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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-18 PZC MINUTES• • ~Enyglewood MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1000 Englewood Pkwy -City Council Cont. Room 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: 2. Call to Order Approval of Minutes December 6 , 2016 Cate Townley Daryl Kinton John Brick Mike Freemire Ron Fish Randall Coleman Brian Bleile Mere Pittinos Patrick Madrid Michele Austin , Alternate a . TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6 , 2016 . Moved by Member Mike Freemire Seconded by Member Cate Townley For Cate Townley (Seconded By) x Daryl Kinton x John Brick x Mike Freemire (Moved By) x Ron Fish x Randall Coleman x Brian Bleile 6 Against Abstained x 0 Motion CARRIED . Page 1 of 4 • • Planning and Zoning Commission January 18 , 2017 Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update a . Staff Source : Dorothy Hargove, Director of Parks , Recreation and Library Web Link to Draft Master Plan : Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Dorothy Hargrove , Director of Parks , Recreation and Library , updated the Commission on the progress of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan . The plan will be presented to City Council for adoption in February or March . Discussion included financing options for the suggested improvements , consideration of the growing population and the subsequent increase in use of the facilities and the long term plan for potentially acquiring new property for park expansion . 4. Public Forum a . Coween Dickerson , Englewood resident , addressed the Commission with her opinion of the Comprehensive Plan. She feels that the plan is overreaching and has elements that are intrus ive . b . Mr . Andy Claridge , industrial property owner in northwest Englewood , had questions concerning the Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to his property . 5. 2015-04 Englewood Forward 2016 Comprehensive Plan a . Review City Council Revised Goals and Objectives Staff Source : Harold J . Stitt, Senior Planner Mr. Stitt informed the Commissioners that City Council has requested the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission on revisions they have proposed for the Comprehensive Plan . City Council is seeking concurrence that the revised goals and objectives are consistent with the objectives of the Planning Commission . The revisions are regarding historic preservation and provisions to implement a policy . Mr . Freemire commented that any implementation of a historic designation program would have an associated cost due to staff time for administration . Mr . Fish reiterated that the city does not determine new developments . Ms. Townley questioned the definition of historic designation and expressed concern about the removal of language addressing environmental concerns . Mr. Stitt explained that Council felt that the environmental objectives were covered elsewhere in the plan . Mr. Stitt explained the ways in which historic designation may be administered . The more stringent option would be to seek Certified Local Government status and the less formal option would be to form an advisory board . Page 2 of 4 • • • Planning and Zoning Commission January 18 , 2017 Chair Kinton asked for consensus on the changes . The preliminary consensus was 4-3 in favor of accepting the changes as presented . Mr. Bleile feels that too much emphasis was placed on historic preservation. Mr. Freemire pointed out that the Commission had removed the topic prior to forwarding the document to City Council. Ms. Townley suggested that the Commission discuss the changes further. Mr. Fish feels that the Commission has expressed their opinion and that the Plan should not come back for discussion. Mr. Bleile stated that he feels the amended goals and objectives should come back to the Commission for discussion . Mr. Brick concurred. Mr . Coleman , after hearing the concerns of the Commissioners , feels that further discussion is warranted . It was decided that the Commissioners will address the changes at their next meeting . 6. Study Session: 2014-01 Accessory Dwelling Units a . Staff Source : John Voboril, Planner II Mr. Voboril presented information regarding bulk plane regulations for ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units). The current maximum is 17 feet for the zone districts being considered . He presented drawings representing various bulk plane and setback configurations. Denver has imposed a bulk plane maximum of 10 feet for ADU's . Mr. Bell suggested a hierarchy for various allowed structures to differentiate the primary and accessory structures. The Commissioners agreed that 12 feet is an acceptable maximum . 7. Staffs Choice a . Mr. Bell stated that the next meeting will be a continuation of the Comprehensive Plan discussion . Elections will also be held at the February meeting and there will be a new member at that time pending City Council appointments February 6 . The discussion regarding ADU's will continue. 8. Attorney's Choice a. Mr. Comer did not have any further comment for the Commission . 9. Commissioner's Choice a . Mr. Bleile recounted his tenure on the Commission . He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the Commission and the education he received from staff over the years. Mr. Brick shared that he and Mr. Bleile have had a good relationship over the years and he appreciates all that they have shared over the years . Mr. Fish wished him well. Ms . Townley thanked Mr. Bleile for his knowledge and insight. Page 3 of 4 • 10. • • Planning and Zoning Commission January 18 , 2017 Mr . Kinton remarked on Mr . Bleile's spirit of cooperation even when opinions differed . Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. ls/Julie Bailey , Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4