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Home My WebLink About1955-09-01 PZC MINUTESI I I PAGE 101 That the Council further consider the advisability of also adoptin g the Denver Housin g Code* based upon environmental sanitation requirements, subject to revision of administrative provisions thereon to conform with Englewood administrativ e requirements and procedures. It is the opinion of the Commission that such action should be taken at this time in order to coincide with pendin g adoption of the new zoning code proposed for En g lewood, and that adoption of the Denver Codes , recently desi g ned to conform with modern construction knowledges and methods, would be of great benefit to the City of Englewood and a log ical expansion of uniform building practice within the metropolitan district. Respectfuly submitted, THE ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fred Janssen Chairman *Article 631 of the Revised Municipal Code, City and County of Denver, Colorado. MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION. DATE: Subject: Recommendation: August 11, 1955 Application of L. M. Guilford, 2710 South Ogden Street , Englewood , Colorado, for determination of street width on South Emerson Street between East Amherst Avenue and E. Bates Avenue , now dedicated to a width of 24.6 feet , with regard to qualification of adjoinin g land for issuance of building permits. That the minimum street dedication for said portion of South Emerson Street should be 40 feet and that any building site on said street , if otherwise qualified, shall be further qualified for issuance of a building permit with re g ard to street access when the entire frontage of such site is connected to either E. Amherst Avenue or E. Bates Avenue by a continuous street dedication of 40 feet along the fronta g e of such site and along that portion of South Emerson Street lying between such site and the connecting avenue; that the Council adopt such procedure as may b e necessary for establishment of said recommended 40 feet street width in manner above outlined. Respectfully submitted, ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fred Janssen Chairman * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 1, 1955 Members Present: Guilford , Wri g ht, Rudd Members Absent: Janssen, Wright, Jones, Romans A quorum not being present, an informal :discussion of the following problems was be g un at 10:00 A. M. Mr. Hayes and Mr. Alexander, 1260 West Oxford Avenue attended the meeting to show further street planning for The Hayes Development of a nine acre tract of land between West Oxford Avenue and West Quincy Avenue, West of The City Ditch. After considerable· discussion of the drawing s, the developers were asked to prepare a more detailed proposal, showing locations of all present building sites and buildings in the area so that consideration of street plannin g for future developm e nt adjacent to this one could be given. Since a quorum was not present at the meetin g, it was decided that a special Planning Com- mission meeting would be called for 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 6, 1955 and Mr. Hayes and Mr. Alexander were invited to attend that meeting for action on the proposed plat. Mr. R. M. Fettes and Mr. Glahn of the Phillips Petroleum Company appeared with drawings of proposed curb lines and curb cuts for the new service station now under construction on the Northwest corner or the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Downin g Street. After discussion, it was pointed out that some minor changes in location of curb cuts would be necessary but that no official clearance could be given without a quorum in attendance and it was suggested that the matter be g iven final consideration at the special meetin g to be held Tuesday A. M., September 6th. PAGE 102 Mr. Long, Representative of The Wilson and Wilson Real Estate Company, appeared to request rezoning of Lots 25-30 inclusive, Block 4, Logandale and Lots 44-48 , inclusive, Block 8, Logandale from present Agriculture District to Special M-1 District. Since this rezoning will coincide with the proposed new zoning ordinance now being con- sidered, Mr. Long was advised to present a formal request, signed by the property owners, for the rezoning jointly to the Planning Commission and The City Council before Tuesday A. M., September 6, 1955. Official action by The Planning Commission can be taken at the special meeting Tuesday A. M. and if rezoning is approved, recommendation to Council can be made for Council action at it's regular meeting Tu esday P. M., September 6, 1955. There being no further problems presented, the discussion was closed at 12:30 P. M. Approved: John D. Curtice Recording Secretary ~~~~~- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING September 6, 1955 Members Present: Jones, Romans, Rudd, Weigand, Guilford Members Absent: Janssen, Wright The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Guilford at 10:00 A. M. Mr. Alexander, representing The Hays Development , appeared with further plans for the pro- posed subdivision to be located between West Oxford Avenue and West Quincy Avenue and West of South Jason Street extended. After considerable discussion, Mr. Alexander was advised that tre preliminary planning for their subdivision was .not complete to the extent that final action by Planning Com- mission could be taken toward making recommendations to Council. Mr. Alexander was also informed that before final action could be taken, it would be necessary that he determine proper location of alleys or utility easements, showing same on final plat along with all street dedications. It was also suggested that a topographical map of the area also be presented. Agreement was generally reached regarding placement of streets and Mr. Alexander was invited to return to the next regular session of The Planning Com- mission for further study and possible action. Mr. R. M. Fettes and Mr. Glahn, Representatives of The Phillips Petroleum Company,attended the meeting for further discussion of proposed curb cuts involved at the new service station now under construction on the Northwest corner of the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Downing Street. Weigand moved: Romans seconded: That the builder's plot plan on file with The Building Inspector be approved as drawn with two 30 foot curb cuts on East Hampden Avenue and one 30 foot curb cut on South Downing Street at the North end of the property but with the South curb cut on South Downing Street reduced to 25 feet so as to set the South side of the cut 5 feet further North. Roll Call: Ayes: Jones, Weigand , Guilford, Rudd, Romans Nays: None Absent: Janssen, Wright The Building Inspector is hereby advised of action taken by copy of these mirutes. Mr. Jones was excused from the meeting at this time. A petition, signed by prop erty owners, Bessie G. Wilson and David F. Mathes, was presented requesting re-zoning of Lots 25-30 inclusive, Block 41 Logandale and Lots 44-48 inclusive, Block 8, Logandale be re-zoned from present Agriculture District to Special M-1 District. Romans moved: Rudd seconded: that The Planning Commission recommend to Council that the above described property be re-zoned from present Agriculture District to Special M-1 District, cost of legal publications to be borne by the petitioners. Roll Call: Ayes: Weigand, Guilford, Rudd, Romans Nays: None Absent: Janssen, Jones, Wright The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A. M. Approved: John D. Curtice Recording Secretary *Corrected to Block 7, see Ordinance passed 11/7 /55. I I I