The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2015-05-27 PZC MINUTES• • • [t] I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION FOR THE ENGLEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2013-003 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM MAY 27, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The special m ee ting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair Fish presiding. Present: Absent: Staff: Other: [t] Bleile, Brick, King, Kinton, Knoth (Arrived 6:35), Madrid, Townley, Pittinos (Arrived 6:40), Fish Freemire (Unexcused) Chris Neubecker, Senior Planner Harold Stitt, Senior Planner John Voboril, Planner II Kristina Kachur, Logan Simpson Design 11. STUDY SESSION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSMENTS Oxford Station Ms. Kachur described a concept that has been proposed by PUMA (Progressive Urban Management Associates) to encourage development of the area into a creative enterprise district. The industrial buildings would be preserved and repurposed. Because the area is zoned industrial , single family housing is not permitted at this time. Th e Martin Plastics property at the southwest corner is a PUD (Planned Unit Dev e lopm ent) that will contain apartments. Proximity to the light rail station is a major attraction to the area although access to the train platform is challenging. [t] Changes in the area will be market driven; the City will only facilitate development to th e degree that changing zoning will allow for a wider range of uses. In the past, th e Commission discussed implementing a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay to create flexibility. Other than Meadow Gold Dairy and Windsor Industries, the employers tend to be much smaller with 1-6 employees. [t] Th e opportunity for job growth as well as diversification in the area exists as Denver industrial space is at a premium. Implementing a TOD overlay district would allow resid ential development while retaining the industrial zoning and nature of the area. • • • lllJ In considering connections to Sheridan , it was determined that there will not be a pedestrian bridge over Santa Fe but a bridge over Oxford is necessary. Long term plans for the Colorado Department of Transportation include improvements to intersections along Santa Fe at Oxford and Dartmouth. lllJ Expansion of the recreation center on Oxford was discussed. A parks and recreation master plan is being developed. It] Centennial Park The residential area is stable and improving. The industrial area near Centennial Park on the east side of Federal Boulevard has potential for redevelopment. Discussion regarding future uses for the area south of Union and East of Decatur continued. The area is currently zoned industrial; if a change is desired, the zoning will need to be altered. The area is in a flood plain and would be difficult and expensive to develop. It will most likely remain industrial due to the existing transfer station and concrete plant. Belleview-Cornerstone Area Stable, desirable residential area with a mix of primarily single family homes and some high density apartments. The adjacent Kmart site on the southwest corner of Belleview and Broadway is in need of redevelopment. Because it is a highly desirable location , it will most likely remain a shopping center anchored by a big box retailer. The property on the north side of Belleview has several non-conforming office buildings. It was suggested that the zoning be changed to accommodate the existing businesses and encourage further commercial activity to include only those properties that front Belleview. Discussion regarding improving the housing stock continued. There is one program at this time to assist homeowners with improvements, Energy Efficient Englewood. L!lJ Delaware Street is a candidate to become a north-south thruway; Delaware Street is also an opportunity for a north-south bike lane, due to its extra width. Emergency vehicles use Delaware Street now as a route for services. South Platte River Area The area is primarily industrial with the largest use being the wastewater treatment plant. Without access from Floyd , the land between the South Platt River and Santa Fe will most likely remain as is. The existing mobile home parks may change once the leases terminate. Possible options for the redevelopment could be food service/retail to serve commuters. ~ It was agreed that until the uses change in the South Platte area, altering the zoning is not appropriate. • • • It] Baker Park The area is a mix of residential and industrial and is greatly impacted by Denver. The housing stock is poor quality and the proximity of the industrial area greatly affects the property values. [?] There is an opportunity in the area to support the industrial uses and the trend towards vocational education. Because of the mix of industrial and residential, it has potential to become a live/work area. Property values are relatively low at this time although the homes to the north in Ruby Hill are becoming more popular. l?lJ The bike path through the area to the South Platte River Trail provides access to the EalJlewood station. Ms. Kachur and Mr. Stiff reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming Walk and Wheel Fest June 20 th and the neighborhood meetings July 3th and 11th. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m . ~ 6~ CJ Recording Secretary