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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-10-09 PZC MINUTESI I I PAGE 325 Of the eleven trailer courts within the City of Englewood, only five are located within Englewood's School District. From these five courts, which contain a total of 129 trailer spaces, 51 children attend Englewood Public Schools. All but one or two of these children are in the elementary grades. In 1957 the total cost to educate one child for the full year in the Englewood schools was $312.57. Since the total of 51 children in the schools is comparable to the number attending in 1957, it follows that there was a total expenditure of approximately $15,941.07 to educate children who live in five Englewood trailer courts during 1957. The 1957 assessed valuation for the five trailer courts in Englewood was $68,930.00. (If Arapahoe County is allowed to drop its valuation, the 1958 figure for the five courts will be $63,260.)u This valuation includes motel type units, if any, also located in the trailer courts. The 1957 mill levy for school operations, which comprise 60% of the Englewood property taxpayer's total property tax load, was 30 mills. The City's tax levy in 1957 was 13 mills making a total of 43 mills contributed toward the operation of the Englewood school district and municipal services. This total mill levy applied to the assessed valuation reveals that total School District and City taxes collected from the five trailer courts was $2,963.99. The trailer owners themselves pay an annual license fee based on motor vehicle licensing provisions almost exclusively. The Arapahoe County Clerk's office has stated that an average annual payment of $90.00 for license would be a very generous estimate. Using this $90.00 figure and applying the total of 245 trailer spaces in all of the eleven Englewood courts reveals that a total of $22,050.00 may have been paid into the State Highway Users Fund. Since the City receives only 5 % of this Fund in return (and the School district receives none) the City actually received approximately $1,102.50 from the trailer owners, all of which is earmarked by state statutes to be used on streets and highways. The six courts which are in the City but not in the school district will contribute about $700.00 in taxes forCityservices in 1958, their first City tax year. The estimated cost to enforce the proposed trailer regulation ordinance by regular monthly inspection will cost the City approximately $2,000.00. In light of the wide difference between the cost of services rendered by schools alone and taxes payable a $1.00 per month per space inspection fee to help defray municipal costs does not seem unreasonable. The figures discussed above and their relationship are recapped in the following table: SOURCE ANNUAL COST Schools $15,941.07 City ---??--- Trailer Vehicle Licenses Sub-total If Trailer Ordinance is passed TOTAL $15 ,941.07 2,000.00 $17,941.07 $2,174.79 789.20 1,102.50 $4,066.49 2,940.00 $7,006.49 ANNUAL REVENUE (70% of City-School property tax based on 1957 value) (30% of City-School property taxed based on 1957 value) #(5% of fees for vehicle license fee for trailers only) (Relationship without ordinance) (Added cost and revenue with ordinance) (Relationship with Ordinance) *A realistic estimate of all City services to the eleven courts only would be difficult to make. Therefore, this figure is blank. It should be noted, however, the 1957 cost per capita for general City services was $29.00. Assuming an average of only two persons per trailer space for each of the 245 spaces would indicate a cost of $14,210.00 annually for general municipal sffvices. #earmarked by state law for City streets and highway maintenance. /S/ J. M. Lacy JOE M. LACY Planning and Traffic Director JML /ij * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1958 Members present: Hill, Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Rudd Members absent: Braun, Romans The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 8:05 P.M. V. A. BUCKMASTER 3688 South Sherman Rezoning East Side -3600 Block, South Sherman Hearing No. 36-58-A September 4, 1958 The subject area having been properly posted and public notice given, a hearing was held relative to rezoning of the area (Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 3, Hiner's Subdivision and all of Koppe's Subdivision, Englewood, Ar~ahoe , County, Colorado) from R-2-B (Residential) class- ification to R-3-A (Multiple Residential) classification. Page 326 The hearing was opened with the presentation of a land use survey and showing of photographic slides of the area by the Planning Director. Mr. Jones, Commission Chairman, stated that citizens present and interested in the proposed rezonin g would b e heard at this time. Dr. Robert Byall, 3630 South Sherman, stated that he was in favor of the rezoning and wished to point out that there were six houses in the block, other than his, which is used partially for a Doctor's office, four of which have two family use and two of wbich are one family uses. v. A. Buckmaster, 3688 South Sherman, applicant for the rezoning, and in favor of same , asked if other two family uses in the block, under proposed zoning, could not also be used for doctor's offices or clinics. Mr. Buckmaster was advised that this was true provided other phases of the ordinance were existent. Mr. w. C. Ross, 3687 South Grant, without disclosing whether he was in favor or against the rezoning, asked why the site at 3688 South Sherman, owned by Mr. Buckmaster who at present is most interested in the change of zoning, could not be rezoned alone. The City Council's rezoning area policy was explained to Mr. Ross. Mrs. J. R. McManus, 3654 Eouth Sherman, asked that the uses allowed in the proposed ne zone be explained. Mr. Lacy, Planning Director, read the various uses and explained same from the zoning ordinance , after which Mrs. McManus stated that she wished to go on record as being opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Charles Anderson, 3649 South Grant , who did not disclose his feeling toward the rezoning, asked that the boundaries for the rezoning proposal be again explained. Mr. Lacy pointed out the boundaries on .the zoning map. Since there was no one else who wished to be heard , Rudd moved, Lacy seconded: That the hearing be closed. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun, Romans Mrs. Romans entered and was seated with the Commission. Later in the meeting, after all other Commission business was finished and all members were present , further discussion on the proposed Buckmaster rezoning was held. Romans moved: Braun seconded: That the request for rezoning of the subject area be denied for the following reasons: 1. That the change of zoning would render most of the present uses in the area non-conforming. 2. That the request is based on the desire for a change of use of only one piece of property. 3. That the subject area is now fully developed according to the present zoning, and that if rezoned, most of the area uses would be non-conforming. 4. That the subject area does not comprise a full city block and extenuating circumstances to justify waiver of the City Council's zoning area policy to not exist. Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: None M. 0. Shivers , Jr., Attorney George H. Allen, Owner 9 West Hampden Avenue Rezoning Northwe~t Corner (two lots) of East Dartmouth Avenue and South Lincoln Street. Hearing No. 30-58-C August 7, 1958 Sept. 4, 1958 Sept. 18, 1958 According to formal request by Mr. Shivers (See Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of September 18, 1958) a reconsideration of the rezoning request for the subject arra, before the Commission, with the full mem b ership present was scheduled for this meeting. Since Mr. Braun was not present at this time, Mr. Shivers was asked if he preferred to wait until later in the meeting to allow more time for Mr. Braun to arrive. Mr. Shivers stated that his request for consideration before the full membership still stood, but that he desired to review action so far at this time. In review, it was brought out: I I I I I I Page 327 1. The su b ject building was originally built as a duplex, a permitted use in a two family zone under the old zoning ordinance. 2. In early 1955, the site was rezoned to an R-3, multiple family zone, to permit use of the premises as a doctor's office. 3. The owner spent approximately $7,000.00 for interior remodeling, based on the rezoning and instituted a use as a doctor's office which is still in use. 4. In November, 1955, the new zoning ordinance again zoned the area as a two family use, R-2-B. 5. Apparently the only dollar loss, as a result of the subject area now holding a non- conforming status, is an alleged drop in value of the premises for collateral pur- poses t o a minimum of 40 % of original value for this purpose. After the above review and ensuing discussion, Mr. Shivers asked that if the rezoning re- quest was again denied, all reasons therefor be recorded. The Planning and Zoning Commission, in further discussion, again agreed that the subject involved deviation from City Council's policy for rezoning. Rudd moved: Romans seconded: That the ori ginal decision of this Commission, September 18, 1958 , be reported to the City Council as follows: "Lacy moved: Romans , seconded: That, inasmuch as the land use study of the area indicates no need for the requested Zone District on the b asis of existing use or demand, and since fav orable consideration of the request would be in direct violation of City Council's rezoning policy a s to area requirements, the request be 'denied. Ayes: Hill, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun, Jones", noting that, since the granting of the request to return to the s pecific zone granted in January, 1955, is contradictory to the policy and directives from City Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the matter is worthy of c onsideration by City Council on it's merits, if appealed. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Kelley , Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun J. D. Preston Vacation and Dedication Hearing No. 38-58 4760 So. Mariposa Drive Along Common Property Line Be- tween Lots 5 and 6, Preston Subdivision Near Sou th Mariposa Drive and West Layton Avenue. Mr. Preston appeared to request that an existing 16 foot easement for driveway purposes in subject area be vacated and that the City accept dedication of a small triangular tract at the northeast corner of the subject intersection. Mr. Preston stated that he is developing Lot No. 6 and that Lot No. 5 would soon be developed by Mr. V. A. Buckmaster, Contractor. The house on. Lot No . 1 now is accessible from South Lipan Street and the driveway easement is no longer needed. Mr. Kelley stated that he felt the City need not take action on this matter since it involved use by private parties only. Mr. Preston also offered to dedicate a triangular tract,. the size of which is to be determined by the City Engineer, in order that the street corner might be more gradual. In discussion, it was agreed that if the driveway easement were to be vacated , it would be desirable for a utility easement to be granted in it's place. Hill moved: Rudd seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that the existing easement for driveway on each side of the property line between Lots 5 and 6, Preston Subdivision, be vacated in exchange for a 14 foot easement for utility purposes centered on said property line and a Quit Claim Deed for a rounding of the corner at the southerly end of that lot line, be accepted. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Lacy , Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun Abstaining: Kelley (Mr. Kelley desired to abstain from voting since he did not feel that this Commission had jurisdiction in the matter of vacation of this type.) Mr. Braun entered and was seated with the Commission. Page 328 Walter Erwin, Attorney Littleton Nat'l Bank Bldg. Littleton, Colorado Street Vacation Verona Court In 3500 Block Between South Marion Street and South Downing Street. Hearing No. 31-58-A August 7, 1958 Mr. Walter Erwin, Attorney, appeared to request further consideration for vacation of a thirty (30) foot dedication of a street (Verona Co urt) in the subject area. As requested by the Commission in the preliminary discussion August 7, 1958, Mr. Erwin presented a plat showing the highway right-of-way, all existing utilities and ownerships abutting the proposed vacation along with a petition signed by all property owners involved which indicated favor for the vacation. After considerable discussion, Braun moved: Hill seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that the portion of Verona Court which lies east of the north-south alley in the 3500 block between South Downing and South Marion Streets be vacated. Ayes: Braun, Hill , Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: None After some discussion on the matter , Braun moved, Romans seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that the City attempt to secure the necessary right-of-way for the widening of South Downing Street in the 3500 Block in exchange for vacation of Verona Court on the west side of the north-south alley. Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: None J. Gale Rezoning Discussion 3091 W. 38th Ave. -Denver Southeast Corner -Chenango Avenue and South Broadway. Mr. J. Gale, Contractor, appeared to discuss the possibility of constructing exclusive multiple family dwelling units and professional offices in two garden level type buildings at the southeast corner of Chenango Avenue and South Broadway under present zonin g or possible rezoning of the area to allow such buildings. In the discussion, it was pointed out that the extension of the present C-2 Zone District into that portion of the subject area which is now zoned R-1-C, wouldbe the most likely movement from the planning point of view; however, the C-2 Zone District would not allow construction of the type of buildings proposed. The proper zone for such buildings would be R-3-A. In considering a rezoning to R-3-A, the fact that a large undeveloped R-3-A area already exists nearby and that many similar units are also under construction in Littleton a short distance south, indicates there is little, if any, need for R-3-A zoning near Chenango Avenue and South Broadway in addition to that which now exists. It was also pointed out that a C-2 use of tlE subject site would be more desirable from a population density standpoint than an R-3-A use. Mr.Gale stated that under these circumstances, he did not wish to make formal application for any rezoning at this time. There being no further business to come before the City Planning and Zoning Commission, the meeting w.as adjourned at 10 :45 P. M. John D. Curtice, Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: Subject : Action of the Commission, September 18, 1958 October 9, 1958 Rezoning Request by Mr. M. 0. Shivers, Jr., Attorney, representing Mr. George H. Allen, Owner, for change of zoning of Lots 25 and 26, Block 8, Strayers Broadway Heights, (Northwest corner of East Dartmouth Avenue and South Lincoln Street, from R-2-B to R-3, C-1 or C-2 Zone District. "Lacy moved, Romans seconded: That, inasmuch as the land use study of the area indicates no need for the requested Zone District on the basis of existing use or demand, and since favorable consideration of the request would be in direct violation of City Council's rezoning policy as to area requirements , the request be denied. I I I I I I Action Ayes: Hill, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun, Jones" of the Commission October 9, 1958: "Rudd moved, Romans seconded: That the original decision of this commission, September 18, 1958 , be reported to the City Council, noting that, since the granting of the request to return to the specific zone granted in January, 1955, is contradictory to the policy and directives from City Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the matter is worthy of consideration by City Council, on it's merits, if appealed. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Kelley, Lacy, Romans, Rudd Nays: None Absent: Braun" Respect fully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, John D. Curtice Recording Secretary Page 329 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: October 9, 1958 Vacation and Dedication Along or Near the Common Property Line Between Lois 5 and 6, Preston Subdivision Near South Mariposa Drive and West Layton Avenue. That the existing easement for driveway on each side of the property line between Lots 5 and 6, Preston Subdivision, be vacated in exchange for a 14 foot easement for utility purposes centered on said pror.erty line and a Quit Claim deed for a rounding of the corner at the southerly end of that lot line, be accepted. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, John D. Curtice Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Date: Subject: Recommendation: October 9, 1958 Vacation - A Part of Verona Court That the portion of Verona Court which lies east of the north- south alley in the 3500 block between South Downing and South Marion Streets, be vacated. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, John D. Curtice Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION _ OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: October 9, 1958 Possible Widening of South Downing Street -3500 Block. That the City attempt to secure the necessary right-of-way for the widen i ng of South Downing Street in the 3500 Block in exchange for vacation of Verona Court on the west side of the north-south alley. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, John D. Curtice Recordin g Secretary