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Home My WebLink About2014-05-06 PZC MINUTES• • • ~ CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Community Development Conference Room May 6, 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 Community Developm ent Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair Fish presiding. Present: Absent: Staff: Bleile, Brick, Fish , King , Kinton , Roth , Townley, Madrid Freemire (Excused), Knoth (Excused) Chris Neubecker, Senior Planner John Voboril , Planner II Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Manager II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 22, 2014 Bl e il e moved : Roth seconded: TO APPROVE THE APRIL 22, 20 14, MINUTES Chair Fish asked if there were any modifications or corrections. Th e re were none. AYES: NAYS : ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bl ei le, Brick, King, Kinton , Roth , Townley, Chair Fish Non e None Freemire , Knoth Motion carried. Ill. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #ZON2014-001 Bleile moved; King seconded: TO APPROVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CASE #ZON2014-001 3299 SOUTH LOGAN STREET RESIDENCES PUD AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bl e il e, Brick, King, Kinton , Roth , Townl ey, Chair Fish Non e None Freemi re , Knoth Page 1 of 5 • Motion carried. • • IV. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #2012-07 AMENDMENTS TO PUD PROCESS Bleile moved; King seconded: TO APPROVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CASE #2012-07 AMENDMENTS TO PUD PROCESS AYES : NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Brick, King , Kinton , Roth, Townley, Chair Fish None None Freemire, Knoth Motion carried. V. STUDY SESSION -TSA OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICTS CASE #2013-01 t?ll Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Manager, addressed the Commission. He outlined the projects that are currently under way in the City. He described the trend of specialty manufacturing in Englewood's industrial area and noted that the price of the industrial space in Englewood is very economical. The current vacancy rate in th e industrial area is relatively low at 4.9 %. Invitations to the upcoming Englewood Business Summit on May 15 1h were distributed to the Commissioners . Mr. Bleile asked what a desirable mix of residential and industrial would be for Englewood. Mr. Hollingsworth responded that the mix is market driven, but by setting reasonable zoning policy, a diverse mix of uses would be likely. He pointed out that the new residential developments will bring more consumers to the area and thus their discretionary spending. Ms. Townley asked about examples of other communities where TODs (Transit Oriented Development) exist. Mr. Hollingsworth cited the City of Lone Tree and the development that has occurred surrounding their light rail station. Lone Tree is a unique area in that the property was controlled by a single entity and therefore it was easier to dictate the type of development and uses of the property. Englewood is very different in that assembling land for development is challenging as is infill development. Ms. Townley asked if businesses are relocating near TOD 's; Mr. Hollingsworth responded that one exampl e in Englewood is Sports Authority. Mr. Brick asked what would be a factor in creating more jobs in the industrial area. Mr. Hollingsworth responded that having the zoning in place to facilitate agreements between property owners and investors is helpful to stimulate growth. Pag e 2 of 5 • Mr. Hollingsworth reviewed the current economic incentive programs in place including the Catalyst Program, a matching grant program for improvements to existing businesses and the Enterprise Zone. • • Mr. Bleile commented that it would be beneficial if Englewood became a workplace destination; an office building would attract a variety of workers to the area. Mr. Kinton commented that that the City should be open to a diverse mix of business and residential development. ~ John Voboril , Planner II, presented information regarding the TSA Overlay Zone. Lineal Street Frontage After being presented with a chart illustrating various street frontage options, the Commission agreed that a standard of 75 % minimum lineal street frontage is acceptable. The principle guiding street frontage minimums is to ensure a positive experience for pedestrians and parking at the rear of the building. Setbacks ~ Mr. Voboril presented images of different buildings with various setbacks that exist in the industrial zone. The advantage of implementing a setback less than 1 O' is that vehicle parking in front of buildings would be eliminated. By implementing a 1 O' setback, the opportunity exists for the sidewalk to be wider and landscaping to be added. The goal is to create pedestrian friendly outdoor spaces. After discussion , it was determined that the priorities for front setbacks are the inclusion of landscaping and potentially wider sidewalks. Side setbacks may be determined by the type of development (retail, commercial or residential) and the code requirements that would apply. The discussion r~rding setbacks will be continued. Landscaping The recently established landscaping requirements for the mixed use Medical District are appropriate for the TSA Overlay. There are existing landscaping requirements for the Industrial Zone that would apply to new industrial development. I?] Building Height Transition Zone The discussion regarding the transition zone between the TSA Overlay/Industrial Zone and the adjoining residential areas will be continued at a later date . Mr. Voboril provided examples of how the transition can be accomplished with restrictions on the height of buildings constructed within the TSA Zone, but adjacent to residential zones. l?lJ Visitor Parking Page 3 of 5 • Visitor parking standards in other communities vary widely from no requirements up to 1 space per 2 units. With the exception of PUDs, Englewood's requirements for providing visitor parking fall in the middle. The Commissioners will discuss parking requirements for the TSA zone at a later date. • • ltll IV. PUBLIC FORUM No members of the public were present at the meeting . ~ V. ATIORNEY'S CHOICE Assistant City Attorney Reid was not present at the meeting. ~ VI. STAFF'S CHOICE Mr. Neubecker remarked that the Non-Conforming Structures ordinance was approved by City Council. At first reading, Site Improvement Plan ordinance was also approved. A field trip to other communities to observe what has been implemented at other transit station areas ; the RiNo district in Denver and other areas were suggested. Mr. Neubecker asked the Commissioners to think about what other areas should be considered, and other topics and issues to research. Glendale, the area along Cherry Creek South Drive, The Streets at Southglenn and Belmar were mentioned. ~ VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Brick asked what the current timeline is for the revision of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Voboril replied that the goal is to begin in June with the RFP (Request for Proposals) and to begin the process in September. Mr. Brick asked if the RFPs will be made public, Mr. Voboril will investigate and get back to the Commissioners. Mr. Brick mentioned the recent Creative District Community Loan Fund bill that recently passed at the state. Mr. Neubecker explained that the EURA may be exploring options related to creating a Creative District in Englewood. Mr. Kinton commented that the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan revisions may be delayed due to a new City Manager taking over this fall. Mr. Roth reminded the Commissioners that Monday, May 1 i h is the ceremony for the Englewood Citizen of the Year award which will be presented to Kells Waggoner, a former member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. ~ Ms. Townley expressed appreciation for the presentation by Mr. Hollingsworth. Next Wednesday, May 14th from 10:00-Noon, DRCOG will be hosting the Metro Vision Idea Exchange. She inquired about the status of the Chick-Fil-A project and Mr. Neubecker Page 4 of 5 • • • explained that construction has been delayed as a result of a corporate decision and no details are available at this time. lt] Mr. Bleile commented on the recent 3299 South Logan Street PUD and that it contains accessory dwelling units, something that is new to the City. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 20 1h. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Isl lulie Bailey , Recording Secretary Page 5 of 5