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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
January 5, 2016
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7 :00 p.m .
in the City Council Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair Fish presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Bleile , Brick , King , Madrid, Townley , Fish
Pittinos , Kinton , Knoth (All Excused), Freemire (Unexcused)
Mike Flaherty , Deputy City Manager
Harold Stitt , Senior Planner
John Voboril, Planner, Long Range
Brook Bell , Planner II
Also Present: Doug Cohn , Englewood Resident e
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• December 8, 2015 Minutes
King moved :
Madrid seconded : TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 8, 2015 , MINUTES AS WRITTEN
Chair Fish asked if there were any modifications or corrections . There were none .
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NAYS :
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
Motion carried. e
Bleile , Brick , King , Madrid , Townley, Fish
None
None
Kinton , Knoth , Freemire
Ill. STUDY SESSION 2013-03 Englewood Forward Comprehensive Plan Update
Chair Fish opened the discussion by asking the Commissioners if they have any further
comments for staff. The Commission addressed the list of suggestions submitted to staff by
Chair Fish .
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Mr. Flaherty suggested that the Commissioners reach consensus on each of the items Chair
Fish outlined as areas of concern . Chair Fish stated that he would like to have a motion to
approve and forward the draft; Mr. Bleile expressed that he is not comfortable voting on the draft
until it has been updated with the suggestions from the Commission . The revision of the draft
reflecting the changes suggested by the Commission will not be available by the January 2Q 1h
meeting .
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The Commissioners questioned the suggestion that future policy includes the preservation and
character of properties throughout the City . A definition would be difficult to develop because of
the variety and eclectic nature of the housing in Englewood .
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For items 4, 5 , and 6, the Commissioners would like to have their previous comments included
in the document.
It is the preference of the Commissioners to eliminate references to architectural and historical
guidelines , historical preservation . Mr . Stitt reminded the Commissioners that the
Comprehensive Plan is a policy document and is not law. It is important to separate the policy
portion of the document from the regulatory aspects of the Unified Development Code.
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Mr. Bleile addressed the issue of creating a preservation or architectural standards board or
committee . He feels that it is not feasible and prefers to strike the strategy of developing
architectural standards and historic preservation . Mr. King suggested that an overlay district
could be formed to implement standards .
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Mr. Brick mentioned that the Assistant Superintendent of Englewood Public Schools is
administering Adult Education in the community and is interested in having her attend a
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After discussing item 1 O that addresses City policies and procedures , it was determined that
information on internal City functions can be found on the City's website . Mr. Flaherty informed
the Commission that the City will be implementing OpenGov which will publish financial
information. Mr. Stitt reminded the Commissioners that the Comprehensive Plan is a Land Use
document. The consensus was that this topic is not appropriate for the Comprehensive Plan .
The Commissioners agreed that they will approve the draft of the Comprehensive Plan at the
February 2 , 2016 , meeting . e
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
Doug Cohn , Englewood Resident , addressed the Commission with questions regarding the
Comprehensive Plan. He presented the Commission with a list of his concerns including the
issue of affordable housing in Englewood. e
V. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE
Assistant City Attorney Comer was not present at the meeting. e
VI. STAFF'S CHOICE
Mr . Bell outlined the topics for the meetings in the near future. The Commissioners will not have
the revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan by January 20 th and may have two code
interpretations to address. The meeting on February 2nd will be a public hearing for the Quincy
Lane PUD , the vote on the Comprehensive Plan and Election of Officers .
The February 17 th meeting will be on the sign code and Mr. Flaherty added that the Commission
will be prioritiz ing capital projects in the first quarter of the year .
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VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
Mr. Bleile wished everyone a Happy New Year. He requested that a wireless access point be
available for use on the third floor.
Mr. Brick thanked staff for their work on the Comprehensive Plan and Mr. Fish for leading the
effort for the Commission.
Chair Fish expressed that he feels the Commission has done a good job in reviewing the draft
of the Comprehensive Plan .
The meeting adjourned at 8 :45 p.m .
~; a .eu Recording Secretary