayor Taylor explained that the
utility problem is not the issue at this hearing.
Mr. Criswell stated that he does not object to the
petitions becoming a part of the record.
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:20 p.m. Council
reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following
were present:
Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
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The Mayor declared a quorum present.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 9
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM R-1-C SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY.
Councilman Mann moved for continuation of the public
hearing until the next Council meeting. There was no second to
the motion.
COUNCILMAN BRqWN ·MOVED ~~D COQ_NCILMAN SMITH · SECOND~D A
MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READING.
Councilman Sovern stated that he feels the utility
problem should be considered before anything happens on this
property. Councilman Mann stated that under the circumstances
Council should have some time to think about this matter.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH
15, 1976.
Councilman Smith expressed his objection to this motion
because a specific date was used.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Mann, Clayton.
Nays: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Taylor.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion
to pass Ordinance No. 9 resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, -~mith, Brown,
Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: Council Member Mann.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED A
MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE FINDINGS OF FACT ON
ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES OF 1976. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZON-
ING A PARCEL OF LAND ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION
OF SOUTH ELAT+ AND WEST ITHACA AVENUE FROM R-4 RESIDENTIAL-
PROFESSIONAL ZONE DISTRICT, TO B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Romans reported
that the public hearing notice was published and the property was
posted as required. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing on December 17, 1975 and has recommended this zone
change. She reviewed the involved area on the zoning map and out-
lined the background and details of the application, which was
filed by Attorney Tom Eitel on behalf of William VanHeusen.
Attorney Tom Eitel appeared representing the applicants
P. E. Voorheis, Jr. and William P. VanHeusen. Mr. Eitel reviewed
the details of this application and pointed out that the Planning
and Zoning Commission had unanimously approved it.
No one appeared to speak for or against this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mr. Eitel requested that the staff report become a part
of the record.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 10
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM R-4 RESIDENTIAL-
PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT, TO B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READ-
ING AND TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE FINDINGS OF FACT.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZON-
ING A PARCEL OF LAND AT 3524, 3536, AND 3539 SOUTH DELAWARE STREET
AND THE PARKING LOT AREA FOR THE OFFICE BUILDING NORTH OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY OF 3515 SOUTH DELAWARE STREET FROM R-3, HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO B-2, BUSINESS DISTRICT. Upon
a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Romans reported
that the public hearing notice was published and the property was
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posted as required. She stated that the staff report, findings of I
fact, and minutes of the Planning Commission public hearing were
forwarded to City Council, and she suggested making them a part of
the record. Ms. Romans reviewed the property involved.
Attorney Tom Eitel appeared representing the applicants
P. E. Voorheis, Jr. and William P. VanHeusen. He requested that
the staff report and conclusions become a part of the record, as
well as a letter from Robert Campbell which was submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Commission consenting to the rezoning of his
property. Mr. Eitel reviewed the area and property involved.
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P. E. Voorheis, Jr., 5303 South Franklin Circle,
Littleton, appeared and was sworn in to speak in favor of this
ordinance. Mr. Voorheis stated that he owns part of the property
involved and that the property has changed from a basic residen-
tial area to a commercial area.
William VanHeusen, 151 Eudora, Denver, appeared and
was sworn in to speak in favor of this ordinance. He stated
that his plans for this area are to put in a shopette-type
building to include a delicatessen and a meat market with
fresh sea food. He further stated that some of the area will
be used for additional parking, and the building will be two
story with the second story used for offices.
No one appeared to speak against this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a call of the roll,
the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN CLAYTON
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 11
SERIES OF 1976
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM R-3 HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT, TO B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 1976, ON FINAL READ-
ING AND TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE FINDINGS OF FACT.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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"Communications -No Action Recommended" on the agenda
were all accepted:
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(a) Minutes of the Council meeting of the Denver
Regional Council of Governments on January 21,
1976.
(b) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting of February 3, 1976.
(c) Minutes of the Fire Pension Board meeting of
February 11, 1976.
(d) Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting of February 12, 1976.
(e) Letter from John Criswell, special counsel,
concerning the Atchison Ranch Litigation.
(f) Annual Report for the City of Englewood for
the year 1975.
(g) Letter from the Office of the State Auditor
to the City Council and letter from the Director
of Finance to the Office of the State Auditor
concerning the 1974 Financial Report of the
City of Englewood.
(h) Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
to the City Manager concerning highway study
prepared by Centennial Engineers for the State
Department of Highways on U. S. 285 in the
vicinity of Englewood.
Councilman Sovern requested that additional information
be obtained from the City Attorney at the study session of the
April 5th City Council meeting on agenda item 3-e. He also
suggested discussing agenda item 3-h at the retreat.
Councilman Smith requested additional information on
agenda item 3-g when a reply is received from the State Auditor's
Office.
Councilman Clayton requested that agenda item 3-d be
referred back to the Parks and Recreation Department for recom-
mendations to Council concerning more trees in the parks.
• • • • • •
Assistant City Manager Nollenberger presented and
explained a reconunendation from the Water and Sewer Board for
a supplement to the Connectors Agreement with Cherry Hills
Sanitation District to grant a revocable permit for construc-
tion of sanitary sewer lines within the Englewood city limits.
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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SOVERN
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
SANITATION DISTRICT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, A REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR A LICENSE TO ENCROACH IN A
PORTION OF EAST JEFFERSON DRIVE WITH ONE 21-INCH DIAMETER SANI-
TARY SEWER, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS 'AND .CONDITIONS.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE CITY OF
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SANITATION DISTRICT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY,
COLORADO, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR
A LICENSE TO ENCROACH IN A PORTION OF EAST JEFFERSON DRIVE WITH
ONE 21-INCH DIAMETER SANITARY SEWER, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS
AND CONDITIONS ON FIRST READING.
Discussion followed regarding the insurance limits
of this agreement.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (f) ON PAGE 2 OF SECTION 2 OF THIS
BILL TO READ: " ••• WITH BODILY INJURY LIMITS OF NOT LESS THAN
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) AS TO ANY ONE PERSON,
AND THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000) AS TO ANY ONE
OCCURRENCE, AND WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMIT OF NOT LESS THAN
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FOR ANY ONE OCCURRENCE."
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the amendment resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the amendment to the original motion
carried.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original
motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the original motion as amended
carried.
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Assistant City Manager Nollenberger presented and
explained a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Board
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approving a request for water service for Windermere Water Users
Association.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTORS CONTRACT FOR
WINDERMERE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION.
Assistant City Manager Nollenberger stated that
there are provisions for three fire hydrants. Discussion
followed regarding the size of the water main.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED
A MOTION TO TABLE THIS MATTER AND DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF UTIL-
ITIES TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN BASED UPON FIRE FLOWS FOR PLAN-
NING PURPOSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION. Upon a call of
the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
Assistant City Manager Nollenberger presented a
reconnnendation from the Water and Sewer Board that City Council
not become a member of the Colorado Water Congress at this time.
COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE WATER AND SEWER
BOARD THAT CITY COUNCIL NOT BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COLORADO
WATER CONGRESS AT THIS TIME. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
Acting Director of Community Development Romans
presented a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission to amend Section 22.5 and Section 22.8 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding temporary struc-
tures.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN
SECONDED A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A
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BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.5 AND SECTION 22.8 OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
"Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Acting Director of Community Development Romans presented
a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for rezon-
ing an area bounded by Kenyon on the north, Sherman-Grant alley on
the east, Oxford on the south, and Broadway-Lincoln alley on the
west to R-2-C. City Manager Mccown explained that this area is
presently unzoned, and he suggested holding the public hearing at
the special City Council meeting on March 22, 1976.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM R-2-A, TWO
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R-2-C, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF
COLORADO, FROM R-2-A, TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R-2-C,
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY ON FIRST READING; AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 22, 1976
AT 7:00 P.M. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1976 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
March 1, 1976
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COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 10, SERIES OF 1976. Upon a call
of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini presented a Bill for an Ordi-
nance amending the pay scales for fire, police, and non-emergency
employees effective January 1, 1976.
INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8, 9(a) AND lO(a) OF CHAPTER
6, TITLE V, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
SALARIES FOR ALL CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
COUNCILMAN BROWN MOVED AHO COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO PASS A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8,
9(a) AND lO(a) OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE V, OP THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SALARIES POR ALL C A PIED PERSONNEL
OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ON FIR T READ NO. U n c 11 of the
roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Memb r W 111 m , . ., v rn, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared th ti o rr1 •
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RESOLUTION NO. 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO, RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OP TOM BURNS TO THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Councilman Clayton moved to pass Resolution No. 11,
Series of 1976. The motion died for the lack of a second. A
discussion by Council followed, and it was decided that this
resolution is not needed because this appointment is made by
the Mayor.
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COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION THAT CITY COUNCIL TAKE NO ACTION ON AGENDA ITEM 5-b, A
RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOM BURNS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. Upon
a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, and this resolu-
tion was voided.
• • • • • •
City Attorney Berardini reported on the status of
the issuance of a liquor license to Los Compadres, 4595 South
Santa Fe Drive. He stated that this building has not been
licensed at all since the first of the year. He recommended
that the sellers renew the license and then have it reissued
to the purchasers. The State Liquor Division approves of this
process, and it would avoid a full public hearing on the matter.
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City Attorney Berardini presented a report concerning
a special events liquor license for St. Lou.is Catholic Church
on March 19th. He suggested that Council hold a public hearing
on March 15, 1976.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED
A MOTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ON MARCH 15, 1976 TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Sylvester Walorski, 1152 West Oxford Place, appeared
representing St. Louis Catholic Church. He explained that this
license is for wine and beer for the annual St. Patrick's Day
dance.
Chalmerse Parker, 3996 South Grant, appeared and
asked questions regarding public hearings. City Attorney
Berardini explained that a public hearing is required.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Assistant City Manager to the City Manager regarding City Council
retreats. Additional information regarding out-of-town retreats
will be presented at the next regular Council meeting.
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City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the
Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works to the City
Manager regarding Zuni Street construction.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PAVING DISTRICT FOR SOUTH ZUNI STREET. Upon a
call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS SECONDED
A MOTION TO CONTRIBUTE $1,546 FROM "AID TO OTHER AGENCIES" TO THE
ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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City Manager Mccown presented the rezoning request
for the Scenic View area and a rough draft of a letter to be
sent to the Board of Education.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED I
A MOTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATE THE REZONING OF THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED AREA FROM R-1-C, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, TO R-2-C,
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 22.3-1 AND SECTION
22.3-2 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ASK THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, CONVENIENCE,
HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, GENERAL WELFARE AND GOOD ZONING PRACTIVE
JUSTIFIES THAT AREA BE REZONED R-2-C, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
AND TO SUBMIT ITS RECOMMENDATION THEREON TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN
DUE COURSE: THE SUBJECT AREA BEING BOUNDED BY THE EVANS/ADRIATIC
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ALLEY AND ALLEY EXTENDED ON THE NORTH; THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTH
TEJON STREET ON THE EAST; THE CENTERLINE OF BLOCK 13, SOUTHLAWN
GARDENS SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTH; AND THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTH
ZUNI STREET ON THE WEST. Upon a call of the roll, the vote
resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO SEND A LETTER TO REVEREND HOSANNA, PRESIDENT, AND
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL'S
OPINION REGARDING SCENIC VIEW SCHOOL UNDER THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE.
The letter was read by the City Clerk and discussion
followed. Councilman Smith stated that this letter does not
push Council's opinion on the School Board and urged Council
to approve the letter.
COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION TO AMEND LINE 6, LAST PARAGRAPH, PAGE 2, BY DELETING
"THIS RECOMMENDATION" AND INSERTING "OF THESE MATTERS IN YOUR
DELIBERATIONS." Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the amend-
ment resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton.
Nays: Council Members Williams, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the amendment carried.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN CLAYTON SECONDED
A MOTION TO AMEND LINE 6, PARAGRAPH 2, PAGE 1, BY DELETING "WILL"
AND INSERTING "COULD"; AND TO AMEND LINE 9, PARAGRAPH 2, PAGE 1,
BY DELETING "WOULD" AND INSERTING "COULD". Upon a call of the
roll, the vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton.
Nays: Council Members Williams, Taylor.
The Mayor declared the amendment carried.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion
as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann,
Clayton, Taylor.
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Nays: Council Member Williams.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED I
A MOTION TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:
RETIREMENT BOARD -PHIL VIERIA AND WILLIAM K. RITTERHAUSE; BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS -W. KELLEY OLIVER AND JOHN KREILING;
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION -GEORGE JORGENSON; LIBRARY BOARD -
SUE MUELLER, GLENNA BENNET!', AND EARL DEUPREE; WATER AND SEWER
BOARD -DAVID HAYES AND THOMAS GIBSON; ELECTION COMMISSION -
BARBARA BURGET. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Councilman Sovern suggested that Council take a
comprehensive look at the whole City concerning zoning, rather
than waiting for things to happen. Councilman Clayton asked if
those parts of the City such as the northwest and southwest
could be considered separately because of the way the City is
laid out. Councilman Sovern responded that it could be done
this way, and he proposed discussion between City Council and
the Planning and Zoning Commission on how to get started with
this.
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COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SMITH SECONDED
A MOTION THAT THE FOLLOWING BE REFERRED TO THE WATER AND SEWER
BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AT THEIR CONVENIENCE: (1) POLICIES ON NEW
LIFT STATIONS; (2) PROBLEMS WITH SEWER SERVICE IN AREAS PRESENTLY
WITHOUT SERVICE OR WITH PROBLEMS. Upon a call of the roll, the
vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Councilman Smith presented a Colorado Municipal League
publication stating opposition to House Bills 1058, 1026, and
1225 and requested Council's consideration of these items.
COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED
A MOTION TO SEND LETTERS TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES IN OPPOSI-
TION TO HOUSE BILLS 1058, 1026, AND 1225 AND THAT A COPY BE SENT
TO THE COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AND THE LOCAL DELEGATES.
Councilman Mann expressed his support of House Bill
1225. Discussion by Council followed.
COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED AND COUNCILMAN MANN SECONDED
A MOTION THAT ACTION ON THIS MOTION BE TABLED UNTIL THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5 AND HAVE A STAFF REPORT AT THAT TIME.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Taylor requested that the conduct of a City Council
meeting be discussed at a study session or the retreat. It was
decided by Council that the votes would be "yes" and "no" rather
than "aye" and "nay" because this is more clear on the tape and
for the audience.
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COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED AND COUNCILMAN BROWN SECONDED A
MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO LOOK AT THE TOTAL LOUD SPEAKER
SYSTEM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPROXIMATE COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT. Upon a
call or the roll, the vote resulted as rollows:
Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED AND COUNCILMAN SOVERN SECONDED
A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Upon a call of the
roll, the vote resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Williams, Sovern, Smith, Brown,
Mann, Clayton, Taylor.
Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, and the City
Council meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
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