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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-20 PZC MINUTES• CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM January 20, 2016 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, Vice Chair King presiding . Present: Absent: Staff: Bleile , Brick, Freemire, King, Kinton, Knoth (arrived 7 :05), Madrid Townley, Pittinos, Fish (All Excused) Mike Flaherty , Interim Community Development Director Harold Stitt , Senior Planner John Voboril, Planner II Long Range Planning Brook Bell, Planner II Current Planning Also Present: Steve Yates, City Council Diane Tomasso, Englewood Resident e II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • January 5, 2016 Minutes • Bleile moved; • Brick seconded : TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 5, 2016 MINUTES AS WRITTEN Vice Chair King asked if there were any modifications or corrections . There were none . AYES : NAYS : ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Motion carried. e Bleile, Brick , King , Knoth, Madrid None Freemire , Kinton, Knoth Townley, Fish 111. STUDY SESSION 2016-01 Multi-Year Capital Improvements Mr. Flaherty reviewed the process and timing for the Planning Commission 's review of proposed Multi-Year Capital Improvements . The Commission, by charter, is required to develop a list of recommended capital projects , in order of preference, to submit to City Council for consideration. An item not included in the list is the replacement of the police facility. There is potential for redeveloping Miller Field in order to accommodate the police building . Funding is limited for General Fund projects. The City has the capacity to issue bonds, however the City Council may not be in favor of issuing a bond at this time and it would not be guaranteed to pass a vote by the citizens . e • • • Mr . Brick asked what the return on investment is for the golf course . Mr. Flaherty explained that the golf course is an enterprise fund and is self-sustaining. Discussion continued regarding funding of capital improvements . Mr. Voboril stated that the bridge over Oxford at Windermere is a top priority . Mr. Flaherty added that one aspect of the Comprehensive Plan is that it includes and annual work plan requirement. Once the Comprehensive Plan is approved by City Council , the Commission will need to work on their portion of the annual work plan . e Mr. Brick asked about the plan for South Broadway improvements without having a marketing plan in place . Mr. Flaherty explained that the improvements are for Broadway south of Hampden and that it is a long term project and additional funding sources are needed to complete the improvements . Mr. Flaherty provided information regarding pending development near Swedish that will include streetscape improvements . Those improvements would be consistent with the Hospital District small area plan . e Mr. Kinton asked about the timeframe for the placement of a new Community Development Director. Mr. Flaherty outlined the schedule and stated that the goal is to have a new Director in place by March 151. Interviews will take place over the next two weeks followed by an assessment process . Mr. Flaherty will spend his last two weeks with the new Director prior to his retirement mid-March. e Mr. Bell asked for clarification on the timing of the budget process. The Commission will need to submit their priorities by June 3rd . Mr. Freemire asked if the Commission will receive a list of City Council 's priorities , Mr. Flaherty replied that he thinks it would be beneficial for Planning and Zoning to conduct a joint meeting with City Council to determine the priorities for the budget. e Mr. Brick asked about the status of the rail trail ; Mr. Voboril explained that staff is investigating funding to complete parts of the rail trail. Mr. Kinton commented that the rail trail proposal was well received in the community and should also be placed as a high priority . Mr. Freemire suggested that the City pursue forming public/private partnerships to fund projects rather than ra on grants . Discussion continued regarding the Oxford Bridge. Safety improvements have been made to the intersection but traffic continues to be an issue and the potential for increased traffic once the apartments at Oxford Station are occupied , both the pedestrian and vehicular traffic will increase. e Mr. Knoth commented that the Commission should take the lead on long term projects . He feels that paving the alleys , funding public improvements that are visible and beneficial to residents and acquiring property for future development should be ideas to consider. Mr . King commented on the condition of the alleys and the difficulty of marketing new or redeveloped properties with dirt alleyways . IV. PUBLIC FORUM e Diane Tomasso , Englewood resident , addressed the Commission regarding historic preservation . She is involved in the designation process in the Denver metro area and expressed her opinion that Englewood needs to protect the character of the neighborhoods . • • • V. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE ftll The City Attorney was not present at the meeting. VI. STAFF'S CHOICE Mr. Bell informed the Commiss ioners that the Public Hearing for Englewood Estates and the vote on the Comprehensive Plan will take place on February 2nd . The February 17th meeting will begin to address the sign code revisions and election of a new Chair and Vice Chair will take place as well. Mr. Stitt presented a printed copy of the revised Comprehens ive Plan draft to the Commissioners . An electronic version is also available and will be posted on the Englewood Forward website . The Commissioners will be asked to finalize their recommendations to City Council at the February 2nd meeting . e VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Knoth has reached his term limit with the Commission . Mr. Brick expressed his appreciation to Mr. Knoth for his time on the board and for the insight he brought to the Commission regarding commercial property. He thanked Mr. Flaherty for bringing the budget priorities to the Commission early in the year . Mr. Freemire apologized for missing the previous meeting . He looks forward to reviewing the revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Madrid thanked Mr. Knoth for his participation on the Commission. He believes it is the responsibility of citizens to create a culture of preservation in Englewood . Mr. King stated that he does not agree with limiting terms for appointed volunteers . The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. ~~ecording Secretary