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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November 18, 2014
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 Chambers of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair
Fish presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
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Fish, Bleile, Brick, Freemire, King, Kinton, Knoth, Roth
Townley (Excused), Madrid (Excused)
Alan White, Director, Community Development
Chris Neubecker, Senior Planner
Brook Bell, Planner 11
Nancy Reid, Assistant City Attorney
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 4, 2014
Bleile moved;
Knoth seconded: TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014, MINUTES
Chair Fish asked if there were any modifications or corrections. There were none.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Fish, Bleile, Brick, Kinton, Knoth, Roth
None
Freemire, King
Townley
Motion carried. e
111. PUBLIC HEARING CASE #2014-06 MINIMUM LOT WIDTHS IN MU-R-3-B AND
MU-R-3-C ZONE DISTRICTS
Bleile moved;
Freemire seconded: TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE #2014-06 MINIMUM
LOT WIDTHS IN MU-R-3-B AND MU-R-3-C ZONE DISTRICTS
AYES:
NAYS:
Fish, Bleile, Brick, King, Kinton, Knoth, Roth
None
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: e
Staff Report
Freemire
Townley
Brook Bell, Planner 11, was sworn in. Mr. Bell reviewed the history of the case and the
discussion from the previous study session and public hearing. The proposed text
amendment will correct a discrepancy in the UDC (Unified Development Code) that
exists between table 16-6-1.1 and UDC Section 16-6-1-C. He presented Exhibit A
illustrating the discrepancy. Staff recommends adding an exception to Section 16-6-
1-C for the MU-R-3-B zone district such that minimum lot width requirements do not
a~ly. The minimum lot width stated as "none" in the table will remain unchanged.
The discrepancy related to MU-R-3-C is similar in that the table 16-6-1.1 and the text
in Section 16-6-1-C.1 are contradictory. In order to correct the text, Mr. Bell proposes
that the text be amended to reflect that there is no minimum lot width requirement
in MU-R-3-C.
• In UDC Section 16-6-1 C.1, remove MU-R-3-C from the heading. The minimum
required lot widths for the MU-R-3-C zone district would default to "None" per
UDC Table 16-6-1.1.
• In UDC Section 16-6-3:F.3.b.(1 )(b), correct the reference to Section16-6-1.C.4 and
replace it with a reference to Section 16-6-1.C.1. Remove MU-R-3-C from the
sentence.
Public Testimony e
Jeremy Letkomiller, 2856 S. Lincoln Street, was sworn in. Mr. Letkomiller expressed
concern regarding the increase in redevelopment in the city, particularly the multi-
family units such as duplexes that are replacing single family homes. He feels that
the density is going to be too high to be sustainable. e
Response
Mr. Bell explained that the amendment to the code will not affect residential
densities that were previously established in table 16-6-1.1. He reviewed the
requirements for the various zone districts in the city and the purpose of the hearing
to correct the inconsistency between the table and the text in the UDC that resulted
from an administrative error. e
Bleile moved;
Knoth seconded: TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE #2014-06 MINIMUM
LOT WIDTHS IN MU-R-3-B AND MU-R-3-C ZONE DISTRICTS
AYES:
NAYS:
Fish, Bleile, Brick, Freemire, King, Kinton, Knoth, Roth
None
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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None
Townley
Commissioner's Comments
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Brick -The integrity of the neighborhoods will remain intact and the Commission
has maintained the character of the neighborhoods that are affected by MU-R-3-B
and MU-R-3-C.
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King -These zone districts are historically higher density neighborhoods and agrees
with Mr. Brick.
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Knoth moved;
King seconded: TO APPROVE CASE #2014-06 MINIMUM LOT WIDTHS IN MU-R-3-B
AND MU-R-3-C ZONE DISTRICTS AND FORWARD TO CITY
COUNCIL WITH A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
AYES:
NAYS:
Fish, Bleile, Brick, Freemire, King, Kinton, Knoth, Roth
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Townley
Fish -Cleaning up the code is a good thing to do
Bleile -Agrees with Mr. Brick and is glad to receive public input. The
intention of the zoning initially was to create higher density areas and he is in favor
of the proposal as written.
Brick -Housekeeping issue that does not affect the zone area but will prevent
circumvention of the code in the future. The correction serves to maintain the
quality and character of the neighborhoods.
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IV. PUBLIC FORUM
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VII.
There were no members of the public present who wished to comment.
ATTORNEY'S CHOICE
Assistant City Attorney Reid did not have any comment.
STAFF'S CHOICE
Mr. Neubecker stated that the December 2nd meeting will be a holiday dinner
for the Commission and staff, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the study session
topic will be work priorities for 2015.
COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
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Freemire -The December 2nd meeting could be beneficial; the Commission
has the opportunity to be visionary in shaping the future of the City. He encourages
Staff to be creative and bring ideas to the Commission to enable a prospective plan
of action.
Fish -Agrees with Mr. Freemire, would like to discuss the Comprehensive
Plan. Mr. Neubecker responded that he will provide an update to the
Commissioners on the progress of the projects and the December meeting is an
opportunity to talk about ideas for the future.
Brick -Interested in having the Superintendent of Englewood Schools attend
a meeting; Director White stated that it will probably be January or February. Mr.
Brick feels that education is a key component of the Comprehensive Plan.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Isl I ulie Bailey , Recording Secretary
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