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MINUTES
Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
1000 Englewood Pkwy-City Council Conf. Rm. 7:00 PM
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Call to Order/Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Brick , Fish , Kinton .Townley , Madrid, Pittinos , Austin
Bleile (Excused), Coleman (Excused), Freemire (Excused)
Brook Bell, Planner II
John Voboril , Long Range Planner 11
Approval of Minutes September 20, 2016
Fish moved;
Madrid seconded: To approve the minutes of September 20, 2016 as written.
Aye:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Brick, Fish, Madrid, Kinton
None
Townley
Bleile, Freemire, Coleman, Pittinos (arrived 7:05)
3. 2016-05 Ground Floor Commercial Requirements in the MU-B-1, MU-B-2 Zone
Districts
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Mr. Bell reviewed the previous study session materials . This is the third study session
on the topic of commercial requirements in the MU-B-1 and MU-B-2 zone districts . The
requirement has been included in the Unified Development Code since 2007 . There
have been 5 variances granted to exempt developments from the requirement since the
regulation has been in effect.
Mr. Bell researched the topic with developers and architects and presented his findings
on the cost and challenges of building a residential building with commercial on the
ground floor. The Commissioners discussed the financial hardship on developers
because it is difficult to obtain financing for a mixed use building . Consensus was
reached that the regulation is appropriate in the 3300 , 3400 and 3500 blocks of South
Broadway to preserve the commercial nature of the area . Mr. Bell will present draft code
language at the next study session. Mr. Voboril will prepare a map of the blocks under
consideration .
4. 2013-01 Accessory Dwelling Units
Mr. Voboril asked the Commissioners what zone districts they feel ADU 's would be most
appropriate . Staff recommends allowing ADU 's in zones MU -R-3-A , MU -R-3-B , R-2 -A ,
R-2-B zones because these zones already allow for higher density. Mr. Fish feels that
ADU 's are appropriate for R-1 districts due to larger lot sizes. Mr. Voboril pointed out
that there are many single family homes in the recommended zone districts .
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Planning and Zoning Commission
September 20 , 2016
The Commissioners reached general consensus that allowing ADU 's will increase
options for home ownership including flexible , affordable housing . The Comm issioners
agreed that there should be an owner occupied provision. Mr. Voboril will be presenting
information to City Council on October 101h .
6. Public Forum
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This is an opportunity for the public to bring forth issues to the Commission . Comments
will not be allowed on pending development applications which must be presented
during a formal Public Hearing.
Jeremy Lambert , Englewood resident , addressed the Commissioners regarding his
support for ADU 's .
7. Staff's Choice
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Mr. Bell asked the Commissioners if they are prepared to take case 2016-05 Ground
Floor Commercial Requirements in the MU-B-1, MU -B-2 Zone Districts to public hearing .
He will prepare a black line copy for their examination prior to the public hearing . Mr.
Bell reminded the Commission that City Council will be discussing ADU 's at the October
101h study session .
Attorney's Choice
Interim City Attorney Comer was not present at the meeting .
Commissioner's Choice
Mr. Brick expressed his appreciation for the citizens who attended the meeting .
Ms . Austin asked about the property at Clarkson and Hampden . It is a property that
received a variance but is not being developed at this time . She asked Mr. Bell and Mr.
Voboril how the Commissioners can assist staff. Mr. Brick commended staff for their
preparation and professionalism .
Mr. Fish stated that he did not feel that if a Commissioner has made a decision
regarding a case prior to the public hearing that they should not participate in the
hearing.
10. Adjournment
Julie Bailey , Recording Secretary